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MMA HELSINKI 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krzysiek Jawor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Mordor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jawor comes into the arena with The Analogs - Miejskie Opowieści blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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, Krzysiek Jawor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Mordor!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mordor shoots in but Jawor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mordor gets tackled into the cage by Jawor. Jawor maintains the clinch.
Jawor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jawor has had enough of the clinch but Mordor keeps him there for the moment.
Jawor is looking to break free of the clinch but Mordor has double underhooks.
Jawor lands a body punch.
Mordor wants a takedown.
Jawor tries to circle away but Mordor has him pinned against the cage.
Jawor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jawor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mordor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jawor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krzysiek Jawor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mordor.
Jawor throws a leg kick but Mordor checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mordor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jawor closes the distance and pushes Mordor back into the cage.
Jawor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mordor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jawor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Jawor.
Mordor wants a takedown.
Jawor presses Mordor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jawor looking to throw knees to the head but Mordor is blocking nicely.
Jawor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jawor looks for the body kick but Mordor saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawor rushes Mordor and presses him up against the cage.
Mordor has Jawor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jawor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jawor is trying to break the clinch but Mordor is controlling him.
Jawor stalls.
Mordor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jawor walks away with a smile on his face. Mordor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jawor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Krzysiek Jawor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jawor moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jawor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jawor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mordor.
A short left from Jawor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawor pushes off an throws an elbow but Mordor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jawor is trying to push Mordor away but Mordor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jawor can't break the clinch.
Jawor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mordor misses with a takedown attempt - Jawor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mordor tries for a takedown but Jawor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mordor looks gassed!
Mordor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jawor to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Max Mordor has been cut.
Jawor drops Mordor with a beautiful combination! Mordor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jawor is looking for the KO!
Mordor is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jawor misses with a wild combination.
Mordor is still on wobbly legs! Can Jawor finish him?
Mordor leaves his chin hanging out and Jawor seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mordor crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysiek Jawor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Henrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Henrique!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henrique moves into the clinch successfully.
Harrison could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Henrique is trying to drag Harrison to the mat but Harrison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henrique tries for a takedown but Harrison manages to get underhooks.
Henrique can't break the clinch.
Harrison crunches a lovely knee into Henrique's ribcage.
Harrison has Henrique pressed against the cage, preventing Henrique from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henrique tries a knee to the head but Harrison blocks it.
Harrison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harrison uses his free foot to push down on Henrique's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Henrique.
Henrique tries to improve his position but Harrison has taken his back! Harrison has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Henrique tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Harrison pushes Henrique away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Harrison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beat You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani Ketola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jani Ketola will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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203 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beat You !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Ketola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
You shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ketola is trying to stand back up but You is controlling him
You wants to work for an arm triangle but Ketola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ketola is looking to escape.
You seems to be working for a kimura but Ketola defends the submission attempt.
You is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ketola defends it well.
You is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ketola trying desperately to get to his feet.
You wants to take Ketola's back here but Ketola is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You throwing strikes here but Ketola is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
You stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ketola connects with a body shot.
You fails with an attempt to clinch.
You throws a hook but Ketola blocks it.
You forces Ketola back against the cage and clinches.
You drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ketola prevents the takedown attempt.
You has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ketola uses from the top position.
You is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ketola is aware though and is defending well.
You wants to sweep but no luck.
You is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ketola is aware though and is defending well.
You manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ketola manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You trying to control but Ketola is working from the bottom.
Ketola wants to get back to his feet but You is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
You trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
You postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells You 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
You working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
You stops Ketola from standing up.
You wants to control from the top but Ketola keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ketola wants to stand up but You is controlling him.
You is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
You throwing strikes but missing.
Ketola keeping moving, preventing You from controlling successfully.
You trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
You drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and You jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketola keeping moving, preventing You from controlling successfully.
You thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ketola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
You stands and steps away. Ketola gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
You changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ketola tries to avoid it but You manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ketola to the ground. Ketola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beat You . That's going to take a lot out of him.
You fails to land the takedown.
You is breathing heavily.
Ketola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as You backs up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You gets a clinch.
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!
Ketola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
You tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ketola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
You gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beat You dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ketola gets tackled into the cage by You . You maintains the clinch.
Ketola is pressed up against the cage. You has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ketola down to the mat. Ketola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
You throws a hook but Ketola blocks it.
You takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
You tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ketola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ketola misses with an uppercut.
You takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ketola misses with a hook. You ducked under it nicely.
You tries to clinch but Ketola moves out of range.
Ketola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches You on the side of the head.
Ketola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ketola misses with a straight right.
You wants to clinch.
You fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ketola tests You 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You throws a jab when Ketola was well out of range.
You throws a looping overhand right but Ketola ducks down to avoid it.
You tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ketola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
You fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from You misses.
Ketola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
You shoots in for a takedown but Ketola shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beat You . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ketola lands a lovely overhand right.
You will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A left lands for Ketola.
Ketola throws a one two combo.
You misses with a hook.
Ketola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
You moves into the clinch successfully.
You prevents Ketola from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ketola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ketola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
You goes for a takedown attempt but Ketola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ketola, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ketola connects with a right hand. You shakes it off.
Ketola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as You backs up against the cage.
Beat You seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
You gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ketola connects with a good right hand that stumbles You . You circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
You has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ketola finds it's way round the side to connect with You 's head.
You misses the jab.
You misses with a series of wild punches.
Ketola lands with an overhand left.
Ketola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ketola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by You .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola connects with a nice looking jab.
Ketola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
You gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
You looking for a takedown.
Ketola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
You tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ketola smiles and moves away.
Ketola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ketola connects with a looping right hand.
You looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ketola.
You throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ketola lands a really nice looking cross but You seems unphased.
You shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ketola as he jumps to the side.
Ketola throws a good cross that connects.
Jani Ketola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Ketola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ketola as he connects with a hook.
Ketola scores with a body shot.
Ketola with a jab.
You takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ketola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ketola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ketola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ketola moves out of range as You strikes.
You tries to clinch up.
Ketola cracks a nice hook into You 's ribs.
Ketola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ketola connects with the punch.
Ketola looks to land a combination but You avoids it well.
You swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ketola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
You closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Ketola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! You 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ketola's jab looks to have found its range, popping You under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ketola.
You misses with a jab to the body
and Ketola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
You throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
You uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
You rushes Ketola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ketola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ketola prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Ketola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
You tries to pull guard but Ketola holds him up against the cage and eventually You drops back down to his feet.
Ketola gets underhooks to prevent You 's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beat You . That's going to take a lot out of him.
You drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ketola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
You tries to pull guard but Ketola won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ketola is trying to force a seperation but You has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You goes for a takedown attempt but Ketola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slow jab from You misses its intended target.
Ketola cracks You with an open hand slap.
Ketola lands a slapping body shot.
Ketola catches You with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
You tries to close the distance and clinch but Ketola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ketola throws a good cross that connects.
Ketola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
You tries to clinch but Ketola moves out of range.
You misses with an uppercut.
Jani Ketola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ketola moves away from the strike by You .
Ketola's corner calls for a 1-2. Ketola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ketola swats away the attempt to clinch by You .
Ketola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You moves in looking to clinch but Ketola pushes him off.
Ketola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ketola cracks You with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ketola ducks under a wild hook from You .
Ketola's jab looks to have found its range, popping You under the eye.
Ketola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Ketola finds it's target.
Ketola lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ketola lands a jab-cross combination.
Ketola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ketola misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Ketola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ketola dips to his left and cracks You with an uppercut!
Ketola looks to land a combination. You sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
You clinches with his opponent.
Ketola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You looking for a takedown.
You wants a takedown.
You tries to score a body lock takedown but Ketola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ketola has had enough of the clinch but You keeps him there for the moment.
You looking for a takedown.
Ketola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but You has him pressed against the cage.
Ketola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ketola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
You keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ketola's efforts to push away.
Ketola tries to break the clinch but You is controlling the position.
Ketola can't break the clinch.
You wants a takedown but no success here.
Ketola prevents a takedown attempt there.
You can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
You has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ketola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ketola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
You tries for a takedown but Ketola manages to get underhooks.
Ketola wants to get back to striking at distance but You won't allow it.
Ketola is looking to break free of the clinch but You has double underhooks.
You is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ketola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ketola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beat You has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ketola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ketola is trying to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ketola working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ketola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ketola wants to break free but You has control.
Ketola is trying to break the clinch but You is controlling him.
Ketola can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jani Ketola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ketola 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jani Ketola!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evelyn Elevenylnenen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Surma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evelyn Elevenylnenen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Surma!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elevenylnenen misses with a hook to the body
and Surma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Elevenylnenen misses with a body shot.
Surma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Elevenylnenen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Elevenylnenen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elevenylnenen misses with a jab to the body
and Surma counters by clinching up.
Surma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Surma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elevenylnenen blocks it with crossed arms.
Surma blocks a body shot from Elevenylnenen.
Elevenylnenen misses with a punch to the body.
Elevenylnenen looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Surma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Elevenylnenen's brow.
Elevenylnenen can't find room to land a body shot as Surma controls the action.
A short right from Surma on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surma missing with knees to the body.
Elevenylnenen avoiding damage as Surma throws knees to the body.
Elevenylnenen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Surma's elbow.
Elevenylnenen struggles to land a body shot inside as Surma controls his hands.
Surma prevents a body shot from Elevenylnenen.
Surma stalling in the clinch.
Elevenylnenen has had enough of the clinch but Surma keeps him there for the moment.
Surma struggles to land a body shot inside as Elevenylnenen controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Surma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Elevenylnenen tries to work over Surma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Surma pushes off an throws an elbow but Elevenylnenen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Elevenylnenen avoids the elbow strike from Surma, against the cage.
Elevenylnenen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Surma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Evelyn Elevenylnenen has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Elevenylnenen as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Elevenylnenen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Surma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elevenylnenen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Elevenylnenen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Elevenylnenen is looking to break free of the clinch but Surma has double underhooks.
Surma missing with knees to the body.
Surma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elevenylnenen throws a punch but it's blocked by Surma.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elevenylnenen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elevenylnenen struggles to land a body shot inside as Surma controls his hands.
Elevenylnenen tries to break free but Surma pushes him back against the cage.
Elevenylnenen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Surma's elbow.
Surma lands an elbow that stopped Elevenylnenen in his tracks for a moment.
Surma controlling the action here for a moment.
Surma tries to throw a body punch but Elevenylnenen avoids it by throwing Surma back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surma lands an elbow inside that Elevenylnenen shrugs off.
Surma lands an elbow just above Elevenylnenen 's eye.
Elevenylnenen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Surma or not.
Surma tries to land knees in the clinch but Elevenylnenen avoids the damage to the body.
Surma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elevenylnenen managing to block the knees to the body from Surma.
Surma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elevenylnenen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Surma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Elevenylnenen's defenses.
Surma lands a damaging elbow.
Evelyn Elevenylnenen's cut is getting worse.
Surma lands an elbow just above Elevenylnenen 's eye.
Surma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elevenylnenen blocks it with crossed arms.
Surma lands a damaging elbow.
Elevenylnenen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elevenylnenen tries to circle away but Surma has him pinned against the cage.
Surma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elevenylnenen.
A head punch on the inside from Elevenylnenen fails to land.
Surma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Evelyn Elevenylnenen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Elevenylnenen is trying to break free.
Surma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elevenylnenen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elevenylnenen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elevenylnenen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Surma's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Surma.
Jeez, Evelyn Elevenylnenen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Elevenylnenen can't find room to land a body shot as Surma controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Surma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Evelyn Elevenylnenen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Musta Surma!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Muru Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bocek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bocek has chosen Song 2 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mark Bocek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muru Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Bocek!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bocek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aalto to the mat! Aalto manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bocek drops back looking for a leg! Aalto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aalto manages to kick Bocek off! Bocek jumps back into Aalto's guard.
Aalto keeping moving, preventing Bocek from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bocek might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aalto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bocek passes Aalto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aalto is staying active underneath Bocek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Bocek wants to work for an arm triangle but Aalto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bocek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bocek is looking for a kimura but Aalto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bocek to get the leverage.
Bocek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aalto is just riding it out for now. Bocek eventually gives up the hold.
Bocek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aalto defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bocek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aalto sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bocek with the ground and pound but Aalto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bocek wants to control from the top but Aalto keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bocek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bocek has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Aalto is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bocek yanks on the arm and Aalto is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bocek.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Bocek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov has chosen Red october as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vadim Leonov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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248 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Future!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Future shoots in and bounces Leonov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Future working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Future trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leonov pushes Future off and scrambles back to his feet.
Future gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leonov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Future in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Leonov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Future.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Future blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Future shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonov as he jumps to the side.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Future.
Future takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Future is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Future's waist but Future gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leonov off to one side.
Leonov throws a body punch but Future moves out of range.
Future scores with a takedown into Leonov's guard.
Leonov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Leonov.
A right-left combo lands from Leonov.
It looks like Jones Future has been cut.
Vadim Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Future displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leonov.
Jones Future has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Leonov.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leonov misses the shot to the body.
Leonov shoots in but no luck this time.
Leonov dives in and scores a takedown into Future's guard.
Future wants to stand up but Leonov is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov throwing strikes from guard but Future blocks nicely.
Leonov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leonov works over Future with some ground and pound from guard.
Future will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leonov scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leonov wants to control from the top but Future keeps moving.
Future lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Leonov!
Leonov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Future throwing strikes but Leonov recovers to half guard. A much better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leonov is trying to stand.
Leonov has one foot on Future's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Leonov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Future circles away.
Future forces Leonov back against the cage and clinches.
Future fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Future with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Future fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Future moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leonov.
Future looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Leonov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov stuns Future with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body kick from Leonov.
Leonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov clinches.
Leonov tries to score a body lock takedown but Future shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leonov slowing the pace effectively.
Future changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Future gets caught flat footed, as Leonov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Future's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Future as he jumps to the side.
Future has Leonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Future tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Future tries to throw a body punch but Leonov avoids it by throwing Future back against the cage.
Leonov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Future can't fight it off and eventually Leonov manages to take the fight to the floor. Future looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leonov postures up in Future's guard and throws a big left but Future blocks it.
Future trying to control the position.
Future keeping full guard, as Leonov tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov landing with the ground and pound.
Leonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leonov works over Future with some ground and pound from guard.
Leonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Future is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Future holds on and takes a little breather.
Future wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Leonov manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Future is trying to get back to full guard.
Leonov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leonov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Future defending well though.
Ground and pound from Leonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov lands strikes from half guard.
Future is trying to get back to full guard.
Future blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Future looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leonov winds up and cracks Future with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leonov working over Future with some ground and pound. Future looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Future is refusing to be controlled, as Leonov sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Future is trying to stand up here but Leonov is controlling him well.
Leonov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leonov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Future has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leonov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Future with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Leonov there.
Leonov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Leonov lands strikes from half guard.
Leonov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leonov drops an elbow to the side of Future's head.
Leonov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leonov is working for a submission of some sort.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Leonov there.
Leonov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leonov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Future defending well though.
Future trying to control but Leonov postures up.
Leonov thows a huge punch but Future dodges it nicely.
Leonov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Future still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Future has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonov pushes Future away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Future gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Future in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jones Future's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Future looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Future thows a huge punch but Leonov dodges it nicely.
Leonov wants to get back to his feet.
Future is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Future thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonov's head.
Leonov pushes Future off and gets back to his feet.
Jones Future is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Future closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonov circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Future gets tackled into the cage by Leonov. Leonov maintains the clinch.
Future with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Future is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leonov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leonov closes the distance and clinches up with Future, looking for a takedown. Leonov pushes Future against the cage but Future circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov shoots in and bounces Future off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leonov working some strikes from top position.
Future wants to get back to his feet but Leonov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leonov chips away with some ground and pound.
Leonov wants to control from the top but Future keeps moving.
Leonov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leonov trying to control but Future is working from the bottom.
Future is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonov lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov stands and steps away. Future gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Future moves into the clinch successfully.
Leonov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Future manages to break the clinch.
Leonov throws a head kick but Future moves out of range.
Future moves into the clinch successfully.
Future wants to stall.
Leonov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leonov has hold of one of Future's legs. Future is fighting the takedown attempt but Leonov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Leonov wants to pass the guard but Future is keeping the position.
Future wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leonov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leonov wants to control from the top but Future keeps moving.
Vadim Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vadim Leonov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonov won't allow Future to sweep him here.
Leonov is stalling in the full guard.
Future keeping moving, preventing Leonov from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vadim Leonov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Leonov tries to bum rush Future with a series of wild strikes but Future uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov scores with a nice strike.
Leonov instigates a clinch.
Future struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
Leonov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Future smiles and moves away.
Jones Future has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Leonov.
Leonov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov swings for the body but Future moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones Future has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Future's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Leonov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Muuli Potku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Da Guia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muuli Potku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Da Guia!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Guia moves into the clinch.
Da Guia trying to control the position but instead, Potku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Guia into the cage.
Potku dodges an elbow strike from Da Guia.
Da Guia is trying to break the clinch but Potku is controlling him.
Potku tries a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks it.
Potku misses with a knee to the head.
Potku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Guia.
Da Guia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potku is defending well for now.
Da Guia manages to break the clinch.
Da Guia moves into range and clinches up with Potku.
Da Guia tries a knee to the head but Potku blocks it.
Potku unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Guia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Potku tries a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks it.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Da Guia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Potku missing with knees to the body.
Potku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Guia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Potku keeps control of Da Guia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Potku avoiding damage as Da Guia throws knees to the body.
Da Guia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Guia taking a breather.
Potku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Potku.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Potku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Potku misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Potku.
Potku missing with knees to the body.
Potku landing knees to the head.
Potku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Guia is defending well for now.
Da Guia managing to block the knees to the body from Potku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Potku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Guia avoiding damage as Potku throws knees to the body.
Potku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Guia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks with his arms.
Da Guia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Potku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Carlos Da Guia has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Guia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Da Guia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Guia avoiding damage as Potku throws knees to the body.
Da Guia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Potku crunches a lovely knee into Da Guia's ribcage.
Da Guia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Guia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potku blocks it with crossed arms.
Potku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku tries a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks it.
Potku tries a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks it.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks with his arms.
Potku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Potku misses with a knee to the head.
Potku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Potku scores with a knee to the head.
Da Guia tries to land knees in the clinch but Potku avoids the damage to the body.
Potku misses with a knee to the head.
Da Guia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Potku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Guia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Guia wants to break free but Potku has control.
Potku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Guia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potku blocks it with crossed arms.
Potku tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Guia avoids the damage to the body.
Potku throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Guia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Potku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Da Guia tries to land a knee to the head but Potku blocks with his arms.
Potku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Guia is defending well for now.
Da Guia looking to throw knees to the head but Potku is blocking nicely.
Potku tries a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Potku.
Potku scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Guia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Guia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Da Guia looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potku putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Da Guia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Da Guia is trying to push Potku away but Potku has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Potku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Potku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuli Potku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Da Guia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Potku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Guia gets a clinch.
Potku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Da Guia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Potku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Guia blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Guia misses with a knee to the head.
Potku tries a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks it.
Da Guia leaning against his opponent.
Da Guia breaks the clinch.
Da Guia darts in and clinches Potku up against the cage.
Potku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Potku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks with his arms.
Muuli Potku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Da Guia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potku blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Guia trying to land knees to the body.
Potku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Guia trying to control the position but instead, Potku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Guia into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Potku connects with a knee to the head.
Potku managing to block the knees to the body from Da Guia.
Da Guia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Potku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Guia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Guia wants to stall.
Potku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Guia avoids it.
Da Guia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Guia moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku avoiding damage as Da Guia throws knees to the body.
Potku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Potku landing knees to the head.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Guia tries to break free but Potku pushes him back against the cage.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Potku lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Guia won't want to take too many of those.
Potku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Guia's efforts to push away.
Da Guia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Da Guia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Potku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Potku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Guia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potku tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Guia avoids the damage to the body.
Da Guia is looking to break free of the clinch but Potku has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Guia is trying to break the clinch but Potku is controlling him.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks with his arms.
Potku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Guia.
Potku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Guia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potku has him pressed against the cage.
Potku scores a nice knee to the body.
Da Guia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Potku landing knees to the head.
Da Guia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Potku misses with a knee to the head.
Da Guia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Guia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Guia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks with his arms.
Potku trying to land knees to the body.
Da Guia avoiding damage as Potku throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Potku obliges.
Da Guia tries a knee to the head but Potku blocks it.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks with his arms.
Da Guia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Potku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Potku is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Da Guia is breathing heavily.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Guia tries a knee to the head but Potku blocks it.
Potku tries a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks it.
Da Guia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Potku is keeping busy.
Da Guia avoiding damage as Potku throws knees to the body.
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 Muuli Potku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Da Guia's cut.
That's time! Potku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Da Guia darts in and clinches Potku up against the cage.
Da Guia misses with a knee to the head.
Da Guia is trying to break the clinch but Potku is controlling him.
Da Guia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Potku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Guia blocks it with crossed arms.
Potku lands a nice knee to the body.
Da Guia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Potku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Potku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Guia can't break the clinch.
Potku tries a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks it.
Potku keeps control of Da Guia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Potku connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Guia's face.
Potku misses with a knee strike.
Da Guia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Potku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Guia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Guia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Potku has Da Guia pressed against the cage, preventing Da Guia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Potku misses with a knee strike.
Da Guia is trying to force a seperation but Potku has the dominant position.
Da Guia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Potku lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but Da Guia blocks with his arms.
Potku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Da Guia tries a knee to the head but Potku blocks it.
Da Guia has had enough of the clinch but Potku keeps him there for the moment.
Da Guia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Potku avoids it.
Da Guia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Potku avoids it.
Potku looking to throw knees to the head but Da Guia is blocking nicely.
Da Guia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Potku misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku misses with a knee to the head.
Potku working Da Guia over with knees to the body.
Da Guia tries to circle away but Potku has him pinned against the cage.
Potku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Potku looking to throw knees to the head but Da Guia is blocking nicely.
Da Guia taking a breather.
Potku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potku connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Guia's face.
Potku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Guia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potku tries to clinch but Da Guia is having none of it.
Potku tries to clinch up.
Da Guia rushes Potku and presses him up against the cage.
Da Guia misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Guia is rocked!
Da Guia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Guia is still on wobbly legs! Can Potku finish him?
Potku clinches up against the cage.
Potku misses with a knee strike.
Potku blocks an elbow strike from Da Guia.
Da Guia seems to have recovered his senses.
Potku has Da Guia pressed against the cage, preventing Da Guia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Potku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Guia avoids it.
Potku misses with a knee strike.
Potku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Potku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Da Guia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potku blocks it with crossed arms.
Potku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Guia avoids it.
Da Guia pushes off an throws an elbow but Potku leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Potku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Da Guia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Guia avoids it.
Potku misses with a knee strike.
Da Guia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Potku landing knees to the body.
Potku putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Da Guia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Guia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Guia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Potku is keeping busy.
Da Guia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Potku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Potku lands a knee to the head.
Carlos Da Guia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potku working Da Guia over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuli Potku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Potku, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuli Potku!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Say my name. Armas Paakku is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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23
184 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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24
176 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Paakku!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws the left hand but Paakku avoids the punch easily.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paakku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jesse James has been cut.
Paakku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Paakku blocks an uppercut.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Paakku.
James lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James pushes Paakku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from James.
James pushes Paakku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James lands an uppercut.
Paakku looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James works on Paakku's body with a couple of short punches.
James avoiding damage as Paakku throws knees to the body.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakku missing with knees to the body.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Paakku.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James tries to work over Paakku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paakku misses with an elbow over the top.
Paakku trying to land knees to the body.
James stalling.
Paakku looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paakku missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James works on Paakku's body with a couple of short punches.
Paakku looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from James.
Paakku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James trying to stall but Paakku improves his position.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Paakku controls the action.
A short uppercut from James.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
James lands a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paakku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
Paakku looks gassed!
James lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James stops Paakku from standing up.
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Paakku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Jesse James wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Paakku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James rushes Paakku and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James lands with a left to the head.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paakkus head.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James wants a takedown.
Paakku throws an elbow but it misses.
Paakku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Paakku.
James misses with a body punch.
Paakku lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paakku's elbow.
Paakku misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakku misses with an elbow over the top.
Paakku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
Paakku is rocked!
James gets through Paakku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paakku is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James has Paakku pushed against the cage.
James digs a right hand underneath Paakku's ribcage. Paakku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James lands a shot to the body.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
James lands a big right hand that drops Paakku! The killer instinct kicks in and James finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse James!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
248 lbs
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30
262 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
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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
2 - 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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Turmiola!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turmiola wants to clinch.
Mir avoids the head kick by Turmiola.
Turmiola wants to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mir enables Turmiola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mir manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Turmiola stopping the sweep attempt from Mir.
Turmiola thows a big elbow that misses.
Mir has his foot on Turmiola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turmiola works his way back into a safe position though.
Turmiola stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mir throws up his legs and catches Turmiola in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Turmiola tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mir! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Mir!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vaino St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vaino St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Puukko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from St Pierre - the referee stops the clock and Puukko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says St Pierre. Puukko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Puukko throws a nice looking combination but St Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick from Puukko lands but St Pierre takes it in his stride.
Puukko moves into the clinch successfully.
St Pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
St Pierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puukko has him pressed against the cage.
Puukko manages to break the clinch.
St Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Pierre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puukko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Puukko duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre misses with a head kick.
Puukko slips a straight right by St Pierre.
Puukko pivots, looking for a leg kick but St Pierre is out of range and Puukko settles back down.
Puukko misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Puukko.
Puukko throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
Puukko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puukko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Pierre blocks it with crossed arms.
St Pierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Puukko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puukko throws a sloppy head kick
and St Pierre counters with a nice body kick.
Puukko checks a leg kick.
Puukko moves out of range of the strikes.
St Pierre tries a head kick but it misses.
St Pierre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St Pierre throws a body kick that misses.
Puukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Pierre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko pushes St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
St Pierre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Puukko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Puukko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puukko breaks the clinch.
St Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puukko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Pierre tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre lands with a nice body punch.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a body kick.
St Pierre misses with the body kick
and Puukko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. St Pierre is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Puukko rushes St Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko looking to throw knees to the head but St Pierre is blocking nicely.
Puukko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Puukko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Puukko missing with knees to the body.
Puukko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puukko doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
Good work by Puukko as he checks the leg kick.
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Puukko.
Puukko throws a combination that misses
and St Pierre makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Puukko really felt that one!
An inside leg kick from St Pierre misses.
Puukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Pierre counters with a flying knee. Nice.
St Pierre misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puukko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Puukko throws a wild body kick that St Pierre sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by St Pierre.
St Pierre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Puukko.
St Pierre throws out a leg kick but Puukko moves out of range and St Pierre only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre misses with the combination.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puukko moves out of range of the leg kick from St Pierre.
Puukko connects with a leg kick. St Pierre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Puukko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Puukko checks a leg kick.
Puukko lands a leg kick that knocks St Pierre off balance momentarily.
St Pierre misses with a hook
and Puukko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Puukko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puukko landing knees to the head.
Puukko tries to land a knee to the head but St Pierre blocks with his arms.
Puukko working St Pierre over with knees to the body.
St Pierre takes a knee to the side of the body.
Puukko scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puukko breaks the clinch.
Puukko throws a head kick that misses.
Puukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puukko lands a nice looking body kick.
Puukko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko is looking to slow St Pierre down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Puukko.
Puukko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St Pierre.
St Pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Pierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puukko scores with a jab. St Pierre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
St Pierre throws a leg kick which misses Puukko's front leg but catches the back leg as Puukko tries to avoid it.
Puukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St Pierre circles away quickly and effectively.
Puukko scores with a one two! St Pierre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puukko.
St Pierre scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre avoids the head kick by Puukko.
Puukko has closed the distance and engaged St Pierre in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puukko scores a nice knee to the body.
St Pierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Puukko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puukko forces St Pierre back against the cage and clinches.
Puukko landing knees to the head.
St Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Puukko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has St Pierre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
St Pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Puukko.
Puukko trying to land knees to the body.
Puukko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on St Pierre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Puukko has St Pierre pressed against the cage, preventing St Pierre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Puukko.
Lauri Puukko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Puukko manages to break the clinch.
St Pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puukko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puukko closes the distance and clinches.
St Pierre managing to block the knees to the body from Puukko.
Puukko missing with knees to the body.
Puukko keeps control of St Pierre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puukko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Puukko throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre breaks the clinch.
St Pierre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from St Pierre misses.
St Pierre takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
St Pierre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puukko is able to avoid easily.
Puukko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Puukko in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Puukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Pierre.
A head kick misses from Puukko.
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!
St Pierre throws a series of punches but Puukko moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puukko misses with a double jab
and St Pierre counters with a slapping leg kick.
Puukko avoids the head kick by St Pierre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Puukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Puukko has closed the distance and engaged St Pierre in a clinch.
St Pierre tries to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling the position.
Puukko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Puukko prevents St Pierre from breaking the clinch.
St Pierre is trying to break free.
Puukko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lauri Puukko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puukko throws a right hand that St Pierre ducks under and follows up with a left that St Pierre also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Puukko.
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick and Puukko moves out of range easily.
St Pierre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St Pierre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puukko counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre misses with a hook to the body
and Puukko counters with a body kick that stops St Pierre in his tracks momentarily.
Puukko scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puukko throws a series of punches but St Pierre avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko misses with a few strikes there.
St Pierre looks to throw a body kick
and Puukko counters with a good low kick that St Pierre was not able to check.
Puukko misses with a double jab.
St Pierre avoids the head kick by Puukko.
Puukko throws a big shot that misses.
Puukko throws a body kick that misses.
Puukko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St Pierre throws a nice outside leg kick.
St Pierre tries to keep at a distance but Puukko has taken the fight into the clinch.
St Pierre has had enough of the clinch but Puukko keeps him there for the moment.
Puukko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Pierre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
St Pierre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St Pierre throws a push kick but Puukko slaps the foot to one side.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Puukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puukko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puukko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puukko lands a knee to the head.
St Pierre is trying to break the clinch but Puukko has him pressed against the cage.
Puukko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puukko is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puukko.
Puukko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Puukko pushes St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling him.
Puukko lands a knee to the head.
St Pierre can't break the clinch.
Puukko with a knee to the head.
St Pierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puukko missing with knees to the body.
Puukko breaks from the clinch.
Puukko works over St Pierre's head and body with a nice combination.
St Pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puukko swinging wildly here.
St Pierre scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a leg kick but Puukko checks it.
A combination from Puukko does no damage.
St Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Puukko tries to clinch but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre tries to land a front kick but Puukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vaino St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lauri Puukko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
St Pierre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
St Pierre throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre throws a head kick but Puukko moves out of range.
St Pierre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St Pierre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Puukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Puukko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Puukko!
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