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Holmgang: Challengers!1!!!! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aldin Arifi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedt Mule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aldin Arifi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedt Mule!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arifi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mule moves into the clinch.
Mule trying to control the position but instead, Arifi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mule into the cage.
Arifi tries to pull guard but Mule holds him up against the cage and eventually Arifi drops back down to his feet.
Mule taking a breather.
Arifi tries to pull guard but Mule won't allow it.
Mule scores with a shoulder strike.
Mule is working Arifi over against the cage.
Arifi slowing the pace effectively.
Mule breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mule has managed to clinch.
Arifi tries to pull guard but Mule holds him up against the cage and eventually Arifi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldin Arifi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arifi takes a shot to the head.
Arifi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mule just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mule breaks from the clinch.
Mule darts in and clinches Arifi up against the cage.
Mule lands with a right to the head.
Mule breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arifi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mule momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mule forces Arifi back against the cage and clinches.
Arifi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mule avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mule prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mule scores with a hook to the body.
Mule looking to stall.
Arifi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mule walks away with a smile on his face. Arifi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mule closes the distance and pushes Arifi back into the cage.
Mule is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arifi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mule pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mule takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mule.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mule lands a shot to the body.
Arifi takes a shot to the head.
Arifi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mule controlling from the top position.
Arifi is breathing heavily.
Fedt Mule has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mule clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arifi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mule tries to stall but Arifi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arifi jumps guard but Mule stands there with Arifi around his waist. Arifi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mule is leaning against Arifi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arifi tries to pull guard but Mule won't allow it.
Arifi jumps guard but Mule stands there with Arifi around his waist. Arifi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mule lands a body punch.
Mule manages to break the clinch.
Mule clinches with his opponent.
Mule lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mule lands a shot to the body.
Mule is pushing Arifi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Mule's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mule escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mule moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mule pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mule gets a clinch.
Mule breaks the clinch.
Mule moves into the clinch.
Mule lands a shot to the body.
Arifi fails to pull guard.
Mule breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arifi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mule swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mule.
Mule has closed the distance and engaged Arifi in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mule breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arifi tries to keep at a distance but Mule has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mule digs a right hand into Arifi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arifi's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedt Mule dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arifi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mule has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arifi fails to pull guard.
Arifi fails to pull guard.
Arifi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mule walks away with a smile on his face. Arifi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldin Arifi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arifi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mule manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mule stuffs the takedown attempt from Arifi. Arifi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mule closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Mule.
Mule is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mule throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arifis head.
Mule cracks Arifi with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mule has Arifi pressed against the cage.
Mule lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arifi backwards.
Mule lands with a left to the head.
Mule makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mule is leaning against Arifi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mule.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mule.
Arifi being controlled against the cage.
Mule escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mule moves into the clinch.
Come on Mule - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mule's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mule rushes Arifi and presses him up against the cage.
Mule digs a right hand underneath Arifi's ribcage. Arifi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arifi tries to pull guard but Mule holds him up against the cage and eventually Arifi drops back down to his feet.
Mule breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mule moves into the clinch successfully.
Mule stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mule makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mule controlling the action here for a moment.
Mule's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mule closes the distance and clinches.
Mule lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Mule.
Mule escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mule fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mule closes the distance and pushes Arifi back into the cage.
Arifi tries to pull guard but Mule holds him up against the cage and eventually Arifi drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mule.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Mule.
Mule lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mule lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Mule.
Mule lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mule is leaning against Arifi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mule is looking to control Arifi's arms but Arifi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mule has his back to the cage.
Mule works on Arifi's body with a couple of short punches.
Mule digs a right hand underneath Arifi's ribcage. Arifi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mule escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mule gets a clinch.
Mule escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arifi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mule rushes Arifi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mule.
Mule breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mule thuds a left hand into Arifi's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mule lands a nice hook to Arifi's body. Arifi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mule clinches up with Arifi and pushes him back against the cage.
Arifi tries to pull guard but Mule won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Mule.
Mule presses Arifi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mule stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mule breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mule moves into the clinch.
Mule lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arifi backwards.
Mule's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mule gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mule lands a body shot.
Arifi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mule gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mule lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arifi backwards.
Mule breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedt Mule 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. This is the final round!
Mule fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arifi, pushing him back against the cage.
Mule breaks from the clinch.
Mule gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mule throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arifi is working for takedown but Mule is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mule is leaning against Arifi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mule just leaning against Arifi, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mule.
Mule has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mule breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Mule. No joy for Arifi on that attempt.
Mule has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mule cracks Arifi with a nice body shot.
Arifi being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mule's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mule closes the distance and clinches.
Mule breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mule lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arifi.
Mule breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mule rushes Arifi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mule presses Arifi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mule presses Arifi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mule is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mule.
Mule displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arifi up against the cage.
Mule scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mule stalls.
Arifi tries to pull guard but Mule holds him up against the cage and eventually Arifi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldin Arifi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Mule - that landed with a thud.
Arifi being controlled against the cage.
Mule scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mule - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mule lands a shot to the body.
Mule scores with a shot to the side of Arifi's head.
Mule breaks the clinch.
Mule pushes Arifi up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mule.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mule lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arifi.
Mule is stalling here.
Mule is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mule.
Mule controlling the action here for a moment.
Mule breaks from the clinch.
Arifi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mule to score with a decent uppercut.
Arifi fails with the takedown.
Mule has managed to clinch.
Aldin Arifi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mule lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mule leaning against his opponent.
Mule is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fedt Mule.
Mule gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fedt Mule is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mule lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mule breaks the clinch.
Arifi shoots for a takedown but Mule saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldin Arifi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mule pushes Arifi up against the cage in a clinch.
Mule lands a shoulder strike.
Mule breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mule closes the distance and pushes Arifi back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Arifi.
Arifi tries to land knees in the clinch but Mule avoids the damage to the body.
Mule is working Arifi over against the cage.
Mule lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mule breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mule clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedt Mule comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mule 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Fedt Mule!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Fedt Mule!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Fedt Mule!
Fedt Mule wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radamel Guarin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guarin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Peace is dead! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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164 lbs
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159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Radamel Guarin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Guarin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guarin counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guarin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guarin counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracie! Guarin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracie to his feet! Gracie is in big trouble!
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie avoids the head kick by Guarin.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guarin counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracie! Guarin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracie to his feet! Gracie is in big trouble!
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Guarin Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Gracie is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Radamel Guarin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercury comes to the cage accompanied by "I Want It All" by Queen. Henderson has chosen Open The Floodgate as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lemmy Mercury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Mercury counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercury manages to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a jab to the body
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson slips a straight right by Mercury.
Mercury walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Henderson throws a one two combo.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and Mercury counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Henderson darts in trying to clinch
and Mercury makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson tries to clinch up
and Mercury counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury throws a combination that misses
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Mercury misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Mercury moved out of range.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercury swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a jab to the body
and Mercury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercury.
Mercury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercury lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henderson moves to clinch but Mercury breaks away
and Mercury counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henderson thinking.
Henderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mercury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercury missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercury circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mercury counters with a series of strikes. Henderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henderson wants to clinch but Mercury slips to the side
and Mercury counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercury moves away.
Mercury scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mercury.
Henderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mercury rather than just go for the knockout.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercury moves away.
Henderson misses with a shot to the body
and Mercury counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Mercury to acknowledge the strikes.
Mercury throws a poor cross that misses
and Henderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mercury thinking.
Mercury throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch
and Mercury counters with a nice body shot.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Mercury.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson swings widly with a right hand
and Mercury counters with a stiff right hand.
Mercury circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mercury counters with a stiff right hand.
Mercury swings away with a body shot that misses
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mercury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a shot to the body
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercury throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mercury misses with a left hand
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Henderson.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
Mercury misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercury misses the target.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson wants to clinch
and Mercury counters with a one-two to the body.
Henderson wants to clinch but Mercury slips to the side
and Mercury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mercury with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Mercury. That snapped Henderson's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemmy Mercury 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.
Henderson tries to move into range but Mercury moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson wants to clinch
enabling Mercury to counter with a crisp jab.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Mercury misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercury.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mercury.
Henderson moves to clinch but Mercury breaks away
and Mercury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson tries to clinch but Mercury moves away
and Mercury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemmy Mercury is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson looks to clinch
and Mercury counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson trying to control the position but instead, Mercury has worked for underhooks and has pushed Henderson into the cage.
Mercury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mercury.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Mercury avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercury uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mercury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mercury scores with a punch to the head.
Mercury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Mercury counters with a low kick, right behind Henderson 's knee.
A punch combination from Mercury misses.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson closes the distance but Mercury moves to the side
and Mercury counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury connects with a leg kick. Henderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mercury falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Henderson misses with a jab to the body
and Mercury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercury was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a hook to the body
and Mercury counters with a stiff right hand.
Henderson misses the body punch
and Mercury counters with a two punch combo.
Henderson works Mercury's body with a nice hook.
Mercury lands a lovely overhand right.
Mercury feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury lands a head shot.
Henderson gets a clinch.
Mercury wants to break free but Henderson has control.
Henderson pushes Mercury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mercury counters with a slapping leg kick.
Henderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mercury counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Mercury counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Mercury.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Henderson 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.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Mercury is avoiding it.
Henderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mercury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercury misses the shot to the body.
Mercury throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson darts in and clinches Mercury up against the cage.
Mercury blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercury.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Henderson is pushing Mercury up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mercury breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemmy Mercury dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mercury circles away.
Henderson lands a right hook to the body.
Henderson lands a jab to Mercury's midsection.
Henderson moves to clinch but Mercury breaks away
and Mercury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mercury counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Mercury to acknowledge the strikes.
Mercury throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Mercury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Henderson misses with a hook
enabling Mercury to counter with a crisp jab.
Mercury keeps the fight on the outside.
Mercury throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Lemmy Mercury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mercury counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Mercury to acknowledge the strikes.
Henderson defending well as Mercury loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mercury. Mercury circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson moves to clinch but Mercury breaks away
and Mercury counters with a stiff right hand.
Mercury throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercury counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson defending well as Mercury loads up on a big left hand.
Mercury swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Mercury misses with a combination
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson misses with a shot to the body
and Mercury counters with a nice leg kick.
Mercury misses with a head kick.
Henderson misses the body punch
and Mercury counters with a one-two to the body.
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercury counters with a one-two to the body.
Henderson tries to clinch but Mercury moves away
and Mercury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson swings for the body but Mercury moves out of range.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercury was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to clinch
and Mercury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercury was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a hook
and Mercury counters with an inside leg kick.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Mercury circles away.
Henderson tries to clinch but Mercury moves away
and Mercury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercury stalks Henderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Henderson's face. Henderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Henderson punishes Mercury's body with a nice straight punch.
Henderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Henderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mercury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Mercury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson throws a right hand that Mercury ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercury also avoids with ease.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Mercury counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch but Mercury is having none of it.
Mercury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercury cracks a nice hook into Henderson's ribs.
Henderson tries to clinch
enabling Mercury to counter with a crisp jab.
Mercury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson tries to clinch
and Mercury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Mercury counter with a right hand.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mercury counters with a stiff right hand.
Henderson wants to clinch but Mercury slips to the side
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemmy Mercury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mercury, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Lemmy Mercury!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Lemmy Mercury!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Lemmy Mercury!
Lemmy Mercury wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Bundao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Mystery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Mystery is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
200 lbs
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26
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ze Bundao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Mystery!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mystery is looking to clinch.
Mystery shoots and misses
and Bundao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mystery won't be happy with that.
Mystery struggling a bit here.
Bundao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mystery struggling a bit here.
Bundao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mystery knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bundao is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mystery looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bundao gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mystery is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bundao lets go of the hold and Mystery can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ze Bundao!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Bjork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo McCloughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjork comes to the cage accompanied by Tianamen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Bjork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlo McCloughan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bjork does it's job there.
Bjork throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bjork.
Bjork connects with a crisp jab.
McCloughan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bjork fails to land with a series of punches.
Bjork throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCloughan.
Hans Bjork seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjork thows a body kick. McCloughan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCloughan blocks a head kick by Bjork.
Bjork scores with a nice head shot.
McCloughan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Carlo McCloughan has been cut.
McCloughan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjork throws a series of punches but McCloughan avoids them all with ease.
Bjork bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjork looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCloughan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bjork looks to land a combination but McCloughan avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Bjork lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCloughan doesn't seem phased though.
Bjork pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCloughan back to the cage. Bjork follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bjork misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bjork feints a jab promting McCloughan to slip. Bjork then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCloughan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bjork pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloughan throws an off balance right hand
and Bjork counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjork looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bjork throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCloughan on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCloughan swings widly with a right hand
and Bjork counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjork displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Bjork dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlo McCloughan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bjork throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCloughan shoots in and gets a takedown into Bjork's guard.
McCloughan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjork is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCloughan is controlling him.
McCloughan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjork is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCloughan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCloughan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloughan stops Bjork from standing up.
McCloughan thows a big elbow that misses.
McCloughan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bjork swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCloughan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bjork wants to stand up but McCloughan is controlling him.
McCloughan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCloughan is working Bjork over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Bjork wants to stand but McCloughan is controlling the position.
McCloughan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjork works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjork wants to stand but McCloughan is controlling the position.
McCloughan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjork works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCloughan stops Bjork from standing up.
McCloughan throwing strikes from guard but Bjork blocks nicely.
McCloughan thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloughan postures up in Bjork's guard and throws a big left but Bjork blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCloughan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCloughan stops Bjork from standing up.
McCloughan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjork works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCloughan works over Bjork with some ground and pound from guard.
McCloughan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCloughan thows a big elbow that misses.
Bjork working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCloughan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCloughan lands a couple of digs.
McCloughan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCloughan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCloughan looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCloughan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCloughan throwing strikes from guard but Bjork blocks nicely.
Bjork wants to get back to his feet but McCloughan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo McCloughan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlo McCloughan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McCloughan gets a double leg takedown into Bjork's guard.
McCloughan lands a couple of digs.
McCloughan stops Bjork from standing up.
McCloughan thows a big elbow that misses.
McCloughan scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjork kicks McCloughan off and gets to his feet.
Hans Bjork is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCloughan looks for a takedown but Bjork sprawls well.
McCloughan slips a jab and a cross from Bjork.
McCloughan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjork was well out of range. Poor timing from McCloughan.
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.
Bjork misses with a few strikes there.
Bjork lands with an overhand left.
Bjork throws a sloppy head kick and McCloughan moves out of range easily.
Bjork throws a head kick but McCloughan moves out of range.
Bjork swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloughan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCloughan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bjork is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCloughan tries to move into range but Bjork moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCloughan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCloughan with the ground and pound but Bjork uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCloughan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCloughan is working Bjork over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bjork avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bjork scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCloughan.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlo McCloughan.
I think McCloughan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Hans Bjork!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Hans Bjork!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Hans Bjork!
Hans Bjork wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Pallihiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pallihiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten throws a head kick but Pallihiki moves out of range.
Pallihiki clinches up with Rutten and pushes him back against the cage.
Pallihiki jumps guard but Rutten stands there with Pallihiki around his waist. Pallihiki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pallihiki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pallihiki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki wants a takedown.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but Pallihiki has the dominant position.
Pallihiki gets control of Rutten's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pallihiki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pallihiki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rutten!
Pallihiki looking to finish Rutten with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rutten!
Pallihiki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pallihiki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pallihiki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rutten hang on?
Pallihiki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallihiki raining down hammerfists from mount.
That has opened up Bas Rutten's cut even more.
Rutten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pallihiki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pallihiki throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rutten has his hands clasped together but Pallihiki breaks the hold and Rutten is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Pallihiki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pasi Pallihiki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan St Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandor Clegane has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johan St Christopher's chin.
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279 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan St Christopher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Christopher closes the distance and clinches.
St Christopher misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Christopher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clegane has St Christopher pressed against the cage.
Clegane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clegane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Christopher blocks it with crossed arms.
Clegane jumps guard but St Christopher stands there with Clegane around his waist. Clegane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clegane crunches a lovely knee into St Christopher's ribcage.
Clegane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St Christopher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johan St Christopher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Clegane.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clegane is defended easily by St Christopher.
Clegane lands a head kick. St Christopher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Johan St Christopher has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Christopher moves into range and clinches up with Clegane.
Clegane drops down looking for an ankle pick but St Christopher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clegane tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clegane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and St Christopher counters with a left to the body.
Clegane looks gassed!
St Christopher closes the distance and pushes Clegane back into the cage.
Clegane has a couple of punches blocked by St Christopher.
Clegane leaning against his opponent.
Clegane blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by St Christopher.
St Christopher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clegane prevents it.
St Christopher tries a body shot but Clegane blocks it.
St Christopher gets underhooks to prevent Clegane's takedown attempt.
Clegane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
St Christopher scores with a hook to the body.
Clegane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Christopher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Christopher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Clegane.
A shot in the inside from St Christopher.
St Christopher misses with a punch on the inside.
St Christopher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
St Christopher prevents the takedown attempt.
St Christopher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
St Christopher lands with a left to the head.
St Christopher throws a punch but it's blocked by Clegane.
St Christopher tries to break the clinch but Clegane is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from St Christopher.
Clegane goes for a takedown attempt but St Christopher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
St Christopher moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane wants to stall.
Clegane lands a good knee to the midsection. St Christopher won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Christopher jumps guard but Clegane stands there with St Christopher around his waist. St Christopher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clegane has clasped his hands together around St Christopher's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane stands up.
Clegane shoots for a takedown but St Christopher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan St Christopher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan St Christopher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
St Christopher leaves Clegane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clegane lands a leg kick that knocks St Christopher off balance momentarily.
St Christopher throws a body punch but Clegane moves out of range.
Clegane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by St Christopher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clegane keeps St Christopher at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clegane closes the distance and pushes St Christopher back into the cage.
Clegane is trying to trip St Christopher. He has hold of a leg but St Christopher is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Clegane persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Clegane advances to half guard.
Clegane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Christopher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clegane is working for a kimura but St Christopher is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clegane in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Christopher trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clegane works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clegane controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Clegane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johan St Christopher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
St Christopher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clegane.
Clegane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St Christopher sprawls well. St Christopher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clegane gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane drives through with a takedown into St Christopher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane trying to control the position from guard on top but St Christopher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
St Christopher is trying to keep Clegane in close.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sandor Clegane hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
St Christopher slaps away a takedown attempt from Clegane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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.
St Christopher takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clegane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johan St Christopher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Clegane.
Clegane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johan St Christopher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. St Christopher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johan St Christopher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clegane shoots in but St Christopher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clegane doesn't manage to clinch there - St Christopher circles away.
St Christopher moves into the clinch.
St Christopher throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clegane looking for a takedown.
Clegane jumps guard but St Christopher stands there with Clegane around his waist. Clegane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St Christopher is trying to force a seperation but Clegane has the dominant position.
Clegane has clasped his hands together around St Christopher's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
St Christopher gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clegane wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandor Clegane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clegane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Sandor Clegane!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Sandor Clegane!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Sandor Clegane!
Sandor Clegane wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Paakkunainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zimou Alahuippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Paakkunainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zimou Alahuippa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakkunainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alahuippa throws a sloppy head kick and Paakkunainen moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Paakkunainen misses.
Alahuippa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pekka Paakkunainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paakkunainen tries to clinch up.
Paakkunainen moves forwards but Alahuippa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alahuippa. Paakkunainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alahuippa is looking to clinch.
Paakkunainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paakkunainen misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alahuippa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the body from Paakkunainen misses
and Alahuippa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paakkunainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Alahuippa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alahuippa throws a head kick that misses.
Paakkunainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alahuippa counters with a body kick that stops Paakkunainen in his tracks momentarily.
Paakkunainen is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alahuippa wants to clinch.
Alahuippa rushes Paakkunainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alahuippa is trying to break free.
Paakkunainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alahuippa's efforts to push away.
Alahuippa tries to break the clinch but Paakkunainen is controlling the position.
Alahuippa is trying to break free.
Paakkunainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paakkunainen can't find room to land a body shot as Alahuippa controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alahuippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alahuippa connects with the punch.
Paakkunainen misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Alahuippa misses.
Alahuippa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paakkunainen, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakkunainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alahuippa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paakkunainen misses with a punch to the body.
Alahuippa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paakkunainen has him pressed against the cage.
Paakkunainen tries a body shot but Alahuippa blocks it.
Paakkunainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alahuippa.
Paakkunainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alahuippa's efforts to push away.
Paakkunainen tries a body shot but Alahuippa blocks it.
Paakkunainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alahuippa's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alahuippa has had enough of the clinch but Paakkunainen keeps him there for the moment.
Paakkunainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Paakkunainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paakkunainen prevents Alahuippa from breaking the clinch.
Alahuippa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alahuippa is trying to break free.
Paakkunainen works on Alahuippa's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Paakkunainen.
Alahuippa blocking some punches.
Paakkunainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paakkunainen managing to block the knees to the body from Alahuippa.
Alahuippa is trying to break the clinch but Paakkunainen is controlling him.
Alahuippa is trying to break the clinch but Paakkunainen is controlling him.
Alahuippa is trying to break free.
Alahuippa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alahuippa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paakkunainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Paakkunainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alahuippa stalling in the clinch.
Paakkunainen can't find room to land a body shot as Alahuippa controls the action.
Paakkunainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkunainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alahuippas head.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alahuippa has had enough of the clinch but Paakkunainen keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakkunainen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen is working Alahuippa over against the cage.
Paakkunainen pushes Alahuippa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Paakkunainen.
Nice body punch from Paakkunainen - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Paakkunainen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakkunainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paakkunainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alahuippa backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakkunainen.
Alahuippa tries to stall but Paakkunainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paakkunainen works on Alahuippa's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakkunainen.
A right hand to the body from Paakkunainen.
A short uppercut from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paakkunainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Paakkunainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakkunainen lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen is working Alahuippa over against the cage.
Paakkunainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alahuippa backwards.
Paakkunainen digs a right hand underneath Alahuippa's ribcage. Alahuippa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alahuippa.
Paakkunainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alahuippa backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakkunainen.
Good body shot from Paakkunainen.
Alahuippa prevents a body shot from Paakkunainen.
Alahuippa tries to break free but Paakkunainen pushes him back against the cage.
Paakkunainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Alahuippa takes a shot to the head.
Paakkunainen tries to throw a body punch but Alahuippa avoids it by throwing Paakkunainen back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paakkunainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alahuippa is looking to break free of the clinch but Paakkunainen has double underhooks.
Paakkunainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Paakkunainen - that landed with a thud.
Paakkunainen digs a right hand underneath Alahuippa's ribcage. Alahuippa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paakkunainen lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zimou Alahuippa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paakkunainen closes the distance but Alahuippa moves to the side
and Alahuippa counters with a body kick.
Paakkunainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alahuippa counters with a nice uppercut.
Alahuippa lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Paakkunainen misses
enabling Alahuippa to counter with a crisp jab.
Alahuippa closes the distance and clinches.
Alahuippa is trying to force a seperation but Paakkunainen has the dominant position.
Paakkunainen prevents Alahuippa from breaking the clinch.
Alahuippa is trying to push Paakkunainen away but Paakkunainen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen is working Alahuippa over against the cage.
Paakkunainen works on Alahuippa's body with a couple of short punches.
Alahuippa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paakkunainen has him pressed against the cage.
Paakkunainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Alahuippa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paakkunainen has him pressed against the cage.
Paakkunainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alahuippa backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paakkunainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paakkunainen pushes Alahuippa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakkunainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alahuippa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakkunainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alahuippa's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alahuippa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paakkunainen tries to work over Alahuippa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alahuippa is trying to break the clinch but Paakkunainen is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Paakkunainen - that landed with a thud.
Alahuippa has had enough of the clinch but Paakkunainen keeps him there for the moment.
Paakkunainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alahuippa backwards.
A right hand to the body from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alahuippa working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen scores with a hook to the body.
Alahuippa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Paakkunainen.
Alahuippa trying to stall but Paakkunainen improves his position.
Paakkunainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alahuippa backwards.
A hook to the body from Paakkunainen.
Alahuippa is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paakkunainen has Alahuippa pressed against the cage, preventing Alahuippa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alahuippa.
Paakkunainen lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Paakkunainen.
A short body shot lands from Paakkunainen as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakkunainen scores with a shot to the side of Alahuippa's head.
Paakkunainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alahuippa wants to get back to striking at distance but Paakkunainen won't allow it.
Alahuippa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paakkunainen digs a right hand into Alahuippa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alahuippa's gas tank.
Paakkunainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paakkunainen is working Alahuippa over against the cage.
Alahuippa tries to break the clinch but Paakkunainen is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Paakkunainen digs a right hand into Alahuippa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alahuippa's gas tank.
Paakkunainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Paakkunainen digs a right hand underneath Alahuippa's ribcage. Alahuippa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Paakkunainen.
Alahuippa is trying to force a seperation but Paakkunainen has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkunainen gets through Alahuippa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alahuippa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paakkunainen has him pressed against the cage.
Paakkunainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alahuippa backwards.
A body shot lands from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paakkunainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Paakkunainen.
Alahuippa prevents a body shot from Paakkunainen.
Alahuippa is looking to break free of the clinch but Paakkunainen has double underhooks.
Paakkunainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paakkunainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paakkunainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alahuippa's elbow.
Paakkunainen lands with a right to the head.
Alahuippa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paakkunainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Alahuippa.
Paakkunainen missing with a left hand there. Alahuippa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alahuippa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paakkunainen misses with a combination
and Alahuippa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alahuippa has closed the distance and engaged Paakkunainen in a clinch.
Paakkunainen works on Alahuippa's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alahuippa's efforts to push away.
Paakkunainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alahuippa or not.
Nice body punch from Paakkunainen - that landed with a thud.
Paakkunainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alahuippas head.
Paakkunainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alahuippa backwards.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paakkunainen misses with a punch to the body.
Alahuippa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alahuippa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paakkunainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Alahuippa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paakkunainen misses with a body punch.
Alahuippa lands an uppercut.
Alahuippa working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zimou Alahuippa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Paakkunainen rushes Alahuippa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paakkunainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paakkunainen can't find room to land a body shot as Alahuippa controls the action.
Paakkunainen throws a head punch that misses.
Alahuippa is looking to control Paakkunainen's arms but Paakkunainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alahuippa has his back to the cage.
Alahuippa blocks a body shot from Paakkunainen.
Alahuippa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paakkunainen misses with some punches.
Paakkunainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alahuippa has had enough of the clinch but Paakkunainen keeps him there for the moment.
Paakkunainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alahuippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paakkunainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alahuippa keeps the fight on the outside.
Alahuippa thows a body shot but no joy.
Alahuippa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alahuippa slips a jab and a cross from Paakkunainen.
Alahuippa tries to clinch but Paakkunainen is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Alahuippa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakkunainen stalks Alahuippa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alahuippa's face. Alahuippa staggers backwards, shaken.
Sloppy strikes from Paakkunainen. Those never looked like landing.
Paakkunainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alahuippa scores with a one two! Paakkunainen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paakkunainen misses with a combination
and Alahuippa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paakkunainen. Alahuippa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paakkunainen is looking to clinch but Alahuippa is avoiding it.
Paakkunainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paakkunainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alahuippa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alahuippa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paakkunainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alahuippa tries to clinch up but Paakkunainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Alahuippa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Alahuippa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paakkunainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paakkunainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paakkunainen tries to clinch there but Alahuippa circles away.
Paakkunainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alahuippa counters with a three punch combo that has Paakkunainen backing up. Paakkunainen nods at Alahuippa to acknowledge the strikes.
Alahuippa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paakkunainen misses with a few strikes there.
Paakkunainen takes a swing at Alahuippa's ribcage but misses.
Paakkunainen has closed the distance and engaged Alahuippa in a clinch.
Paakkunainen misses with a body punch.
Paakkunainen can't find room to land a body shot as Alahuippa controls the action.
Alahuippa tries to circle away but Paakkunainen has him pinned against the cage.
Paakkunainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alahuippa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alahuippa lands a good knee to the midsection. Paakkunainen won't want to take too many of those.
Paakkunainen cracks Alahuippa with a nice body shot.
Alahuippa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paakkunainen has him pressed against the cage.
Paakkunainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alahuippas head.
Paakkunainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paakkunainen digs a right hand into Alahuippa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alahuippa's gas tank.
Paakkunainen lands a shot to the body.
Alahuippa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paakkunainen has him pressed against the cage.
Paakkunainen presses Alahuippa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alahuippa tries to break the clinch but Paakkunainen is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakkunainen.
A nice left hand lands by Paakkunainen.
Alahuippa has had enough of the clinch but Paakkunainen keeps him there for the moment.
Paakkunainen lands a shot to the body.
Alahuippa wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alahuippa backwards.
Alahuippa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alahuippa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alahuippa can't break the clinch.
Paakkunainen scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paakkunainen lands a body shot.
Paakkunainen lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Paakkunainen as the two fighters clinch.
Paakkunainen scores with a shot to the side of Alahuippa's head.
Nice body punch from Paakkunainen - that landed with a thud.
Alahuippa looking to slow down the pace here.
Paakkunainen works on Alahuippa's body with a couple of short punches.
Paakkunainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alahuippa backwards.
Alahuippa is looking to break free of the clinch but Paakkunainen has double underhooks.
Paakkunainen is working Alahuippa over against the cage.
Alahuippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paakkunainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Paakkunainen scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alahuippa.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alahuippa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alahuippa is trying to force a seperation but Paakkunainen has the dominant position.
Pekka Paakkunainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Paakkunainen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen tries to throw a body punch but Alahuippa avoids it by throwing Paakkunainen back against the cage.
Alahuippa is trying to break the clinch but Paakkunainen has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Paakkunainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alahuippa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Zimou Alahuippa!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Zimou Alahuippa!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Zimou Alahuippa!
Zimou Alahuippa wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naomasa Yi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson's entrance music is Remember the Name by Fort Minor. A fine choice. Naomasa Yi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thomas Peterson's chin.
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146 lbs
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151 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naomasa Yi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yi misses with an uppercut
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peterson.
Peterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Peterson's guard now.
Peterson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Yi rolls with it to try and escape but Peterson cranks on the arm and Yi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Peterson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pietrus Malkevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Margarito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Margarito's choice of entrance music: Move by thousand foot krutch. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietrus Malkevicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oscar Margarito!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkevicius has his takedown stuffed
and Margarito counters with a single leg into guard. Malkevicius didn't expect that.
Margarito is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Malkevicius has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Margarito is looking to defend but Malkevicius has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Margarito! Malkevicius pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Margarito taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pietrus Malkevicius!
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