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BHFC 84 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etunimi Sukunimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes into the arena with Eminem - Fast Lane blaring out of the sound system. Etunimi Sukunimi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Robb Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Etunimi Sukunimi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sukunimi.
Etunimi Sukunimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukunimi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sukunimi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Stark shoots for a takedown but Sukunimi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sukunimi throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Sukunimi cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sukunimi counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robb Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Sukunimi lands but Stark takes it in his stride.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sukunimi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukunimi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Sukunimi sprawls well.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sukunimi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sukunimi - the referee stops the clock and Stark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sukunimi. Stark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Etunimi Sukunimi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stark blocks a head kick by Sukunimi.
Sukunimi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sukunimi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark shoots for a takedown but Sukunimi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Sukunimi slams his shin into Stark's torso.
Sukunimi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stark's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Sukunimi shows good takedown defense.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sukunimi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukunimi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stark if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick from Sukunimi lands but Stark takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sukunimi counters with a body kick that stops Stark in his tracks momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sukunimi.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stark. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sukunimi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that half lands.
Sukunimi throws the kick towards the body but Stark avoids it.
Stark will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stark takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stark fails with the takedown.
Stark dives in and grabs Sukunimi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sukunimi pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukunimi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stark misses with a takedown
and Sukunimi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Etunimi Sukunimi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sukunimi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sukunimi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sukunimi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sukunimi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sukunimi lands a head kick!
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sukunimi as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sukunimi can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sukunimi lands with a slapping head kick.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robb Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sukunimi gets caught flat footed, as Stark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sukunimi is keeping the position for now.
Stark pushing down on Sukunimi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Sukunimi defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukunimi can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sukunimi is controlling Stark's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sukunimi tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi trying to control but Stark postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sukunimi defends it well.
Stark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi is looking to improve his position.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Sukunimi defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukunimi is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robb Stark dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sukunimi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Sukunimi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Sukunimi. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Stark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sukunimi. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robb Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sukunimi.
Sukunimi lands with a slapping head kick.
Good leg kick by Sukunimi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sukunimi.
Sukunimi throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark closes the distance and clinches up with Sukunimi, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes Sukunimi against the cage but Sukunimi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robb Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Sukunimi tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sukunimi lands a nice looking body kick.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Sukunimi sprawls well.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Sukunimi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stark gets tackled into the cage by Sukunimi. Sukunimi maintains the clinch.
Sukunimi working Stark over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sukunimi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sukunimi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sukunimi slowing the pace effectively.
Sukunimi tries a knee to the head but Stark blocks it.
Sukunimi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sukunimi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sukunimi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sukunimi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sukunimi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukunimi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Sukunimi.
Stark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to take a breather but Sukunimi is having none of it.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sukunimi sees it coming and defends easily.
Sukunimi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukunimi is trying to stand.
Stark working Sukunimi over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etunimi Sukunimi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sukunimi 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Etunimi Sukunimi!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Rantala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Maslanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rantala kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roy Jones Jr - Can´t Be Touched. Lasse Rantala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Rantala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Maslanka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rantala shoots in but no luck this time.
Maslanka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rantala's hands.
Rantala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Maslanka does no damage.
Rantala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maslanka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maslanka is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Maslanka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rantala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maslanka wants to stand but Rantala has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Maslanka looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rantala tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rantala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rantala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maslanka pulls his head out easily.
Maslanka wants to stand up but Rantala has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Maslanka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Maslanka throws an overhand right that lands on Rantala's shoulder, as Rantala tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Maslanka as Rantala shoots in.
Maslanka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maslanka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rantala is trying desperately to improve position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maslanka tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Rantala is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rantala is working hard here to advance position.
Maslanka get's back to his feet.
Maslanka misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maslanka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maslanka wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Rantala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maslanka slaps away a takedown attempt from Rantala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maslanka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maslanka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maslanka gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rantala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maslanka stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rantala to get to his feet.
Rantala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maslanka as he jumps to the side.
Rantala looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maslanka wants to get back to his feet but Rantala 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.
Andrzej Maslanka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rantala shoots in and drives through. Maslanka sprawls well.
Rantala avoids a kick to the body.
Rantala has his takedown stuffed
and Maslanka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maslanka lands a high kick!
Rantala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maslanka sprawls well. Maslanka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rantala gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Rantala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maslanka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rantala momentarily.
Maslanka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rantala on his heels. He'll look to pass Rantala's guard now, I'm sure.
Maslanka is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maslanka stands and steps away. Rantala gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Maslanka catches Rantala right on the button with a cross.
Maslanka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maslanka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maslanka throws a hook to the side of Rantala's head but Rantala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maslanka throws a hook but Rantala avoids it easily.
Rantala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maslanka throws out the jab.
Rantala closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maslanka did well to prevent Rantala getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rantala is working for a kimura but Maslanka is defending it quite comfortably.
Rantala is looking for a kimura but Maslanka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rantala to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rantala passes to side control.
Maslanka can't do much from the bottom here.
Rantala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rantala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rantala working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantala tries for a kimura but Maslanka is defending well.
Rantala tries for a kimura but Maslanka is defending well.
Maslanka tries to bench press Rantala off him but Rantala keeps the position.
Rantala tries for a kimura but Maslanka is defending well.
Rantala fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rantala is trying to get an arm triangle but Maslanka is defending well.
Rantala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maslanka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maslanka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rantala tries for a kimura but Maslanka is defending well.
Rantala is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maslanka has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Rantala dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maslanka cracks Rantala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maslanka clinches up with Rantala and pushes him back against the cage.
Maslanka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rantala fails with a takedown attempt.
Rantala shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maslanka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rantala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maslanka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maslanka is trying to maintain the position but Rantala is very close to passing his half guard.
Rantala thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maslanka to regain full guard.
Rantala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maslanka is keeping the position for now.
Rantala is pushing down on Maslanka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maslanka is fighting to maintain full guard but Rantala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maslanka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rantala.
Rantala seems to be working for a kimura but Maslanka defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maslanka tries to get to full guard but Rantala has control of the leg.
Maslanka wants to control but Rantala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rantala is looking for a kimura here.
Rantala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rantala is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantala seems to be looking for submissions.
Rantala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maslanka sees it coming and defends easily.
Rantala stops Maslanka from getting back to his feet.
Maslanka is looking for a sweep. Rantala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rantala is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rantala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maslanka has one foot on Rantala's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Maslanka. That snapped Rantala's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rantala blocks a head kick by Maslanka.
Maslanka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lasse Rantala.
I think Rantala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lasse Rantala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Pace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ligtly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Ligtly will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Pace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Ligtly!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Pace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pace throws a looping overhand right but Ligtly ducks down to avoid it.
Pace misses with a combination
and Ligtly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ligtly circles away quickly and effectively.
Pace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ligtly.
Pace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pace moves out of range of the body kick from Ligtly.
Pace avoids the body shot from Ligtly.
Ligtly with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Ligtly. Beautiful body shot.
Pace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pace misses with the combination.
Ligtly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pace at a distance.
Pace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ligtly circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace takes a swing at Ligtly's ribcage but misses.
Pace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Pace misses its intended target.
Ligtly swings for the body but Pace moves out of range.
Ligtly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ligtly blocks a jab.
Ligtly lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ligtly, as that shot connected.
Ligtly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ligtly throws a right hand that Pace ducks under and follows up with a left that Pace also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Pace as he connects with a hook.
Pace thows a body shot but no joy.
Pace throws a nice looking combination but Ligtly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ligtly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nick Pace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pace blocks a jab.
Pace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ligtly.
Nice body punch from Ligtly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Ligtly does it's job there.
Ligtly lands a body shot.
Nick Pace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Pace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ligtly throws a right hand that Pace ducks under and follows up with a left that Pace also avoids with ease.
Ligtly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pace rather than just go for the knockout.
Ligtly defending well as Pace loads up on a big left hand.
Ligtly lands with a good body shot.
Ligtly dodges the punch combination from Pace.
Pace throws a series of punches but Ligtly avoids them all with ease.
Pace misses with a body shot
enabling Ligtly to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ligtly lands with a good body shot.
Ligtly defending well as Pace loads up on a big left hand.
Pace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ligtly.
Pace gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ligtly.
Pace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ligtly.
Pace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pace misses with a looping left.
Pace misses with a double jab
and Ligtly counters with a stiff right hand.
Pace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ligtly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pace had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ligtly throws a jab but it's blocked by Pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ligtly misses the shot to the body.
Pace scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ligtly manages to avoid it.
Ligtly misses with an uppercut.
Ligtly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pace throws a combination that misses
and Ligtly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ligtly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Ligtly misses its intended target.
Pace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ligtly manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pace throws out a loose jab but Ligtly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ligtly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ligtly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ligtly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Pace.
Pace throws a combination that misses
and Ligtly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ligtly slips a jab and a cross from Pace.
Ligtly slips under a jab from Pace.
Ligtly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pace misses with a series of wild punches.
Ligtly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pace at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ligtly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ligtly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pace manages to avoid it.
Ligtly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pace misses with a double jab.
Ligtly with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace looks to land a right hand but Ligtly moved out of range.
Pace swings for the body but Ligtly moves out of range.
Ligtly throws out a loose jab but Pace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pace misses with a double jab.
Ligtly throws a series of punches but Pace avoids them all with ease.
Pace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pace misses with a right hand
and Ligtly counters with a straight right hand.
Pace loads up on a big right hand but Ligtly slips the punch.
Ligtly lands a nice looking body shot.
Ligtly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ligtly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ligtly manages to avoid it.
Ligtly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pace.
Pace throws a hook but Ligtly avoids it easily.
Pace throws a nice looking combination but Ligtly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ligtly looks for the body kick but Pace saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pace takes a swing at Ligtly's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Pace misses.
Nick Pace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Pace misses
and Ligtly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ligtly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pace swings for the body but Ligtly moves out of range.
Pace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pace is rocked!
Ligtly misses with a body shot.
Ligtly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Pace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ligtly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pace throws a jab when Ligtly was well out of range.
Ligtly connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pace. Ligtly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ligtly counters with a right hand to the body.
Ligtly lands with a right that hurts Pace. Pace looks to clinch but Ligtly throws a short knee that drops Pace. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Chris Ligtly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yossi Avitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fowwest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avitan comes to the cage accompanied by Tagidi Li Masheu. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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20
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yossi Avitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fowwest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump fails with a takedown attempt.
Gump misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gump.
Gump tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avitan swivels and escapes.
Yossi Avitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fowwest Gump.
Avitan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gump attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gump fails with the takedown.
Gump tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avitan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice takedown defense from Avitan. No joy for Gump on that attempt.
Gump looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avitan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Avitan keeps Gump at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avitan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Avitan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Avitan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Fowwest Gump has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avitan lands a big head kick that sends Gump tumbling to the mat! Avitan takes a step backwards and waves Gump back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yossi Avitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avitan. That's going to slow Gump down.
Gump takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Avitan lands with a good body shot.
Avitan connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Avitan, right into the meat.
Avitan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gump has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avitan.
Nice uppercut there from Avitan.
That has opened up Fowwest Gump's cut even more.
Avitan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avitan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gump has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avitan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avitan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gump's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Avitan misses with a double jab.
Avitan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gump takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Avitan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Avitan throws a front kick that sends Gump stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Avitan.
Avitan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Avitan.
Avitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Avitan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Avitan digs a good hook to Gump's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avitan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gump has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Avitan.
Avitan lands with a slapping head kick.
Avitan connects with a leg kick. Gump looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Avitan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The cut above Fowwest Gump's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gump is trying desperately to land a takedown but Avitan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gump.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avitan.
Gump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Avitan can pounce on him.
Avitan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gump takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fowwest Gump's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Avitan lands a brutal head kick. Gump looks out on his feet and Avitan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Yossi Avitan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dubious CrackScratcher (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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183 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dubious CrackScratcher!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez shoots in and bounces CrackScratcher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
CrackScratcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez distracts CrackScratcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulo Alvarez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
CrackScratcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez scores a takedown into full mount!
CrackScratcher is bucking up trying to escape but Alvarez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Dubious CrackScratcher has been cut.
CrackScratcher is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
CrackScratcher is in a horrible position here. Alvarez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
CrackScratcher is rocked!
Alvarez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt CrackScratcher bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Alvarez and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Alvarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Michieletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmos Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ivanov's choice of entrance music: Motorhead - Ace of Spades. Cosmos Ivanov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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22
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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26
265 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davide Michieletto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cosmos Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michieletto moves out of range as Ivanov strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Michieletto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michieletto lands with a nice body punch.
Davide Michieletto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Michieletto finds it's way through Ivanov's defenses.
Michieletto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michieletto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanov looks gassed!
Ivanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michieletto lands a body shot.
Ivanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Michieletto to score with a decent uppercut.
Michieletto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Michieletto connects with a stiff jab that staggers Ivanov - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Davide Michieletto!
An out of breath and clearly excited Davide Michieletto thanked •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK] for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Punahilkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punahilkka comes to the cage accompanied by Mäihä Show feat. Punahilkka. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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183 lbs
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21
182 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Punahilkka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Punahilkka.
Punahilkka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McBrain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McBrain walks into a jab.
McBrain misses with a straight right.
Punahilkka tries to clinch up
and McBrain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punahilkka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Punahilkka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McBrain just leaning against Punahilkka, taking a breather.
Punahilkka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Bruce McBrain has been cut.
McBrain blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punahilkka tries to score a body lock takedown but McBrain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Punahilkka has McBrain pressed against the cage, preventing McBrain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McBrain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punahilkka backwards.
Punahilkka is trying to maintain a safe position but McBrain gets an underhook and turns Punahilkka into the cage.
A short body shot lands from McBrain as the two fighters clinch.
McBrain manages to break the clinch.
McBrain throws a shot from downtown. Punahilkka moves away and avoids it.
Punahilkka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McBrain is trying to maintain the position but Punahilkka is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punahilkka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McBrain trying to control but Punahilkka postures up.
Punahilkka 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.
McBrain is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain trying to control from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bruce McBrain wasn't active enough on the ground.
Punahilkka takes a jab right on the kisser.
McBrain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Punahilkka drops his hands momentarily and McBrain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Punahilkka shoots in for a takedown but McBrain shows good takedown defense.
McBrain sizes up Punahilkka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McBrain lands a really nice looking cross but Punahilkka seems unphased.
Punahilkka is rocked!
McBrain throws a right hand that Punahilkka ducks under and follows up with a left that Punahilkka also avoids with ease.
Oh Punahilkka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McBrain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Punahilkka seems to have got his legs back now.
McBrain swings for the body but Punahilkka moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McBrain feints and then cracks Punahilkka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punahilkka down.
Punahilkka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McBrain on the side of the head.
Punahilkka scores with a hook to the body. McBrain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Punahilkka doesn't manage to clinch there - McBrain circles away.
Punahilkka connects with the punch.
McBrain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Punahilkka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McBrain scrambles back to his feet.
Punahilkka throws a jab when McBrain was well out of range.
Punahilkka avoids a kick to the body.
McBrain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punahilkka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McBrain misses.
Punahilkka wants to clinch up but McBrain keeps it at a distance.
McBrain misses with a wild body shot.
Punahilkka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McBrain wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punahilkka working the ground and pound.
Punahilkka lands some shots froms side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
McBrain tries to buck Punahilkka off but Punahilkka is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punahilkka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McBrain some visible discomfort.
Punahilkka is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce McBrain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McBrain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruce McBrain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBrain misses with an uppercut. Punahilkka saw that one coming.
Punahilkka rushes McBrain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Punahilkka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punahilkka misses with a body punch.
Punahilkka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McBrain avoids it.
McBrain struggles to land a body shot inside as Punahilkka controls his hands.
McBrain stalls.
A short right from Punahilkka on the inside.
McBrain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Punahilkka.
McBrain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punahilkka slips a jab from McBrain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain missing with a left hand there. Punahilkka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McBrain misses with a body shot.
Punahilkka takes a swing at McBrain's ribcage but misses.
McBrain takes one to the chin there.
McBrain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punahilkka manages to avoid it.
Punahilkka lands a lovely overhand right.
McBrain lands with a hook. Punahilkka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McBrain connects with a body shot.
Punahilkka scores with a one two! McBrain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Punahilkka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McBrain swats away the attempt to clinch by Punahilkka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punahilkka moves out of range as McBrain strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punahilkka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punahilkka moves in looking to clinch but McBrain pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punahilkka.
Punahilkka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McBrain misses with a looping right.
Punahilkka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McBrain looks to throw the jab but Punahilkka is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain works the jab nicely.
Punahilkka moves out of range of the strikes.
Punahilkka slips under a jab from McBrain.
Punahilkka drives through and clinches with McBrain against the cage.
Punahilkka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McBrain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBrain blocks an elbow strike.
McBrain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBrain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Punahilkka up against the cage.
Punahilkka throws an elbow that misses.
Punahilkka prevents a body shot from McBrain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punahilkka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McBrain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for McBrain to work.
Punahilkka misses with a punch on the inside.
McBrain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBrain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Punahilkka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Punahilkka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punahilkka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McBrain misses with a body punch.
McBrain lands a hook that snaps the head of Punahilkka backwards.
McBrain blocks an uppercut.
McBrain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punahilkka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBrain backwards.
McBrain lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBrain tries to throw a body punch but Punahilkka avoids it by throwing McBrain back against the cage.
Punahilkka lands an elbow inside that McBrain shrugs off.
Punahilkka tries to throw a body punch but McBrain avoids it by throwing Punahilkka back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce McBrain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McBrain misses with a wild body shot.
Punahilkka blocks a jab.
Punahilkka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McBrain throws a jab when Punahilkka was well out of range.
McBrain lands a big right hand that sends Punahilkka crashing to the mat! McBrain stays standing though and waves Punahilkka back to his feet!
A slow jab from McBrain misses its intended target.
McBrain connects with a stiff jab that staggers Punahilkka - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce McBrain!
Bruce McBrain is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peippo's entrance music is Public Enemy - Terminator X to the Edge of Panic . A fine choice. Velmu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: UFO - Doctor Doctor. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Peippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Velmu blocks the leg kick.
Velmu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Peippo was covering up waiting for the punch and Velmu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Velmu stopping the sweep attempt from Peippo.
Velmu is working Peippo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Velmu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velmu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peippo keeping full guard, as Velmu tries to pass.
Peippo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velmu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velmu forces his way into half guard.
Velmu wants to work for an arm triangle but Peippo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Velmu wants to pass to mount but Peippo is defending the position.
Peippo is staying active underneath Velmu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Velmu is looking to pass Peippo's guard but actually Peippo recovers to full guard.
Velmu lands a couple of elbows.
Peippo keeping full guard, as Velmu tries to pass.
Peippo trying to keep a closed guard but Velmu is proving a slippery customer.
Peippo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Velmu preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu trying to control but Peippo is working from the bottom.
Velmu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Velmu has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Peippo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Velmu yanks on the arm and Peippo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Velmu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jyrska Velmu!
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