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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slug Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turo Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turo Sapp will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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180 cm
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slug Jennings! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turo Sapp! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sapp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Jennings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sapp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jennings looking for a guillotine here but Sapp defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Sapp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jennings is looking to sinch up a triangle. Sapp throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jennings's body to avoid the submission. Jennings has instead reached around Sapp's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jennings arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Slug Jennings! Slug Jennings thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Murch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry McCockiner (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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240 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter Murch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry McCockiner! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCockiner thumps Murch with a low kick. McCockiner tries to clinch up but Murch circles away and keeps his distance. Murch tries to keep at a distance but McCockiner has taken the fight into the clinch. Murch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McCockiner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Walter Murch has been cut. McCockiner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Murch jumps guard but McCockiner stands there with Murch around his waist. Murch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murch tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Murch. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCockiner lands an elbow that stopped Murch in his tracks for a moment. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A frustrated look appears on Murch's face as he tries to break the clinch. McCockiner lands a damaging elbow.
Walter Murch's cut is getting worse. Both fighters working to control the clinch. McCockiner lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Murch blocks an elbow strike from McCockiner.
McCockiner slows down the pace here.
McCockiner lands an elbow that stopped Murch in his tracks for a moment.
Walter Murch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCockiner effectively controlling the action here. McCockiner lands an elbow just above Murch 's eye.
Jeez, Walter Murch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Walter Murch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barry McCockiner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jouko Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jouko Jones 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. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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221 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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, Jouko Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kastinen keeps the fight on the outside. Jones is looking to clinch but Kastinen is avoiding it.
Jones is looking to clinch but Kastinen is avoiding it.
Jones tries to clinch up and Kastinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Jones is trying to stand.
Kastinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Kastinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work. Kastinen stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Kastinen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kastinen looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kastinen tries to control but Jones wriggling away. Jones really wants to buck Kastinen off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kastinen wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely. Kastinen has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Jones is breathing heavily. Kastinen with a couple of short strikes. Kastinen wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kastinen. 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! Kastinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kastinen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Jones has given up his back.
Well, with Kastinen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jones is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kastinen's arms. Kastinen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish. Jones controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kastinen has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jones! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kastinen gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seppo Kastinen! Seppo Kastinen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Extreme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Schuldiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schuldiner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Death - Symbolic. This should be a great matchup!
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207 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Extreme! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Schuldiner! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Extreme throws a hook but Schuldiner avoids it easily. Extreme looks to throw the jab but Schuldiner is out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Schuldiner. That snapped Extreme's head back.
Schuldiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Extreme was well out of range. Poor timing from Schuldiner. Schuldiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nice defenses there by Schuldiner. Extreme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schuldiner.
Schuldiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Extreme slips a jab from Schuldiner. Extreme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schuldiner's hands. Schuldiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Extreme paws at him with a jab and circles away. Schuldiner lands a leg kick that knocks Extreme off balance momentarily. A decent looking cross lands there for Extreme. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Extreme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schuldiner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Extreme.
Extreme swings for the body but Schuldiner moves out of range.
Schuldiner throws a low kick but Extreme avoids it. The fight stays on the outside here - Schuldiner looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Schuldiner tries to clinch but Extreme is having none of it. Extreme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schuldiner tries to clinch there but Extreme circles away.
Extreme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Extreme moves out of range as Schuldiner strikes. Extreme connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schuldiner momentarily.
Extreme thows a left - swing and a miss! Schuldiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Extreme. Schuldiner throws a right hand that Extreme ducks under and follows up with a left that Extreme also avoids with ease. Schuldiner misses with a looping right. A telegraphed right hand from Extreme misses the target. Josh Extreme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Schuldiner slips a straight right by Extreme. Extreme throws a looping overhand right but Schuldiner ducks down to avoid it. Extreme clobbers Schuldiner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The fighters circling - Extreme throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Extreme misses with a straight left. Extreme connects with a jab. Extreme uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schuldiner has time to react. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Extreme throws a hook to the side of Schuldiner's head but Schuldiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Extreme looks to land a combination but Schuldiner avoids it well. Extreme misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schuldiner tries to clinch up. Schuldiner looks to throw the jab but Extreme is out of range. Schuldiner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Extreme circles away quickly and effectively. Extreme dodges the punch combination from Schuldiner.
Extreme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schuldiner can pounce on him.
Extreme misses with a series of wild punches.
Extreme slips under a jab from Schuldiner. Schuldiner throws the left hand but Extreme avoids the punch easily. Schuldiner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Extreme moves out of range of the strikes. Extreme goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Extreme pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Extreme lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schuldiner backs up against the cage.
Extreme looks to land a combination but Schuldiner avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schuldiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Extreme. Extreme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schuldiner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Schuldiner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Extreme. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schuldiner.
Schuldiner fails to land with a series of punches.
Schuldiner misses with the combination.
Extreme misses with a hook
and Schuldiner counters with a low kick, right behind Extreme 's knee. Extreme is breathing heavily. Schuldiner tries to clinch there but Extreme circles away.
Extreme throws a right and a left that Schuldiner avoids nicely. Extreme misses with a looping left. Extreme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Extreme throws an off balance right hand
and Schuldiner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schuldiner tries to clinch up but Extreme circles away and keeps his distance. Extreme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schuldiner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sloppy strikes from Schuldiner. Those never looked like landing. Schuldiner ducks under a wild hook from Extreme. Extreme misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Extreme throws a hook but Schuldiner avoids it easily. Extreme lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Extreme keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Extreme lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schuldiner backs up against the cage.
Extreme throws a big shot that misses. Extreme lands the left hand. Schuldiner misses with a few strikes there.
Extreme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Schuldiner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Schuldiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Extreme throws out the jab. Schuldiner throws a big shot that misses. Schuldiner slips under a jab. Schuldiner slips a jab from Extreme. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Schuldiner drives through and clinches with Extreme against the cage.
Schuldiner has a couple of punches blocked by Extreme.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schuldiner. Schuldiner slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Extreme dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Extreme misses with a straight right. Schuldiner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Extremes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Schuldiner misses with a hook. Extreme will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Extreme will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schuldiner misses with a low kick.
Extreme lands a nice hook to Schuldiner's body. Schuldiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Schuldiner thows a left - swing and a miss! A decent looking cross lands there for Extreme. Extreme blocks a jab. Extreme swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuldiner. Extreme is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Extreme throws the left hand but Schuldiner avoids the punch easily. Extreme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Schuldiner misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Extreme slips under a jab. Extreme misses with the combination.
Schuldiner throws a shot to the body.
Extreme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schuldiner. Extreme lands a lovely overhand right. Extreme fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Extreme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schuldiner. A decent looking cross lands there for Extreme. Extreme slips under a jab from Schuldiner. Schuldiner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Extreme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Extreme throws a body punch but Schuldiner moves out of range. Schuldiner throws a chopping leg kick but Extreme manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Josh Extreme is winning the standup battle so far. Extreme cracks Schuldiner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Nice jab there from Extreme. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Schuldiner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Extreme throws a jab when Schuldiner was well out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Schuldiner. Extreme misses with a hook. Schuldiner ducked under it nicely. Schuldiner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schuldiner duly obliges. Schuldiner gets a clinch. Schuldiner lands a left hand.
Schuldiner has a couple of punches blocked by Extreme.
Extreme slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schuldiner. Schuldiner is pushing Extreme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Schuldiner pushes Extreme back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Schuldiner blocks a body shot from Extreme.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schuldiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Schuldiner in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Extreme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Extreme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schuldiner's elbow. Schuldiner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schuldiner gets through Extreme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Extreme has had enough of the clinch but Schuldiner keeps him there for the moment. Extreme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Schuldiner takes a shot to the head. Extreme slows down the pace here.
Schuldiner effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schuldiner cracks Extreme with a nice body shot. Schuldiner misses with the head strike.
Extreme effectively controlling the action here. Schuldiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Extreme. Extreme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Extreme being controlled against the cage. Extreme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Schuldiner keeps control of Extreme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Extreme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Extreme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Extreme looking to slow down the pace here. Extreme lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Schuldiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Extreme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Schuldiner looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Schuldiner slips under a jab from Extreme. Extreme throws the left hand but Schuldiner avoids the punch easily. Extreme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schuldiner circles away quickly and effectively. Extreme with a nice cross. Extreme throws a right and a left that both miss. Schuldiner lands with a right hand. Schuldiner tests Extreme's chin there with a solid looking shot. Schuldiner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Extreme. Extreme throws an overhand right that lands on Schuldiner's shoulder, as Schuldiner tries to avoid the shot. 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 left from Extreme misses. Schuldiner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schuldiner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Schuldiner throws a nice outside leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Schuldiner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. No joy there for Schuldiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schuldiner tries to clinch but Extreme moves out of range. Schuldiner fails in his attempt to clinch. Extreme jabs Schuldiner to the body, keeping him at a distance. Schuldiner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Extreme misses with a looping left. Extreme tests Schuldiner's chin there with a solid looking shot. Schuldiner looks to land a combination but Extreme avoids it well. Schuldiner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Extreme counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Schuldiner throws a nice outside leg kick. Schuldiner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Schuldiner wants to clinch. Schuldiner wants to clinch up but Extreme keeps it at a distance. Schuldiner slips a straight right by Extreme. Extreme defending well as Schuldiner loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Extreme throws out a loose jab but Schuldiner uses good head movement to avoid it. Schuldiner throws a good cross that connects.
Extreme is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Extreme thows a left - swing and a miss! Extreme takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schuldiner slips a jab from Extreme. Extreme lands with a cross. Schuldiner clinches up against the cage. Extreme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schuldiner working some nice short punches in the clinch. Extreme blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Extreme as the two fighters clinch.
Chuck Schuldiner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Schuldiner stalling in the clinch.
Extreme misses with a punch on the inside.
Schuldiner swings wildly with an uppercut but Extreme uses good head movement to avoid it. Extreme is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schuldiner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Extreme trying to stall but Schuldiner improves his position.
Schuldiner prevents a body shot from Extreme. Extreme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Extreme slowing the pace effectively. Schuldiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Extreme. Schuldiner is pushing Extreme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Extreme lands a left hand.
Schuldiner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Extreme stalling in the clinch but Schuldiner improves position. A nice right hand lands inside from Schuldiner. Schuldiner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Extreme backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Extreme prevents a body shot from Schuldiner. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schuldiner. Schuldiner misses with a short punch on the inside. Schuldiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Extreme has a couple of punches blocked by Schuldiner.
Extreme lands with a left to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Extreme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Extreme is trying to break free. Schuldiner misses with some punches.
Schuldiner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schuldiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Extreme. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Extreme can't break the clinch.
Extreme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Extreme. Schuldiner misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Chuck Schuldiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Schuldiner 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 28:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Schuldiner! Chuck Schuldiner made sure to mention his sponsor, Gilop® in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Punahilkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Nakkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punahilkka comes to the cage accompanied by Mäihä Show feat. Punahilkka. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nakkeli's choice of entrance music: LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
17 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Punahilkka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Nakkeli! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Punahilkka staying out of range there. No joy there for Punahilkka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakkeli catches Punahilkka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Pekka Punahilkka has been cut. Punahilkka scores with a jab to the body. Punahilkka misses the shot to the body. Nakkeli with a hook. Punahilkka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Punahilkka fails to land with a series of punches.
Punahilkka connects with a high kick. Punahilkka catches Nakkeli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nakkeli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Punahilkka throws out the jab. Nakkeli shoots in looking for a takedown but Punahilkka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakkeli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Punahilkka misses with a looping left. Nakkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punahilkka.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nakkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punahilkka fails in his attempt to clinch. Punahilkka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Punahilkka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Punahilkka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Nakkeli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Punahilkka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakkeli circles away quickly and effectively. Punahilkka is looking to score with low kicks. Punahilkka clinches with his opponent.
Punahilkka prevents Nakkeli from breaking the clinch. Punahilkka stalling the fight.
Punahilkka tries a body shot but Nakkeli blocks it.
Punahilkka working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Nakkeli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Punahilkka.
Nakkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nakkeli misses with an uppercut
and Punahilkka counters with a nice body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Nakkeli walks into a jab. Punahilkka throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Punahilkka scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Nakkeli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punahilkka. Punahilkka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Punahilkka. That's going to slow Nakkeli down. Nakkeli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punahilkka is defended easily by Nakkeli. Nakkeli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punahilkka pinned against the cage. Punahilkka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nakkeli throws the left hand but Punahilkka avoids the punch easily. Punahilkka throws out a loose jab but Nakkeli uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice inside leg kick there by Punahilkka. That's going to slow Nakkeli down. Nakkeli tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Punahilkka moves out of range as Nakkeli strikes. Nakkeli thuds his right hand into Punahilkka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nakkeli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Punahilkka. Punahilkka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakkeli throws out the jab. Nakkeli misses with a hook. Punahilkka ducked under it nicely. Punahilkka misses with a hook. Punahilkka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakkeli.
Punahilkka drops his hands momentarily and Nakkeli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nakkeli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Punahilkka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nakkeli manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Nakkeli wants to sweep here but Punahilkka controlling him for the moment. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nakkeli is controlling Punahilkka's posture. 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 Pekka Punahilkka will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pekka Punahilkka's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakkeli lands a right hook to the body.
Nakkeli fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Punahilkka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakkelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Punahilkka clinches with his opponent.
Punahilkka lands with a left to the head. Nakkeli breaks from the clinch.
Nakkeli throws a nice looking combination but Punahilkka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Punahilkka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sloppy strikes from Punahilkka. Those never looked like landing. Pekka Punahilkka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nakkeli throws a combination. Punahilkka tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Nakkeli dives in and grabs Punahilkka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Punahilkka pushes down on Nakkeli's head and hops out. Nakkeli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Punahilkka swivels and escapes. Pekka Punahilkka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Nakkeli.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nakkeli misses with a right hand and Punahilkka counters with a straight right hand. Punahilkka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nakkeli is breathing heavily. Punahilkka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Punahilkka in side control lands a decent elbow. Punahilkka working the strikes but Nakkeli uses the opportunity to regain half guard. 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. Punahilkka connects with a nice short shot to Nakkeli's temple. Nakkeli trying to hold on to Punahilkka's head to control him but Punahilkka postures up.
Punahilkka scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Punahilkka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. 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! Punahilkka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Punahilkka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Punahilkka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Nakkeli is staying active underneath Punahilkka, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Punahilkka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakkeli is rocked! Punahilkka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Nakkeli is still in real trouble! Can Punahilkka finish him? Punahilkka working Nakkeli over with strikes. Punahilkka is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nakkeli is hurt! He's hurt bad - Punahilkka fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nakkeli from any more punishment! Congratulations to Punahilkka! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Punahilkka! Our winner, Pekka Punahilkka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Hanhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Heydrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanhi comes to the cage accompanied by Hannu Hanhet höyhennetään. Heydrich has chosen Mama as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Hannu Hanhi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hannu Hanhi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 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
3 - 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Heydrich! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heydrich closes the distance and clinches. Heydrich tries to pull guard but Hanhi forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Heydrich turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Heydrich manages to end up in side control. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Hanhi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hanhi struggling a bit here. Hanhi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Hanhi tries to roll over but Heydrich keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heydrich decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Hanhi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Heydrich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanhi sprawls well. Hanhi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heydrich gets slowly back to his feet. Heydrich fails in his attempt to clinch. Heydrich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanhi swivels and escapes. Hannu Hanhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Heydrich. Heydrich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanhi circles away. Hanhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Heydrich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heydrich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanhi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heydrich somewhat. The fight stays on the outside here - Heydrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A jab from Hanhi does it's job there. Heydrich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hanhi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Hanhi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Heydrich! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hanhi controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hanhi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Heydrich because Hanhi loaded up on that one. Heydrich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heydrich's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Hanhi tries to control but Heydrich wriggling away. Heydrich avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hanhi.
Hanhi thowing shots but they're missing. Hanhi trying to control but Heydrich is having none of it. Hanhi controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Heydrich tries to lock up and control but Hanhi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hanhi wants to control the pace but Heydrich is squirming around nicely. Hanhi prevents Heydrich from getting the reversal. Hanhi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Poor strikes thrown by Hanhi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hanhi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Heydrich because Hanhi loaded up on that one. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Heydrich tries to hold on but Hanhi postures up. 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 Hannu Hanhi will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hanhi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Heydrich ducks right into an uppercut from Hanhi. Heydrich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanhi. Heydrich fails with a takedown attempt. Heydrich dives in and grabs Hanhi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanhi pushes down on Heydrich's head and hops out. Hanhi lands with a good body shot. Hanhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heydrich. Heydrich looks for the body kick but Hanhi saw that one coming. Hanhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hanhi wants to clinch. Heydrich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hanhi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Hanhi trying to hold on to Heydrich's head to control him but Heydrich postures up.
Heydrich stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hanhi to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hanhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heydrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanhi moves away. Heydrich ducks right into an uppercut from Hanhi. Good standup being displayed there by Hanhi as he connects with a hook. Heydrich shoots in but Hanhi avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hannu Hanhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Heydrich. Heydrich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanhi sprawls well. Hanhi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heydrich gets slowly back to his feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Heydrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hanhi lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hanhi lunges at Heydrich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heydrich's hand. Hanhi slaps away a takedown attempt from Heydrich, before circling back to the center of the mat. Heydrich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heydrich is breathing heavily. Heydrich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heydrich misses with a double jab
and Hanhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice sprawl there from Hanhi as Heydrich shoots in. Hanhi connects with a crisp jab. Heydrich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanhi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hanhi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heydrich swats him away and circles back towards the center. Heydrich shoots in but Hanhi avoids the takedown attempt easily. Donk. Hanhi catches Heydrich right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hanhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hanhi tries to close the distance and clinch but Heydrich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kurt Heydrich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Heydrich moves forwards but Hanhi connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hannu Hanhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hanhi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Heydrich keeps the fight on the outside. Kurt Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hanhi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heydrich momentarily.
Heydrich fails with a takedown attempt. Nice jab there from Hanhi. Heydrich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The crowd cheers as Hanhi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heydrich doesn't seem phased though. Hanhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Heydrich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. The fight stays on the outside here - Hanhi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Hanhi dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hanhi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heydrich. Heydrich needs to keep his hands up - Hanhi had a free shot at his head there. Hanhi wants to clinch up but Heydrich keeps it at a distance. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heydrich is defended easily by Hanhi. Heydrich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heydrich throws a series of punches but Hanhi moves out of range. Hanhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heydrich fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hanhi tries to clinch there but Heydrich circles away.
Hanhi lands with a cross. Hanhi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Heydrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hanhi is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heydrich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanhi scores with a jab to the head.
Hanhi takes the fight into the clinch. Heydrich being controlled against the cage. Hanhi lands a shoulder strike. Hanhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it. Heydrich jumps guard but Hanhi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hannu Hanhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Heydrich. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanhi. Hanhi has a couple of punches blocked by Heydrich.
Hanhi controlling the action here for a moment.
Hanhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hanhi is trying to stall.
Hanhi has a couple of punches blocked by Heydrich.
Heydrich jumps guard but Hanhi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hanhi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heydrich. Hanhi digs a right hand underneath Heydrich's ribcage. Heydrich let out a lung full of air as it connected. 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! Heydrich is trying to pull guard but Hanhi has him pressed against the cage. Hanhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heydrich backwards. Hanhi lands a right hand. Hanhi lands a shoulder strike. Hanhi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heydrich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Hanhi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heydrich's face.
Heydrich dodges an elbow strike from Hanhi.
Hanhi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hanhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanhi. Nice elbow from Hanhi. Hanhi tries a knee to the head but Heydrich blocks it.
Hanhi lands a body punch in the clinch. Hanhi scores with a shoulder strike. Hanhi lands a hook that snaps the head of Heydrich backwards. Heydrich blocks an uppercut.
Hanhi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hanhi lands with a short shot to the head. Hanhi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hanhi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Hanhi landing knees to the head.
Heydrich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hanhi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hanhi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice right hand lands inside from Hanhi. Hannu Hanhi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanhi. Hanhi prevents Heydrich from breaking the clinch. Hanhi lands with a right to the head. Hanhi cracks Heydrich with a nice body shot. Hanhi landing knees to the head.
Heydrich is rocked!
It looks like Kurt Heydrich has been cut. Hanhi lands a right hand. Heydrich is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanhi finish him? A nice left hand lands by Hanhi.
Hanhi lands an elbow that stopped Heydrich in his tracks for a moment. Still in the clinch, Hanhi scores with a nice short uppercut. Hanhi dips a shoulder and cracks Heydrich with a mighty uppercut! Heydrich falls back against the cage and Hanhi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Heydrich is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hanhi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannu Hanhi! After the big win, Hannu Hanhi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peippo comes to the cage accompanied by Public Enemy - Terminator X to the Edge of Panic . On his way into the cage it seems that Kari Peippo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kari Peippo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Peippo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Chen! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Peippo ducks under a wild hook from Chen. Peippo misses with a straight left. Chen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Peippo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Chen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Peippo wants to break free but Chen has control.
Chen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peippo can't break the clinch.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peippo has had enough of the clinch but Chen keeps him there for the moment. Chen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peippo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Peippo wants to work for an arm triangle but Chen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peippo thows a huge punch but Chen dodges it nicely.
Peippo is pressing down on Chen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chen is holding on for now. Peippo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chen wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chen is not content to let Peippo control the position. Peippo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Peippo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peippo seems to be looking for submissions.
Peippo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Peippo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Chen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Peippo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chen is just riding it out for now. Peippo eventually gives up the hold. Peippo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peippo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Peippo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chen has managed to free his arm - good work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Peippo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Peippo dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chen swings for the body but Peippo moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peippo. Chen does a little dance to reset his feet. Chen moves in looking to clinch but Peippo pushes him off. Peippo dips to his left and cracks Chen with an uppercut! Chen thows a body shot but no joy. Peippo throws a hook to the side of Chen's head but Chen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chen scores with a body shot.
Chen checks the leg kick. Chen lands with a shot to the body. Peippo misses with a right hand and Chen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Peippo.
Chen pushes Peippo up against the cage in a clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Chen tries to work over Peippo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Peippo misses with a body punch
and Chen counters with a lovely shot to the body. Peippo misses with a left hand and Chen counters with a lovely shot to the body. Peippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Peippo throws a solid leg kick but Chen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peippo. The fight stays on the outside here - Chen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peippo staying out of range there. Peippo keeps the fight on the outside. Chen stuffs the takedown attempt from Peippo. Peippo gets slowly back to his feet. Chen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Peippo ducks under a wild hook from Chen. Peippo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chen. Chen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Peippo misses with a hook. Chen ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Peippo. Those never looked like landing. Peippo swings for the body but Chen moves out of range.
Chen stalks Peippo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Peippo's face. Peippo staggers backwards, shaken. Peippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Chen does it's job there. Peippo swings widly with a right hand
and Chen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Some bone on bone action there as Chen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Peippo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Peippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peippo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice shot by Chen. Chen with a nice cross. Peippo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Peippo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peippo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peippo misses with a straight right. A bone on bone clash there as Peippo blocks the leg kick.
Chen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peippo.
Peippo misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Peippo looks to land a left hand but Chen moved out of range nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shawn Chen will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Peippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Peippo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chen. Peippo jabs at Chen's body. Peippo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chen counters with a stiff right hand. A head kick misses from Peippo. Chen tries to clinch but Peippo is having none of it. Peippo missing with a left hand there. Chen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peippo misses with a looping left. Peippo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen is just out of range. Kari Peippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Peippo misses with a left hand and Chen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Chen cracks a nice hook into Peippo's ribs. Nice jab there from Chen. Peippo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chen under the eye. Peippo tries to score with a low kick but Chen moves his leg out of the way. Peippo throws out a loose jab but Chen uses good head movement to avoid it. Kari Peippo is winning the standup battle so far. Peippo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chen! Peippo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chen because Peippo loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peippo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chen is looking to escape. Peippo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chen is now in Peippo's guard. A big mistake from Peippo there, giving up the dominant position! This has been an exciting period of action! Peippo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chen defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peippo wants to sweep here but Chen controlling him for the moment. Peippo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chen doesn't defend quickly enough and Peippo has managed to lock this one up! Can Chen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Peippo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kari Peippo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paula Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Puikko (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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196 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
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paula Abdul! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Puikko! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Abdul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Janne Puikko has been cut. Puikko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdul. Puikko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abdul counters with a stiff right hand. Puikko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Puikko tries to clinch up but Abdul circles away and keeps his distance. Puikko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A big right from Puikko misses. Puikko thows a body shot but no joy. Puikko catches Abdul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Abdul throws a sloppy body shot
and Puikko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Puikko throwing strikes from guard but Abdul blocks nicely. Abdul looking to control.
Puikko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abdul is keeping the position for now. Puikko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abdul wants to sweep but no luck. Abdul controls Puikko momentarily but Puikko frees himself. Abdul is really struggling to control Puikko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paula Abdul. Abdul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puikko. Puikko looks to land a body kick but Abdul moved away. Abdul dodges the punch combination from Puikko.
Puikko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abdul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Puikko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdul manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Puikko misses with a combination
and Abdul counters with a lovely straight right hand! Puikko takes a body punch but keeps moving. Puikko throws a nice looking combination but Abdul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Puikko throws a sloppy head kick and Abdul moves out of range easily. Puikko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puikko connects with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Abdul avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Abdul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Puikko. Janne Puikko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Puikko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abdul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Abdul looks to land a left hand but Puikko moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Abdul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Abdul lands a body shot.
Puikko throws a sloppy head kick and Abdul moves out of range easily. Puikko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Abdul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puikko.
Puikko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdul.
Puikko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Abdul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puikko.
The fighters circling - Abdul throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Abdul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Abdul lands a body shot.
Abdul misses the shot to the body. Abdul misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Puikko dodges the punch combination from Abdul.
Abdul misses with a wild body shot. Puikko looks to throw the jab but Abdul is out of range. Abdul connects with a single shot there. Abdul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puikko throws out the jab. Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puikko moves away. A left and a right from Abdul both land. Nice combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Abdul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Abdul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puikko. Puikko looks to land a right hand but Abdul moved out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Puikko. That's going to slow Abdul down. 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 Paula Abdul will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Janne Puikko's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abdul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Abdul defending well as Puikko loads up on a big left hand. Paula Abdul is winning the standup battle so far. Abdul avoids the body shot from Puikko.
Abdul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Abdul throws a body punch but Puikko moves out of range. Puikko avoids the body shot from Abdul.
Puikko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abdul. Abdul throws a right hand that Puikko ducks under and follows up with a left that Puikko also avoids with ease. Abdul misses with a body shot.
Puikko is looking to chop away at Abdul's legs. Nice uppercut there from Puikko. Puikko misses with a body kick. Paula Abdul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Abdul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Puikko throws a hook to the side of Abdul's head but Abdul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Puikko throws a jab when Abdul was well out of range. Abdul misses with a straight right. Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
Puikko just misses with a punch to the body.
Puikko throws a leg kick but Abdul moved away. Abdul scores with a three punch combo!
Puikko slips under a jab from Abdul. Puikko misses with a low kick.
Abdul connects with the punch. Puikko lands a lovely overhand right. Abdul is looking to wear down Puikko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Abdul misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Puikko avoids the body shot from Abdul.
Puikko avoids the body shot from Abdul.
Puikko misses with a straight left. Abdul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Puikko lands with a shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Abdul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abdul missing with a left hand there. Puikko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Puikko lands an overhand right. Puikko throws a hook but Abdul avoids it easily. Abdul swings for the body but Puikko moves out of range.
Abdul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Abdul misses the shot to the body. Abdul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puikko slips a straight right by Abdul. Puikko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Abdul avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Abdul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puikko.
Puikko avoids the body shot from Abdul.
Abdul throws a good cross that connects.
Abdul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Puikko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdul manages to avoid it. Puikko scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Puikko misses with a straight left. Abdul looks to score with a jab to the body but Puikko is just out of range. Puikko throws a shot from downtown. Abdul moves away and avoids it. Abdul misses with a double jab.
Puikko misses with a looping left. Puikko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abdul. Puikko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Abdul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Puikko misses with a hook
and Abdul counters with a nice body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Puikko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Puikko lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paula Abdul will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Janne Puikko's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Abdul thows a body shot but no joy. Abdul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Abdul does it's job there. Abdul slips under a jab from Puikko. Puikko lands a nice hook to Abdul's body. Abdul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Abdul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdul blocks a head kick by Puikko.
Puikko misses with a looping right. Abdul lands a jab to Puikko's midsection. Puikko takes a body punch but keeps moving. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A nice inside leg kick there by Puikko. That's going to slow Abdul down. Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Puikko tries to bum rush Abdul with a series of wild strikes but Abdul uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Abdul sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Puikko looks to land a right hand but Abdul moved out of range. Puikko throws a body kick that misses. Puikko avoids the body shot from Abdul.
Abdul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puikko momentarily.
Puikko thumps Abdul with a low kick. Puikko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puikko on the wrong end of a nice hook. Abdul misses with a double jab.
Abdul misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Janne Puikko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Puikko tries to clinch up but Abdul circles away and keeps his distance. Abdul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abdul throws the left hand but Puikko avoids the punch easily. Abdul moves into range and connects with a jab. Abdul misses with a hook. Puikko ducked under it nicely. 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! Puikko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdul manages to avoid it. Abdul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puikko.
Abdul throws a body punch but Puikko moves out of range. Puikko throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Abdul to counter with a crisp jab. Puikko ducks under a wild hook from Abdul. Abdul throws a body punch but Puikko moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Abdul scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Abdul. Abdul misses with a straight left. Abdul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Puikko misses with an uppercut. Paula Abdul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Puikko lands a nice looking body kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Puikko misses the shot to the body. Puikko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Abdul blocks the leg kick.
Abdul connects with a looping right hand.
Puikko thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Puikko throws a right and a left that Abdul avoids nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abdul moves away from the strike by Puikko. Abdul avoids the body shot from Puikko.
An inside leg kick from Puikko misses. A left lands for Abdul. Puikko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Puikko looks for the body kick but Abdul saw that one coming. Abdul swings for the body but Puikko moves out of range.
Abdul throws a body punch but Puikko moves out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Puikko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdul.
Abdul lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Janne Puikko. I think Abdul has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paula Abdul! Paula Abdul thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Breznev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breznev's entrance music is Mother Russia. A fine choice. Muromets is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Krec Паром через. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
278 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitry Breznev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, ILja Muromets! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Muromets with that takedown attempt. Muromets fails with the takedown. Breznev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. ILja Muromets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Muromets has his takedown stuffed and Breznev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Dmitry Breznev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ILja Muromets. Breznev is looking to score with low kicks. Breznev tries to work over Muromets's front leg with a kick but Muromets checks it. Breznev misses with a low kick. Breznev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Breznev wants to slow Muromets down by chopping away at his legs. Breznev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Muromets takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Breznev tried to score with a low kick but Muromets checks it. Breznev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muromets. Breznev misses with a leg kick and Muromets makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Muromets misses with a takedown and Breznev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Muromets fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muromets shoots and misses and Breznev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Breznev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muromets ducks right into an uppercut from Breznev. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Breznev throws a leg kick that is checked and Muromets makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Muromets misses with a takedown and Muromets takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Breznev throws a leg kick that misses. Muromets closes this distance looking for a takedown but Breznev circles away. Breznev looks to land a left hand but Muromets moved out of range nicely. Breznev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muromets was well out of range. Poor timing from Breznev. Breznev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Muromets uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Breznev. Breznev cracks Muromets with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Breznev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muromets. No luck with that takedown attempt from Muromets.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Muromets misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Muromets with a poor takedown and Breznev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Breznev throws a leg kick which misses Muromets's front leg but catches the back leg as Muromets tries to avoid it. Muromets throws out a leg kick but Breznev moves out of range and Muromets only half commits. Muromets tries for a takedown but Breznev circles away easily and Breznev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Dmitry Breznev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Breznev throws a front kick that sends Muromets stumbling back into the cage. No luck for Muromets with that takedown attempt. Muromets looks gassed! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Breznev, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Muromets avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Breznev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muromets sees it coming and avoids it easily. Breznev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muromets is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A good leg kick by Breznev. Muromets takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Breznev throws the kick towards the body but Muromets avoids it. Muromets on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Breznev. Breznev obviously looking to wear him down.
Breznev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Muromets checks a leg kick. The fighters circle, before Breznev throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Muromets's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Breznev lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dmitry Breznev! An out of breath and clearly excited Dmitry Breznev thanked Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twelf Thermandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Mustang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Twelf Thermandin! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thermandin is looking to score with low kicks. Mustang has a takedown stuffed. Mustang avoids the head kick by Thermandin.
Mustang shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense. Thermandin doesn't manage to clinch there - Mustang circles away.
Mustang blocks a low kick nicely. Mustang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Thermandin counters with a nice leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mustang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mustang misses with a takedown and Thermandin counters by moving into the clinch. Thermandin scores with a knee to the head.
Thermandin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mustang blocks it with crossed arms. Mustang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thermandin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thermandin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thermandin lands a knee to the head.
Thermandin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mustang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Thermandin connects with a knee to the head.
Mustang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Thermandin stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thermandin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Thermandin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mustang.
Thermandin controlling the action here for a moment.
Mustang takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Roy Mustang has been cut. Thermandin is pressed up against the cage. Mustang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thermandin down to the mat. Thermandin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Thermandin gets caught flat footed, as Mustang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Mustang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thermandin is trying to control the position but Mustang postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thermandin wants to sweep here but Mustang controlling him for the moment. Mustang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Mustang throws a strike but Thermandin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Thermandin controlling from the top position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mustang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twelf Thermandin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roy Mustang's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thermandin. That's going to slow Mustang down. Mustang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Mustang shoots and misses and Thermandin counters with a slapping leg kick. Mustang misses the shot to the body. Mustang blocks a jab. Mustang shoots for a double leg takedown but Thermandin sprawls well. He's pushed Mustang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mustang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thermandin, right into the meat.
Mustang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thermandin tries to score with a low kick but Mustang moves his leg out of the way. Thermandin looks to land a body kick but Mustang moved away. Mustang misses with a takedown and Thermandin counters with a good low kick that Mustang was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thermandin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mustang letting Thermandin take a breather here. Thermandin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mustang jumps guard but Thermandin stands there with Mustang around his waist. Mustang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mustang fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thermandin scores a nice knee to the body.
Thermandin looking to throw knees to the head but Mustang is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thermandin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thermandin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Thermandin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mustang is defending well for now. Thermandin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thermandin effectively controlling the action here. Twelf Thermandin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Thermandin is defending well against a takedown attempt. Thermandin leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thermandin trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thermandin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Mustang avoiding damage as Thermandin throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Thermandin leaning against his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mustang is trying to pull guard but Thermandin has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twelf Thermandin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Roy Mustang'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mustang has a takedown stuffed. Mustang shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Horrible takedown by Mustang or perhaps it was just good defense by Thermandin which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mustang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mustang shoots for a double leg takedown but Thermandin sprawls well. He's pushed Mustang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mustang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mustang is just content to waste time from the top position. Thermandin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Mustang trying to control the position from guard on top but Thermandin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mustang works a leg free and moves into half guard. Mustang is trying to control. Thermandin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Thermandin trying to control here.
Mustang is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thermandin is defending against the submission attempts here by Mustang.
Thermandin wants to improve his position but Mustang is controlling well.
Mustang is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mustang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thermandin wants to control but Mustang is keeping busy and won't allow it. Mustang is trying to control. Thermandin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Roy Mustang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mustang stalling away here and it's allowed Thermandin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Mustang trying to move into half guard but instead Thermandin has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mustang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thermandin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thermandin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Thermandin trying to control but Mustang is working from the bottom. Thermandin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mustang's guard. Thermandin prevents Mustang from improving his position. Mustang is not content to let Thermandin control the position. Mustang is looking for a sweep. Thermandin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Roy Mustang showed his dominance in that final round. I think Thermandin 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twelf Thermandin!
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