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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ogami Itto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borst De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Groot has chosen Led Zeppelin's Immigrant Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ogami Itto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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World class 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ogami Itto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Borst De Groot!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itto tries to clinch but De Groot moves out of range.
Itto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Groot did well to prevent Itto getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Groot is not content to let Itto control the position.
Itto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Groot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Groot is defending against the submission attempts here by Itto.
De Groot tries to get to full guard but Itto has control of the leg.
Itto passes to full mount!
De Groot is trying to escape the mount but Itto keeps good control and instead manages to take De Groot's back.
Itto throwing sloppy strikes.
Itto 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.
De Groot fending off the submission attempt from Itto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Groot won't enjoy being in this position. Itto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - De Groot is tapping - it's over boys! Itto picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ogami Itto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tokyo Sexwale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shakki Matti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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250 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tokyo Sexwale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shakki Matti!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexwale throws a sloppy head kick and Matti moves out of range easily.
Sexwale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sexwale goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sexwale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sexwale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sexwale is looking to clinch.
Sexwale is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sexwale.
Matti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sexwale.
Sexwale throws a sloppy head kick and Matti moves out of range easily.
Sexwale tries to clinch up.
Tokyo Sexwale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Sexwale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexwale lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Shakki Matti has been cut.
Sexwale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sexwale drops his hands momentarily and Matti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sexwale throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexwale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sexwale tries to clinch there but Matti circles away.
Sexwale scores with a head kick.
Matti connects with a body shot that sends Sexwale's belly button to the back.
Matti moves out of range of the body kick.
Matti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sexwale. That one must have hurt.
Matti looks gassed!
Sexwale throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sexwale tries to clinch there but Matti circles away.
Sexwale connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Matti to the floor! Sexwale dives in looking for the finish!
Sexwale throwing shots but Matti is blocking nicely.
Matti is in trouble now - Sexwale has advanced to mount!
Sexwale postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Matti badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sexwale around the waist but Sexwale pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sexwale is the winner by TKO! Sexwale jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tokyo Sexwale!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ican Pumbleski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pumbleski has chosen STAIND 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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185 lbs
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278 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibrahim Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ican Pumbleski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman throws out a powerful jab.
Pumbleski misses the shot to the body.
Pumbleski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pumbleski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pumbleski misses with a wild combination.
Rahman lands with a shot to the body.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Rahman throws a leg kick which misses Pumbleski's front leg but catches the back leg as Pumbleski tries to avoid it.
Pumbleski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Pumbleski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pumbleski.
Rahman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pumbleski throws a looping overhand right but Rahman ducks down to avoid it.
Rahman lands a jab to the nose.
Rahman throws a head kick but Pumbleski moves out of range.
Rahman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibrahim Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rahman throws a head kick that misses.
Pumbleski lands a big right hand that sends Rahman crashing to the mat! Pumbleski stays standing though and waves Rahman back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Rahman.
Pumbleski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rahman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Pumbleski counters with a huge right that knocks Rahman out cold! Pumbleski is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ican Pumbleski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner comes into the arena with I'd Love To Knock The Hell Out Of You blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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272 lbs
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270 lbs
9 - 11 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Powerful |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clyde Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruger.
Clyde Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Turner lands with a straight right. Kruger didn't see that one coming.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Kruger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turner stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruger tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner thuds a left hand into Kruger's body.
Kruger looks gassed!
Kruger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Kruger dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turner lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kruger - he's out on his feet here! Turner follows up with another monster hook that separates Kruger from consciousness! Kruger falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Turner stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clyde Turner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luimunaama Lare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lare comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hell's Bells. Kiilopaa has chosen Extreme Ways 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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220 lbs
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211 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luimunaama Lare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lare misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiilopaa with a poor takedown
and Lare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.
Kiilopaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lare counters with a nice body shot.
Kiilopaa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kiilopaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiilopaa looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lare scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiilopaa should have avoided that one.
Lare cracks Kiilopaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lare lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That has opened up Pertti Kiilopaa's cut even more.
Good exchange - Lare coming out on top.
Lare connects with a body shot that sends Kiilopaa's belly button to the back.
Kiilopaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Lare lands with an overhand left.
The cut above Pertti Kiilopaa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lare gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lare fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kiilopaa to the ground. Lare is now in Kiilopaa's guard.
Lare wants to stand but Kiilopaa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lare stands and steps away. Kiilopaa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kiilopaa fails with the takedown
and Lare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luimunaama Lare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Kiilopaa.
No joy there for Lare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lare misses with a double jab.
Lare takes a swing at Kiilopaa's ribcage but misses.
Kiilopaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lare counters with a straight right hand.
Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lare closes the distance and clinches.
Kiilopaa is trying to drag Lare to the mat but Lare just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lare misses.
Kiilopaa misses with a combination
and Lare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiilopaa tries to clinch up
and Kiilopaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luimunaama Lare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Kiilopaa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kiilopaa has his takedown stuffed
and Lare counters with a one-two to the body.
Lare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiilopaa counters with a single leg into guard. Lare didn't expect that.
Kiilopaa looking to pass the guard.
Lare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lare tries to get out of the position.
Kiilopaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Lare has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiilopaa is working Lare over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lare keeping moving, preventing Kiilopaa from controlling successfully.
Kiilopaa looking to pass the guard.
Lare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kiilopaa looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiilopaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kiilopaa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lare's head.
Kiilopaa throws a strike but Lare rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lare is looking to stand up but Kiilopaa won't let him.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiilopaa is on top in guard.
Kiilopaa trying to move into half guard but instead Lare has managed to sweep!
Kiilopaa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lare stands up and waves to Kiilopaa to follow him.
Luimunaama Lare is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab by Lare.
Kiilopaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lare counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa misses with a hook
and Lare makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lare misses with a hook
and Kiilopaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiilopaa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lare manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kiilopaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiilopaa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa trying to control but Lare is working from the bottom.
Lare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiilopaa can do to turn this around?
Lare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lare wants to stand up but Kiilopaa is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiilopaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kiilopaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kiilopaa lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Kiilopaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pertti Kiilopaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kiilopaa tries to clinch up
and Lare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiilopaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiilopaa tries to clinch but Lare moves away
enabling Lare to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiilopaa tries for a takedown but Lare circles away easily
and Lare counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kiilopaa!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa tries to reverse the position but Lare maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pertti Kiilopaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lare wants to control the pace but Kiilopaa is squirming around nicely.
Lare stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kiilopaa misses with a double jab.
Kiilopaa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lare to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiilopaa looking for a guillotine here but Lare defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa is trying to keep Lare in close.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lare wanted to stand there but Kiilopaa had control of the position.
Kiilopaa is trying to keep Lare in close.
Lare 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lare!
Kiilopaa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kiilopaa dominating with strikes here.
Lare is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kiilopaa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kiilopaa lands a nice shot to the head.
Kiilopaa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lare hang on?
Lare's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa moves to the back position.
Kiilopaa working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiilopaa is persistently looking for the submission but Lare is defending it well.
Kiilopaa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lare is trying to get back to his feet but Kiilopaa has full control of the position and if anything, Lare has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Kiilopaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kiilopaa 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buford Tannen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Bainite (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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163 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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24
150 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buford Tannen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bert Bainite!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bainite misses with a takedown
and Tannen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bainite won't be happy with that.
Bainite is looking to reverse the position.
Bainite can't do much from the bottom here.
Tannen has hold of Bainite's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bainite seems comfortable defending it but Tannen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bainite is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bainite is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tannen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buford Tannen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nante Navetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Navetta comes to the cage accompanied by Roger Allan Wade - If You're Gonna Be Dumb. The crowd seem to be enjoying Finley's choice of entrance music: Bitch/Lover. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nante Navetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Finley!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navetta.
Finley throws a combination that misses
and Navetta counters with a body kick that stops Finley in his tracks momentarily.
Finley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Navetta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Finley tries for a takedown but Navetta manages to get underhooks.
Finley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Navetta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Navetta wants to stand and escape but Finley is having none of it.
Finley passes Navetta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Navetta pushes Finley off looking to stand but Finley dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley trying to control the action but Navetta is working from the bottom.
Navetta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finley on the ground.
Finley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Finley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Finley tries to control but Navetta wriggling away.
Navetta is trying to stand.
Navetta blocking the ground and pound.
Navetta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Navetta tries to get out of the position.
Finley landing strikes from the mount.
Finley trying to control but Navetta is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Navetta because Finley loaded up on that one.
Navetta trying desperately to get to his feet.
Finley landing punches.
Finley lands with some strikes.
Finley landing strikes from the mount and Navetta is in trouble!
Finley goes for an armbar but Navetta turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Navetta.
Navetta preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finley is on top in guard.
Finley passes Navetta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Finley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Finley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Navetta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Finley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Finley wants to control the pace but Navetta is squirming around nicely.
Finley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Navetta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Finley is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Finley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brad Finley!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smith Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesson has chosen Annie Get Your Gun as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
11 - 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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smith Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Black takes the fight into the clinch.
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black cracks the inside of Wesson's front leg.
Black moves into range and clinches up with Wesson.
Black is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wesson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a thumping low kick.
Black gets a clinch.
Black tries a body shot but Wesson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands a body punch.
Wesson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Black gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Black there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wesson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Smith Wesson has been cut.
Black with a nice cross.
Black lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Black misses with a head kick.
Mike Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wesson misses with a takedown
and Black counters with a low kick, right behind Wesson 's knee.
Wesson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wesson. That did some damage!
Black lands with an overhand left.
Black works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wesson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Black. Wesson shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black is pressed up against the cage. Wesson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mike Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smith Wesson.
Wesson tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily
and Black counters with a thumping low kick.
Black clinches up with Wesson and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
A short body shot lands from Black as the two fighters clinch.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wesson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Black.
Donk. Black catches Wesson right on the button with a cross.
Black throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Black connects with an inside leg kick.
Black with a jab.
Black circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Wesson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Black follows Wesson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Black!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artisan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya. Javier Gattuso had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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212 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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205 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Gattuso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artisan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson slips under a jab from Gattuso.
Gattuso misses with a hook to the body
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gattuso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gattuso somewhat.
Gattuso misses the body punch
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Gattuso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gattuso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso misses with a low kick.
Gattuso throws a leg kick
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gattuso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gattuso misses with a straight left.
Javier Gattuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gattuso stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Gattuso.
Robinson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gattuso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gattuso.
Gattuso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Javier Gattuso wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick from Gattuso.
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Gattuso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Artisan Robinson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Gattuso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gattuso as he avoids it easily.
Javier Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artisan Robinson.
Gattuso throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Gattuso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artisan Robinson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gattuso which made him look bad.
Gattuso throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Gattuso.
Gattuso swings widly with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown. Gattuso fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gattuso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gattuso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gattuso!
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Gattuso decides to stand up, so the ref orders Robinson to his feet.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick
and Gattuso counters with a body kick that stops Robinson in his tracks momentarily.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Javier Gattuso is winning the standup battle so far.
Gattuso just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Gattuso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Gattuso.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Gattuso.
Gattuso looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Javier Gattuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso scores with a hook to the body. Robinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gattuso misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gattuso's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Gattuso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Artisan Robinson'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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Gattuso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gattuso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gattuso counters with a left to the body.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robinson blocks a leg kick.
Gattuso fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gattuso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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.
Gattuso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Gattuso misses.
Gattuso misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gattuso misses with a combination
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso thows a leg kick but Robinson checks it
and Robinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gattuso's guard.
Robinson trying to control but Gattuso is working from the bottom.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gattuso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Robinson won't allow Gattuso to get back to his feet.
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gattuso manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Artisan Robinson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Artisan Robinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Gattuso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gattuso scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gattuso.
Gattuso swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gattuso's hands.
Gattuso throws a sloppy head kick
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gattuso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gattuso keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gattuso wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson trying to control but Gattuso is working from the bottom.
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gattuso is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gattuso has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gattuso prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Gattuso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gattuso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gattuso misses with a body shot
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gattuso shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Gattuso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Javier Gattuso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Artisan Robinson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gattuso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso digs a good hook to Robinson's body.
Gattuso throws a head kick that misses
and Robinson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gattuso as he jumps to the side.
Gattuso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso throws a sloppy body shot
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gattuso misses the shot to the body.
Gattuso throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gattuso is looking to wear down Robinson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso misses with a body shot.
Gattuso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gattuso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gattuso has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Artisan Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Javier Gattuso just wasn't active enough.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Gattuso shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Gattuso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gattuso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Gattuso!
Javier Gattuso is the new light heavyweight champion!
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