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Duel: Blackjack! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Seppuuken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teemu Seppuuken has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Seppuuken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppuuken walks into a left hand.
It looks like Teemu Seppuuken has been cut.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seppuuken.
Stevenson takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevenson connects with a knee to the head.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Seppuuken wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stevenson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Seppuuken tries to circle away but Stevenson has him pinned against the cage.
Stevenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seppuuken's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson stalling against the cage.
Seppuuken is trying to force a seperation but Stevenson has the dominant position.
Seppuuken takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stevenson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seppuuken in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Seppuuken is breathing heavily.
Seppuuken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seppuuken takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stevenson crunches a lovely knee into Seppuuken's ribcage.
Stevenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seppuuken's face.
Stevenson lands a takedown into guard.
Stevenson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seppuuken's guard.
Stevenson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stevenson stalling.
Seppuuken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is taking a breather. Seppuuken says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stevenson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Seppuuken!
Stevenson controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Stevenson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Seppuuken has left one of his arms exposed and Stevenson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Seppuuken screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Siilasvuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hesh Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hjalmar Siilasvuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hesh Law!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siilasvuo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Law.
Law connects with a single shot there.
Law throws a hook but Siilasvuo avoids it easily.
Law stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Law wants it to stay on the feet.
Law rushes Siilasvuo and presses him up against the cage.
Law lands a shoulder strike.
Law gets underhooks to prevent Siilasvuo's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Siilasvuo blocks an uppercut.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siilasvuo blocks an uppercut.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Law lands an elbow that stopped Siilasvuo in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Hjalmar Siilasvuo has been cut.
Law pushes Siilasvuo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Law slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Law with a knee to the head.
Law working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siilasvuo is rocked!
Law throws a head punch that misses.
Law misses with some punches.
Siilasvuo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjalmar Siilasvuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law working aggressively here.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siilasvuo is working for takedown but Law is calmly controlling the position for now.
Law is pressed up against the cage. Siilasvuo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Law down to the mat. Law avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Law lands a two punch combo.
Law clinches up with Siilasvuo and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law lands with a short shot to the head.
Siilasvuo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siilasvuo tries to break the clinch but Law is controlling the position.
Siilasvuo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Law lands a shot to the body.
Siilasvuo is breathing heavily.
Law pressing his opponent against the cage.
Law scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siilasvuo blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Law.
Law stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Law throws an elbow but it misses.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siilasvuo backwards.
Law lands a body punch in the clinch.
Siilasvuo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Law working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siilasvuo avoids a wild elbow strike from Law.
Law throws a head punch that misses.
Law throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Law creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Law creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Law lands a hook that snaps the head of Siilasvuo backwards.
Law lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
Law softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Law.
Law comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Law.
Law is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Siilasvuo blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Law.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siilasvuo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siilasvuo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law lands a shot to the body.
Law lands with a light punch inside.
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Siilasvuo.
Law lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siilasvuo backwards.
Siilasvuo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Law.
Law scores with a shot to the side of Siilasvuo's head.
Law will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Siilasvuo up against the cage.
Law lands an elbow that stopped Siilasvuo in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Law throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law scores with a shot to the side of Siilasvuo's head.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siilasvuo backwards.
Siilasvuo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Siilasvuo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Law passes Siilasvuo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Law is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Siilasvuo is staying active underneath Law, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Siilasvuo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Law is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Siilasvuo is just riding it out for now. Law eventually gives up the hold.
Law trying to pass the guard but Siilasvuo defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Law's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Law's back!
Law tries to escape but Siilasvuo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Law is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siilasvuo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Siilasvuo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Law turns into Siilasvuo and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hesh Law dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hjalmar Siilasvuo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Law lands an overhand right.
Law scores with a jab to the head.
Law scores with a nice strike.
Law keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Siilasvuo fails with a takedown attempt.
Siilasvuo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
Siilasvuo tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law cracks Siilasvuo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Law has taken the fight to the clinch.
Law scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Law.
Law misses with the head strike.
Law throws a head punch that misses.
Law lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Law throws a head punch that misses.
Siilasvuo blocking some punches.
Law works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siilasvuo is trying to break free.
Law working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siilasvuo jumps guard but Law stands there with Siilasvuo around his waist. Siilasvuo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Siilasvuo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Siilasvuo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Law.
Law lands a right hand.
Siilasvuo blocks the elbow strike.
Law lands a body punch.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Siilasvuo or not.
Law landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Law lands an elbow just above Siilasvuo 's eye.
Law scores with a shot to the side of Siilasvuo's head.
Law working aggressively here.
Siilasvuo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law working aggressively here.
Law scores with a shot to the side of Siilasvuo's head.
Siilasvuo letting Law take a breather here.
Law lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Law lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Siilasvuo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Law lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Law throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Law creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Law.
Law lands with a short shot to the head.
Law scores with a shot to the side of Siilasvuo's head.
Siilasvuo managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law lands a nice elbow.
Siilasvuo blocks an uppercut.
Law throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Law gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Law as the two fighters clinch.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siilasvuo takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Law lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Siilasvuo or not.
Law tries to stall but Siilasvuo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Law presses Siilasvuo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siilasvuo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjalmar Siilasvuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law scores with a shot to the side of Siilasvuo's head.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law lands a shoulder strike.
Siilasvuo connects with a knee to the head.
Law scores with a shot to the side of Siilasvuo's head.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siilasvuo backwards.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siilasvuo backwards.
Law stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Siilasvuo blocking some punches.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Siilasvuo's efforts to push away.
Law throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siilasvuos head.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Law.
Law digs a right hand into Siilasvuo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Siilasvuo's gas tank.
Law struggles to land a body shot inside as Siilasvuo controls his hands.
Law lands an elbow inside that Siilasvuo shrugs off.
Siilasvuo is trying to break free.
Siilasvuo is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siilasvuo.
Law swings wildly with an uppercut but Siilasvuo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hesh Law seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Siilasvuo as Law tries to tie him up.
Law lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siilasvuo.
Law misses with the head strike.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siilasvuo jumps guard but Law stands there with Siilasvuo around his waist. Siilasvuo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Siilasvuo looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Law.
Law pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Law displaying some good clinch control by pressing Siilasvuo up against the cage.
Law lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hesh Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hjalmar Siilasvuo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Law lands a with a good body shot.
Law throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siilasvuo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Law is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Siilasvuo frees his head nicely. Oh but Law has switched to an armbar! Siilasvuo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hesh Law!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hito Sakaruba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olavi Neumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakaruba comes to the cage accompanied by Bleed it Out . Neumann has chosen Pantera - Cowboys From Hell as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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224 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hito Sakaruba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olavi Neumann!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neumann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakaruba looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Neumann blocks a head kick by Sakaruba.
Nice straight punches there by Neumann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neumann.
Sakaruba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sakaruba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Neumann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Neumann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Neumann takes a little break here. Sakaruba wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Neumann is putting a hurting on Sakaruba here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neumann decides to stand back up.
Neumann throws a sloppy head kick
and Sakaruba counters with a stiff right hand.
Neumann lands a two punch combo.
Neumann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakaruba circles away quickly and effectively.
Neumann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neumann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neumann decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Neumann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakaruba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neumann connects with the punch.
Neumann throws a head kick but Sakaruba moves out of range.
Neumann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Neumann.
Neumann scores with a nice strike.
Neumann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Neumann cracks Sakaruba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Neumann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neumann throws a series of punches but Sakaruba avoids them all with ease.
Neumann misses with a takedown attempt - Sakaruba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hito Sakaruba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neumann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakaruba.
A right-left combo lands from Neumann.
Neumann scores with a nice strike.
Sakaruba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A thudding body kick lands there by Neumann!
Neumann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neumann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neumann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neumann lands a jab to the head.
Neumann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sakaruba scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Neumann manages to mount him!
Neumann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakaruba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neumann won't let Sakaruba get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Neumann content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olavi Neumann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Neumann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neumann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neumann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakaruba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neumann cracks Sakaruba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Neumann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sakaruba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neumann.
Neumann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neumann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neumann lands a nice looking body shot.
Neumann punishes Sakaruba's body with a nice straight punch.
Neumann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neumann scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann misses with a head kick.
Hito Sakaruba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neumann connects with a high kick.
Sakaruba is rocked!
Neumann closes the distance looking for a takedown. Sakaruba stuffs it but Neumann still has hold of him. Neumann picks Sakaruba up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Neumann slams Sakaruba to the floor and that's really hurt Sakaruba - he doesn't know where he is! Neumann throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olavi Neumann!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piss Flaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fransico Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piss Flaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fransico Junior!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior misses with an attempted mid kick.
Flaps looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
Junior throws a push kick but Flaps slaps the foot to one side.
Junior drops his shoulder and cracks Flaps with a huge uppercut! Flaps goes down! Can Junior finish him?
Flaps is rocked!
It looks like Piss Flaps has been cut.
Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oh Flaps is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flaps knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Junior on the ground.
Junior postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Flaps covers up, he's hurt! Junior keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Junior and the ref steps in to end the fight! Junior can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fransico Junior!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Spank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Ryti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Spank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Ryti!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Spank. Ryti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryti.
Ryti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ryti moves out of range as Spank strikes.
Spank misses the jab.
Ryti lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spank. Ryti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spank throws a hook but Ryti blocks it.
A jab from Spank misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Spank as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Timo Ryti has been cut.
Ryti misses the shot to the body.
Ryti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryti throwing strikes from guard but Spank blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryti throwing strikes from guard but Spank blocks nicely.
Spank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spank parries the strikes from Ryti easily there. Ryti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Spank to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Spank is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ryti digs a good body shot into Spank's ribs.
Ryti works the jab nicely.
Ryti stuns Spank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spank works Ryti's body with a nice hook.
Ryti staying out of range there.
Ryti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spank rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Ryti does no damage.
Spank throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryti counters with a series of strikes. Spank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ryti misses with a wild body shot.
Spank throws a jab when Ryti was well out of range.
Spank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryti punishes Spank's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spank throws an overhand right that lands on Ryti's shoulder, as Ryti tries to avoid the shot.
Spank walks into a jab.
Spank swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spank won't be happy with that.
Ryti lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ryti throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Spank is not content to let Ryti control the position.
Spank tries to escape but Ryti is in control.
Spank is breathing heavily.
Check out the look on Ryti's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ryti throws an elbow but Spank slips to the side and avoids it well.
Spank tries to escape but Ryti is in control.
Ryti trying to control the position but Spank is working away.
Spank wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryti trying to control the action but Spank is working from the bottom.
Spank is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ryti has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ryti is chipping away with strikes.
Ryti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Spank taking punishment in the form of punches.
Spank is pushing Ryti's head away, looking to escape. Ryti manages to hold on to the position though.
Ryti creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Spank is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ryti is controlling him well.
Ryti misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ryti lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ryti working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ryti working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spank is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ryti is controlling him well.
Ryti has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Spank!
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!
Spank trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ryti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryti lands a heavy elbow.
Ryti tries to control but Spank wriggling away.
Spank is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ryti is landing with some decent strikes but Spank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Spank is in a horrible position here. Ryti smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ryti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryti landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Ryti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timo Ryti's cut.
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.
Spank looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryti is just out of range.
Spank throws a body punch but Ryti moves out of range.
Ryti throws a hook to the side of Spank's head but Spank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryti throws a jab but it's blocked by Spank.
Spank throws a hook but Ryti avoids it easily.
Spank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Ryti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ryti.
Ryti throws a front kick aimed at Spank's knee but Spank avoids it well.
Spank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spank displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Ryti.
Spank scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryti.
Frank Spank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryti is breathing heavily.
Ryti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spank defending well as Ryti loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Ryti lands.
Spank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spank throws a combination that misses
and Ryti counters with a good low kick that Spank was not able to check.
Ryti closes the distance and pushes Spank back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ryti.
Spank is trying to force a seperation but Ryti has the dominant position.
Spank can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryti throws a series of punches but Spank moves out of range.
Ryti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryti was well out of range. Poor timing from Spank.
Ryti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spank throws an overhand right that lands on Ryti's shoulder, as Ryti tries to avoid the shot.
Spank swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryti counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Ryti.
Spank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryti.
Ryti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryti instigates a clinch.
Spank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spank is trying to force a seperation but Ryti has the dominant position.
Ryti cracks Spank with a nice body shot.
Ryti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spank tries to break free but Ryti pushes him back against the cage.
Spank has had enough of the clinch but Ryti keeps him there for the moment.
Spank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spank misses with a body shot
and Ryti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Nice shot by Ryti.
Ryti scores with a punch to the head.
Ryti with a hook.
Ryti scores with a shot to the body.
Ryti scores with a nice right hand.
Spank gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spank's guard.
Ryti is trying to work for a kimura but Spank is defending well.
Ryti lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryti trying to control from half guard but Spank is working away.
Timo Ryti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spank pushes Ryti off and gets back to his feet.
Ryti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spank in his tracks.
Nice uppercut there from Ryti.
Frank Spank is winning the standup battle so far.
Spank slips under a jab from Ryti.
Spank misses with a straight left.
Ryti misses with a two punch combination.
Ryti closes the distance and clinches.
Ryti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spank working hard to break the clinch.
Spank tries to break free but Ryti pushes him back against the cage.
Spank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Ryti as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Spank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spank misses with a double jab
and Ryti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryti counters with a straight right hand.
Spank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spank misses the body punch
and Ryti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryti lands with a shot to the body.
Ryti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spank looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ryti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spank momentarily.
Ryti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryti with a hook.
Ryti lands a really nice looking cross but Spank seems unphased.
Frank Spank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spank misses with a hook to the body
and Ryti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Ryti.
Ryti is working Spank over against the cage.
Ryti lands a shoulder strike.
Ryti lands a hook that snaps the head of Spank backwards.
Ryti breaks from the clinch.
Ryti lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Ryti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timo Ryti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spank wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ryti wants to control but Spank is keeping him busy.
Ryti looks up at the clock and then as Spank takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ryti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Spank is trying to buck Ryti off.
Ryti sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Spank is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Spank takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ryti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spank sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryti in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Spank throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spank throws an overhand right that lands on Ryti's shoulder, as Ryti tries to avoid the shot.
Ryti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spank.
Jab from Ryti.
Ryti looks to throw the jab but Spank is out of range.
Spank misses with a combination
and Ryti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ryti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spank's head.
Ryti won't allow Spank to get back to his feet.
Ryti passes Spank's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spank looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ryti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ryti throwing shots but Spank is blocking nicely.
Spank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryti.
Ryti wants to take a breather but Spank is having none of it.
Ryti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ryti ducks under a wild hook from Spank.
Ryti looks to throw the jab but Spank is out of range.
Ryti staying out of range there.
Spank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spank takes a swing at Ryti's ribcage but misses.
Ryti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spank was covering up waiting for the punch and Ryti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spank is looking to stand up but Ryti isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryti postures up in Spank's guard and throws a big left but Spank blocks it.
Ryti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spank's head.
Ryti connects with a couple of short punches.
Frank Spank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryti works over Spank with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryti trying to control the position from guard on top but Spank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Timo Ryti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Ryti.
Spank tries to bum rush Ryti with a series of wild strikes but Ryti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spank looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frank Spank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryti throws a hook but Spank avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryti staying out of range there.
Ryti staying out of range there.
A jab from Ryti does it's job there.
Spank digs a good body shot into Ryti's ribs.
Spank scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Ryti.
Spank misses with a looping left.
Spank lands a two punch combo.
That has opened up Timo Ryti's cut even more.
Ryti lands a really nice looking cross but Spank seems unphased.
A slow jab from Spank misses its intended target.
Spank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spank misses with a wild combination.
Spank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryti.
Ryti slips under a jab.
Spank throws a nice looking combination but Ryti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Ryti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Ryti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Akerfeldt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aarne Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Akerfeldt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Opeth - Deliverance. Juutilainen has chosen Legenda - Cohorts Of Demons as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Akerfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akerfeldt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akerfeldt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Aarne Juutilainen has been cut.
Juutilainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Juutilainen lands some shots froms side control.
Juutilainen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Juutilainen landing a few strikes.
Akerfeldt wants to get back to his feet.
Juutilainen cracks Akerfeldt with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juutilainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akerfeldt keeps working.
Akerfeldt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juutilainen on the ground.
Juutilainen throws an elbow but Akerfeldt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Juutilainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juutilainen prevents Akerfeldt from escaping the position.
Juutilainen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akerfeldt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt tries to escape but Juutilainen is in control.
Juutilainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akerfeldt, who protects the arm well.
Juutilainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Juutilainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Akerfeldt throws a shot from downtown. Juutilainen moves away and avoids it.
Juutilainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akerfeldt is trying to stand.
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. Juutilainen connects with a nice short shot to Akerfeldt's temple.
Juutilainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Juutilainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Akerfeldt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akerfeldt's head.
Juutilainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akerfeldt's head.
Akerfeldt is not content to let Juutilainen control the position.
Akerfeldt is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Akerfeldt scores with a body shot.
Akerfeldt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juutilainen at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Akerfeldt scores with a four punch combination!
Juutilainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akerfeldt.
Juutilainen wants to clinch up but Akerfeldt keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen shoots in and drives through. Akerfeldt sprawls well.
Juutilainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akerfeldt stuffs the takedown attempt from Juutilainen. Juutilainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikael Akerfeldt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarne Juutilainen.
Juutilainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decent striking displayed by Akerfeldt there.
Akerfeldt stuffs the takedown attempt from Juutilainen. Juutilainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Akerfeldt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akerfeldt takes a swing at Juutilainen's ribcage but misses.
Akerfeldt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt thuds a left hand into Juutilainen's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juutilainen.
Akerfeldt throws a lazy right hand but Juutilainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerfeldt misses with a wild combination.
Akerfeldt stuffs the takedown attempt from Juutilainen. Juutilainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Juutilainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerfeldt leaves Juutilainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juutilainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akerfeldt swivels and escapes.
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 Mikael Akerfeldt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aarne Juutilainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Juutilainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akerfeldt is fending him off so far but Juutilainen persists. Nope, Akerfeldt circles away and we're back to standing.
Akerfeldt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juutilainen.
Akerfeldt throws a jab when Juutilainen was well out of range.
Akerfeldt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juutilainen avoids the body shot from Akerfeldt.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown but Akerfeldt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikael Akerfeldt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarne Juutilainen.
Akerfeldt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juutilainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akerfeldt circles away.
Akerfeldt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juutilainen moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Juutilainen is breathing heavily.
Juutilainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akerfeldt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juutilainen.
Akerfeldt throws a shot from downtown. Juutilainen moves away and avoids it.
Akerfeldt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Juutilainen staying out of range there.
Akerfeldt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juutilainen.
Aarne Juutilainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akerfeldt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown but Akerfeldt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akerfeldt misses with a body shot.
Juutilainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juutilainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen looks for a takedown but Akerfeldt sprawls well.
Akerfeldt looks to score with a jab to the body but Juutilainen is just out of range.
Akerfeldt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juutilainen.
Akerfeldt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juutilainen at a distance.
Juutilainen moves forwards but Akerfeldt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Akerfeldt as Juutilainen shoots in.
Akerfeldt throws a hook but Juutilainen blocks it.
Mikael Akerfeldt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juutilainen shoots in but Akerfeldt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juutilainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akerfeldt swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerfeldt. Juutilainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerfeldt misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juutilainen.
Akerfeldt tests Juutilainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akerfeldt throws a big shot that misses.
Akerfeldt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juutilainen.
Akerfeldt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akerfeldt.
Mikael Akerfeldt is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Akerfeldt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akerfeldt lands with an overhand left.
Juutilainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akerfeldt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juutilainen manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juutilainen.
Akerfeldt lunges at Juutilainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Juutilainen's hand.
Juutilainen darts in and clinches Akerfeldt up against the cage.
Juutilainen goes for a takedown attempt but Akerfeldt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akerfeldt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akerfeldt looks to score with a jab to the body but Juutilainen is just out of range.
Juutilainen takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Akerfeldt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aarne Juutilainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Juutilainen tries to clinch up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juutilainen.
Juutilainen prevents Akerfeldt from escaping the position.
Juutilainen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Akerfeldt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Juutilainen lands an elbow.
Akerfeldt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
An elbow from Juutilainen crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juutilainen cracks Akerfeldt with a big right hand but Akerfeldt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Akerfeldt wants to get back to his feet but Juutilainen drags him back down.
Akerfeldt prevents Juutilainen from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt parries the strikes from Juutilainen easily there. Juutilainen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Akerfeldt to escape.
Akerfeldt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akerfeldt tries to get out of the position.
Juutilainen misses with the ground and pound.
Juutilainen wants to control but Akerfeldt is keeping him busy.
Juutilainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juutilainen working the ground and pound.
Akerfeldt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Juutilainen landing strikes.
Juutilainen tries to advance to mount but Akerfeldt denies him.
Juutilainen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Juutilainen throws an elbow but Akerfeldt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Akerfeldt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Juutilainen connects with a decent elbow.
Juutilainen throws a strike aimed at the side of Akerfeldt's head but Akerfeldt avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Juutilainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Akerfeldt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Juutilainen looks up at the clock and then as Akerfeldt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Juutilainen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Akerfeldt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Akerfeldt wants to get back to his feet.
Akerfeldt is looking to improve his position.
Juutilainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Juutilainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Juutilainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Juutilainen wants to pass the guard but Akerfeldt is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt wants to get back to his feet.
Akerfeldt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mikael Akerfeldt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akerfeldt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Juutilainen thows a huge punch but Akerfeldt dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Juutilainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerfeldt. Juutilainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juutilainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Juutilainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt struggling a bit here.
Juutilainen lands an elbow.
Juutilainen throwing strikes but Akerfeldt manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Juutilainen is looking for a sweep.
Juutilainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Akerfeldt wants to stand but Juutilainen is controlling his arm.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Akerfeldt misses with a hook. Juutilainen ducked under it nicely.
Aarne Juutilainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akerfeldt as he jumps to the side.
Akerfeldt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aarne Juutilainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akerfeldt 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mikael Akerfeldt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aarre Voutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aarre Voutilainen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarre Voutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Koch!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voutilainen tries to clinch up.
Voutilainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Michael Koch has been cut.
A punch combination from Koch misses.
Voutilainen misses with a double jab.
Koch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voutilainen.
Michael Koch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Koch misses.
Koch fails to land with a series of punches.
Koch tries to clinch up
and Voutilainen counters with a crisp one two that drops Koch! Voutilainen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Koch to his feet! Koch is in big trouble!
Koch is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Voutilainen counters by clinching up.
Voutilainen controlling the action here for a moment.
Koch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koch can't get the takedown.
Voutilainen scores with a shot to the side of Koch's head.
Voutilainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Voutilainen clinches but Koch breaks the clinch
and Koch counters with a two punch combo.
Koch misses with an uppercut. Voutilainen saw that one coming.
Koch misses with a body punch
and Voutilainen counters with a crisp one two that drops Koch! Voutilainen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Koch to his feet! Koch is in big trouble!
Koch is still on wobbly legs! Can Voutilainen finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch tries to bum rush Voutilainen with a series of wild strikes but Voutilainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aarre Voutilainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koch looks gassed!
Koch slips a jab and a cross from Voutilainen.
Voutilainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koch seems to have recovered his senses.
Voutilainen lands a left and a right that send Koch crashing to the mat, dazed. Voutilainen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Koch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Voutilainen counters with a right hand from hell and Koch is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aarre Voutilainen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Lice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Hanska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanska comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rytmihäiriö - Pakko Tappaa Ihminen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbo Lice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Hanska!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanska shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lice as he avoids it easily.
Hanska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanska somewhat.
Lice misses with an uppercut.
Lice slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kimbo Lice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Hanska.
Lice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lice lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Seppo Hanska has been cut.
Lice throws a hook to the side of Hanska's head but Hanska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanska swings for the body but Lice moves out of range.
Lice lands with a hook. Hanska tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanska is rocked!
Hanska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanska throws a looping overhand right but Lice ducks down to avoid it.
Lice connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Hanska! He's out on his feet! Lice rushes in and drops Hanska with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kimbo Lice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red blocks a jab.
Silakka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Red slips a straight right by Silakka.
Red moves into the clinch successfully.
Red has Silakka pressed against the cage, preventing Silakka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Red lands a body punch in the clinch.
Red lands a body shot.
Red lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Red.
Silakka has had enough of the clinch but Red keeps him there for the moment.
Silakka tries to break free but Red pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Red.
It looks like Timo Silakka has been cut.
Red lands with a left to the head.
Silakka working hard to break the clinch.
Red lands a shot to the body.
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!
Red lands a left hand.
Silakka wants to get back to striking at distance but Red won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Red.
Silakka looks gassed!
Red working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Red digs a right hand underneath Silakka's ribcage. Silakka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Red lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silakka backwards.
Red pushes Silakka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Red pushes Silakka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Red is struggling to control the position.
Red lands a hook that snaps the head of Silakka backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Red.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red is working Silakka over against the cage.
Red lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Red cracks Silakka with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Red.
Red works on Silakka's body with a couple of short punches.
Red lands a big right hand that drops Silakka! The killer instinct kicks in and Red finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Red!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Red!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luola Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't be touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luola Mies!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi checks a low kick from Mies.
Mies gets caught flat footed, as Susi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mies managing to control the position.
Susi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Susi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mies is trying to improve his position.
Susi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Susi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Susi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mies down.
Susi tries to move to mount but Mies blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi working the ground and pound but Mies is defending the strikes.
Susi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mies has escaped the position, nice work there.
Susi is looking to take a break and control but Mies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mies is trying to control Susi's posture but Susi avoids it.
Susi trying to control the action but Mies is working from the bottom.
Susi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mies has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mies tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Susi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Susi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi taking a breather here.
Susi is looking to take a break and control but Mies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Susi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi swings around for an armbar but Mies sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Susi's guard.
Mies is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Susi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mies has picked Susi up and slammed him! Susi can't keep hold of the triangle and Mies manages to pass to side control!
Mies tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mies takes a little break here. Susi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi is trying to get back to half guard.
Mies is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mies tries to stand but Susi is controlling his head.
Susi is looking to regain half guard here but Mies keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mies gets caught flat footed, as Susi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mies trying to control the position.
Susi passes Mies's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Susi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mies wants to clinch.
Mies misses with a head kick.
Susi stuns Mies with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Mies.
Mies throws a front kick aimed at Susi's knee but Susi avoids it well.
Iso Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi avoids the head kick by Mies.
Mies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Susi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mies's waist but Mies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Susi off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susi closes the distance and clinches up with Mies, looking for a takedown. Susi pushes Mies against the cage but Mies circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Mies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Susi lands a head shot.
Iso Susi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mies misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Susi misses its intended target.
Susi 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.
Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mies is keeping the position for now.
Susi postures up.
Susi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mies wants to get back to his feet but Susi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Susi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Susi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mies keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Susi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Susi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Mies is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mies stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mies wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi dives in and grabs Mies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mies pushes down on Susi's head and hops out.
Susi shoots for a takedown but Mies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Susi ducks right into an uppercut from Mies.
It looks like Iso Susi has been cut.
Susi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Susi blocks a low kick nicely.
Mies tries to clinch but Susi is having none of it.
Susi throws a series of punches but Mies moves out of range.
Susi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mies tries to close the distance and clinch but Susi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Susi drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies is trying to control the position but Susi postures up.
Susi is fighting to break Mies's control of his arms but Mies is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mies's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Susi.
Mies working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mies gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mies working a defensive guard here.
Susi trying to control but Mies is working from the bottom.
Susi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mies is retaining full guard.
Susi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mies is trying to keep Susi in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luola Mies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iso Susi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susi moves away.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mies as he avoids it easily.
Mies scores with a body shot.
Mies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mies tries to clinch but Susi is having none of it.
Susi shoots in and drives through. Mies sprawls well.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but Mies shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Susi as he checks the leg kick.
Mies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Mies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mies stuffs the takedown attempt from Susi. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Susi checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi scores with a shot to the body.
Susi stuns Mies with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mies lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Susi gets a takedown into half guard.
Susi prevents Mies from improving his position.
Susi trying to mount his opponent but Mies defends it.
Susi stalling away here and it's allowed Mies to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Susi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mies wants to control the position but Susi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Susi slips a nice elbow through Mies's hands, connecting with Mies's forehead.
Susi trying to mount his opponent but Mies defends it.
Mies trying to control from the bottom.
Mies wants to get back to his feet.
Susi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mies knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mies wants to control but Susi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Susi is trying to control the action in half guard but Mies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is working for a kimura but Mies is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Mies as Susi shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Mies.
Mies throws the left hand but Susi avoids the punch easily.
Mies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mies moves into range and clinches up with Susi.
Mies is leaning against Susi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mies throws a punch but it's blocked by Susi.
Mies tries to throw a body punch but Susi avoids it by throwing Mies back against the cage.
Mies taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mies can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
Mies tries a body shot but Susi blocks it.
Mies is working Susi over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mies.
Mies pushes Susi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mies lands with a light punch inside.
Mies can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
Mies tries to work over Susi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mies lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mies tries to throw a body punch but Susi avoids it by throwing Mies back against the cage.
Mies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Mies.
Nice body punch from Mies.
Mies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mies pushes Susi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mies struggles to land a body shot inside as Susi controls his hands.
Mies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mies lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mies works on Susi's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luola Mies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luola Mies!
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