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MMA HELSINKI 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Stalone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Huntter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Huntter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Stalone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Huntter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huntter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stalone sprawls well. Stalone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huntter gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Stalone misses.
Stalone shoots in for a double leg but Huntter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stalone tries to clinch up.
Huntter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huntter wants it to stay on the feet.
Stalone shoots for a takedown but Huntter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Stalone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huntter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stalone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huntter is in Stalone's guard.
Huntter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stalone keeping moving, preventing Huntter from controlling successfully.
Huntter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntter chips away with some ground and pound.
Huntter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Huntter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huntter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huntter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stalone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stalone is trying to control the position but Huntter postures up.
Huntter looking to pass the guard.
Huntter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stalone wants to clinch up but Huntter keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntter shoots in for a takedown but Stalone shows good takedown defense.
Stalone tries to clinch but Huntter moves away
and Huntter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalone is trying to control the position but Huntter postures up.
Huntter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huntter content to stall in guard here.
Stalone doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Huntter wants to pass the guard but Stalone is keeping the position.
Huntter stopping the sweep attempt from Stalone.
Stalone trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huntter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huntter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huntter with a nice head shot there.
Stalone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huntter.
Stalone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stalone, not yet.
Huntter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stalone trying to control the position.
Huntter is stalling in the full guard.
Huntter working some strikes from top position.
Huntter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntter lands a couple of elbows.
Huntter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Huntter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huntter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stalone 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.
Stalone is trying to control the position but Huntter postures up.
Huntter wants to pass the guard but Stalone is keeping the position.
Huntter cracks Stalone with a solid left hand.
Huntter lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalone controls Huntter momentarily but Huntter frees himself.
Huntter landing with the ground and pound.
Huntter works over Stalone with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Huntter 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stalone.
Huntter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stalone was covering up waiting for the punch and Huntter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Huntter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stalone's head.
Huntter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Huntter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stalone's head.
Huntter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stalone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huntter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stalone is trying to control the position but Huntter postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Huntter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Huntter chips away with some ground and pound.
Huntter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stalone is keeping the position for now.
Paul Huntter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stalone wants to stand and escape but Huntter is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntter cracks Stalone with a solid left hand.
Huntter working some strikes from top position.
Stalone trying to keep a closed guard but Huntter is proving a slippery customer.
Huntter postures up and lands a big shot to Stalone's brow.
Huntter tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalone is retaining full guard.
Huntter lands a couple of elbows.
Huntter is working Stalone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Huntter content to stall in guard here.
Huntter throwing strikes from guard but Stalone blocks nicely.
Huntter looking to sit in guard and control but Stalone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stalone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huntter's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntter wriggles free and stands up.
Brandon Stalone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huntter but Huntter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stalone tries to sprawl but Huntter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Huntter is nestled in close to Stalone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huntter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Huntter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stalone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huntter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Huntter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Huntter drops an elbow to the side of Stalone's head.
Huntter trying to control the action but Stalone is working from the bottom.
Huntter 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Huntter connects with a nice short shot to Stalone's temple.
Stalone wants to control but Huntter is keeping busy.
Huntter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Huntter seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalone is trying to stand back up but Huntter is controlling him
Stalone is trying to maintain the position but Huntter is very close to passing his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huntter sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Huntter working some strikes from top position.
Huntter with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalone is looking for a triangle but Huntter pushes his legs off easily.
Huntter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Huntter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Huntter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stalone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck for Stalone with that takedown attempt.
Stalone wants to clinch.
Huntter slips under a jab.
Stalone tries to sprawl but Huntter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Huntter is looking to advance position but Stalone won't allow it.
Huntter working Stalone over with strikes.
Stalone is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Huntter lands strikes from half guard.
Huntter lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Huntter.
Huntter trying to mount his opponent but Stalone defends it.
Huntter controlling the pace.
Huntter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stalone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Huntter.
Huntter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stalone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huntter working over Stalone with some ground and pound. Stalone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Huntter connects with a nice short shot to Stalone's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stalone tries to get to full guard but Huntter has control of the leg.
Huntter slips a nice elbow through Stalone's hands, connecting with Stalone's forehead.
Huntter working over Stalone with some ground and pound. Stalone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Huntter prevents Stalone from improving his position.
Huntter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huntter working Stalone over with strikes.
Huntter lands strikes from half guard.
Stalone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huntter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Huntter is keen to just control but Stalone is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntter lands strikes from half guard.
Huntter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Huntter lands with a punch from half guard.
Huntter lands with a punch from half guard.
Huntter slips a nice elbow through Stalone's hands, connecting with Stalone's forehead.
Huntter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Huntter tries to pass to full mount but Stalone defends it.
Huntter working the head and body with strikes.
Stalone misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Huntter stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntter 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!
Huntter working Stalone over with strikes.
Huntter wants to pass the guard but Stalone is defending well.
Huntter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huntter slips a nice elbow through Stalone's hands, connecting with Stalone's forehead.
Huntter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Huntter passes to side control.
Stalone taking a bit of punishment here - Huntter scoring with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Stalone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Huntter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Huntter prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Huntter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Huntter 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 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Huntter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pena Pulkkinen 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coleman's hands.
Coleman darts in and clinches Pulkkinen up against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen gets underhooks to prevent Coleman's takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen really is a fat lump.
Coleman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pulkkinen prevents it.
Coleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coleman looking for a takedown.
Pena Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Coleman's head.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
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!
Coleman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pulkkinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Pulkkinen manages to get underhooks.
Coleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pulkkinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Pulkkinen, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Pulkkinen against the cage but Pulkkinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pulkkinen scores with a body shot.
Coleman looks gassed!
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pulkkinen forces Coleman back against the cage and clinches.
Pulkkinen gets underhooks to prevent Coleman's takedown attempt.
Coleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pulkkinen is working Coleman over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Pulkkinen as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colemans head.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Pulkkinen has Coleman pushed against the cage.
Coleman wants a takedown.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coleman as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is pushing Coleman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Coleman has Pulkkinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pulkkinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coleman's elbow.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Coleman's head.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pulkkinen.
A frustrated look appears on Pulkkinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen is pressed up against the cage. Coleman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pulkkinen down to the mat. Pulkkinen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pulkkinen connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Coleman's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman with a poor takedown
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen connects with a right hand. Coleman shakes it off.
Pulkkinen has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen stops a takedown attempt from Coleman.
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coleman at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coleman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Coleman tries to keep at a distance but Pulkkinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Coleman goes for a takedown attempt but Pulkkinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pulkkinen cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Pulkkinen tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pulkkinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pulkkinen did well to prevent Coleman getting side control.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pulkkinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy.
Pulkkinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?
Coleman throwing shots but Pulkkinen is blocking nicely.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coleman is trying to control. Pulkkinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coleman is trying to work for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending well.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman seems to be working for a kimura but Pulkkinen defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though.
Pulkkinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pulkkinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pulkkinen trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman working over Pulkkinen with some ground and pound. Pulkkinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coleman 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.
Pulkkinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pulkkinen tries to kick Coleman off but Coleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy.
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman trying to control from half guard but Pulkkinen is working away.
Pulkkinen is trying to control but can't.
Coleman prevents Pulkkinen from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen trying to control from the bottom.
Pulkkinen is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coleman dives in and grabs Pulkkinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pulkkinen pushes down on Coleman's head and hops out.
Pena Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coleman.
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pulkkinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coleman doesn't seem bothered though.
Coleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Pulkkinen tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pulkkinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman staying out of range there.
Coleman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coleman has his takedown stuffed
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Pulkkinen lands a nice hook to Coleman's body. Coleman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pena Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
Pulkkinen stuns Coleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.
Coleman closes the distance but Pulkkinen moves to the side
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Coleman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coleman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pulkkinen darts in and clinches Coleman up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Coleman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Pulkkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coleman takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pulkkinen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Pulkkinen gets underhooks to prevent Coleman's takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coleman's elbow.
Pulkkinen cracks Coleman with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen gets through Coleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Pena Pulkkinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Coleman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coleman's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen works on Coleman's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Pulkkinen misses with a knee to the head.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coleman.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coleman's head.
Pulkkinen clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen trying to land knees to the body.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pushes Coleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pulkkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Coleman's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Pulkkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pulkkinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Pulkkinen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mbuto Burundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Springsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mbuto Burundi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Springsteen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springsteen swats away the attempt to clinch by Burundi.
Burundi slips a jab and a cross from Springsteen.
Burundi shoots in but Springsteen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Springsteen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burundi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Springsteen shoots in and gets a takedown into Burundi's guard.
Springsteen tries to free his leg and advance position but Burundi is retaining full guard.
Burundi wants to stand but Springsteen is controlling the position.
Burundi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burundi being controlled here, momentarily.
Burundi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Springsteen stands and steps away. Burundi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springsteen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burundi circles away quickly and effectively.
Springsteen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burundi.
Springsteen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Mbuto Burundi has been cut.
Springsteen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burundi.
Burundi shoots in looking for a takedown but Springsteen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burundi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burundi tries to clinch there but Springsteen circles away.
Springsteen lands with a nice body punch.
Burundi is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springsteen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Springsteen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burundi.
Springsteen shoots for a double leg takedown but Burundi sprawls well. He's pushed Springsteen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Springsteen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burundi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Springsteen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Springsteen. Those never looked like landing.
Paul Springsteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burundi wants to clinch
and Springsteen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Springsteen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burundi is rocked!
Springsteen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oh Burundi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Springsteen has isolated one of Burundi's arms. Burundi looking to fight him off but Springsteen twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Springsteen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pullo Kalevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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259 lbs
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Counter striker
KO power |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pullo Kalevi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Pack!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalevi gets a takedown into half guard.
Kalevi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalevi stops Pack from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pack is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalevi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pack!
Kalevi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kalevi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pack is trying to stand up.
Kalevi scoring with strikes but Pack is staying in there.
Pack wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kalevi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pack is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kalevi 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalevi is landing with some decent strikes but Pack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kalevi content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pack is bucking up trying to escape but Kalevi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kalevi with shots to the head and body - Pack looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like John Pack has been cut.
Kalevi lands a big shot there that rocks Pack but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalevi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That has opened up John Pack's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Pack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pullo Kalevi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Halme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Neponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Halme might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to patriot. Tommi Neponen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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176 lbs
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177 lbs
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Counter striker
KO power |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Halme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Neponen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neponen lands a jab.
It looks like Pekka Halme has been cut.
Neponen slips a jab from Halme.
Halme throws out a loose jab but Neponen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neponen misses with a series of wild punches.
Halme throws a big shot that misses.
Neponen drops Halme with a beautiful combination! Halme stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Neponen is looking for the KO!
Halme is rocked!
Halme get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Halme stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Neponen runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Neponen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between No Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juoppo Timppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juoppo Timppa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, No Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juoppo Timppa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Name throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Timppa counters with a nice uppercut.
Name throws a body punch but Timppa moves out of range.
Name takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Name swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Timppa.
Name tries a low kick but Timppa avoids it.
Timppa checks a leg kick.
Name moves into range and clinches up with Timppa.
Name's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timppa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Name throws a series of punches but Timppa avoids them all with ease.
Name scores with a hook.
Timppa slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Timppa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timppa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Name.
Timppa clobbers Name with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timppa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Timppa checks a low kick from Name.
A telegraphed right hand from Name misses the target.
Name walks into a left hand.
Name misses with a looping left.
Timppa blocks a head kick by Name.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timppa scores with a leg kick.
Name misses with a double jab.
Name looks to score with a jab to the body but Timppa is just out of range.
No Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timppa looks to land a combination. Name sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Name throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timppa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Timppa tenderised Name's leg. Name is trying to keep his angry face on.
Timppa lands with a good body shot.
Timppa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Name sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timppa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Name.
Name cracks Timppa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Timppa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Name has time to react.
Timppa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Timppa misses with a looping right.
Name misses with a hook
and Timppa counters with a series of strikes. Name will be more careful next time no doubt.
Name fails to land with a series of punches.
Timppa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Timppa looks to land a combination but Name avoids it well.
Name really is a fat lump.
Name throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Name thows a body shot but no joy.
Name swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timppa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Name.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name moves forwards but Timppa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timppa is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Name there.
Name gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Timppa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Name back to the cage. Timppa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Name swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Name listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Juoppo Timppa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Timppa checks a leg kick.
Name walks into a left hand.
Timppa throws a jab but it's blocked by Name.
Timppa scores with a nice head shot.
Timppa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Name.
Name looks to throw the jab but Timppa is out of range.
Name loads up on a big right hand but Timppa slips the punch.
Timppa digs a good hook to Name's body.
Timppa cracks Name with an open hand slap.
Timppa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timppa throws out the jab.
Name lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Name moves forwards but Timppa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Name slips a straight right by Timppa.
Timppa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Name swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Name misses with an attempted mid kick.
Name takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Name avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Name throws a hook to the side of Timppa's head but Timppa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Name throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timppa throws a shot to the body.
Timppa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Name on the side of the head.
Timppa scores with a jab to the body.
Timppa scores with a push kick.
Name misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Name misses.
Name throws a shot to the body.
Timppa looks to score with a jab to the body but Name is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Name pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Name misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Name moves out of range of the leg kick from Timppa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Name. Timppa does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timppa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body kick there by Timppa.
Timppa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Timppa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right-left combo lands from Timppa.
Name throws a sloppy head kick
and Timppa counters with a two punch combo.
Name slips a jab from Timppa.
Name thows a body shot but no joy.
Name misses with an uppercut.
Name is breathing heavily.
Name loads up on a big right hand but Timppa slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timppa scores with a one two! Name had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good work by Timppa as he checks the leg kick.
Name lands with a hook. Timppa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Timppa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Name.
Timppa avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juoppo Timppa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Timppa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Name misses with a left hand
and Timppa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Name looks to score with a jab to the body but Timppa is just out of range.
Juoppo Timppa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Name fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Timppa is out of range.
Name fails to land with a series of punches.
Name jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Name walks into a jab.
Name moves out of range of the strikes.
Name wants to slow Timppa down by chopping away at his legs.
Name drives through with a takedown into Timppa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Name looking to pass the guard.
Timppa wants to get back to his feet but Name is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Name is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timppa wants to get back to his feet but Name passes into half guard.
Name performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Name moves into full mount! Timppa won't be happy about that!
Name sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Timppa is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Timppa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Timppa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Name looks to land a combination but Timppa avoids it well.
Timppa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Name.
Timppa ducks under a wild hook from Name.
Name misses with an uppercut. Timppa saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Name misses the target.
Name takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Name looks to land a right hand but Timppa moved out of range.
Timppa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Name was well out of range. Poor timing from Timppa.
Timppa throws a leg kick which misses Name's front leg but catches the back leg as Name tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Timppa.
Timppa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Timppa, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timppa looks for the body kick but Name saw that one coming.
Name looks to score with a jab to the body but Timppa is just out of range.
Timppa digs a good hook to Name's body.
Name misses with a wild combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Name crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Timppa - the referee stops the clock and Name gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Timppa. Name manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Name looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Name swinging wildly here.
Good work by Timppa as he checks the leg kick.
Name misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timppa.
Timppa 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.
Name fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timppa manages to avoid it.
Name has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Name.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Timppa tries to bum rush Name with a series of wild strikes but Name uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Name scores with a shot to the body.
Timppa misses with a head kick.
Name fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timppa manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timppa misses with a two punch combination.
Timppa cracks Name with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Timppa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Name's calf.
Name clinches up against the cage.
Timppa wants to get back to striking at distance but Name won't allow it.
Name's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timppa misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Name throws a head kick but Timppa moves out of range.
Name moves into the clinch.
Timppa prevents Name from breaking the clinch.
Name is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timppa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Name wants to break free but Timppa has control.
Name working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
No Name dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Name on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Timppa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Timppa cracks Name with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Timppa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Name.
Timppa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Name swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Timppa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timppa tests Name's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timppa avoids the body shot from Name.
Timppa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Name at a distance.
Name looks to throw the jab but Timppa is out of range.
Name scores a takedown into full mount!
Name is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Timppa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timppa slips a straight right by Name.
Name takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timppa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Name.
Name takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Timppa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Name scores with a punch to the head.
Timppa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Name looks to score with a jab to the body but Timppa is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Name as he connects with a hook.
Name misses with a body kick.
Name drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Name lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Name looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Name throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Name misses with a takedown attempt - Timppa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Name throws a body punch but Timppa moves out of range.
Name fails to land with a series of punches.
Timppa misses with the combination.
Timppa punishes Name's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timppa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Name.
Name moves forwards but Timppa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timppa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timppa leaves Name with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Timppa.
Name drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Name misses with a takedown attempt - Timppa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timppa lands a nice hook to Name's body. Name takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Name misses with the combination.
Name misses with a low kick.
Name walks into a jab.
Timppa tries to land a front kick but Name steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Name on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Timppa lands a nice hook to Name's body. Name takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Name digs a good hook to Timppa's body.
Name moves in looking to clinch but Timppa pushes him off.
Timppa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Name swinging wildly here.
Timppa connects with a body shot that sends Name's belly button to the back.
Timppa clobbers Name with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timppa scores with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Timppa.
Timppa digs a good hook to Name's body.
Timppa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Name takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Name will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Name throws a right and a left that Timppa avoids nicely.
Name looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Name wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timppa keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timppa is trying to stand back up but Name is controlling him
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Name is controlling the pace.
Timppa wants to get back to his feet.
Name works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Name controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to No Name.
I think Name has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, UFC - Face the Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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20
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Benson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benson throws out the jab.
Aldo misses with an uppercut
and Benson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benson misses with a looping right.
Benson looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
Aldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aldo misses with a double jab
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Benson's head.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aldo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Benson's head but Benson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benson.
Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Aldo misses the target.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benson.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Benson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo tries to clinch but Benson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benson throws out the jab.
Benson throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Aldo.
Aldo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Benson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aldo misses with a right hand
letting Benson counter with a right hand.
Benson works over Aldo's head and body with a nice combination.
Benson lands with a kick to the temple. Aldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Aldo connects with the punch.
A head kick by Aldo misses
and Benson counters with a nice body shot.
Aldo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Benson. Those never looked like landing.
Aldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benson's hands.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
Benson slips a straight right by Aldo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jose Aldo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aldo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aldo duly obliges.
Benson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good exchange - Aldo coming out on top.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benson.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Benson misses the target.
Aldo looks to land a combination but Benson avoids it well.
Benson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Aldo misses
enabling Benson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benson counters with a good low kick that Aldo was not able to check.
Aldo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Benson counter with a right hand.
Aldo throws a poor cross that misses
and Benson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benson.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benson throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo scores with a nice right hand.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo scores with a hook.
Aldo throws a combination that misses
and Benson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
Benson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benson back to the cage. Aldo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Benjamin Benson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benson fails to land with a series of punches.
Benson moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
Benson misses with a hook to the body
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but Benson slips the punch.
Aldo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Benson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Benson misses with an uppercut
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Benson lands a really nice looking cross but Aldo seems unphased.
Aldo thuds a left hand into Benson's body.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Benson moved out of range.
Benson dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
Benson blocks a head kick by Aldo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Aldo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Aldo takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo misses with a straight right.
Aldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Benson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benson.
Aldo scores with a three punch combo!
Aldo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Benson avoids them all with ease.
Aldo looks to land a combination but Benson avoids it well.
Benson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo throws a right hand that misses
and Benson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo closes the distance and pushes Benson back into the cage.
Aldo is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benson tries to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aldo is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aldo misses with a hook
and Benson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo misses with a leg kick
and Benson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Benson checks it
and Benson counters with a good low kick that Aldo was not able to check.
Aldo drops his hands momentarily and Benson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benson takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benson.
Aldo thows a body shot but no joy.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo throws a head kick that misses
and Benson counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benson looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
Aldo connects with the punch.
A low kick from Aldo is predictable there
and Benson counters with a head kick. That will keep Aldo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Aldo is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A right-left combo lands from Benson.
Aldo is rocked!
Aldo misses with a right hand
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab lands there for Benson.
Benson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Aldo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Benson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Benson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and North Rupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpisuo comes to the cage accompanied by Humpparaakki by Eläkeläiset. North Rupp will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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23
203 lbs
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218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Korpisuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, North Rupp!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Korpisuo or perhaps it was just good defense by Rupp which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Rupp as Korpisuo shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rupp tries to avoid it but Korpisuo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rupp to the ground. Rupp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Risto Korpisuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rupp connects with a looping right hand.
A left and a right from Rupp both land. Nice combination.
Rupp throws a hook but Korpisuo avoids it easily.
Korpisuo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Korpisuo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rupp.
Rupp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rupp sizes up Korpisuo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Korpisuo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Korpisuo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rupp trying to keep a closed guard but Korpisuo is proving a slippery customer.
Korpisuo wants to control from the top but Rupp keeps moving.
Korpisuo 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.
Korpisuo looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korpisuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korpisuo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Korpisuo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Korpisuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rupp is keeping the position for now.
Korpisuo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Korpisuo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Korpisuo wants to control from the top but Rupp keeps moving.
Korpisuo is working Rupp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Korpisuo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rupp's head.
Rupp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo throwing strikes from guard but Rupp blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korpisuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korpisuo passes into half guard.
Korpisuo wants to control but Rupp is keeping him busy.
Korpisuo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Korpisuo there.
Korpisuo is pressing down on Rupp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rupp is holding on for now.
Korpisuo is working for a kimura but Rupp is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo prevents Rupp from standing back up.
Korpisuo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Korpisuo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rupp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korpisuo throwing shots but Rupp is blocking nicely.
Korpisuo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo is just content to waste time from the top position. Rupp takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rupp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korpisuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korpisuo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rupp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rupp controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korpisuo works over Rupp with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korpisuo stops Rupp from standing up.
Rupp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Korpisuo controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Korpisuo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rupp looks to throw the jab but Korpisuo is out of range.
Korpisuo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rupp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Korpisuo somewhat.
Korpisuo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rupp swivels and escapes.
Rupp misses with an uppercut.
Korpisuo misses with a takedown attempt - Rupp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Risto Korpisuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rupp gets caught napping as Korpisuo dives in and scores a takedown. Rupp manages to retain guard.
Korpisuo throws a big right hand that misses.
Rupp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korpisuo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korpisuo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korpisuo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rupp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupp trying to keep a closed guard but Korpisuo is proving a slippery customer.
Korpisuo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rupp is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Korpisuo, into his guard.
Rupp is looking to stand up but Korpisuo won't let him.
Korpisuo controls Rupp momentarily but Rupp frees himself.
Korpisuo is controlling Rupp's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo is trying to hold Rupp in close to prevent damage but Rupp has managed to pass into half guard.
Korpisuo wants to get back to full guard.
Korpisuo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Korpisuo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rupp frees his head nicely. Oh but Korpisuo has switched to an armbar! Rupp is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Risto Korpisuo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dana White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juhani Jarvela is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
195 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dana White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jarvela misses with a combination
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jarvela thinking.
White scores with a hook.
It looks like Juhani Jarvela has been cut.
Jarvela misses with a straight left.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jarvela momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Jarvela.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarvela.
Jarvela misses with a combination
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jarvela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarvela throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Jarvela throws a left and a right that both miss
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jarvela looks gassed!
Jarvela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jarvela throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
White lands a jab to the head.
Jarvela is rocked!
White stuns Jarvela with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Jarvela misses.
White lands with a nice body punch.
Jarvela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jarvela is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
Jarvela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jarvela drops to the canvas, hurt badly! White follows Jarvela to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dana White!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matti Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matti Nykanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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133 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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24
141 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nykanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knock Out!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Nykanen with that takedown attempt.
Out misses with a wild body shot.
Out gets caught flat footed, as Nykanen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nykanen content to stall in guard here.
Nykanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nykanen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Out really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nykanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nykanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nykanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Out wants to get back to his feet but Nykanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nykanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Out works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nykanen landing some decent shots from guard.
Nykanen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Out's guard.
Nykanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Out looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nykanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Out's head.
Out looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nykanen throwing shots but Out is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Out avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nykanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen moves into full mount! Out won't be happy about that!
Out is trying to stand up.
Out looks gassed!
Nykanen is landing with some decent strikes but Out is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nykanen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nykanen 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Nykanen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Out squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nykanen landing strikes from the mount and Out is in trouble!
Nykanen with a couple of short strikes.
Nykanen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Out looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nykanen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nykanen working the ground and pound effectively.
Nykanen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen looking to finish Out with some ground and pound. This is bad for Out!
Nykanen lands a big elbow.
Nykanen landing strikes from the mount.
Nykanen landing strikes from the mount and Out is in trouble!
The referee warns Out that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nykanen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Out is rocked!
Nykanen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Out's face.
Out is still in real trouble! Can Nykanen finish him?
Nykanen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nykanen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nykanen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nykanen landing strikes from the mount.
Nykanen working Out over with strikes here.
Out in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nykanen working Out over with strikes here.
Out takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nykanen's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Nykanen!
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