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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Nyberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totto Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nyberg comes to the cage accompanied by We walked in line. Daniel Nyberg had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Nyberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Totto Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson lands a high kick!
Nyberg looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nyberg misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson darts in and clinches Nyberg up against the cage.
Nyberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nyberg tries to clinch up but Karlsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Crunch! Karlsson slams his shin into Nyberg's torso.
Karlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karlsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Nyberg stuffs the takedown.
Karlsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nyberg eats them both and turns towards Karlsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson delivers a nice body kick.
Karlsson lands a head kick. Nyberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karlsson!
Daniel Nyberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karlsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nyberg defends it nicely.
Karlsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karlsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nyberg is defended easily by Karlsson.
Karlsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Karlsson has Nyberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Nyberg moves out of range.
Karlsson stalks Nyberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nyberg's face. Nyberg staggers backwards, shaken.
Karlsson lands a nice shot that snaps Nyberg's head back.
Karlsson wants to clinch up but Nyberg keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Karlsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nyberg doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson scores with a one two! Nyberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nyberg is rocked!
Karlsson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Nyberg colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Karlsson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Nyberg is left battered and dazed whilst Karlsson and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Totto Karlsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Paloukos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michel Floyd looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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, Michel Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Von Paloukos!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paloukos's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paloukos is on top in guard.
Paloukos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Floyd's head.
Paloukos passes Floyd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paloukos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Floyd is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Von Paloukos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz LightBear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz LightBear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture clinches with his opponent.
LightBear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couture pulls his leg out and moves away.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Couture breaks the clinch.
Couture tries to clinch up but LightBear circles away and keeps his distance.
LightBear circles away from the clinch attempt.
LightBear shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
LightBear looking to stall.
Couture manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Couture keeping moving, preventing LightBear from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LightBear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couture is keeping the position for now.
Couture trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LightBear won't allow Couture to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LightBear manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Couture on his heels. He'll look to pass Couture's guard now, I'm sure.
LightBear throwing strikes from guard but Couture blocks nicely.
Couture pulls LightBear in close to prevent any damage.
LightBear trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LightBear is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Buzz LightBear just wasn't active enough.
LightBear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Couture drives through and clinches with LightBear against the cage.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of LightBear backwards.
Couture prevents LightBear from breaking the clinch.
LightBear drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Couture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz LightBear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Buzz LightBear has been cut.
Couture missing with knees to the body.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LightBear is breathing heavily.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
Couture pushes LightBear back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Couture's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
LightBear is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Couture gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Couture rushes LightBear and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Couture ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Couture no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LightBear accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LightBear has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Couture is proving hard to escape from.
Couture pulls LightBear in close to prevent any damage.
Couture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LightBear's guard.
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LightBear. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LightBear trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture wants to stand but LightBear is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buzz LightBear's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LightBear paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture clinches up with LightBear and pushes him back against the cage.
Couture breaks the clinch.
Couture tries to clinch there but LightBear circles away.
LightBear throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. LightBear manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buzz LightBear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture darts in and clinches LightBear up against the cage.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couture pushes LightBear back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of LightBear backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture decides to pull guard.
Couture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LightBear stops Couture from standing up.
LightBear trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Buzz LightBear just wasn't active enough.
LightBear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Couture sprawls well. Couture wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LightBear gets slowly back to his feet.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but LightBear swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LightBear swings widly with a right hand
and Couture counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
LightBear jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Couture walks away with a smile on his face. LightBear gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
LightBear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz LightBear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture has taken the fight to the clinch.
Couture lands a damaging elbow.
LightBear tries to pull guard but Couture forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Couture decides to pull guard.
Couture is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LightBear trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture pulls LightBear in to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Couture - that landed with a thud.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture effectively controlling the action here.
Couture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Couture.
Couture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Couture ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Couture no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture kicks LightBear off and gets to his feet.
Couture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couture manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
LightBear trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LightBear won't allow Couture to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buzz LightBear's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Couture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LightBear paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LightBear misses with an elbow strike.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of LightBear backwards.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Randy Couture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couture pulls guard successfully.
LightBear gets to his feet - Couture follows without any prompting.
LightBear shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LightBear swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture wants to stand but LightBear has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LightBear has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Couture can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Couture gets to his feet. LightBear looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Couture wants the takedown. LightBear is fighting it off but Couture persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LightBear's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LightBear is working an open guard so Couture takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
LightBear keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LightBear is trying to push Couture away but Couture has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Couture tries to clinch but LightBear is having none of it.
Couture moves into the clinch successfully.
Couture lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Couture.
Couture lands with a short shot to the head.
Couture manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
LightBear is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
LightBear stands and throws Couture's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Randy Couture is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LightBear is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture is looking for a sweep.
LightBear stands up.
Couture wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture pushes LightBear up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture works on LightBear's body with a couple of short punches.
Couture has LightBear pressed against the cage.
Couture gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Buzz LightBear's cut is getting worse.
LightBear goes for a takedown attempt but Couture pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Couture 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andersson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Now we are free. The crowd seem to be enjoying Taalasmaa's choice of entrance music: Kokkelivekkulit. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taalasmaa.
Sven Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taalasmaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taalasmaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taalasmaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taalasmaa postures up in Andersson's guard and throws a big left but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taalasmaa wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Taalasmaa distracts Andersson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taalasmaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing.
Taalasmaa cracks Andersson with a solid left hand.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taalasmaa with a nice head shot there.
Taalasmaa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andersson's head.
Taalasmaa stands up over Andersson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taalasmaa working some strikes from top position.
Taalasmaa connects with a couple of short punches.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andersson has momentary wrist control but Taalasmaa slips an elbow through the middle.
Taalasmaa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taalasmaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa works over Andersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Taalasmaa chips away with some ground and pound.
Andersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Taalasmaa gets to his feet - Andersson follows without any prompting.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Taalasmaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taalasmaa unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taalasmaa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Andersson taking shots to the head.
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!
Taalasmaa with shots to the head and body - Andersson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Andersson is bucking up trying to escape but Taalasmaa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Andersson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Taalasmaa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa cracks Andersson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Andersson tries to hold on but Taalasmaa pushes him away.
Taalasmaa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andersson hang on?
Andersson is rocked!
It looks like Sven Andersson has been cut.
Taalasmaa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Andersson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taalasmaa avoids the attempt from Andersson to control.
Andersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Taalasmaa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Andersson?
Taalasmaa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa working the ground and pound effectively.
Taalasmaa looking to finish Andersson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Andersson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Andersson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taalasmaa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andersson to the mat! Andersson manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Taalasmaa is working Andersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taalasmaa is in close to Andersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taalasmaa wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taalasmaa.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taalasmaa works over Andersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taalasmaa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taalasmaa drives through with a takedown into Andersson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taalasmaa landing with the ground and pound.
Andersson is trying to keep Taalasmaa in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taalasmaa stands up over Andersson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taalasmaa chips away with some ground and pound.
Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taalasmaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taalasmaa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taalasmaa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taalasmaa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andersson's head.
Taalasmaa is in close to Andersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taalasmaa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taalasmaa with a nice head shot there.
Taalasmaa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taalasmaa stands up over Andersson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taalasmaa drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Taalasmaa seems to have locked his on tight now - Andersson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Taalasmaa, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Seppo Taalasmaa!
Seppo Taalasmaa made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Paketti hiivaa, sokeria kuutisen kiloa siitä tekijälle paljon iloa!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Nyberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayn Lazovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nyberg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Warriors Of The World (Manowar). Lazovich has chosen Madonna - Frozen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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209 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Nyberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayn Lazovich!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lazovich as he jumps to the side.
Lazovich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nyberg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lazovich!
Nyberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazovich blocking the ground and pound.
Lazovich is trying to stand.
Lazovich can't escape the position.
Lazovich wants to hold on but Nyberg pushes him away.
Nyberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lazovich tries to reverse the position but Nyberg maintains control.
Lazovich wants to control but Nyberg is having none of it.
Nyberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazovich tries to reverse the position but Nyberg maintains control.
Lazovich tries to lock up and control but Nyberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lazovich is looking to get to half guard.
Nyberg breaks from Lazovich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lazovich is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lazovich wants to hold on but Nyberg pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nyberg looking to control but Lazovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nyberg lands a big shot there that rocks Lazovich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyberg with shots to the head and body - Lazovich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nyberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lazovich is rocked!
Nyberg cracks Lazovich with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lazovich is still in real trouble! Can Nyberg finish him?
Nyberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nyberg is breathing heavily.
Nyberg connects with a bit shot that sees Lazovich covering up! More strikes from Nyberg and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nyberg is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Nyberg!
Peter Nyberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ymer Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Hanhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonatan Sievinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanhi comes to the cage accompanied by Hannu Hanhet höyhennetään. Sievinen has chosen Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. Hannu Hanhi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Hanhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonatan Sievinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanhi gets a clinch.
Sievinen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hanhi avoiding damage as Sievinen throws knees to the body.
Hanhi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanhi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Hanhi fails to land.
Hanhi effectively controlling the action here.
Hanhi pushes Sievinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sievinen blocks the elbow strike.
Hanhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sievinen backwards.
Sievinen taking a breather.
Hanhi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hanhi.
Hanhi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sievinen backwards.
It looks like Joonatan Sievinen has been cut.
Hanhi misses with a punch to the body.
Hanhi landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanhi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sievinen with a big uppercut! Sievinen tries to clinch up but Hanhi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sievinen to the mat! Sievinen covers up and Hanhi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hannu Hanhi!
Hannu Hanhi very nearly forgot to thank Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baeddan Mc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Starim Stal Overdreem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mc kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Choice Is Yours (This or That) by Black Sheep. The crowd seem to be enjoying Overdreem's choice of entrance music: Motorhead-Iron Fist. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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245 lbs
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273 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baeddan Mc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Starim Stal Overdreem!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Mc or perhaps it was just good defense by Overdreem which made him look bad.
That kick from Mc tenderised Overdreem's leg. Overdreem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Overdreem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Overdreem missing with a left hand there. Mc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mc misses with a two punch combination.
Overdreem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Overdreem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mc somewhat.
Mc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Overdreem misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overdreem, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Overdreem.
Mc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Overdreem manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mc on his heels. He'll look to pass Mc's guard now, I'm sure.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Overdreem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mc has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Overdreem has managed to get both his arms back between Mc's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overdreem wants to get up but he can't break Mc's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Overdreem wants to stand and escape but instead Mc has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mc has gone for a leg lock! Overdreem slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mc's guard.
Overdreem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Overdreem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mc's guard.
Overdreem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Overdreem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mc working a defensive guard here.
Overdreem looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mc is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Overdreem has his hands clasped together but Mc extends an breaks Overdreem's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mc.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baeddan Mc!
Baeddan Mc made sure to mention his sponsor, Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Breznev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Col. John T. Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John T. Hall. Breznev comes to the cage accompanied by Mother Russia. The key to victory for Dmitry Breznev has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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278 lbs
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281 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitry Breznev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Col. John T. Hall!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Breznev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hall is in Breznev's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Breznev looking to control.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breznev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Breznev blocks nicely.
Breznev pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Breznev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitry Breznev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Hall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Breznev enables Hall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Breznev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznev controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hall won't allow Breznev to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breznev is trying to keep Hall in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Breznev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Breznev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Breznev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Breznev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hall.
Breznev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hall's head backwards.
Breznev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Breznev.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznev checks the leg kick.
Breznev blocks a jab.
Breznev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Breznev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hall gets to mount! Breznev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Breznev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hall on the ground.
Breznev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands a nice shot to the head.
Breznev is trying to escape the mount.
Hall working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breznev avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hall.
Breznev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hall postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Breznev out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hall goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Col. John T. Hall!
During a confident post fight interview, Col. John T. Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Punahilkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punahilkka has chosen Mäihä Show feat. Punahilkka as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
172 lbs
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26
183 lbs
16 - 11 - 3 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Punahilkka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut
and Punahilkka counters with a nice body kick.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punahilkka moves away.
Punahilkka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range.
Lemieux scores with a body shot.
Lemieux misses with a two punch combination.
Punahilkka moves in looking to clinch but Lemieux pushes him off.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Punahilkka.
Nice straight punches there by Lemieux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux jabs at Punahilkka's body.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Punahilkka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punahilkka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Punahilkka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Punahilkka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Punahilkka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punahilkka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Punahilkka misses with a two punch combination.
Punahilkka lands a nice hook to Lemieux's body. Lemieux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Punahilkka fails with a takedown attempt.
Lemieux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Punahilkka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemieux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a few strikes there.
Lemieux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punahilkka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punahilkka throws a head kick but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punahilkka.
Punahilkka slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Punahilkka tries to clinch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux misses with a combination
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punahilkka blocks a jab.
Lemieux throws a combination that misses
and Punahilkka counters with a left and a right that stings Lemieux.
Punahilkka moves forwards but Lemieux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punahilkka manages to avoid it.
Punahilkka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a right hand that Punahilkka ducks under and follows up with a left that Punahilkka also avoids with ease.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Punahilkka is just out of range.
Lemieux misses with a wild combination.
Lemieux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lemieux misses with a left hand
and Punahilkka counters with a nice body shot.
Punahilkka dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
David Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punahilkka slips under a jab.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Punahilkka avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punahilkka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Punahilkka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Punahilkka moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Lemieux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punahilkka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Punahilkka.
Punahilkka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Punahilkka.
Lemieux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux 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.
Lemieux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punahilkka counters with a left to the body.
Lemieux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punahilkka thows a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Punahilkka moves out of range.
Lemieux throws a nice looking combination but Punahilkka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemieux takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lemieux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Punahilkka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lemieux is trying to keep Punahilkka in close.
Punahilkka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punahilkka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Punahilkka advances position into side control!
Lemieux tries to buck Punahilkka off but Punahilkka is having none of it.
Punahilkka working away.
Lemieux is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Punahilkka asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Punahilkka misses with the ground and pound.
Punahilkka lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Lemieux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punahilkka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punahilkka throws a strike aimed at the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux avoids it well.
Punahilkka cracks Lemieux with a big right hand but Lemieux just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Punahilkka throws an elbow but Lemieux slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Punahilkka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punahilkka scoring with punches from side control.
Punahilkka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lemieux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Punahilkka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lemieux takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Punahilkka.
Punahilkka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Punahilkka in side control lands a decent elbow.
Punahilkka working the ground and pound but Lemieux is defending the strikes.
Punahilkka lands a few punches from side control.
Punahilkka tries for a kimura but Lemieux is defending well.
Punahilkka wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Punahilkka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Punahilkka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punahilkka throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lemieux regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punahilkka seems to be looking for submissions.
Punahilkka slips a nice elbow through Lemieux's hands, connecting with Lemieux's forehead.
Punahilkka thows a huge punch but Lemieux dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punahilkka misses with a head shot. Lemieux uses the momentum to regain guard.
Punahilkka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Lemieux has Punahilkka pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux trying to control the position.
Punahilkka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Punahilkka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lemieux.
Punahilkka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Punahilkka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Punahilkka thows a huge punch but Lemieux dodges it nicely.
Lemieux wants to control but Punahilkka is keeping busy.
Lemieux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lemieux tries to get out of the position.
Punahilkka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Punahilkka lands with a punch from half guard.
Punahilkka trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Punahilkka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lemieux!
Lemieux bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punahilkka controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself.
Lemieux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punahilkka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Punahilkka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lemieux!
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Punahilkka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lemieux is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Punahilkka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to hold on but Punahilkka pushes him away.
Lemieux is in a horrible position here. Punahilkka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lemieux is looking to get to half guard.
Punahilkka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lemieux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Punahilkka looking to control but Lemieux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punahilkka pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punahilkka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Punahilkka raining down shots from the mount!
Punahilkka working the ground and pound effectively.
Punahilkka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Punahilkka controlling from mount.
Punahilkka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throwing hammer fists to the chest of Punahilkka. What's that going to do exactly?
Punahilkka raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux tries to hold on but Punahilkka postures up.
Pekka Punahilkka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Punahilkka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lemieux in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
Punahilkka with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punahilkka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lemieux hang on?
Punahilkka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Punahilkka lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Punahilkka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Punahilkka 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Punahilkka!
Pekka Punahilkka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aerts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopo is out of range and Aerts settles back down.
Hopo moves out of range of the body kick from Aerts.
Aerts thows a body shot but no joy.
Aerts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hopo showed some decent athleticism there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hopo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hopo prevents Aerts from improving his position.
Hopo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aerts's head.
Hopo wants to pass the guard but Aerts is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aerts to regain full guard.
Hopo postures up.
Hopo trying to control but Aerts is working from the bottom.
Hopo tries to free his leg and advance position but Aerts is retaining full guard.
Aerts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopo on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aerts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aerts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aerts tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hopo digs a good body shot into Aerts's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopo is defended easily by Aerts.
Aerts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aerts misses with an uppercut.
Hopo throws a body punch but Aerts moves out of range.
Aerts is looking to land body kicks.
Aerts looks to land a left hand but Hopo moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hopo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aerts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aerts throws the left hand but Hopo avoids the punch easily.
Aerts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aerts throws a leg kick but Hopo moved away.
Hopo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aerts's guard.
Aerts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopo controls the pace.
Hopo wants to control from the top but Aerts keeps moving.
Hopo looking to pass the guard.
Hopo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aerts being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is looking to take a break and control but Aerts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopo tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo dominated that round.
That's time! Aerts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hopo.
Aerts slips a straight right by Hopo.
Aerts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aerts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopo.
Aerts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aerts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopo moves out of range as Aerts throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aerts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopo throws a lazy right hand but Aerts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopo slips a jab from Aerts.
Aerts is looking to land body kicks.
Hopo moves out of range of the body kick.
Hopo ducks under a wild hook from Aerts.
Hopo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aerts quickly recovers to half guard.
Aerts is in trouble now - Hopo has advanced to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopo wants to control the pace but Aerts is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts is desperately trying to improve his position but Hopo has a good base and remains in mount.
Hopo thowing shots but they're missing.
Hopo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hopo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hopo lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Hopo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hopo with good strikes from the mount here!
Hopo wants to control the pace but Aerts is squirming around nicely.
Hopo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hopo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aerts is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Aerts because Hopo loaded up on that one.
Hopo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hopo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Aerts because Hopo loaded up on that one.
Hopo working the ground and pound effectively.
Hopo loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Aerts scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hopo land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hopo stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hessu Hopo!
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