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MMA HELSINKI 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Schlosser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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186 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Schlosser!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlosser throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Schlosser counters with a nice leg kick.
Schlosser is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schlosser lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Lee scores with the left hand. Schlosser knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schlosser dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schlosser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Schlosser tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Schlosser misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Schlosser chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Schlosser misses.
Schlosser throws a leg kick
and Schlosser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schlosser avoids the head kick by Lee.
Schlosser throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Schlosser only half commits.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schlosser does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Schlosser does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Schlosser misses with a low kick.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schlosser throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schlosser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a right and a left that Schlosser avoids nicely.
Schlosser throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Schlosser misses
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Schlosser throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Schlosser moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Schlosser throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schlosser back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Schlosser throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Schlosser with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schlosser throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlosser throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schlosser throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Schlosser attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schlosser dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schlosser tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schlosser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schlosser avoids the head kick by Lee.
Schlosser walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schlosser attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee tests Schlosser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schlosser misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Schlosser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schlosser fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Schlosser manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Schlosser tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlosser swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schlosser finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schlosser motions for Lee to come forward. Schlosser throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Schlosser moves out of range easily.
Schlosser fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Schlosser throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schlosser pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Schlosser settles back down.
Lee looks to land a combination but Schlosser avoids it well.
Schlosser throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schlosser.
Schlosser shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schlosser checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Schlosser throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlosser avoids the head kick by Lee.
Schlosser thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Schlosser shrugs it off.
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Schlosser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schlosser throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Schlosser throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schlosser tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Schlosser walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Schlosser moves out of range easily.
Schlosser throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlosser attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schlosser throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Schlosser throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Schlosser only half commits.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Schlosser.
Schlosser moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee throws a head kick but Schlosser moves out of range.
Schlosser misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
A low kick from Schlosser is predictable there
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Bruce Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee feints a jab promting Schlosser to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schlosser slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlosser motions for Lee to come forward. Schlosser throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schlosser walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schlosser avoids the head kick by Lee.
Schlosser throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Schlosser tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schlosser.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Schlosser's knee but Schlosser avoids it well.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Schlosser misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schlosser throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Schlosser moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlosser pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Schlosser settles back down.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Schlosser.
Schlosser wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Bruce Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee looks to land a combination but Schlosser avoids it well.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schlosser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Schlosser throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Lee will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Schlosser throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Schlosser.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Schlosser moves out of range easily.
Schlosser misses with a low kick.
Schlosser throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee tries to bum rush Schlosser with a series of wild strikes but Schlosser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Schlosser blocks a head kick by Lee.
Schlosser finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schlosser swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schlosser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlosser tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Schlosser finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Lee has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Schlosser lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schlosser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a right hand that Schlosser ducks under and follows up with a left that Schlosser also avoids with ease.
Schlosser throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Schlosser throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Schlosser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee tries to break free but Schlosser pushes him back against the cage.
Lee keeps control of Schlosser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch there but Schlosser circles away.
Lee tries to bum rush Schlosser with a series of wild strikes but Schlosser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Schlosser throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Schlosser only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Schlosser tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Schlosser swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Schlosser takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Schlosser moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Schlosser misses.
A low kick from Schlosser is predictable there
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Schlosser will be more careful next time no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Schlosser tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schlosser throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schlosser throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schlosser throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee throws a series of punches but Schlosser moves out of range.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Schlosser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schlosser misses with a low kick.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Schlosser throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Schlosser is looking to score with low kicks.
Schlosser pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Schlosser settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schlosser throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schlosser finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ron Schlosser.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Bruce Lee!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Bruce Lee!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Bruce Lee!
Bruce Lee wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mostrovix Yasdeshka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mostrovix Yasdeshka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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248 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mostrovix Yasdeshka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasdeshka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yasdeshka looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mir is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mir is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Yasdeshka is tapping! Great win for Mir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Mir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Neponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lauri Puukko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Neponen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neponen tries to clinch up.
Neponen throws a combination that misses
and Puukko counters with a three punch combo that has Neponen backing up. Neponen nods at Puukko to acknowledge the strikes.
Neponen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neponen throws out the jab.
Puukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neponen.
Neponen misses with a series of wild punches.
Neponen misses with the body kick
and Puukko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Neponen throws a lazy head kick
and Puukko counters with a big head kick but Neponen shrugs it off.
Neponen is rocked!
Puukko lands an uppercut, right on the button! Neponen tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lauri Puukko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juoppo Timppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Stevens has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juoppo Timppa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Timppa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevens fails with the takedown.
Timppa lands a lovely overhand right.
Stevens drives through and clinches with Timppa against the cage.
Timppa is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Timppa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevens is controlling him.
Stevens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonny Stevens wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stevens shoots in and bounces Timppa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stevens won't allow Timppa to get back to his feet.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timppa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stevens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stevens stays in close to Timppa's body and controls the position.
Stevens forces his way into half guard.
Timppa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timppa tries to kick Stevens off but Stevens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Stevens seems content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonny Stevens wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Timppa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Timppa's half guard.
Stevens sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jonny Stevens just wasn't active enough.
Stevens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Timppa is trying to defend but Stevens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice strikes from Stevens there.
Stevens not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working the head and body with strikes.
Stevens throwing shots but Timppa is blocking nicely.
Timppa is trying to stand back up but Stevens is controlling him
Stevens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jonny Stevens.
Timppa gets tackled into the cage by Stevens. Stevens maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Stevens dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stevens shoots for a takedown but Timppa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stevens gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Stevens crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Stevens are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stevens moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stevens seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Timppa for as long as he can get away with.
Stevens working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timppa taking a bit of punishment here - Stevens scoring with strikes.
Stevens happy to just control the position for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Jonny Stevens wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Timppa connects with a nice looking jab.
Jonny Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timppa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevens.
Stevens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stevens wants to work for an arm triangle but Timppa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens slows the pace down in half guard.
Stevens lands strikes from half guard.
Stevens frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jonny Stevens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevens controlling the position easily from mount.
Timppa is trying to stand.
Stevens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Timppa looks a forlorn figure.
Stevens controlling the position easily from mount.
Stevens is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Timppa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Timppa shrugs it off.
Stevens looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stevens scoring with strikes but Timppa is staying in there.
Stevens controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stevens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Stevens dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Timppa tries to sprawl but Stevens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stevens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timppa can do to turn this around?
Stevens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stevens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stevens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Timppa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stevens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timppa wants to stand back up but Stevens manages to pass into side control.
Timppa is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Stevens stalls from top position.
Timppa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stevens asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee asks Stevens politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stevens prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Timppa parries the strikes from Stevens easily there. Stevens is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Timppa to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stevens throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Timppa taking a bit of punishment here - Stevens scoring with strikes.
Stevens taking a breather here.
Timppa taking a bit of punishment here - Stevens scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timppa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stevens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stevens taking a breather here.
Stevens works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens scores with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stevens has hold of Timppa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Timppa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Stevens cranks the arm and Timppa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Timppa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jonny Stevens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Springsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Turmiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turmiola has chosen Metallica: Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Paul Springsteen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommi Turmiola's chin.
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245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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30
262 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Springsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Turmiola!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springsteen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turmiola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Springsteen looks to land a combination but Turmiola avoids it well.
Springsteen lands a left and a right that send Turmiola crashing to the mat, dazed. Springsteen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Turmiola is rocked!
It looks like Tommi Turmiola has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springsteen throws a right and a left that Turmiola avoids nicely.
Turmiola is still on wobbly legs! Can Springsteen finish him?
Springsteen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turmiola counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Springsteen!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Springsteen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Springsteen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Turmiola tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Turmiola controlling from the full mount.
Springsteen tries to hold on but Turmiola pushes him away.
Springsteen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turmiola on the ground.
Springsteen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turmiola seems to have recovered his senses.
Springsteen wants to hold on but Turmiola pushes him away.
Turmiola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Springsteen taking shots to the head.
Turmiola controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springsteen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Springsteen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Turmiola trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Springsteen doesn't escape.
Springsteen trying to control but not successfully.
Turmiola is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Springsteen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Turmiola trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Springsteen doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Springsteen! Can he survive? No! He's out! Turmiola gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommi Turmiola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Brooker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes into the arena with Loch Lomond blaring out of the sound system. Cliff Richards had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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26
205 lbs
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216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cliff Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Brooker!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pullo Kalevi (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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275 lbs
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235 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominic Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pullo Kalevi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Kalevi blocks the leg kick.
Kalevi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferrari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferrari.
Kalevi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferrari swivels and escapes.
Kalevi blocks a jab.
Kalevi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferrari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kalevi shoots in and gets a takedown into Ferrari's guard.
Kalevi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferrari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari wants to pass the guard but Kalevi is defending well.
Ferrari seems to be looking for submissions.
Kalevi is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferrari is trying to work for a kimura but Kalevi is defending well.
Ferrari prevents Kalevi from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari wants to control but Kalevi is keeping him busy.
Kalevi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalevi wants to get back to his feet.
Ferrari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferrari is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kalevi reverses the position - he's now on top in Ferrari's guard.
Kalevi trying to control but Ferrari is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalevi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferrari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ferrari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferrari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ferrari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kalevi is just riding it out for now. Ferrari eventually gives up the hold.
Ferrari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is looking for a kimura here.
Ferrari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalevi sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalevi is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrari.
Ferrari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Ferrari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown but Ferrari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalevi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferrari circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalevi blocks a leg kick.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown but Ferrari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dominic Ferrari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pullo Kalevi.
Ferrari shoots in but Kalevi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalevi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferrari circles away.
Kalevi misses with a takedown attempt - Ferrari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrari.
Ferrari tries for a takedown but Kalevi circles away easily
and Kalevi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to roll over but Kalevi keeps him under control.
Ferrari looking for submissions off his back.
Ferrari wants to get back to full guard.
Ferrari wants to control but Kalevi passes into side.
Ferrari is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kalevi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is looking for a sweep. Kalevi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalevi trying to mount his opponent but Ferrari defends it.
Ferrari wants to improve his position but Kalevi is controlling well.
Ferrari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferrari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalevi is aware though and is defending well.
Ferrari working a defensive guard but Kalevi passes into half guard.
Ferrari wants to control but Kalevi is keeping busy.
Ferrari is pressing down on Kalevi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrari wants to improve his position but instead Kalevi has moved into half guard.
Kalevi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Ferrari dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kalevi tries for a takedown but Ferrari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalevi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kalevi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalevi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kalevi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferrari sprawls well. He's pushed Kalevi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dominic Ferrari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pullo Kalevi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalevi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferrari tries to sprawl out of it but Kalevi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferrari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalevi's waist but Kalevi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrari off to one side.
Kalevi fails with the takedown
and Ferrari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kalevi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is standing up over Kalevi. Kalevi looks to escape but Ferrari dives into side control.
Ferrari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ferrari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ferrari goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kalevi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ferrari's guard! Nice work there by Kalevi!
Kalevi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalevi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferrari is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferrari is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferrari tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalevi is retaining full guard.
Ferrari slips nicely into half guard.
Ferrari working Kalevi over with strikes.
Dominic Ferrari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferrari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kalevi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferrari is looking for a kimura here.
Kalevi is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is looking for a kimura but Kalevi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferrari to get the leverage.
Ferrari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kalevi is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Ferrari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferrari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Dominic Ferrari!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Dominic Ferrari!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Dominic Ferrari!
Dominic Ferrari wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli Pekka Hartikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartikainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem: Just Don't Give a Fuck. Thor Armstrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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19
221 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Pekka Hartikainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartikainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Armstrong's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Armstrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hartikainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hartikainen's back!
Armstrong has the hooks in. Hartikainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hartikainen won't enjoy being in this position. Armstrong looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hartikainen is tapping - it's over boys! Armstrong picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thor Armstrong!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between North Rupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fleegle Bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bananasplits is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: call to prayer. The key to victory for North Rupp has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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212 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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, North Rupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fleegle Bananasplits!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rupp looks to throw the jab but Bananasplits is out of range.
Bananasplits showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rupp.
Rupp missing with a left hand there. Bananasplits was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Rupp does no damage.
Rupp checks a low kick from Bananasplits.
Rupp throws a shot to the body.
Bananasplits keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bananasplits throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rupp throws a looping overhand right but Bananasplits ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Rupp misses.
Rupp takes a swing at Bananasplits's ribcage but misses.
Rupp thuds a left hand into Bananasplits's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits ducks under a wild hook from Rupp.
Rupp misses with an uppercut. Bananasplits saw that one coming.
Bananasplits drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananasplits shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bananasplits was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bananasplits trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bananasplits sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bananasplits trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rupp wants to hold on but Bananasplits pushes him away.
Bananasplits is looking to work his way around to Rupp's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bananasplits content just to control the position here.
Bananasplits fails to advance to Rupp's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bananasplits has control of Rupp's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rupp regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bananasplits misses with a head shot.
Bananasplits tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rupp defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bananasplits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rupp tries to hold on but Bananasplits postures up.
Bananasplits takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rupp is looking to escape.
Rupp working to try and regain half guard.
Bananasplits controlling from the full mount.
Rupp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bananasplits wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rupp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rupp defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Bananasplits has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fleegle Bananasplits dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rupp swinging wildly here.
Rupp misses with an uppercut. Bananasplits saw that one coming.
Rupp misses with a hook
and Bananasplits counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rupp checks a low kick from Bananasplits.
Rupp just misses with a punch to the body.
Rupp throws a body punch but Bananasplits moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rupp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rupp looks to land a left hand but Bananasplits moved out of range nicely.
Bananasplits looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
North Rupp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rupp throws a right hand that Bananasplits ducks under and follows up with a left that Bananasplits also avoids with ease.
Rupp throws a jab but it's blocked by Bananasplits.
Bananasplits looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rupp!
Bananasplits trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananasplits moves to back control.
Bananasplits working for a choke but Rupp is defending well.
Bananasplits really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rupp.
Bananasplits trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupp showing good submission defense here.
Rupp looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bananasplits working for a choke but Rupp is defending well.
Bananasplits controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bananasplits is not going to allow Rupp to sit and survive in this position.
Bananasplits tries to get the hooks in deep but Rupp pushed the leg off.
Bananasplits is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rupp knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rupp for a finish.
Rupp covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bananasplits tries to keep control of the position but Rupp is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Bananasplits.
Rupp fending off the submission attempt from Bananasplits.
Rupp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bananasplits gets his way!
Bananasplits looking for the choke but no joy.
Rupp prevents Bananasplits from getting a body triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rupp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bananasplits gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fleegle Bananasplits showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bananasplits connects with a high kick.
Rupp misses with a double jab
and Bananasplits counters with a good low kick that Rupp was not able to check.
Rupp just misses with a punch to the body.
Bananasplits gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rupp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bananasplits moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rupp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rupp lands a head shot.
Rupp misses with a wild body shot.
Bananasplits shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rupp as he avoids it easily.
Rupp gets caught napping as Bananasplits dives in and scores a takedown. Rupp manages to retain guard.
Bananasplits stops Rupp from standing up.
Rupp keeping moving, preventing Bananasplits from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bananasplits sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fleegle Bananasplits has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bananasplits stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rupp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bananasplits wants to control from the top but Rupp keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fleegle Bananasplits hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bananasplits fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bananasplits takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bananasplits defending well as Rupp loads up on a big left hand.
Rupp throws a body punch but Bananasplits moves out of range.
Bananasplits closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rupp quickly recovers to half guard.
Rupp is staying active underneath Bananasplits, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupp wants to improve his position but Bananasplits is controlling well.
Bananasplits is trying to control the action in half guard but Rupp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bananasplits keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fleegle Bananasplits wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rupp moves out of range as Bananasplits throws a body kick.
Rupp throws a series of punches but Bananasplits moves out of range.
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!
Rupp misses with the combination.
Rupp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bananasplits.
Bananasplits jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rupp misses with a hook. Bananasplits ducked under it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rupp enables Bananasplits to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rupp manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bananasplits slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rupp keeping moving, preventing Bananasplits from controlling successfully.
North Rupp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bananasplits tries to free his leg and advance position but Rupp is retaining full guard.
Bananasplits slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fleegle Bananasplits was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rupp throws a series of punches but Bananasplits moves out of range.
Rupp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bananasplits.
Bananasplits looks to throw the jab but Rupp is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rupp stuffs the takedown attempt from Bananasplits. Bananasplits gets slowly back to his feet.
Rupp with a jab.
Bananasplits slips a jab and a cross from Rupp.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bananasplits.
Rupp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bananasplits throws out the jab.
Bananasplits misses with a straight left.
Rupp stuffs the takedown.
North Rupp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fleegle Bananasplits.
Rupp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rupp lands with a good body shot.
Bananasplits takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rupp walks into a stiff left hand from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fleegle Bananasplits comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bananasplits winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Fleegle Bananasplits!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Fleegle Bananasplits!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Fleegle Bananasplits!
Fleegle Bananasplits wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chie Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chris Masters has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Masters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chie Sung!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sung shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Sung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sung is defended easily by Masters.
Sung gets the takedown into side control.
Sung looks gassed!
Masters can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Masters is right now.
Sung working away.
Masters tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Masters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Masters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Masters is trying to keep Sung in close.
Sung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung is sitting in close to Masters's body. Masters has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sung is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sung is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Masters.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Masters!
Chris Masters retains his super heavyweight title!
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