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MMA HELSINKI 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unknown Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Unknown Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henderson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown but Henderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Fighter misses with an uppercut
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fighter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unknown Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson is looking to clinch but Fighter is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fighter.
Unknown Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a takedown
and Henderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Henderson scores with a three punch combo!
Dan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fighter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fighter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fighter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a good low kick that Fighter was not able to check.
Fighter gets tackled into the cage by Henderson. Henderson maintains the clinch.
Fighter takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Fighter.
Fighter really is a fat lump.
Henderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Fighter manages to get underhooks.
Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fighter blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fighter is defending well for now.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Fighter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fighter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Fighter is blocking nicely.
Fighter takes a shot to the head.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Henderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fighter smiles and moves away.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Fighter is avoiding it.
Fighter tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fighter misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
Henderson throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fighter.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Fighter takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fighter gets a double leg takedown into Henderson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Henderson controlling Fighter's posture.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Fighter tries to pass.
Henderson pulls Fighter in close to prevent any damage.
Fighter won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
Fighter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Henderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fighter, into his guard.
Henderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henderson postures up.
Fighter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter has wrist control.
Fighter is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fighter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.
Fighter working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter looking to control.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
Fighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Fighter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Fighter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fighter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Henderson.
Fighter throws a lazy uppercut
and Henderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fighter misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a two punch combo.
Fighter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henderson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fighter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fighter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson scores with a head kick. Fighter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Henderson scores with a head kick. Fighter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dan Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Henderson clinches with his opponent.
Henderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson throws a series of strikes that have Fighter backpedaling.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Henderson lands but Fighter takes it in his stride.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Henderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fighter.
Henderson works over Fighter's head and body with a nice combination.
Henderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Henderson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Henderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Henderson pushes Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson drops Fighter with a big knee straight up the middle! Fighter is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fighter is rocked!
It looks like Unknown Fighter has been cut.
Henderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fighter back to the cage. Henderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oh Fighter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack! Henderson lands a heavy head kick that drops Fighter. The ref tackles Henderson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Fighter was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dan Henderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Brooker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Paristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
216 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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25
207 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Brooker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Paristo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paristo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brooker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paristo's head.
It looks like Pekka Paristo has been cut.
Brooker wants to control from the top but Paristo keeps moving.
Paristo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brooker is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paristo keeping moving, preventing Brooker from controlling successfully.
Brooker pushing down on Paristo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brooker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brooker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brooker stops Paristo from getting back to his feet.
Brooker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brooker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paristo won't allow Brooker to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paristo is defending against the submission attempts here by Brooker.
Brooker wants to work for an arm triangle but Paristo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooker stops Paristo from getting back to his feet.
Brooker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paristo is defending against the submission attempts here by Brooker.
Brooker trying to control from half guard but Paristo is working away.
Brooker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brooker stalling away here and it's allowed Paristo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooker drops back looking for a leg! Paristo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paristo manages to kick Brooker off! Brooker jumps back into Paristo's guard.
Brooker looking to pass the guard.
Brooker trying to control the position from guard on top but Paristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooker working some strikes from top position.
Brooker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brooker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paristo is looking to escape.
Brooker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paristo is trying to stand up here but Brooker is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooker is working for a kimura but Paristo is defending it quite comfortably.
Brooker passes to side control.
Brooker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paristo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brooker tries for a kimura but Paristo is defending well.
Paristo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brooker is controlling him well.
Brooker 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.
Brooker is putting a hurting on Paristo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Paristo wants to get back to his feet but Brooker drags him back down.
Paristo looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooker advances nicely into full mount.
Paristo regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paristo wants to get back to his feet.
Brooker moves into full mount! Paristo won't be happy about that!
Brooker has hold of Paristo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Paristo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brooker raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paristo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brooker lands with some strikes.
Brooker lands a big shot there that rocks Paristo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paristo is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Brooker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Paristo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paristo throws a shot from downtown. Brooker moves away and avoids it.
Brooker connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Pekka Paristo's cut even more.
Brooker fails to land with a series of punches.
Brooker shoots for a double leg takedown but Paristo sprawls well. He's pushed Brooker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brooker has a takedown stuffed.
Brooker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paristo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooker somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Brooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paristo is looking to clinch but Brooker is avoiding it.
Paristo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brooker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paristo misses the shot to the body.
Brooker scores with a shot to the body.
Brooker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paristo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brooker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brooker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brooker shoots in but Paristo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paristo as he jumps to the side.
Paristo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brooker scores with a punch to the head.
Paristo cracks Brooker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brooker misses with a wild body shot.
Paristo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brooker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paristo as he jumps to the side.
Paristo throws a big shot that misses.
Paristo looks to land a right hand but Brooker moved out of range.
Brooker closes the distance and clinches up with Paristo, looking for a takedown. Brooker pushes Paristo against the cage but Paristo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paristo moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paristo lands a shoulder strike.
Brooker working hard to break the clinch.
Brooker wants to break free but Paristo has control.
Brooker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paristo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paristo lands a nice uppercut.
Paristo has a couple of punches blocked by Brooker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paristo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brooker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paristo uses from the top position.
Brooker wants to sweep here but Paristo controlling him for the moment.
Paristo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brooker's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paristo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paristo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Brooker has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Paristo is looking to defend but Brooker has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Paristo! Brooker pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Paristo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugo Brooker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Warton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Springsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Warton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Springsteen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springsteen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Warton. Warton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Jim Warton has been cut.
Springsteen drops Warton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Warton looks back up at him and smiles so Springsteen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Warton is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springsteen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warton.
Oh Warton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warton throws a lazy uppercut
and Springsteen counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Warton has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Springsteen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy pushes Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Guy avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Armstrong keeps control of Guy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guy has Armstrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Armstrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armstrong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.
Armstrong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong passes into half guard.
Armstrong tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is looking to improve his position.
Guy is refusing to be controlled, as Armstrong sits in half guard.
Armstrong is looking to stall here but Guy recovers full guard.
Armstrong trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Armstrong is fighting to break Guy's control of his arms but Guy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thor Armstrong was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Guy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Armstrong!
Armstrong can't escape the position.
Guy looking to secure an arm triangle but Armstrong defends it well.
Guy get's back to his feet.
Armstrong shoots in but Guy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armstrong moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong is working for takedown but Guy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Armstrong.
Guy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guy has hold of one of Armstrong's legs. Armstrong is fighting the takedown attempt but Guy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armstrong's guard.
Guy wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Guy wants to work for an arm triangle but Armstrong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong pushes Guy off looking to stand but Guy dives back in and keeps control.
Guy is trying to control the action in half guard but Armstrong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Guy thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Guy trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Guy is looking to advance position but Armstrong won't allow it.
Guy stands up and beckons Armstrong to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Armstrong.
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!
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Armstrong tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.
Armstrong goes for a takedown attempt but Guy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Armstrong thows a leg kick but Guy checks it
and Guy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Armstrong's guard now.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Guy controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong looks gassed!
Guy wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That Guy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guy wants it to stay on the feet.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Guy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Guy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Armstrong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Armstrong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Armstrong!
Guy tries to control but Armstrong manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is having to fend off submission attempts from Armstrong, who is looking to sink in the choke. Armstrong doesn't have the hooks in though and Guy manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Guy seems to have locked his on tight now - Armstrong screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Guy, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). That Guy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jani Ketola Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maik Taison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maik Taison is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Ketola Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maik Taison!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ketola Jr pinned against the cage. Ketola Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ketola Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ketola Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taison moves away.
Taison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ketola Jr defends it nicely.
Jani Ketola Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maik Taison.
Taison looks gassed!
Taison tries for a takedown but Ketola Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ketola Jr looks for a takedown but Taison sprawls well.
Taison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ketola Jr but Ketola Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Ketola Jr as Taison shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketola Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taison.
Ketola Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Taison is just out of range.
Ketola Jr takes a swing at Taison's ribcage but misses.
Taison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ketola Jr circles away.
Ketola Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taison.
Ketola Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ketola Jr tries for a takedown but Taison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taison misses with a takedown attempt - Ketola Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ketola Jr defends it nicely.
Ketola Jr is looking to wear down Taison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ketola Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Taison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ketola Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ketola Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ketola Jr but Ketola Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ketola Jr misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr throws a jab when Taison was well out of range.
Taison with a poor takedown
letting Ketola Jr counter with a right hand.
Taison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ketola Jr throws a body punch but Taison moves out of range.
Taison slips under a jab from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr leaves Taison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ketola Jr misses with a body shot.
Taison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ketola Jr pinned against the cage. Ketola Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, jab by Ketola Jr - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taison.
Ketola Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taison.
Ketola Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ketola Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taison manages to avoid it.
Taison shoots in but Ketola Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taison.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Taison. No joy for Ketola Jr on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Ketola Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taison has his takedown stuffed
and Ketola Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ketola Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taison is defended easily by Ketola Jr.
Jani Ketola Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maik Taison.
Ketola Jr connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ketola Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ketola Jr as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Ketola Jr as Taison shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketola Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Taison is just out of range.
Taison avoids the body shot from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Ketola Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maik Taison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ketola Jr misses with an uppercut
and Taison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ketola Jr's guard.
Taison won't allow Ketola Jr to sweep him here.
Ketola Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taison landing with the ground and pound.
Taison throwing strikes from guard but Ketola Jr blocks nicely.
Ketola Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taison!
Taison flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Taison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ketola Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taison reaches up and holds on to Ketola Jr to control the position.
Taison trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ketola Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taison wants to hold on but Ketola Jr pushes him away.
Ketola Jr misses with a head shot.
Taison is looking to improve his position but Ketola Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Ketola Jr misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ketola Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Taison avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ketola Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taison wants to get back to his feet.
Ketola Jr throwing strikes here but Taison is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ketola Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taison is trying to stand up.
Ketola Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taison is looking to escape.
Taison is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ketola Jr trying to control but Taison is having none of it.
Taison tries to buck Ketola Jr off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maik Taison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice shot by Ketola Jr.
Taison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ketola Jr sprawls well. Ketola Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taison gets slowly back to his feet.
Taison shoots and misses
and Ketola Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Ketola Jr as he connects with a hook.
Taison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jani Ketola Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maik Taison.
Ketola Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taison.
Ketola Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Taison is just out of range.
Ketola Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Taison counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ketola Jr!
Ketola Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taison working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ketola Jr regains half guard.
Taison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taison winds up and cracks Ketola Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ketola Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ketola Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ketola Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taison has managed to get both his arms back between Ketola Jr's legs - danger averted.
Taison landing some decent shots from guard.
Ketola Jr has momentary wrist control but Taison slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Ketola Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taison lands a couple of elbows.
Taison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ketola Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taison defends well.
Taison lands a couple of elbows.
Ketola Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ketola Jr has momentary wrist control but Taison slips an elbow through the middle.
Taison throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr is working an open guard so Taison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ketola Jr. No joy for Taison on that attempt.
Ketola Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ketola Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Taison has his takedown stuffed
and Ketola Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Ketola Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ketola Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taison counters with a shoot takedown. Ketola Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Taison throwing strikes from guard but Ketola Jr blocks nicely.
Ketola Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taison throwing strikes but missing.
Taison throwing strikes from guard but Ketola Jr blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taison connects with a couple of short punches.
Ketola Jr has his foot on Taison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taison works his way back into a safe position though.
Ketola Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taison.
Taison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ketola Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taison is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ketola Jr's head.
Ketola Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taison.
Taison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ketola Jr's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maik Taison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taison 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maik Taison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre De La Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bruce Lee enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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186 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre De La Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee is looking to clinch but De La Rosa is avoiding it.
Lee tries to clinch up but De La Rosa circles away and keeps his distance.
De La Rosa gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
De La Rosa throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee is not content to let De La Rosa control the position.
Lee pushes De La Rosa off looking to stand but De La Rosa dives back in and keeps control.
De La Rosa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lee tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from De La Rosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre De La Rosa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syntha Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fight Song by Marilyn Manson. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syntha Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Miller!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Six keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six takes one on the button.
Six misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Six 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Six.
Six uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Six displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Six slips a jab from Miller.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Six wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Six throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
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!
Six keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Six lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Six.
Six looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller swings for the body but Six moves out of range.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Six.
Six tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Six rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Six misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Six's shoulder, as Six tries to avoid the shot.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Six will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Miller misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miller, as that shot connected.
Six misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Six.
Six throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Six's shoulder, as Six tries to avoid the shot.
Six takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Six is breathing heavily.
Miller throws a body punch but Six moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Six's ribs.
Six takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miller works Six's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Six seems unphased.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Six sprawling to the canvas! Six rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Miller finish him?!
Six is rocked!
Miller moves in close and cracks Six with a massive right hand! Six, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Miller!
As Mike Miller got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Bring on the next one!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pullo Kalevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pullo Kalevi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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235 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pullo Kalevi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominic Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalevi misses with a body shot.
Kalevi lands a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalevi is defended easily by Ferrari.
Kalevi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferrari is trying to defend but Kalevi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ferrari looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kalevi passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to buck Kalevi off but Kalevi is having none of it.
Ferrari is trying to control Kalevi's posture but Kalevi avoids it.
Ferrari is looking for a sweep.
Ferrari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferrari manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ferrari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalevi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kalevi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kalevi wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi is not content to let Ferrari control the position.
Ferrari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferrari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ferrari is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kalevi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kalevi shrugs it off.
Ferrari looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalevi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ferrari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ferrari is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kalevi is surviving well by controlling Ferrari's body position as best he can.
Kalevi tries to buck Ferrari off but he can't manage it.
Ferrari scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ferrari goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kalevi is on top in guard.
Kalevi won't allow Ferrari to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari keeping moving, preventing Kalevi from controlling successfully.
Kalevi won't allow Ferrari to sweep him here.
Kalevi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferrari is trying to keep Kalevi in close.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Ferrari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ferrari is looking to score with low kicks.
Kalevi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferrari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalevi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice takedown defense from Ferrari. No joy for Kalevi on that attempt.
Ferrari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalevi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari scores with a takedown into Kalevi's guard.
Ferrari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalevi is keeping the position for now.
Ferrari won't allow Kalevi to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalevi keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
Ferrari wants to pass the guard but Kalevi is keeping the position.
Kalevi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kalevi checks a leg kick nicely.
Horrible takedown by Kalevi or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferrari which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pullo Kalevi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrari misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Ferrari. No joy for Kalevi on that attempt.
Ferrari misses with a body kick.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown but Ferrari shows good takedown defense.
Kalevi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferrari is trying to defend but Kalevi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferrari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is looking for a triangle but Kalevi pushes his legs off easily.
Ferrari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalevi defends well.
Ferrari controls Kalevi momentarily but Kalevi frees himself.
Dominic Ferrari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kalevi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalevi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Ferrari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferrari is looking to clinch but Kalevi is avoiding it.
No luck for Kalevi with that takedown attempt.
Kalevi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferrari's waist but Ferrari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalevi off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari misses with a double jab.
Kalevi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pullo Kalevi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalevi shoots in and drives through. Ferrari sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalevi fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalevi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kalevi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferrari works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferrari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalevi defends well.
Kalevi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferrari looking for a triangle here. Kalevi is fighting it but it looks tight! Ferrari pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kalevi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dominic Ferrari!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Holocaust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kivi Kasvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holocaust comes to the cage accompanied by I need Air. Kasvo has chosen Danzig Mother as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Holocaust!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kivi Kasvo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holocaust falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kasvo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Holocaust flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kasvo working Holocaust over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Kasvo.
Holocaust could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kasvo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holocaust with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Kasvo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holocaust's head.
Kasvo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holocaust!
Kasvo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Kasvo.
Kasvo dominating with strikes here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kasvo! Holocaust is hurt baaadly! Kasvo is firing away with more strikes - Holocaust is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kivi Kasvo! Kivi Kasvo retains his super heavyweight title!
Kivi Kasvo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Yermolai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pain Statement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yermolai comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead: UNDEAD . Statement has chosen Statement of Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pain Statement is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Yermolai !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pain Statement!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statement missing with a left hand there. Yermolai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yermolai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Statement.
Statement jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Statement moves away from the strike by Yermolai .
Yermolai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yermolai pushing down on Statement's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Statement can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yermolai is trying to work for a kimura but Statement is defending well.
Statement won't allow Yermolai to pass to mount.
Yermolai lands with a punch from half guard.
Yermolai is looking to advance position but Statement won't allow 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!
Statement wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Yermolai there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yermolai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Statement is just riding it out for now. Yermolai eventually gives up the hold.
Yermolai has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Statement defend it? Yermolai steps over the head and cranks it - Statement is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yermolai !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksandr Yermolai !
Aleksandr Yermolai is the new heavyweight champion!
Aleksandr Yermolai decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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