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MMA HELSINKI 36 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Armstrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Phil Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips's corner calls for a 1-2. Phillips obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Armstrong forces Phillips back against the cage and clinches.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
Phillips pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phillips managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phillips.
Phillips manages to pull guard.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phillips is working an open guard so Armstrong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
Phillips throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phillips sprawls well. Phillips wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips lands a left and a right that send Armstrong crashing to the mat, dazed. Phillips thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Armstrong is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips lands with a right and another and another! Armstrong is in big trouble! Phillips lands again and this time it's lights out for Armstrong! A quality knockout there for Phillips.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phil Phillips!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fifo Ortiz (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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210 lbs
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207 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fifo Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Paristo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz moves out of range as Paristo strikes.
Paristo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ortiz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paristo throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Paristo misses the jab.
Ortiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paristo.
Ortiz throws a body punch but Paristo moves out of range.
Paristo misses with a wild body shot.
Paristo fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Ortiz.
Paristo rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paristo working aggressively here.
A short left from Paristo.
Ortiz tries to circle away but Paristo has him pinned against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paristo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Paristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paristo tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortiz has Paristo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paristo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paristo misses with some punches.
Paristo prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Paristo fails to land.
Ortiz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paristo after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fifo Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paristo misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Ortiz slips under a jab from Paristo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paristo misses with a hook. Ortiz ducked under it nicely.
Ortiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortiz lands a jab.
Paristo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paristo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pekka Paristo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paristo misses with a hook. Ortiz ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Paristo.
Ortiz connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Paristo.
A big left from Paristo misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Paristo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paristo throws a big shot that misses.
Paristo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Paristo looks gassed!
Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paristo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ortiz, as that shot connected.
Pekka Paristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paristo moves to clinch but Ortiz breaks away
enabling Ortiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Paristo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paristo cracks Ortiz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paristo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paristo is trying to buck Ortiz off.
Ortiz lands an elbow.
Paristo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ortiz scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paristo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ortiz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ortiz lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Ortiz stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Paristo is rocked!
Ortiz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Paristo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ortiz trying to control the position but Paristo is working away.
Check out the look on Ortiz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ortiz lands an elbow.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Paristo is working from the bottom.
Ortiz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Paristo some visible discomfort.
Paristo is still in real trouble! Can Ortiz finish him?
Ortiz cracks Paristo with a big elbow.
Paristo seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paristo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Paristo is working from the bottom.
Ortiz working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fifo Ortiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ortiz Throws a clean left jab. Ortiz Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Paristo's chin! Paristo crumbles to the ground and Ortiz follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Ortiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fifo Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulric Hallestrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnie Mcartura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallestrom comes to the cage accompanied by With Oden On Our Side - Amon Amarth. Ulric Hallestrom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulric Hallestrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonnie Mcartura!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcartura throws a series of punches but Hallestrom avoids them all with ease.
Hallestrom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mcartura's calf.
Hallestrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hallestrom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mcartura looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallestrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Hallestrom! Mcartura is backing up but he can't get away as Hallestrom lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Mcartura and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ulric Hallestrom!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Corpus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Corpus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ali Dog's chin.
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286 lbs
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295 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Corpus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ali Dog!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpus pushes Dog up against the cage in a clinch.
Corpus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dog misses with some punches.
Corpus stalling the fight.
A short right from Corpus on the inside.
Dog is trying to break the clinch but Corpus has him pressed against the cage.
Corpus gets through Dog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Corpus.
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!
Corpus works on Dog's body with a couple of short punches.
Dog looks gassed!
Corpus lands a big uppercut and Dog is down! He's in big trouble - Corpus follows him to the mat!
It looks like Ali Dog has been cut.
Corpus scores with a big shot! Dog's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dog! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Corpus!
John Corpus made sure to mention his sponsor, Anabolic in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarja Halonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarja Halonen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarja Halonen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy looks for a takedown but Halonen sprawls well.
Guy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halonen counters with a left to the body.
Halonen tries to keep at a distance but Guy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halonen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guy avoids the body shot from Halonen.
Halonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Guy.
Horrible takedown by Guy or perhaps it was just good defense by Halonen which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy with a poor takedown
and Halonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Halonen.
Guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halonen defends well.
Halonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Halonen from controlling successfully.
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halonen controls the pace.
Halonen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarja Halonen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Guy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Halonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halonen wants to pass to mount but Guy is defending the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Halonen trying to pass the guard but Guy defending well.
Halonen slips a nice elbow through Guy's hands, connecting with Guy's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Halonen trying to control from half guard but Guy is working away.
Halonen throws a strike but Guy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Guy wants to sweep here but Halonen controlling him for the moment.
Halonen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halonen wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Guy working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of That Guy.
Halonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Halonen showed some decent athleticism there.
Guy is trying is best to control the position here.
Guy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halonen's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy is cranking Halonen's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Halonen! He's tightened the choke and Halonen is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). That Guy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Breaking Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lampaan Kampaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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236 lbs
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220 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Breaking Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lampaan Kampaaja!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampaaja misses with a low kick as Bones jumps back.
Bones moves into the clinch.
Bones misses with some punches.
Kampaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bones doesn't manage to clinch there - Kampaaja circles away.
Kampaaja misses with an uppercut
and Bones counters by clinching up.
Kampaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Kampaaja tries to work over Bones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kampaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kampaaja is trying to push Bones away but Bones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kampaaja tries to throw a body punch but Bones avoids it by throwing Kampaaja back against the cage.
Kampaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Bones controls the action.
Kampaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bones prevents a body shot from Kampaaja.
Bones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kampaaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bones.
Kampaaja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Bones.
Kampaaja manages to break the clinch.
Kampaaja connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bones's hands.
Nice defenses there by Bones.
Kampaaja lunges at Bones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bones's hand.
It looks like Breaking Bones has been cut.
Kampaaja throws an off balance right hand
and Bones moves into the clinch.
Bones tries to work over Kampaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kampaaja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bones prevents a body shot from Kampaaja.
Bones prevents Kampaaja from breaking the clinch.
Kampaaja is trying to break the clinch but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampaaja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kampaaja is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampaaja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kampaaja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kampaaja wants to break free but Bones has control.
Bones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bones postures up.
Kampaaja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bones is standing up over Kampaaja. Kampaaja looks to escape but Bones dives into side control.
Kampaaja tries to buck Bones off but Bones is having none of it.
Kampaaja is trying to control Bones's posture but Bones avoids it.
Kampaaja is looking to regain half guard here but Bones keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones cracks Kampaaja with a big right hand but Kampaaja just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kampaaja can't do much from the bottom here.
Bones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bones trying to control the position but Kampaaja is working away.
Kampaaja can't do much from the bottom here.
Kampaaja is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kampaaja can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kampaaja wants to get back to his feet but Bones is dominant here and he's now got Kampaaja's back!
Kampaaja looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bones has the hooks in. Kampaaja is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones has Kampaaja flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bones is riding his opponent, not letting Kampaaja buck him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bones.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bones controlling the positon.
Will Bones go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bones lands strikes to the head.
Bones keeps control of the position as Kampaaja tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lampaan Kampaaja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Breaking Bones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kampaaja misses with a straight left.
Kampaaja misses with a hook
and Bones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kampaaja's guard now.
Bones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kampaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kampaaja is trying to control the position but Bones postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kampaaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kampaaja misses with a left hand
and Bones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kampaaja misses with a right hand
and Bones counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones avoiding damage as Kampaaja throws knees to the body.
Bones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bones scores with a hook to the body.
Kampaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kampaaja regains guard.
Bones 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.
Bones pushes down on Kampaaja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kampaaja trying to control but Bones postures up.
Bones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bones controlling the action here.
Bones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kampaaja's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampaaja is trying to maintain the position but Bones is very close to passing his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kampaaja is looking to improve his position.
Bones is taking a breather. Kampaaja says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kampaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kampaaja looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kampaaja wants to hold on but Bones pushes him away.
Bones punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kampaaja tries to hold on but Bones pushes him away.
Kampaaja is trying to escape the mount.
Breaking Bones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bones controlling from mount.
BOOM! Bones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bones controlling from mount.
Kampaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kampaaja wants to control but Bones is having none of it.
Kampaaja taking shots to the head.
Kampaaja is looking to improve his position but Bones isn't that keen on the idea.
Bones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kampaaja is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bones content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Breaking Bones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Breaking Bones'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bones moves into the clinch successfully.
Kampaaja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boness head.
Kampaaja wants to break free but Bones has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bones.
Kampaaja working hard to break the clinch.
Bones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kampaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kampaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Bones controls the action.
Lampaan Kampaaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bones is struggling to control the position.
Kampaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Bones controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bones blocks an uppercut.
Bones avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampaaja wants to break free but Bones has control.
Bones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Kampaaja.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kampaaja's efforts to push away.
Kampaaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kampaaja wants to get back to striking at distance but Bones won't allow it.
Bones lands a left hand.
Bones keeps control of Kampaaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kampaaja is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kampaaja to the mat. Kampaaja regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kampaaja is pulling down on Bones's head to control his posture.
Kampaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 ref stands the fighters back up because Breaking Bones just wasn't active enough.
A jab from Kampaaja finds it's way through Bones's defenses.
Lampaan Kampaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kampaaja gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bones won't allow Kampaaja to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampaaja keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Kampaaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bones works over Kampaaja with some ground and pound from guard.
Bones controlling from the top position.
Kampaaja trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lampaan Kampaaja wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kampaaja misses with a left hand
and Bones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones slips a straight right by Kampaaja.
Bones drives through and clinches with Kampaaja against the cage.
Kampaaja is trying to push Bones away but Bones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kampaaja prevents it.
Bones slows down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bones lands a right hand.
Bones lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Breaking Bones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bones 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Breaking Bones!
During a confident post fight interview, Breaking Bones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauli Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pikkarainen has chosen Kasabian - Underdog as his entrance music. Frank Mir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
248 lbs
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25
278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pauli Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir lands with a good body shot.
Mir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pikkarainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mir.
Pikkarainen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mir on his heels. He'll look to pass Mir's guard now, I'm sure.
Mir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mir looking to control.
Mir is looking for a triangle but Pikkarainen pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pikkarainen drops back looking for a leg! Mir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mir manages to kick Pikkarainen off! Pikkarainen jumps back into Mir's guard.
Mir wants to sweep here but Pikkarainen controlling him for the moment.
Mir is looking to stand up but Pikkarainen isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pikkarainen looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pikkarainen defends well.
Mir keeping full guard, as Pikkarainen tries to pass.
Mir has his foot on Pikkarainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pikkarainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Pikkarainenis looking to pass into half guard but Mir pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mir is in guard.
Mir slips nicely into half guard.
Pikkarainen is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pikkarainen defends it well.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pikkarainen keeps working.
Mir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pikkarainen has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir is controlling the pace.
Pikkarainen is staying active underneath Mir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir prevents Pikkarainen from improving his position.
Mir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pikkarainen gets full guard.
Mir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mir being controlled here momentarily.
Pikkarainen wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pikkarainen wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Pikkarainen is keeping the position.
Pikkarainen seems keen to control Mir's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir wants to control from the top but Pikkarainen keeps moving.
Frank Mir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pikkarainen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mir dominated that round.
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.
Mir throws a leg kick but Pikkarainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frank Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pikkarainen.
Mir wants to control but Pikkarainen postures up.
Mir gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mir working to try and regain half guard.
Mir is working hard here to advance position.
Mir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pikkarainen.
Mir wants to control but Pikkarainen is having none of it.
Mir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Pikkarainen is keeping the position.
Pikkarainen trying to control the position.
Mir trying to control but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
Frank Mir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pauli Pikkarainen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pikkarainen checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pikkarainen lands in his opponent's guard.
Pikkarainen is breathing heavily.
Pikkarainen is posturing up here but Mir has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pikkarainen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pikkarainen has to tap! Slick submission there by Mir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Mir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magne Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Trang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herman Trang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Magne Bruno's chin.
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215 lbs
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220 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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Magne Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Herman Trang!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Bruno misses.
Trang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruno lands a really nice looking cross but Trang seems unphased.
Trang cracks a nice hook into Bruno's ribs.
Bruno missing with a left hand there. Trang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bruno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trang scores with a nice right hand.
Bruno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trang clinches up against the cage.
Bruno misses with the head strike.
A short left from Trang.
Trang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bruno backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trang is pushing Bruno up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Trang is looking to control Bruno's arms but Bruno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trang has his back to the cage.
Trang lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bruno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bruno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trang has Bruno pressed against the cage, preventing Bruno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trang lands an uppercut.
Bruno working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Trang fails to land.
Trang misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bruno.
Bruno's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A left hand lands to the body for Bruno.
Trang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bruno manages to break the clinch.
Bruno lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trang staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bruno counters with a straight right hand.
Bruno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trang on the side of the head.
Trang missing with a left hand there. Bruno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruno defending well as Trang loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Bruno misses its intended target.
Trang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trang closes the distance and pushes Bruno back into the cage.
Trang stalls.
A short right from Bruno on the inside.
Trang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruno misses with a punch to the body.
Bruno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bruno lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trang misses with the head strike.
Bruno tries to circle away but Trang has him pinned against the cage.
Bruno struggles to land a body shot inside as Trang controls his hands.
Trang has a couple of punches blocked by Bruno.
Trang just leaning against Bruno, taking a breather.
Trang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trang is pushing Bruno up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bruno gets through Trang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bruno is looking to break free of the clinch but Trang has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bruno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruno scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruno digs a right hand into Trang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trang's gas tank.
Trang working aggressively here.
Trang has Bruno pressed against the cage, preventing Bruno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bruno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trang is keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruno blocks a body shot from Trang.
Trang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunos head.
Bruno blocks an uppercut.
Bruno tries to throw a body punch but Trang avoids it by throwing Bruno back against the cage.
Trang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trang keeps control of Bruno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bruno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bruno.
Bruno has a couple of punches blocked by Trang.
Bruno struggles to land a body shot inside as Trang controls his hands.
Bruno working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Trang.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bruno is trying to break free.
Bruno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trang is keeping busy.
Trang has a couple of punches blocked by Bruno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magne Bruno dominated that round.
That's time! Bruno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bruno throws a shot from downtown. Trang moves away and avoids it.
Trang misses with a two punch combination.
Bruno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bruno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruno. Trang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Trang.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trang ducks under a wild hook from Bruno.
Trang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Trang moves in looking to clinch but Bruno pushes him off.
Trang closes the distance and clinches.
Bruno wants to break free but Trang has control.
Bruno tries to throw a body punch but Trang avoids it by throwing Bruno back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruno taking a breather.
Trang misses with the head strike.
Trang working aggressively here.
Bruno working aggressively here.
Trang trying to stall but Bruno improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno is trying to push Trang away but Trang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bruno is trying to force a seperation but Trang has the dominant position.
Trang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruno blocking some punches.
Bruno is trying to maintain a safe position but Trang gets an underhook and turns Bruno into the cage.
Bruno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruno is trying to break the clinch but Trang is controlling him.
Trang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruno lands a left hand.
Trang struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruno controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruno.
A right hand to the body from Bruno.
Trang is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trang swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruno taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Bruno - that landed with a thud.
Bruno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno is looking to break free of the clinch but Trang has double underhooks.
Bruno lands with a light punch inside.
Magne Bruno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bruno is leaning against Trang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruno scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruno wants to break free but Trang has control.
Bruno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trang slips a jab and a cross from Bruno.
Trang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trang is rocked!
Bruno drops Trang with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Trang! Bruno dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magne Bruno!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Uther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominic Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Uther!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari ducks under a wild hook from Uther.
Uther looks to land a left hand but Ferrari moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferrari wants to land a leg kick but Uther is out of range.
Ferrari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uther misses the shot to the body.
Ferrari shoots in but Uther avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferrari throws a low kick, looking for Uther's leg but Uther calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a low kick as Uther jumps back.
Ferrari shoots in for a double leg but Uther sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferrari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferrari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferrari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uther throws a jab when Ferrari was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Ferrari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to clinch up but Uther circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferrari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uther closes the distance and pushes Ferrari back into the cage.
Uther cracks Ferrari with a nice body shot.
Uther misses with the head strike.
Ferrari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Uther fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uther misses with some punches.
Uther fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferrari tries for a takedown but Uther manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Uther fails to land.
Uther tries to throw a body punch but Ferrari avoids it by throwing Uther back against the cage.
Uther gets underhooks to prevent Ferrari's takedown attempt.
Uther misses with some punches.
Uther tries to throw a body punch but Ferrari avoids it by throwing Uther back against the cage.
Uther misses with some punches.
Ferrari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uther prevents it.
Ferrari looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Uther.
A short uppercut from Uther.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Uther gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Uther lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ferrari wants a takedown but no success here.
Uther scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uther lands a left hand.
Ferrari can't get the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uther creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uther fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uther prevents a takedown attempt there.
Uther struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Uther dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferrari shoots in and drives through. Uther sprawls well.
Ferrari gets the takedown into side control.
Ferrari in side control, throwing shots but Uther defends.
Uther is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ferrari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferrari works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ferrari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Uther is looking to escape.
Ferrari looking to ground and pound but Uther is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uther is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferrari has a good base and remains in mount.
Uther is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Uther can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrari working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Uther is trying desperately to improve position.
Ferrari is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ferrari goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Uther turns into him and now he's in Ferrari's guard.
Ferrari is trying to keep Uther in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uther tries to stand but Ferrari is controlling from the bottom.
Uther trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uther must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uther pushes down on Ferrari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Uther sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferrari defending well though.
Uther throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferrari is pressing down on Uther's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uther's guard.
Ferrari looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrari passes Uther's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ferrari is trying to work for a kimura but Uther is defending well.
Uther trying to hold on to Ferrari's head to control him but Ferrari postures up.
Ferrari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ferrari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uther regains half guard.
Uther wants to get back to full guard.
Uther is pressing down on Ferrari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ferrari has gone for a leg lock! Uther slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ferrari's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Ferrari dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Uther lands a jab to Ferrari's midsection.
Uther stuffs the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Uther misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uther misses with a body punch.
Uther lands a body shot in the clinch.
Uther lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uther lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Franz Uther seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uther cracks Ferrari with a nice body shot.
Ferrari gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ferrari drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Uther manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferrari has Uther in his guard.
Uther trying to control but Ferrari is working from the bottom.
Ferrari isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Uther stacks Ferrari on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Uther!
Uther has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uther thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Uther throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ferrari because Uther loaded up on that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrari is desperately trying to improve his position but Uther has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferrari blocking the ground and pound.
Ferrari is squirming around, avoiding Uther's attempts to control the action.
Ferrari can't escape the position.
Uther tries to control but Ferrari wriggling away.
Ferrari is desperately trying to improve his position but Uther has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferrari wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Uther.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Uther there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Uther sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferrari working to try and regain half guard.
Uther throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ferrari because Uther loaded up on that one.
Ferrari is trying to escape the mount.
Uther looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is working to get back to half guard.
Ferrari suckers Uther into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Ferrari is now in Uther's guard!
Ferrari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uther seems keen to control Ferrari's posture.
Ferrari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uther controlling Ferrari's posture.
Uther is trying to keep Ferrari in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Uther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Uther 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Uther!
Franz Uther made sure to mention his sponsor, Hilo Nutrition (video proof) & Laundry 95 % in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Harjakainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fleegle Bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harjakainen's entrance music is Let's Go Fiesta . A fine choice. Bananasplits is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by call to prayer. Timo Harjakainen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Harjakainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fleegle Bananasplits!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bananasplits takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Fleegle Bananasplits has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Harjakainen there.
Bananasplits throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bananasplits fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harjakainen swings for the body but Bananasplits moves out of range.
Harjakainen defending well as Bananasplits loads up on a big left hand.
Harjakainen slips under a jab.
Bananasplits misses with a hook.
Bananasplits pushes Harjakainen away with a front kick.
Bananasplits looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bananasplits throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harjakainen.
Bananasplits swings widly with a right hand
letting Harjakainen counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harjakainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bananasplits circles away quickly and effectively.
Bananasplits misses with the combination.
Harjakainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits tests Harjakainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harjakainen misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harjakainen dips to his left and cracks Bananasplits with an uppercut!
Fleegle Bananasplits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harjakainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bananasplits throws out the jab.
Bananasplits takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bananasplits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harjakainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harjakainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Harjakainen throws the left hand but Bananasplits avoids the punch easily.
Harjakainen misses with a body shot.
Harjakainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harjakainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harjakainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bananasplits fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harjakainen.
Bananasplits throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits scores with a nice right hand.
Bananasplits slips under a jab.
Bananasplits misses with a straight right.
Bananasplits works Harjakainen's body with a nice hook.
Bananasplits throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harjakainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harjakainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bananasplits explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bananasplits lands a nice looking body kick.
Bananasplits scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harjakainen misses with a two punch combination.
Bananasplits lands a really nice looking cross but Harjakainen seems unphased.
Bananasplits scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harjakainen in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Bananasplits 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bananasplits tries a low kick but Harjakainen avoids it.
Harjakainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bananasplits, right into the meat.
Harjakainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bananasplits at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Harjakainen blocks the leg kick.
Harjakainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bananasplits blocks a jab.
Harjakainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bananasplits throws out a loose jab but Harjakainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bananasplits misses with a straight left.
Harjakainen scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harjakainen.
Harjakainen checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Harjakainen.
Bananasplits will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bananasplits misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harjakainen blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Bananasplits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bananasplits looks to land a left hand but Harjakainen moved out of range nicely.
Bananasplits attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Bananasplits misses.
Bananasplits misses with an uppercut.
Bananasplits dodges the punch combination from Harjakainen.
Harjakainen punishes Bananasplits's body with a nice straight punch.
Bananasplits throws the kick towards the body but Harjakainen avoids it.
Bananasplits thows a body kick. Harjakainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harjakainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bananasplits is looking to chop away at Harjakainen's legs.
Harjakainen stalks Bananasplits and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bananasplits's face. Bananasplits staggers backwards, shaken.
Harjakainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fleegle Bananasplits will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fleegle Bananasplits's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bananasplits slips under a jab from Harjakainen.
Harjakainen stalks Bananasplits and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bananasplits's face. Bananasplits staggers backwards, shaken.
That has opened up Fleegle Bananasplits's cut even more.
Bananasplits tries a low kick but Harjakainen avoids it.
Harjakainen looks to throw the jab but Bananasplits is out of range.
Bananasplits misses with an uppercut. Harjakainen saw that one coming.
Harjakainen slips a jab from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bananasplits scores with a leg kick.
Harjakainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bananasplits counters with a stiff right hand.
Bananasplits scoring well with a low kick there.
Harjakainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bananasplits takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bananasplits misses with a body kick.
Fleegle Bananasplits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bananasplits swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bananasplits throws a push kick but Harjakainen slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananasplits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bananasplits misses the shot to the body.
Bananasplits lands with a straight right. Harjakainen didn't see that one coming.
Harjakainen swings widly with a right hand
and Bananasplits counters with a head kick.
Bananasplits throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bananasplits scores with a decent looking hook.
Harjakainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harjakainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harjakainen.
Bananasplits swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harjakainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits looks to throw the jab but Harjakainen is out of range.
Bananasplits throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bananasplits misses with a looping right.
Harjakainen swings for the body but Bananasplits moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bananasplits blocks a low kick nicely.
Harjakainen staying out of range there.
Bananasplits lands a leg kick that knocks Harjakainen off balance momentarily.
Bananasplits staying out of range there.
Harjakainen moves out of range of the body kick from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Bananasplits.
Harjakainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harjakainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Bananasplits off the cage and back into range.
Bananasplits takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harjakainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bananasplits is breathing heavily.
Harjakainen dips to his left and cracks Bananasplits with an uppercut!
Harjakainen scores with a hook to the body. Bananasplits takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harjakainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harjakainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bananasplits is out of range.
Harjakainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harjakainen slips under a jab from Bananasplits.
Good exchange - Harjakainen coming out on top.
Harjakainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bananasplits slips a jab from Harjakainen.
A bone on bone clash there as Bananasplits blocks the leg kick.
Bananasplits looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harjakainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits throws an off balance right hand
enabling Harjakainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bananasplits is rocked!
The cut above Fleegle Bananasplits's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harjakainen scores with the left hand. Bananasplits knows he should have avoided that one.
Bananasplits is still on wobbly legs! Can Harjakainen finish him?
Bananasplits ducks under a wild hook from Harjakainen.
Bananasplits slips under a jab.
Bananasplits throws an overhand right that lands on Harjakainen's shoulder, as Harjakainen tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits throws a looping overhand right but Harjakainen ducks down to avoid it.
Harjakainen lands a really nice looking cross but Bananasplits seems unphased.
Bananasplits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harjakainen.
Bananasplits tried to score with a low kick but Harjakainen checks it.
Harjakainen cracks Bananasplits with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Harjakainen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bananasplits to stand back up!
Fleegle Bananasplits's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harjakainen.
Good leg kick by Harjakainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
BOOM! Harjakainen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bananasplits. Bananasplits tries to recover but Harjakainen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bananasplits lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Harjakainen!
Timo Harjakainen is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Timo Harjakainen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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