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NFC:C 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Blackadder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Helix had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edmund Blackadder!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix misses with a lunging right hand
so Blackadder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Helix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Helix tries to get out of the position.
Blackadder throws a big right hand that misses.
Blackadder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Helix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blackadder on the ground.
Blackadder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Helix throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Helix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackadder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Helix's head.
Helix looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blackadder passes into side control.
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!
Blackadder landing a few strikes.
Blackadder lands an elbow.
Blackadder grinds an elbow into Helix's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Helix is looking for a sweep.
Blackadder scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blackadder working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Blackadder seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Helix tries to buck Blackadder off but Blackadder is having none of it.
Blackadder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Blackadder working the head with strikes.
Blackadder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Blackadder lands an elbow.
Helix struggling a bit here.
Blackadder working the head and body with strikes.
Blackadder cracks Helix with a big right hand but Helix just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Blackadder throws a strike aimed at the side of Helix's head but Helix avoids it well.
Blackadder landing strikes.
Blackadder lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Helix down.
Blackadder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Helix is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blackadder off and has taken his back!
Blackadder breaks Helix's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blackadder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blackadder throwing strikes but missing.
Blackadder preventing the sweep.
Blackadder lands a couple of elbows.
Blackadder trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix is trying to keep Blackadder in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackadder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackadder scoring with some ground and pound.
Blackadder looking to sit in guard and control but Helix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blackadder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blackadder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blackadder holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackadder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Helix stands up and waves to Blackadder to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Helix. That snapped Blackadder's head back.
Blackadder slips under a jab from Helix.
Helix throws a right hand that misses
and Blackadder counters with a shoot takedown. Helix fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackadder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Helix's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackadder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackadder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackadder throwing strikes but missing.
Blackadder chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Blackadder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Helix misses with a double jab.
Helix misses with a combination
and Blackadder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blackadder misses with a takedown
and Helix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blackadder dives in and scores a takedown into Helix's guard.
Blackadder passes into half guard.
Blackadder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Blackadder there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder prevents Helix from standing back up.
Helix is refusing to be controlled, as Blackadder sits in half guard.
Blackadder 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.
Blackadder is keen to just control but Helix is a slippery customer.
Helix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helix.
Helix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackadder defends it easily.
Blackadder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blackadder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blackadder postures up in Helix's guard and throws a big left but Helix blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder distracts Helix with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Helix throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blackadder escapes and throws Helix's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Blackadder trying to control the action but Helix is working from the bottom.
Blackadder scoring with punches from side control.
Helix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blackadder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blackadder working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blackadder looks up at the clock and then as Helix takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blackadder smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix tries to buck Blackadder off but Blackadder is having none of it.
Blackadder working the head and body with strikes.
Helix is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blackadder connects with a decent elbow.
Helix is trying to get back to half guard.
Helix wants to control but Blackadder postures up.
Blackadder lands some shots froms side control.
Blackadder working the head with strikes.
Blackadder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Helix taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Helix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blackadder scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder landing a few strikes.
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!
Blackadder is looking to take a break and control but Helix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackadder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Helix is rocked!
Helix struggling a bit here.
Blackadder scores with a couple of short elbows.
Helix taking a bit of punishment here - Blackadder scoring with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helix is trying to improve his position.
Helix taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Blackadder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Helix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Blackadder throws a leg kick but Helix checks it.
Blackadder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Helix.
Helix lands a jab to the nose.
Helix cracks Blackadder with an open hand slap.
Blackadder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Helix lands a jab to Blackadder's midsection.
Helix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackadder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackadder ducks under a wild hook from Helix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Helix counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blackadder doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Helix to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnny Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Blackadder.
Helix lands the left hand.
Blackadder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Helix swivels and escapes.
Helix scores with a shot to the body.
Blackadder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Helix does it's job there.
Blackadder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Helix's guard.
Helix is looking for a triangle but Blackadder pushes his legs off easily.
Blackadder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackadder landing some decent shots from guard.
Blackadder landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackadder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackadder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blackadder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Edmund Blackadder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Helix being controlled here, momentarily.
Blackadder cracks Helix with a solid left hand.
Blackadder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Helix's head.
Helix has his foot on Blackadder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackadder works his way back into a safe position though.
Helix is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder preventing the sweep.
Blackadder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Helix keeping moving, preventing Blackadder from controlling successfully.
Helix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackadder defends well.
Blackadder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnny Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blackadder scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edmund Blackadder.
I've got Blackadder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Blackadder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waclaw Kaczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Page Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaczynski's entrance music is Sou Foda. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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144 lbs
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144 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclaw Kaczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Page Knight!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaczynski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaczynski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaczynski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaczynski throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Kaczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight shoots and misses
and Kaczynski counters with a single leg into guard. Knight didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczynski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaczynski is aware though and is defending well.
Kaczynski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaczynski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Knight is tightening it up a little... Kaczynski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kaczynski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kaczynski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Knight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Page Knight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antti Hirvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Ruutana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ruutana's choice of entrance music: Ennio Morricone - Man With A Harmonica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
156 lbs
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156 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Hirvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armas Ruutana!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruutana lands a nice hook to Hirvi's body. Hirvi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hirvi throws a low kick, looking for Ruutana's leg but Ruutana calmly moves out of range.
Hirvi throws the kick towards the body but Ruutana avoids it.
Antti Hirvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirvi is looking to land body kicks.
Hirvi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirvi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruutana.
Ruutana throws out a loose jab but Hirvi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruutana blocks the body kick.
Ruutana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ruutana scores with a one two! Hirvi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ruutana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hirvi.
Hirvi connects with an inside leg kick.
Hirvi throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruutana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hirvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutana moves in looking to clinch but Hirvi pushes him off.
Hirvi throws a low kick but Ruutana avoids it.
Ruutana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hirvi. That did some damage!
Hirvi is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Hirvi.
Ruutana moves into range and clinches up with Hirvi.
Hirvi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hirvi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ruutana misses with a body punch.
Ruutana scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruutana avoids the elbow strike from Hirvi, against the cage.
Hirvi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hirvi.
Ruutana tries to land knees in the clinch but Hirvi avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi throws an elbow that misses.
Ruutana misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Ruutana fails to land.
Ruutana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirvi's elbow.
Ruutana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hirvi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hirvi blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Ruutana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruutana dodges an elbow strike from Hirvi.
Hirvi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruutana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruutana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruutana blocks an elbow strike from Hirvi.
Ruutana blocks an elbow strike.
Ruutana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hirvi drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirvi controls Ruutana momentarily but Ruutana frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi looking for a guillotine here but Ruutana defends easily.
Ruutana wants to control from the top but Hirvi keeps moving.
Ruutana sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruutana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruutana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirvi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruutana has managed to get both his arms back between Hirvi's legs - danger averted.
Hirvi looking for a guillotine here but Ruutana defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana stands and steps away. Hirvi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ruutana shoots in looking for a takedown but Hirvi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruutana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hirvi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hirvi throws a solid leg kick but Ruutana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hirvi.
Hirvi throws a push kick but Ruutana slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvi drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirvi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruutana is retaining full guard.
Hirvi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hirvi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ruutana's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Hirvi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Hirvi. Those never looked like landing.
Ruutana blocks a low kick nicely.
Hirvi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hirvi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hirvi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirvi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruutana is out of range and Hirvi settles back down.
Hirvi tries to clinch but Ruutana moves out of range.
Ruutana scores with a sloppy right hand. Hirvi should have avoided that one.
Ruutana tries to bum rush Hirvi with a series of wild strikes but Hirvi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hirvi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hirvi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hirvi throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvi throws a leg kick but Ruutana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hirvi, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Hirvi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Hirvi misses.
Hirvi throws a leg kick but Ruutana moved away.
Hirvi tries a low kick but Ruutana avoids it.
Ruutana misses with a wild combination.
Hirvi slips a jab and a cross from Ruutana.
Hirvi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hirvi scoring well with a low kick there.
Hirvi throws a front kick aimed at Ruutana's knee but Ruutana avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana misses with an uppercut
and Hirvi counters with a head kick.
Ruutana gets the takedown into side control.
Hirvi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hirvi is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirvi wants to get back to his feet.
Hirvi is trying to maintain the position but Ruutana is very close to passing his half guard.
Hirvi wants to get back to full guard.
Ruutana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hirvi's head.
Hirvi trying to hold on to Ruutana's head to control him but Ruutana postures up.
Ruutana seems to be working for a kimura but Hirvi defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi is looking for a sweep. Ruutana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruutana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hirvi moves into full guard.
Hirvi is looking to sweep but instead, Ruutana has passed into half guard.
Hirvi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruutana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hirvi moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruutana throwing strikes from guard but Hirvi blocks nicely.
Hirvi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruutana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hirvi's guard.
Ruutana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruutana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvi is looking for a sweep. Ruutana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvi is refusing to be controlled, as Ruutana sits in half guard.
Ruutana is pressing down on Hirvi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirvi is holding on for now.
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 Antti Hirvi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hirvi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruutana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruutana struggling a bit here.
Ruutana is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruutana is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruutana is looking for a sweep.
Ruutana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hirvi off and has taken his back!
Ruutana patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hirvi breaks Ruutana's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ruutana trying to control the position.
Ruutana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvi passes into half guard.
Hirvi 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.
Hirvi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruutana is pressing down on Hirvi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hirvi lands a couple of elbows.
Ruutana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruutana keeping full guard, as Hirvi tries to pass.
Hirvi won't allow Ruutana to get back to his feet.
Ruutana keeping full guard, as Hirvi tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirvi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hirvi pushing down on Ruutana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvi prevents Ruutana from improving his position.
Hirvi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruutana's head.
Ruutana has his hands clasped together around Hirvi's back. He's all about the action.
Hirvi thows a huge punch but Ruutana dodges it nicely.
Ruutana is looking to improve his position.
Hirvi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruutana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi is working hard here to advance position.
Hirvi is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruutana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Antti Hirvi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hirvi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruutana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Antti Hirvi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hirvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruutana manages to avoid it.
Ruutana blocks a head kick by Hirvi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi throws a sloppy head kick and Ruutana moves out of range easily.
Hirvi throws out a leg kick but Ruutana moves out of range and Hirvi only half commits.
Ruutana cracks the inside of Hirvi's front leg.
Armas Ruutana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirvi throws a wild body kick that Ruutana sees coming a mile off.
Hirvi throws a body kick that misses.
Hirvi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruutana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruutana.
Ruutana checks a leg kick.
Ruutana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hirvi.
Ruutana misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Hirvi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hirvi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Hirvi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slim Tussu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peeeers Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tussu comes to the cage accompanied by Chocolate Salty Balls. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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22
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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26
160 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Tussu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peeeers Mies!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tussu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Mies misses its intended target.
Mies misses with a looping left.
Tussu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peeeers Mies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mies throws a body punch but Tussu moves out of range.
Tussu staying out of range there.
Mies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tussu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tussu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mies can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tussu throws a big right hand that misses.
Mies uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mies misses with the combination.
Mies pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tussu back to the cage. Mies follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mies misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Mies. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mies tries to bum rush Tussu with a series of wild strikes but Tussu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tussu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mies stalks Tussu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tussu's face. Tussu staggers backwards, shaken.
Tussu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mies lands a head shot.
Mies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tussu circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tussu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tussu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mies circles away.
Tussu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mies throws out the jab.
Tussu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tussu moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tussu with a poor takedown
and Mies counters with a series of strikes. Tussu will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Tussu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Mies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mies misses with a hook. Tussu ducked under it nicely.
Mies's corner calls for a 1-2. Mies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tussu dives in and grabs Mies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mies pushes down on Tussu's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tussu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tussu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peeeers Mies dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tussu misses with a takedown attempt - Mies sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tussu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Slim Tussu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tussu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mies.
Tussu drops his hands momentarily and Mies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mies sizes up Tussu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tussu shoots in for a takedown but Mies shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Tussu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tussu circles away quickly and effectively.
Tussu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mies but Mies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Tussu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tussu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mies as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tussu misses with a body shot.
Tussu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mies but Mies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tussu dives in and grabs Mies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mies pushes down on Tussu's head and hops out.
Mies connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies stuns Tussu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mies scores with a three punch combo!
Tussu slips a jab from Mies.
Tussu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mies as he avoids it easily.
Mies cracks Tussu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mies misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Mies as Tussu shoots in.
Jab by Mies.
Mies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peeeers Mies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tussu fails with the takedown.
Mies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mies misses with the combination.
Mies scores with a hook to the body. Tussu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mies looks to throw the jab but Tussu is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tussu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tussu showed some decent athleticism there.
Tussu throwing shots but Mies is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tussu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tussu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tussu working the head and body with strikes.
Mies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tussu.
Mies regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tussu.
Tussu scoring with some ground and pound.
Tussu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tussu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tussu postures up in Mies's guard and throws a big left but Mies blocks it.
Tussu throwing strikes but missing.
Mies wants to get back to his feet but Tussu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slim Tussu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Tussu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mies scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tussu circles away quickly and effectively.
Mies with a jab.
Mies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tussu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mies.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mies.
Good exchange - Mies coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Mies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tussu scores a takedown into full mount!
Tussu with good strikes from the mount here!
Mies trying desperately to get to his feet.
Slim Tussu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tussu looking to finish with strikes here!
Mies trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tussu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mies bucks Tussu off and manages to get back to his feet!
Mies throws a nice looking combination but Tussu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peeeers Mies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peeeers Mies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tussu misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Tussu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mies 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peeeers Mies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hemmo Hujoppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kichiro Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hujoppi comes to the cage accompanied by Cockney Rejects - Fighting In The Streets. The crowd seem to be enjoying Takaki's choice of entrance music: Kagaya, Shu, Takaki - Alexey Rybnikov . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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141 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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147 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hemmo Hujoppi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kichiro Takaki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takaki wants to clinch.
Hujoppi misses with a low kick.
Takaki tries to land a leg kick but Hujoppi saw it coming and moves away.
Hujoppi throws a nice head kick!
Hujoppi is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Takaki as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hujoppi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hujoppi misses with a body kick.
Takaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hujoppi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hujoppi throws a sloppy head kick and Takaki moves out of range easily.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hujoppi. That's going to slow Takaki down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hujoppi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takaki - the referee stops the clock and Hujoppi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takaki. Hujoppi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hujoppi looks to land a left hand but Takaki moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hujoppi, right into the meat.
Hujoppi tries to work over Takaki's front leg with a kick but Takaki checks it.
Takaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hujoppi.
Takaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hujoppi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takaki swings for the body but Hujoppi moves out of range.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that misses.
Hujoppi is looking to chop away at Takaki's legs.
The fighters circling - Takaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi throws the kick towards the body but Takaki avoids it.
Takaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hujoppi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hujoppi thuds his shin into the meat of Takaki's side.
Hujoppi connects with a looping right hand.
Hujoppi motions for Takaki to come forward. Hujoppi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hujoppi thuds a left hand into Takaki's body.
Hujoppi feints and then cracks Takaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takaki down.
Hujoppi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hujoppi throws a head kick but Takaki moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Takaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takaki moves out of range as Hujoppi throws a body kick.
Hujoppi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takaki checks it well.
Hujoppi feints and then cracks Takaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takaki down.
Hemmo Hujoppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Hujoppi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hujoppi throws a looping overhand right but Takaki ducks down to avoid it.
Hujoppi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hujoppi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hujoppi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hujoppi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takaki.
Hujoppi moves away from the strike by Takaki.
Hujoppi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hujoppi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takaki tries to clinch but Hujoppi moves out of range.
Hujoppi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hujoppi is looking to land body kicks.
Takaki checks the leg kick.
Hujoppi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hujoppi thows a leg kick but Takaki checks it
letting Takaki counter with a right hand.
Hujoppi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hujoppi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takaki.
Hujoppi misses with a leg kick
and Takaki counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hujoppi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takaki.
Hujoppi blocks an uppercut.
Takaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hemmo Hujoppi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hujoppi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hujoppi connects with a solid leg kick.
Takaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hujoppi blocks the elbow strike.
Takaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hujoppi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Hujoppi.
A low kick from Hujoppi is predictable there
and Takaki counters with a good low kick that Hujoppi was not able to check.
Hujoppi throws a front kick aimed at Takaki's knee but Takaki avoids it well.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A low kick from Hujoppi is predictable there
and Takaki counters with a nice leg kick.
Hujoppi connects with a solid leg kick.
Takaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hujoppi. Hujoppi obviously looking to wear him down.
Takaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hujoppi lands with a nice body kick.
Hujoppi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takaki throws a push kick but Hujoppi slaps the foot to one side.
Takaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hujoppi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takaki is rocked!
Hujoppi tries to land a front kick but Takaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Hujoppi finish him?
Takaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Takaki blocks the leg kick.
Takaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takaki checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takaki checks a leg kick.
Hujoppi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takaki seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi misses with a kick to the body.
Takaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hujoppi avoids the body shot from Takaki.
Hujoppi slips a jab and a cross from Takaki.
Hujoppi throws a leg kick that misses.
Takaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hujoppi.
Takaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hujoppi moves away.
Takaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hujoppi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takaki clinches with his opponent.
Takaki misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki tries a body shot but Hujoppi blocks it.
Takaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hujoppi backwards.
Takaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hujoppi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hujoppi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hujoppi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hujoppi is trying to break free.
Takaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hujoppi as Takaki tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi effectively controlling the action here.
Takaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Takaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hujoppi is keeping busy.
Hujoppi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takaki throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Takaki.
Takaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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 Hemmo Hujoppi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hujoppi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi slips a straight right by Takaki.
Takaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hujoppi on the side of the head.
Hujoppi tried to score with a low kick but Takaki checks it.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hujoppi misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hujoppi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that misses.
Hujoppi scoring well with a low kick there.
Hujoppi moves out of range of the leg kick from Takaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hujoppi dodges the punch combination from Takaki.
Hujoppi scores with a nice body kick.
Takaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hujoppi is looking to score with low kicks.
Hujoppi thuds his shin into the meat of Takaki's side.
Hemmo Hujoppi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hujoppi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hujoppi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takaki lands a leg kick that knocks Hujoppi off balance momentarily.
Hujoppi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hujoppi tries to land a leg kick but Takaki saw it coming and moves away.
Hujoppi lands with a good body shot.
Hemmo Hujoppi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Takaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hujoppi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takaki is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hujoppi.
Takaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hujoppi throws a leg kick but Takaki checks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Takaki scores with a four punch combination!
Takaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi clobbers Takaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Takaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hujoppi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hujoppi digs a good body shot into Takaki's ribs.
Takaki slips under a jab from Hujoppi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hujoppi. Takaki shrugs it off though.
Hujoppi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hujoppi misses with a body shot.
Hujoppi throws a head kick but Takaki moves out of range.
Hujoppi throws a series of punches but Takaki moves out of range.
Hujoppi feints and then cracks Takaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takaki down.
Takaki throws the left hand but Hujoppi avoids the punch easily.
Takaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hujoppi manages to avoid it.
Hujoppi moves out of range of the leg kick from Takaki.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hujoppi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Takaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Takaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takaki.
Kichiro Takaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hujoppi lands a slapping body shot.
Hujoppi scores with a nice body kick.
Takaki is looking to clinch.
Hujoppi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hujoppi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Takaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hujoppi can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hujoppi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takaki's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Hujoppi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hujoppi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hemmo Hujoppi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hujoppi, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hemmo Hujoppi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rauta Vaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kake Nyrkki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good knees
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauta Vaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vaara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaara shoots in but no luck this time.
Nyrkki moves in looking to clinch but Vaara pushes him off.
Nyrkki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nyrkki tries to clinch up.
Vaara has his takedown stuffed
and Nyrkki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nyrkki drops an elbow to the side of Vaara's head.
Vaara tries to kick Nyrkki off but Nyrkki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vaara wants to control but Nyrkki is keeping busy.
Nyrkki lands strikes from half guard.
Nyrkki controlling the pace.
Vaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nyrkki pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki lands with a punch from half guard.
Nyrkki winds up and cracks Vaara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vaara wants to get back to his feet.
Vaara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nyrkki is working away from the top position though.
Vaara is looking for a sweep. Nyrkki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vaara is controlling Nyrkki's trapped leg to prevent Nyrkki from advancing to side control.
Nyrkki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nyrkki drops an elbow to the side of Vaara's head.
Nyrkki thows a huge punch but Vaara dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vaara is not content to let Nyrkki control the position.
Nyrkki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Vaara is trying to get back to full guard.
Nyrkki trying to pass the guard but Vaara defending well.
Nyrkki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaara keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nyrkki tries to pass to full mount but Vaara defends it.
Vaara is looking to improve his position.
Nyrkki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kake Nyrkki.
Nyrkki gets a clinch.
Nyrkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nyrkki lands a left hand.
Vaara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nyrkki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauta Vaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Nyrkki as Vaara shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nyrkki throws a looping overhand right but Vaara ducks down to avoid it.
Nyrkki closes the distance and clinches.
Vaara tries to pull guard but Nyrkki holds him up against the cage and eventually Vaara drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki stops a takedown attempt from Vaara.
Nyrkki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vaara or not.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nyrkki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nyrkki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nyrkki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nyrkki prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kake Nyrkki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nyrkki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vaara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Nyrkki tenderised Vaara's leg. Vaara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vaara misses with a takedown attempt - Nyrkki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nyrkki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vaara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nyrkki avoids it really well and circles away.
Nyrkki lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooh!!! Nyrkki has knocked Vaara down with a huge combo! Nyrkki steps away and waves a wobbly Vaara back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vaara is rocked!
It looks like Rauta Vaara has been cut.
Rauta Vaara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyrkki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Vaara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nyrkki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyrkki feints with a jab and clips Vaara right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Vaara is sent crashing into the canvas and Nyrkki leaps in for the kill! Vaara tries to get to his feet but Nyrkki is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Vaara is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kake Nyrkki!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Popeda - Raakaa voimaa. Sean Michaels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira moves to clinch but Michaels breaks away
and Michaels counters with a good, hard body kick but Nogueira shrugs it off.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a takedown. Michaels tries to sprawl out of it but Nogueira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Michaels manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira ducks right into an uppercut from Michaels.
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
A punch combination from Nogueira misses.
Michaels throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michaels circles away.
Sean Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira .
Michaels thuds his shin into the meat of Nogueira 's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michaels. That's going to slow Nogueira down.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Michaels lands a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Michaels throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Michaels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nogueira . That did some damage!
Michaels stalks Nogueira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nogueira 's face. Nogueira staggers backwards, shaken.
Michaels lands a big head kick that sends Nogueira tumbling to the mat! Michaels takes a step backwards and waves Nogueira back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nogueira is rocked!
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Nogueira is trying desperately to land a takedown but Michaels is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nogueira .
Michaels connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Nogueira out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Michaels!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Sable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emeka Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emeka Shakur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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281 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mehmet Sable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeka Shakur!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shakur misses with an uppercut.
Shakur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakur throws a jab but it's blocked by Sable.
Sable is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shakur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sable moves away.
Sable misses with a leg kick
and Shakur counters with a straight right hand.
Sable scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Emeka Shakur has been cut.
Shakur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sable. Shakur shrugs it off though.
Sable throws a low kick but Shakur moves out of range easily.
Sable moves out of range as Shakur strikes.
Sable loads up on a big right hand but Shakur slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakur staying out of range there.
Sable slips under a jab.
Sable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shakur cracks a nice hook into Sable's ribs.
Shakur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sable.
Sable throws a low kick but Shakur avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sable.
A lazy left from Shakur finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shakur!
Sable throws a right hand that misses
and Shakur counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sable! Shakur lets Sable back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sable is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shakur. That's going to slow Sable down.
Oh Sable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sable is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Shakur throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Sable is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emeka Shakur!
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