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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joonatan Sievinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haastu Turak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sievinen comes to the cage accompanied by Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now. Joonatan Sievinen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
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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, Joonatan Sievinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haastu Turak!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sievinen fails to land the takedown.
Sievinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sievinen tries to clinch there but Turak circles away.
Sievinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sievinen's guard.
Sievinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turak controls the pace.
Sievinen trying to control the position here.
Turak tries to free his leg and advance position but Sievinen is retaining full guard.
Sievinen keeping moving, preventing Turak from controlling successfully.
Turak looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turak wants to control from the top but Sievinen keeps moving.
Haastu Turak has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sievinen tries to clinch but Turak is having none of it.
Sievinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sievinen drops Turak with a left and a right! Oh, Turak is hurt - Sievinen dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Haastu Turak has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sievinen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sievinen clinches with his opponent.
Turak prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joonatan Sievinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sievinen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen tries to break the clinch but Turak is controlling the position.
Turak prevents Sievinen from breaking the clinch.
Sievinen is trying to break the clinch but Turak is controlling him.
Turak has picked Sievinen up - he's going for a ride! Turak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Turak is looking to take a break and control but Sievinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sievinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turak is trying to control. Sievinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sievinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Sievinen has one foot on Turak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Turak circles away.
Sievinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sievinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sievinen tries to clinch up
and Turak counters with a takedown into side control.
Sievinen is breathing heavily.
Turak taking a breather here.
Turak is looking to take a break and control but Sievinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turak happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sievinen is not content to let Turak control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turak is staying tight to Sievinen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Haastu Turak wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sievinen moves in looking to clinch but Turak pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sievinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Turak circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonatan Sievinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haastu Turak's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sievinen wants to clinch.
Turak darts in and clinches Sievinen up against the cage.
Turak wants to take the fight to the mat but Sievinen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sievinen is trying to pull guard but Turak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sievinen jumps guard.
Sievinen keeping full guard, as Turak tries to pass.
Sievinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turak is controlling him.
Turak wants to control from the top but Sievinen keeps moving.
Sievinen is looking to stand up but Turak isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sievinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sievinen, not yet.
Turak wants to control from the top but Sievinen keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Haastu Turak was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turak.
No luck for Turak with that takedown attempt.
Joonatan Sievinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haastu Turak.
Sievinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Turak circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen tries to clinch but Turak is having none of it.
Sievinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sievinen is looking to clinch but Turak is avoiding it.
Joonatan Sievinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sievinen forces Turak back against the cage and clinches.
Sievinen misses with an elbow over the top.
Sievinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sievinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turak backwards.
Turak jumps guard but Sievinen stands there with Turak around his waist. Turak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sievinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turak is breathing heavily.
Turak is trying to maintain a safe position but Sievinen gets an underhook and turns Turak into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen has Turak pushed against the cage.
Sievinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turaks head.
Sievinen throws an elbow that misses.
Turak blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Sievinen.
Sievinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Turak controls his hands.
Turak takes a shot to the head.
Sievinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Turak up against the cage.
Sievinen misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turak is trying to pull guard but Sievinen has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sievinen.
Sievinen is trying to push Turak away but Turak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sievinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Turak won't allow it.
Turak is trying to maintain a safe position but Sievinen gets an underhook and turns Turak into the cage.
Sievinen lands with a left to the head.
Sievinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sievinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sievinen pushes Turak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sievinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonatan Sievinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Haastu Turak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Turak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sievinen as Turak shoots in.
Sievinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Turak sprawls well. He's pushed Sievinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sievinen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Turak is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Sievinen has cracked Turak with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Sievinen lands another huge swinging hook and Turak tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Turak, before Sievinen can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joonatan Sievinen!
Joonatan Sievinen made sure to mention his sponsor, Rebel Pride Clothing. Many Items on Sale for $5 in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayn Lazovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petter Krustev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazovich comes into the arena with Madonna - Frozen blaring out of the sound system. Krustev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hubava si moya goro.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayn Lazovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petter Krustev!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krustev forces Lazovich back against the cage and clinches.
Krustev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krustev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lazovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krustev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lazovich finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Krustev's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Lazovich falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petter Krustev!
Petter Krustev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Rebel Pride Clothing. Many Items on Sale for $5, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merdarus Goone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etunimi Sukunimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Etunimi Sukunimi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Merdarus Goone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Etunimi Sukunimi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukunimi throws a low kick, looking for Goone's leg but Goone calmly moves out of range.
Sukunimi tries to land a front kick but Goone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goone moves out of range of the body kick from Sukunimi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sukunimi 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 Goone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukunimi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goone moves to clinch but Sukunimi breaks away
and Sukunimi counters with a solid body kick.
Goone gets tackled into the cage by Sukunimi. Sukunimi maintains the clinch.
Sukunimi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goone misses with an elbow strike.
Sukunimi wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sukunimi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sukunimi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukunimi working hard to break the clinch.
Sukunimi trying to stall but Goone improves his position.
Goone wants to stall.
Sukunimi trying to stall but Goone improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Etunimi Sukunimi.
Goone darts in trying to clinch
and Sukunimi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A low kick from Sukunimi is predictable there
and Goone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Sukunimi is predictable there
and Goone counters with a head kick. That will keep Sukunimi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukunimi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goone wants to clinch
and Sukunimi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sukunimi as Goone tries to tie him up.
Sukunimi manages to break the clinch.
Sukunimi moves into the clinch.
Goone trying to stall but Sukunimi improves his position.
Goone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sukunimi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sukunimi is stalling here.
Sukunimi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goone effectively controlling the action here.
Sukunimi misses with a knee to the head.
Goone misses with an elbow strike.
Sukunimi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sukunimi throws a head kick but Goone moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goone wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goone darts in trying to clinch
and Sukunimi counters with a head kick. That will keep Goone thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sukunimi throws a head kick but Goone moves out of range.
Merdarus Goone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukunimi tries a head kick but it misses.
Goone wants to clinch up but Sukunimi keeps it at a distance.
Sukunimi throws a low kick but Goone avoids it.
Goone wants to clinch.
Sukunimi blocks a head kick by Goone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sukunimi - that will leave a mark!
Goone throws a head kick that misses.
Sukunimi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sukunimi is looking to slow Goone down with leg kicks.
Goone looks to clinch
and Sukunimi counters with a nice body kick.
Goone wants to clinch but Sukunimi slips to the side
and Sukunimi counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Sukunimi misses
and Goone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sukunimi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sukunimi is rocked!
Sukunimi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sukunimi is still on wobbly legs! Can Goone finish him?
A head kick misses from Sukunimi.
Sukunimi seems to have recovered his senses.
Sukunimi throws a leg kick but Goone moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sukunimi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukunimi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sukunimi scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Etunimi Sukunimi dominated that round.
That's time! Goone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sukunimi counters with a big head kick but Goone shrugs it off.
Sukunimi throws a sloppy head kick
and Goone moves into the clinch.
Sukunimi blocks the elbow strike.
Sukunimi tries a knee to the head but Goone blocks it.
Sukunimi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goone manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Sukunimi is predictable there
and Goone counters with a flying knee that drops Sukunimi! Goone dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merdarus Goone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miikka Apaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mugison Murr Murr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apaja comes to the cage accompanied by Ultra Bra - Hauki. Mugison Murr Murr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miikka Apaja's chin.
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miikka Apaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mugison Murr Murr!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murr Murr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Apaja makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murr Murr fails with the takedown.
Murr Murr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Apaja counters with a body kick that stops Murr Murr in his tracks momentarily.
Miikka Apaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mugison Murr Murr.
Murr Murr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apaja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murr Murr somewhat.
Apaja misses with a leg kick.
Apaja throws a head kick but Murr Murr moves out of range.
Murr Murr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murr Murr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Murr Murr avoids the attempt from Apaja to control.
Murr Murr has control of Apaja's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Apaja regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Murr Murr has control of Apaja's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Apaja regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Apaja tries to hold on but Murr Murr pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apaja defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Murr Murr.
Murr Murr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Apaja to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Apaja shrugs it off.
Murr Murr is working for a guillotine from mount but Apaja frees his head quite easily.
Murr Murr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Apaja can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Murr Murr looks gassed!
Apaja can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murr Murr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Murr Murr working for a guillotine from mount but Apaja is in no mood to give up.
Apaja tries to lock up and control but Murr Murr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murr Murr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Apaja to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Apaja shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murr Murr stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Apaja!
Miikka Apaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murr Murr tries to keep at a distance but Apaja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Apaja controlling the action here for a moment.
Apaja tries a knee to the head but Murr Murr blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apaja is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mugison Murr Murr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murr Murr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apaja.
Apaja misses with a head kick.
Apaja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apaja finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apaja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murr Murr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Apaja pinned against the cage. Apaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Apaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Apaja does no damage.
Murr Murr looking to score a takedown here. Apaja is defending well but Murr Murr drives through and ends up in Apaja's guard.
Murr Murr drops back looking for a leg! Apaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apaja manages to kick Murr Murr off! Murr Murr jumps back into Apaja's guard.
Apaja lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Murr Murr!
Murr Murr working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Apaja controlling his opponent.
Murr Murr is working to get back to half guard.
Apaja wants to control the pace but Murr Murr is squirming around nicely.
Apaja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murr Murr on the ground.
Murr Murr working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murr Murr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Murr Murr is breathing heavily.
Murr Murr is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apaja controlling his opponent.
Murr Murr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Apaja content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murr Murr is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Murr Murr is looking to get to half guard.
Apaja content just to control the position here.
Apaja landing strikes from the mount and Murr Murr is in trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apaja controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miikka Apaja dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Murr Murr avoids the body shot from Apaja.
Murr Murr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murr Murr clinches up with Apaja and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Apaja takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Apaja breaks the clinch.
Murr Murr moves into the clinch.
Apaja lands an elbow that stopped Murr Murr in his tracks for a moment.
Apaja missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apaja scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mugison Murr Murr has been cut.
Murr Murr has Apaja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Apaja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murr Murr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apaja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murr Murr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Apaja throws a low kick, looking for Murr Murr's leg but Murr Murr calmly moves out of range.
Murr Murr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murr Murr swats away the attempt to clinch by Apaja.
Murr Murr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apaja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murr Murr somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apaja moves in looking to clinch but Murr Murr pushes him off.
Apaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Murr Murr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murr Murr has his takedown stuffed
and Apaja counters with a good low kick that Murr Murr was not able to check.
Miikka Apaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mugison Murr Murr.
Murr Murr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murr Murr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick from Apaja lands but Murr Murr takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murr Murr fails with a takedown attempt.
Murr Murr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miikka Apaja is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murr Murr gets tackled into the cage by Apaja. Apaja maintains the clinch.
Murr Murr looking for a takedown.
Murr Murr fails to pull guard.
Apaja lands an elbow inside.
Apaja controlling the action here for a moment.
Apaja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murr Murr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murr Murr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apaja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Apaja is struggling to control the position.
Apaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apaja lands a leg kick that knocks Murr Murr off balance momentarily.
Apaja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apaja dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murr Murr. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apaja misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Apaja. That snapped Murr Murr's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miikka Apaja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Apaja 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miikka Apaja!
A victorious Miikka Apaja thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Stonebone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze Stonebone has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
253 lbs
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273 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blaze Stonebone!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonebone throws a hook but Bunga blocks it.
Bunga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stonebone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonebone 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.
A jab from Stonebone does it's job there.
Nice shot by Stonebone.
Bunga shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonebone misses the target.
Stonebone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonebone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stonebone looks to land a right hand but Bunga moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stonebone scores with a nice strike.
Stonebone lands a head shot.
Bunga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bunga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stonebone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonebone throws a series of punches but Bunga avoids them all with ease.
Stonebone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunga counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stonebone's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungais looking to pass into half guard but Stonebone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stonebone is in guard.
Bunga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stonebone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're going to have a standup here because Cain Bunga wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stonebone missing with a left hand there. Bunga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stonebone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonebone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga shoots for a double leg takedown but Stonebone sprawls well. He's pushed Bunga'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 Cain Bunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stonebone misses with a hook.
Stonebone misses the jab.
Stonebone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stonebone misses with a straight right.
Bunga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bunga slips a straight right by Stonebone.
Stonebone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stonebone scores with a nice right hand.
Stonebone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bunga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga slips under a jab.
Stonebone misses the shot to the body.
Stonebone swings widly with a right hand
and Bunga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stonebone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stonebone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bunga, into his guard.
Stonebone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Stonebone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stonebone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stonebone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stonebone throws an overhand right that lands on Bunga's shoulder, as Bunga tries to avoid the shot.
Stonebone throws out a loose jab but Bunga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunga dodges the punch combination from Stonebone.
Blaze Stonebone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stonebone lands with an uppercut that bounces Bunga off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stonebone as he jumps to the side.
Blaze Stonebone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Stonebone.
Cain Bunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Stonebone coming out on top.
Stonebone connects with a solid leg kick.
Stonebone misses with a wild body shot.
Stonebone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stonebone misses with an uppercut.
Bunga moves away from the strike by Stonebone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stonebone 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 Bunga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bunga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonebone. Bunga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stonebone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bunga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonebone wants to break free but Bunga has control.
A short left from Stonebone.
Stonebone tries to break the clinch but Bunga is controlling the position.
Stonebone manages to break the clinch.
Bunga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stonebone throws a head kick but Bunga moves out of range.
Bunga shoots in for a takedown but Stonebone shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga walks into a stiff left hand from Stonebone.
Stonebone looks to land a right hand but Bunga moved out of range.
A jab from Stonebone finds it's way through Bunga's defenses.
Nice shot by Stonebone.
A combination from Stonebone does no damage.
Stonebone throws a low kick but Bunga avoids it.
Stonebone lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Bunga closes the distance and clinches up with Stonebone, looking for a takedown. Bunga pushes Stonebone against the cage but Stonebone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Bunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonebone looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunga is just out of range.
Stonebone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bunga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaze Stonebone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stonebone scores with a shot to the body.
Bunga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stonebone misses with a left hand
and Bunga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bunga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stonebone is just riding it out for now. Bunga eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stonebone trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Stonebone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bunga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stonebone throws a shot from downtown. Bunga moves away and avoids it.
Stonebone works the jab nicely.
Stonebone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stonebone throws a leg kick but Bunga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stonebone looks to land a right hand but Bunga moved out of range.
Stonebone misses with a hook. Bunga ducked under it nicely.
Stonebone misses with a left hand
and Bunga counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stonebone!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunga is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stonebone is surviving well by controlling Bunga's body position as best he can.
Bunga jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stonebone is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stonebone and Bunga has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga is trying to get an arm triangle but Stonebone is defending well.
Bunga tries for a kimura but Stonebone is defending well.
Bunga working away.
Stonebone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bunga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bunga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stonebone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bunga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stonebone has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stonebone, who protects the arm well.
Stonebone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stonebone wants to get back to full guard.
Bunga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stonebone wants to improve his position but Bunga is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga seems to be working for a kimura but Stonebone defends the submission attempt.
Bunga seems to be looking for submissions.
Stonebone is looking to improve his position.
Bunga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bunga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stonebone sees it coming and defends easily.
Stonebone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bunga is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stonebone is defending against the submission attempts here by Bunga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Bunga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stonebone 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Stonebone!
Post fight, Blaze Stonebone stared into the camera and said 'I'd like to thank my gym, Grappling Pro Helsinki, for helping me prepare for this crushing victory. Also, thanks to Keefe Cullen for being a respectable guy!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
225 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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21
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Seppo Kastinen has been cut.
Kastinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Mitchell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kastinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kastinen misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kastinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kastinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kastinen wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Mitchell has control of Kastinen's left arm, preventing Kastinen from doing any damage.
Kastinen wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Seppo Kastinen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kastinen walks into a straight right hand from Mitchell.
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as Kastinen shoots in.
Kastinen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mitchell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mitchell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kastinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kastinen is working for a kimura but Mitchell is defending it quite comfortably.
Kastinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mitchell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kastinen.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kastinen is pressing down on Mitchell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mitchell is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kastinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mitchell sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kastinen.
Kastinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Mitchell is staying active underneath Kastinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kastinen is trying to work for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well.
Mitchell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mitchell tries to get out of the position.
Kastinen is thwarting Mitchell's attempts to control the position.
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Kastinen has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Mitchell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kastinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kastinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Kastinen postures up.
Kastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Kastinen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mitchell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kastinen looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kastinen keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Kastinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Kastinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kastinen dives in and scores a takedown into Mitchell's guard.
Kastinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Kastinen postures up.
Kastinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Logan Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a big shot that misses.
Kastinen misses with a shot to the body
and Mitchell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kastinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen pushes down on Mitchell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kastinen is thwarting Mitchell's attempts to control the position.
Mitchell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kastinen on the ground.
Mitchell is not content to let Kastinen control the position.
Kastinen is pressing down on Mitchell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mitchell is holding on for now.
Kastinen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kastinen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen cracks Mitchell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kastinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mitchell is looking to escape.
Kastinen wants to take his opponent's back but Mitchell doesn't allow it.
Kastinen trying to control but Mitchell is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to lock up and control but Kastinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kastinen tries to control but Mitchell wriggling away.
Kastinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kastinen breaks from Mitchell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mitchell stops Kastinen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mitchell working to try and regain half guard.
Seppo Kastinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kastinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen working for a guillotine from mount but Mitchell is in no mood to give up.
Mitchell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mitchell is squirming around, avoiding Kastinen's attempts to control the action.
Mitchell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kastinen moves nicely into side control.
Mitchell being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Kastinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seppo Kastinen's cut.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mitchell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mitchell is pulling down on Kastinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kastinen, at least for the moment.
Kastinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kastinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mitchell being controlled for a moment.
Mitchell is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen looks up at the clock and then as Mitchell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kastinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kastinen is staying tight to Mitchell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kastinen wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
Kastinen has hold of Mitchell's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mitchell tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kastinen cranks the arm and Mitchell screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mitchell, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Seppo Kastinen!
Seppo Kastinen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward's entrance music is I will not bow. A fine choice. Linhares comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Prodigy's Spitfire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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184 lbs
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174 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Linhares!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by Ward.
Ward gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Linhares to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ward is trying to keep Linhares in close.
Linhares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward has control of Linhares's left arm, preventing Linhares from doing any damage.
Linhares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Linhares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Linhares from controlling successfully.
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward has his feet on Linhares's thighs here. He's pushed Linhares off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Linhares screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Ward!
After the fight, Jordan Ward was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucentus Darklance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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21
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good 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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cristian Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucentus Darklance!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darklance tries to avoid it but Romero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darklance to the ground. Darklance escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romero tries for a takedown but Darklance circles away easily
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero gets the takedown into side control.
Darklance is trying to get back to his feet.
Romero working the strikes but Darklance uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Romero seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Darklance is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cristian Romero!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vay Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peippo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Public Enemy - Terminator X to the Edge of Panic . 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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26
172 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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30
178 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
18 - 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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vay Krenshaw!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krenshaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peippo tries to avoid it but Krenshaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peippo to the ground. Peippo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krenshaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peippo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krenshaw somewhat.
Krenshaw slips a jab from Peippo.
Peippo throws out a loose jab but Krenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krenshaw checks the leg kick.
Krenshaw lands with a nice combination. Peippo backs away looking to recover.
Peippo swings widly with a right hand
and Krenshaw counters with a three punch combo that has Peippo backing up. Peippo nods at Krenshaw to acknowledge the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Peippo.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peippo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krenshaw is avoiding damage well.
Peippo taking a break here but Krenshaw is having none of it and regains half guard.
Krenshaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peippo pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peippo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krenshaw's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peippo prevents Krenshaw from improving his position.
Peippo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peippo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krenshaw is looking for a sweep. Peippo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peippo is looking for a kimura but Krenshaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peippo to get the leverage.
Peippo moves nicely into side control.
Peippo is working Krenshaw over with some ground and pound from side control.
Peippo working away.
Peippo moves into full mount!
Peippo trying to control but Krenshaw is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Peippo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krenshaw is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peippo is really struggling to control Krenshaw but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Peippo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krenshaw has given up his back here. Will Peippo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peippo is striking from the back but Krenshaw escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Peippo trying to mount his opponent but Krenshaw defends it.
Peippo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Peippo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peippo working some strikes from top position.
Peippo is working Krenshaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peippo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krenshaw dives on top into guard.
Peippo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peippo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krenshaw wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Peippo's closed guard. He's half up but Peippo has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Peippo pivots and extends the arm, Krenshaw falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Peippo! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kari Peippo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osvald Kikkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Muromets's choice of entrance music: Krec Паром через. Osvald Kikkas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
277 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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255 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvald Kikkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, ILja Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikkas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muromets sprawls well. Muromets wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kikkas gets slowly back to his feet.
Kikkas has his takedown stuffed
so Muromets counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Muromets wants to control from the top but Kikkas keeps moving.
Muromets tries to free his leg and advance position but Kikkas is retaining full guard.
Kikkas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kikkas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kikkas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muromets gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Muromets trying to control the position from guard on top but Kikkas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kikkas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kikkas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kikkas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muromets got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kikkas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muromets has managed to get both his arms back between Kikkas's legs - danger averted.
Muromets trying to control the position from guard on top but Kikkas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muromets sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kikkas's guard.
Ground and pound from Muromets.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Muromets seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kikkas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). ILja Muromets!
ILja Muromets tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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