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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pena Rohkea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keppi Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pena Rohkea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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130 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Rohkea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keppi Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rohkea scores a takedown into full mount!
BOOM! Rohkea connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kullervo tries to hold on but Rohkea postures up.
Rohkea thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kullervo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kullervo regains half guard.
Kullervo moves into full guard.
Rohkea connects with a couple of short punches.
Kullervo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Kullervo 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.
Rohkea throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kullervo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rohkea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohkea lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kullervo is looking for a triangle but Rohkea pushes his legs off easily.
Kullervo working for a triangle but Rohkea defends it easily.
Rohkea postures up.
Rohkea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rohkea knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kullervo on the ground.
Kullervo trying to control the position.
Rohkea lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rohkea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rohkea landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rohkea lands a couple of digs.
Rohkea makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kullervo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kullervo looks gassed!
Rohkea postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rohkea scoring with some ground and pound.
Kullervo striking from the bottom.
Kullervo wants to sweep here but Rohkea controlling him for the moment.
Rohkea working some strikes from top position.
Rohkea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rohkea won't allow Kullervo to get back to his feet.
Kullervo lands a decent shot there.
Rohkea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rohkea lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rohkea is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rohkea lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
Rohkea chips away with some ground and pound.
Rohkea scoring with some ground and pound.
Rohkea chips away with some ground and pound.
Rohkea chips away with some ground and pound.
Rohkea with a nice head shot there.
Rohkea connects with a couple of short punches.
Rohkea working some strikes from top position.
Rohkea scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rohkea lands a couple of digs.
Rohkea scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rohkea content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rohkea chips away with some ground and pound.
Rohkea thows a big elbow that misses.
Rohkea landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea stops Kullervo from standing up.
Rohkea is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rohkea scoring with some ground and pound.
Kullervo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rohkea.
Rohkea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rohkea thows a big elbow that misses.
Rohkea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kullervo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kullervo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kullervo wants to get back to his feet but Rohkea is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rohkea lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kullervo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rohkea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Rohkea dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rohkea drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rohkea landing strikes.
Check out the look on Rohkea's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kullervo wants to get back to his feet.
Rohkea creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rohkea working away.
Rohkea landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kullervo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rohkea creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kullervo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rohkea is working Kullervo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rohkea lands an elbow.
Rohkea throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rohkea scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kullervo to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo taking a bit of punishment here - Rohkea scoring with strikes.
Kullervo parries the strikes from Rohkea easily there. Rohkea is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kullervo to escape.
Rohkea lands a nice forearm strike.
Kullervo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kullervo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rohkea lands a few punches from side control.
Rohkea landing a few strikes.
Rohkea scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kullervo to see if he's OK.
Rohkea lands a nice forearm strike.
Rohkea is working Kullervo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rohkea is working Kullervo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rohkea grinds an elbow into Kullervo's temple.
Rohkea lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rohkea connects with a decent elbow.
Rohkea lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kullervo down.
Kullervo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rohkea grinds an elbow into Kullervo's temple.
Kullervo tries to bench press Rohkea off him but Rohkea keeps the position.
Kullervo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kullervo is looking to reverse the position.
Rohkea working away.
Rohkea scoring with punches and elbows.
Kullervo tries to buck Rohkea off but Rohkea is having none of it.
Kullervo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rohkea cracks Kullervo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rohkea scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo is looking to regain half guard here but Rohkea keeps moving and retains side control.
Rohkea landing strikes.
Kullervo wants to control but Rohkea postures up.
Kullervo is trying to get back to half guard.
Rohkea scores with punches from side control.
Rohkea lands some shots froms side control.
Kullervo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kullervo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kullervo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Kullervo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rohkea landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rohkea landing strikes.
Rohkea lands some shots froms side control.
Kullervo is trying to control Rohkea's posture but Rohkea avoids it.
Rohkea scores with punches from side control.
Rohkea creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rohkea scoring with punches from side control.
Rohkea cracks Kullervo with a big right hand but Kullervo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kullervo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rohkea connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Rohkea 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rohkea shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rohkea showed some decent athleticism there.
Rohkea is thwarting Kullervo's attempts to control the position.
Kullervo moves into full guard.
Rohkea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kullervo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rohkea!
Rohkea is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kullervo has control of Rohkea's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rohkea regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rohkea because Kullervo loaded up on that one.
You get the feeling that Rohkea really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kullervo lands with some strikes.
Kullervo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rohkea is surviving well by controlling Kullervo's body position as best he can.
Pena Rohkea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rohkea is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kullervo trying to control but Rohkea is having none of it.
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.
Rohkea is trying to stand up.
Kullervo tries to control but Rohkea wriggling away.
Rohkea trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rohkea 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.
Rohkea is bucking up trying to escape but Kullervo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
You get the feeling that Rohkea really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kullervo raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kullervo looking to control but Rohkea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kullervo won't let Rohkea get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kullervo lands a nice shot to the head.
Kullervo won't let Rohkea get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kullervo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Rohkea is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Rohkea flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kullervo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Rohkea and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kullervo slips an arm under Rohkea chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kullervo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kullervo is squeezing on Rohkea like an anaconda would it's prey. Rohkea fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keppi Kullervo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Cyren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Taikina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyren comes into the arena with Nonpoint - Bullet With A Name blaring out of the sound system. Taikina is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cookie song. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Cyren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Taikina!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyren has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taikina.
Taikina tries to land knees in the clinch but Cyren avoids the damage to the body.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
Taikina lands a damaging elbow.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina trying to land knees to the body.
Cyren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cyren throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taikina blocks it with crossed arms.
Taikina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cyren's defenses.
Cyren takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taikina throws an elbow but misses.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Cyren takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cyren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
Nice elbow from Taikina.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cyren.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cyren fails to land.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Taikina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cyren's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina throws an elbow that misses.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Cyren misses with an elbow over the top.
Taikina blocks an elbow strike from Cyren.
Cyren takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taikina lands a right hand.
Cyren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taikina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taikina throws an elbow but misses.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Taikina throws an elbow but it misses.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taikina lands a nice elbow.
Cyren tries to pull guard but Taikina won't allow it.
Taikina lands an elbow that stopped Cyren in his tracks for a moment.
Taikina lands an elbow inside.
Taikina is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taikina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cyren's defenses.
Cyren managing to block the knees to the body from Taikina.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taikina.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taikina throws an elbow but misses.
Cyren wants a takedown but no success here.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taikina lands an elbow that stopped Cyren in his tracks for a moment.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Taikina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taikina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cyren is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Taikina lands a nice elbow.
Taikina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cyren avoids it.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
Cyren blocks the elbow strike.
Taikina blocks the elbow strike.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taikina tries to land knees in the clinch but Cyren avoids the damage to the body.
Cyren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taikina has him pressed against the cage.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
Nice elbow from Taikina.
Cyren avoids a wild elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Taikina.
Taikina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cyren.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cyren works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cyren is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taikina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taikina has escaped and now he's on top!
Taikinais looking to pass into half guard but Cyren pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cyren is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyren advances position into side control!
Taikina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cyren's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Cyren.
Taikina keeping hold of Cyren's head, controlling as best he can.
Cyren is thwarting Taikina's attempts to control the position.
Cyren wants to free his trapped foot but Taikina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taikina is refusing to be controlled, as Cyren sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Taikina dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cyren darts in and clinches Taikina up against the cage.
Cyren tries to break the clinch but Taikina is controlling the position.
Taikina lands an elbow inside.
Cyren tries to land knees in the clinch but Taikina avoids the damage to the body.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Cyren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taikina just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taikina has a couple of punches blocked by Cyren.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
Cyren avoids a wild elbow strike from Taikina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyren trying to control the position but instead, Taikina has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cyren into the cage.
Cyren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taikina has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cyren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taikina has him pressed against the cage.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Taikina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taikina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cyren.
Taikina lands an elbow just above Cyren 's eye.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Cyren takes an elbow to the temple.
Taikina blocks the elbow strike.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Cyren takes an elbow to the temple.
Taikina lands a nice elbow.
Taikina throws an elbow but it misses.
Taikina lands an elbow inside.
Cyren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taikina is defending well for now.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
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.
Taikina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Cyren avoids a wild elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cyren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taikina is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taikina throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taikina.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taikina throws an elbow but misses.
Taikina lands a nice elbow.
Taikina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taikina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taikina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taikina is struggling to control the position.
Taikina lands a damaging elbow.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Taikina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taikina throws an elbow but misses.
Taikina lands a damaging elbow.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cyren stalling in the clinch but Taikina improves position.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike.
Taikina lands an elbow just above Cyren 's eye.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Taikina lands a nice elbow.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Taikina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cyren's defenses.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
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.
Cyren misses with some punches.
Taikina throws an elbow that misses.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taikina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Cyren misses with a knee strike.
Cyren blocks the elbow strike.
Taikina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taikina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cyren is defending well for now.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Cyren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Cyren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cyren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taikina fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cyren closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Taikina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cyren rushes Taikina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taikina lands an elbow inside.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taikina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cyren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cyren avoids a wild elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
Taikina throws an elbow that misses.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cyren is trying to maintain a safe position but Taikina gets an underhook and turns Cyren into the cage.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyren being controlled against the cage.
Cyren blocks the elbow strike.
Cyren takes an elbow to the temple.
Taikina blocking some punches.
Cyren stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taikina throws an elbow but misses.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
Taikina dodges an elbow strike from Cyren.
Taikina throws an elbow that misses.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Nice elbow from Taikina.
Cyren blocks the elbow strike.
Taikina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Taikina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taikina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cyren is defending well for now.
Taikina lands an elbow that stopped Cyren in his tracks for a moment.
Cyren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cyren takes an elbow to the temple.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cyren looking to slow down the pace here.
Taikina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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.
Cyren avoids a wild elbow strike from Taikina.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina trying to land knees to the body.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taikina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cyren looking to stall.
Taikina avoids a wild elbow strike from Cyren.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Taikina lands an elbow just above Cyren 's eye.
Taikina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cyren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cyren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taikina smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyren clinches up against the cage.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taikina effectively controlling the action here.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taikina lands a damaging elbow.
Cyren successfully pulls guard.
Taikina slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taikina is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Carl Cyren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tero Taikina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tero Taikina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taikina 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tero Taikina!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Montana Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana Jr has chosen Tony's Theme as his entrance music. Antonio Montana Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Montana Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana Jr throws a front kick that sends Serra stumbling back into the cage.
Serra tries for a takedown but Montana Jr circles away easily
and Montana Jr counters with a body kick that stops Serra in his tracks momentarily.
Serra could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Montana Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Serra is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Matt Serra has been cut.
Serra avoids the head kick by Montana Jr.
Montana Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Serra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montana Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Serra.
Serra dodges the punch combination from Montana Jr.
Montana Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montana Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Serra's head.
Montana Jr feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Serra collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonio Montana Jr!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton has chosen Crying Game - Professor Green as his entrance music. Colin Burton 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knock Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Colin Burton!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton misses with a jab to the body
and Out counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burton swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Out to counter with a crisp jab.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Out.
Burton throws the kick towards the body but Out avoids it.
Burton wants to clinch up but Out keeps it at a distance.
Colin Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Out dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Burton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Out.
Burton misses with the combination.
Out avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burton throws a head kick that half lands.
Burton lands a lovely overhand right.
Burton misses with an uppercut.
Burton throws a series of punches but Out moves out of range.
Out takes one to the side of the head.
Out avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Out paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burton throws a combination that misses
and Out counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch but Out swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Out manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Out keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Out manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Out circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Out at a distance.
Burton doesn't manage to clinch there - Out circles away.
Out throws a jab but it's blocked by Burton.
Out dodges the punch combination from Burton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Out manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Burton.
Burton connects with a body shot that sends Out's belly button to the back.
Burton moves in looking to clinch but Out pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton lands a right hook to the body.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Out swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Out rather than just go for the knockout.
Out avoids a kick to the body.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Out swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Out ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Burton lands a jab to Out's midsection.
Burton is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burton tries to clinch up but Out circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knock Out dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Out takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Out paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Out moves away.
Burton thows a body shot but no joy.
Burton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Out manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Out counters with a stiff right hand.
Burton instigates a clinch.
Burton crunches a lovely knee into Out's ribcage.
Burton prevents Out from breaking the clinch.
Burton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Out takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on Out's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burton lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out takes an elbow to the temple.
Burton lands an elbow inside.
Out is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Burton.
Burton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burton lands a knee to the body.
Burton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burton lands an elbow inside that Out shrugs off.
Out takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Out is trying to force a seperation but Burton has the dominant position.
Burton lands an elbow inside that Out shrugs off.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Burton.
Burton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Out has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burton lands an elbow inside that Out shrugs off.
Out takes an elbow to the temple.
Burton landing knees to the body.
Burton scores with a knee to the head.
Burton lands an elbow inside that Out shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Burton.
Out can't break the clinch.
Burton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Out lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Burton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burton lands a good knee to the midsection. Out won't want to take too many of those.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Out lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Burton.
Burton lands a knee to the body.
Burton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burton crunches a lovely knee into Out's ribcage.
Out tries to circle away but Burton has him pinned against the cage.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Out lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Burton.
Burton lands a damaging elbow.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
Burton stalling the fight.
Burton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Out blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burton lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Burton.
Burton has Out pressed against the cage, preventing Out from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burton working Out over with knees to the body.
Burton lands a knee to the body.
Out wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Out lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Burton lands a nice knee to the body.
Out can't break the clinch.
Out takes an elbow to the temple.
Burton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Out wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Out lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Burton lands an elbow that stopped Out in his tracks for a moment.
Out is trying to break free.
Out takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burton lands an elbow that stopped Out in his tracks for a moment.
Burton connects with a knee to the head.
Burton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burton obliges.
Burton has Out pressed against the cage, preventing Out from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burton lands a knee to the body.
Burton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Out looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burton connects with a knee to the head.
Burton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
Burton crunches a lovely knee into Out's ribcage.
Burton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Burton prevents Out from breaking the clinch.
Burton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burton.
Burton lands an elbow inside.
Burton lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Burton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Out avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burton missing with a left hand there. Out was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burton misses with the combination.
Burton tries to clinch up but Out circles away and keeps his distance.
Out throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Burton counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton throws a hook to the side of Out's head but Out sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burton cracks a nice hook into Out's ribs.
Out throws a poor cross that misses
and Burton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Out thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Out was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Burton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burton throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Burton misses its intended target.
Burton tries to clinch there but Out circles away.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Out swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burton - that will leave a mark!
Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burton lands a jab to Out's midsection.
Knock Out is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Out misses with a series of wild punches.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Out takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Out backs up against the cage.
Burton thows a body kick. Out tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burton wants to clinch.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Out keeps the fight on the outside.
Burton throws a series of punches but Out avoids them all with ease.
Colin Burton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burton is looking to clinch but Out is avoiding it.
Out swats away the attempt to clinch by Burton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Burton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Burton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa comes to the cage accompanied by Extreme Ways. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gattuso's choice of entrance music: DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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212 lbs
8 - 7 - 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiilopaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiilopaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiilopaa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kiilopaa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gattuso but Gattuso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gattuso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gattuso wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Kiilopaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kiilopaa counters with a left and a right that stings Gattuso.
Kiilopaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gattuso counters with a head kick that drops Kiilopaa to the mat! Kiilopaa scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiilopaa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kiilopaa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa scores with a takedown into Gattuso's guard.
Gattuso wants to get back to his feet but Kiilopaa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gattuso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiilopaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gattuso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiilopaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso wants to sweep but no luck.
Kiilopaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gattuso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gattuso is looking to stand up but Kiilopaa isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiilopaa is working Gattuso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kiilopaa pushing down on Gattuso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kiilopaa is trying to work for a kimura but Gattuso is defending well.
Gattuso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiilopaa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiilopaa's back!
Kiilopaa rolls, trying to escape but Gattuso keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Kiilopaa right now.
Kiilopaa turns into Gattuso and is now in his guard.
Kiilopaa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gattuso manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kiilopaa has Gattuso in his guard.
Kiilopaa is trying to control the position but Gattuso postures up.
Gattuso won't allow Kiilopaa to sweep him here.
Kiilopaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gattuso wants to get up but he can't break Kiilopaa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gattuso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiilopaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiilopaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiilopaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiilopaa, not yet.
Gattuso gets to his feet - Kiilopaa follows without any prompting.
Good leg kick by Gattuso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiilopaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gattuso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kiilopaa thinking.
Kiilopaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gattuso counters with a low kick, right behind Kiilopaa 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Gattuso dominated that round.
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.
Kiilopaa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pertti Kiilopaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiilopaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.
Gattuso lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gattuso.
Kiilopaa misses with a takedown
and Gattuso counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiilopaa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gattuso makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kiilopaa really felt that one!
Nice jab there from Gattuso.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gattuso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gattuso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gattuso, as that shot connected.
Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is getting worse.
Kiilopaa thuds a left hand into Gattuso's body.
Gattuso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiilopaa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kiilopaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gattuso clinches.
Kiilopaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Kiilopaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gattuso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Gattuso scores with a four punch combination!
Gattuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiilopaa manages to avoid it.
Kiilopaa throws a series of punches but Gattuso moves out of range.
Kiilopaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiilopaa keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gattuso.
Gattuso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiilopaa looks to land a combination but Gattuso avoids it well.
Gattuso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gattuso wants it to stay on the feet.
Javier Gattuso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiilopaa shoots in but no luck this time.
Gattuso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kiilopaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kiilopaa misses with a double jab
and Gattuso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gattuso lands a big head kick that sends Kiilopaa tumbling to the mat! Gattuso takes a step backwards and waves Kiilopaa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jeez, Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pertti Kiilopaa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Javier Gattuso!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joonas Kolstela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolstela comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes The Boom. Finley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bitch/Lover kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joonas Kolstela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Finley!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley lunges at Kolstela with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kolstela's hand.
Kolstela throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finley throws out a loose jab but Kolstela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finley avoids the head kick by Kolstela.
Kolstela lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finley takes a step back to recover.
Finley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finley misses with a combination
and Kolstela counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kolstela.
Kolstela digs a right hand underneath Finley's ribcage. Finley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Kolstela as the two fighters clinch.
Finley can't get the takedown.
Finley can't get the takedown.
Finley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Finley tries a body shot but Kolstela blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolstela can't find room to land a body shot as Finley controls the action.
Finley wants a takedown but no success here.
Joonas Kolstela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Finley.
Kolstela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finley's elbow.
Kolstela stops a takedown attempt from Finley.
Kolstela breaks from the clinch.
Kolstela swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolstela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick from Kolstela.
Finley looks gassed!
Kolstela throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kolstela throws a low kick but Finley moves out of range easily.
Kolstela looks to land a body kick but Finley moved away.
Finley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kolstela. Kolstela obviously looking to wear him down.
Kolstela throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Kolstela thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Finley if he has to take too many more of those.
Kolstela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela feints and then cracks Finley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finley down.
Kolstela digs a good hook to Finley's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kolstela.
Finley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kolstela comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kolstela's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finley under the eye.
Kolstela throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Finley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A good leg kick by Kolstela.
Kolstela cracks the inside of Finley's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kolstela.
Kolstela feints a jab promting Finley to slip. Kolstela then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Finley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kolstela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finley at a distance.
Kolstela moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kolstela.
Kolstela tries a head kick but it misses.
Kolstela lands a leg kick that knocks Finley off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolstela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kolstela prevents Finley from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kolstela - that landed with a thud.
Kolstela presses Finley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kolstela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finley or not.
A short right from Kolstela.
Kolstela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Finley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kolstela lands with a light punch inside.
Finley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kolstela gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Kolstela - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kolstela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Finley misses with a punch to the body.
Kolstela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finley misses with a combination
and Kolstela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Kolstela.
Kolstela closes the distance and pushes Finley back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Kolstela dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kolstela throws a head kick that misses.
Finley misses with a takedown
and Kolstela counters with a thumping low kick.
Kolstela throws a nice head kick!
Kolstela goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch combination from Finley misses.
Brad Finley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kolstela enables Finley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kolstela manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kolstela is on top in guard.
Finley is breathing heavily.
Finley wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley is looking for a triangle here but Kolstela uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Finley is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finley gets back to half guard.
Finley tries to get to full guard but Kolstela has control of the leg.
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.
Kolstela stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kolstela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolstela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finley.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kolstela. That's going to slow Finley down.
Finley shoots for a takedown but Kolstela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joonas Kolstela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Finley.
Kolstela has closed the distance and engaged Finley in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kolstela as the two fighters clinch.
Finley stalling in the clinch but Kolstela improves position.
Kolstela lands a body shot.
Finley misses with a body punch.
Finley can't get the takedown.
A hook to the body from Kolstela.
Kolstela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finley backwards.
Kolstela lands a body punch.
Kolstela lands a nice shot to the body.
Kolstela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kolstela tries to land knees in the clinch but Finley avoids the damage to the body.
Kolstela cracks Finley with a nice body shot.
Kolstela lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kolstela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finley.
Kolstela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kolstela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finley or not.
Kolstela lands a hook that snaps the head of Finley backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kolstela.
Kolstela lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley misses with a punch to the body.
Kolstela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finleys head.
Kolstela cracks Finley with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kolstela.
Kolstela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finley can do to turn this around?
Kolstela avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finley.
Kolstela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kolstela lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kolstela.
Kolstela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finley.
Finley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kolstela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolstela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Kolstela dominated that second round.
That's time! Kolstela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kolstela just misses with a punch to the body.
Joonas Kolstela is winning the standup battle so far.
Kolstela lands a nice shot to the body.
Kolstela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kolstela misses with a leg kick
enabling Finley to counter with a crisp jab.
Finley shoots in looking for a takedown. Kolstela tries to sprawl out of it but Finley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kolstela manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Finley wants to slow Kolstela down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolstela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolstela scores with a spinning back kick!
Finley moves out of range of the leg kick from Kolstela.
Finley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kolstela.
Kolstela is looking to land body kicks.
Finley blocks a head kick by Kolstela.
Finley avoids the head kick by Kolstela.
Kolstela thumps Finley with a low kick.
Kolstela throws a front kick that sends Finley stumbling back into the cage.
Finley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kolstela.
Nice takedown defense from Kolstela. No joy for Finley on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela connects with a jab.
Finley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Finley misses with a hook
and Kolstela counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Finley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kolstela tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finley is able to avoid easily.
Finley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kolstela feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finley's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolstela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolstela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finley throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela cracks a nice hook into Finley's ribs.
Finley walks into a stiff left hand from Kolstela.
Kolstela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kolstela lands a nice looking body kick.
Kolstela lands with a shot to the body.
Kolstela lands a jab to the nose.
Kolstela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finley.
Finley misses with a hook.
Kolstela connects with a solid leg kick.
Finley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kolstela there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kolstela.
Kolstela scores with a sloppy right hand. Finley should have avoided that one.
Kolstela connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolstela moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kolstela keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kolstela wants to clinch up but Finley keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolstela connects with a single shot there.
Kolstela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolstela counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finley's knee momentarily.
Kolstela throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Kolstela clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kolstela jabs at Finley's body.
Kolstela throws a hook but Finley blocks it.
Finley tries to bum rush Kolstela with a series of wild strikes but Kolstela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kolstela looks for the body kick but Finley saw that one coming.
Finley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Finley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kolstela counters with a good low kick that Finley was not able to check.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kolstela, right into the meat.
Finley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Finley throws a combination that misses
and Kolstela counters with a thumping low kick.
Kolstela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kolstela jabs at Finley's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolstela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kolstela just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolstela tried to score with a low kick but Finley checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolstela. Finley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolstela is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kolstela avoids the body shot from Finley.
Kolstela throws a hook but Finley avoids it easily.
Finley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kolstela.
Kolstela connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kolstela moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley has a takedown stuffed.
Kolstela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finley's sensitive parts.
Kolstela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolstela throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kolstela.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kolstela.
Kolstela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kolstela.
Kolstela lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kolstela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Finley
and Kolstela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kolstela bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Finley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolstela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kolstela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolstela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolstela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela feints and then cracks Finley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finley down.
Kolstela throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Finley to counter with a crisp jab.
Kolstela lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finley walks into a jab.
Kolstela misses with a hook to the body
and Finley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kolstela won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolstela prevents Finley from moving into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolstela can't do much from the bottom here.
Finley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kolstela some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Kolstela had his way with Brad Finley in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Kolstela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kolstela tries to work over Finley's front leg with a kick but Finley checks it.
Finley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kolstela circles away.
Finley throws a series of punches but Kolstela moves out of range.
Kolstela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finley misses with a takedown
and Kolstela counters with a nice leg kick.
Finley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kolstela fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finley ducks under a wild hook from Kolstela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley misses with the combination.
Finley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolstela counters with a series of strikes. Finley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kolstela paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finley throws a leg kick but Kolstela checks it.
Finley throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Finley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kolstela defends it nicely.
Joonas Kolstela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Finley.
Kolstela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kolstela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joonas Kolstela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolstela scoring well with a low kick there.
Finley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolstela connects with a solid leg kick.
Kolstela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finley. That did some damage!
Kolstela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kolstela.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kolstela, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela cracks the inside of Finley's front leg.
Kolstela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kolstela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kolstela misses the shot to the body.
Finley misses with a left hand
and Kolstela counters with an outside leg kick.
Kolstela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kolstela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kolstela misses with a head kick.
Kolstela scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela scores with a push kick.
Finley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kolstela. That one must have hurt.
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!
Finley takes one to the chin there.
Kolstela feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finley's calf.
Kolstela lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kolstela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kolstela throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Finley's head.
Finley is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolstela closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Finley out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joonas Kolstela!
Joonas Kolstela retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Red Forman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buford Tannen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forman comes to the cage accompanied by Ultimate. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Forman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buford Tannen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forman tries to clinch
and Tannen counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Red Forman has been cut.
That kick from Tannen tenderised Forman's leg. Forman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Forman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tannen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice combination there by Forman.
It looks like Buford Tannen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forman lands with a right hand.
Forman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tannen is out of range.
Forman tries to close the distance and clinch but Tannen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tannen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tannen fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen wants a takedown.
Forman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Red Forman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forman closes the distance and clinches.
Forman is leaning against Tannen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Forman digs a right hand underneath Tannen's ribcage. Tannen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tannen prevents Forman from breaking the clinch.
Forman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Forman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tannen tries a head kick but it misses.
Forman forces Tannen back against the cage and clinches.
Forman lands an uppercut.
Forman lands a nice uppercut.
Tannen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Forman lands a nice uppercut.
Forman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tannen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tannen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forman circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Forman sprawls well. Forman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tannen gets slowly back to his feet.
Red Forman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buford Tannen.
Forman lands with a hook. Tannen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Forman clinches.
Forman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Forman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tannen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Forman counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tannen.
Forman throws a series of punches but Tannen avoids them all with ease.
Forman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Forman has control of Tannen's left arm, preventing Tannen from doing any damage.
Tannen preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Red Forman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tannen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by Forman. Beautiful body shot.
Tannen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forman tries to avoid it but Tannen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forman to the ground. Forman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Red Forman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forman scores with a three punch combo!
That has opened up Buford Tannen's cut even more.
Forman throws a sloppy head kick and Tannen moves out of range easily.
Forman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forman cracks Tannen with an open hand slap.
Forman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forman moves into range and clinches up with Tannen.
Forman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tannen breaks from the clinch.
Forman tries to clinch up.
Forman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forman manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Tannen misses.
Tannen rushes Forman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Forman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Forman dodges the punch combination from Tannen.
Red Forman is winning the standup battle so far.
Forman cracks Tannen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Forman misses.
Forman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tannen is out of range.
Nice body punch from Forman.
Tannen throws a leg kick that misses.
Forman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tannen stalls.
Nice body punch from Forman.
Forman breaks from the clinch.
Forman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tannen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forman throws a leg kick but Tannen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tannen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tannen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forman.
Tannen has a takedown stuffed.
Tannen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Forman counters by clinching up.
Forman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Forman.
Tannen is breathing heavily.
Forman lands a body punch.
Tannen tries to break free but Forman pushes him back against the cage.
Forman breaks the clinch.
Forman connects with a looping right hand.
Tannen shoots in for a takedown but Forman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Forman has Tannen up against the cage in a clinch.
Tannen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forman cracks Tannen with a good jab.
Tannen tries to keep at a distance but Forman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Forman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tannen shoots in for a takedown but Forman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Red Forman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buford Tannen.
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!
Forman lands with a nice combination. Tannen backs away looking to recover.
Tannen is rocked!
Forman throws a monster overhand right that drops Tannen! Forman follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Forman!
Red Forman retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hernanes Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loman has chosen Teuvo Loman - Helsinki City Boy as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hernanes Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Loman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Loman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Loman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernanes Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Loman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Loman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva keeping full guard, as Loman tries to pass.
Loman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses.
Loman connects with a couple of short punches.
Loman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loman pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Loman sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loman wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Loman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Loman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Loman's attempts to control the action.
Loman working the ground and pound effectively.
Loman lands a heavy elbow.
Loman raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loman lands a nice shot to the head.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Loman throws some wild stikes that Silva manages to avoid easily.
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Loman with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Loman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Loman with the ground and pound from mount.
Silva is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loman lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva moves to clinch but Loman breaks away
and Loman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
It looks like Hernanes Silva has been cut.
Silva moves to clinch but Loman breaks away
and Loman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loman moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Silva wants to clinch but Loman slips to the side
and Loman counters with a nice body shot.
Loman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Loman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loman is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Loman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Loman pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Loman drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman passes to side control.
Silva parries the strikes from Loman easily there. Loman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silva to escape.
Loman advances to full mount.
Loman lands a heavy elbow.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Loman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Loman landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
Loman looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Hernanes Silva's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman landing strikes from the mount.
Hernanes Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hernanes Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Teuvo Loman! Teuvo Loman retains his welterweight title!
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