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MMA HELSINKI 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Rautuvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juhani Jarvela has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
200 lbs
7 - 18 - 0 |
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25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
7 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Rautuvaara!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rautuvaara scores with a nice strike.
Rautuvaara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jarvela counters with a nice body shot.
Rautuvaara lands a jab to the head.
Rautuvaara looks to land a combination. Jarvela sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Rautuvaara does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Jarvela.
A slow jab from Rautuvaara misses its intended target.
Rautuvaara lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Juhani Jarvela has been cut.
Rautuvaara lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarvela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautuvaara lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarvela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rautuvaara connects with the punch.
Rautuvaara throws out a loose jab but Jarvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rautuvaara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jarvela circles away quickly and effectively.
Jarvela on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jarvela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rautuvaara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rautuvaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvela moves away.
Rautuvaara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jarvela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rautuvaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarvela manages to avoid it.
Rautuvaara throws a sloppy body shot
and Jarvela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toni Rautuvaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rautuvaara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jarvela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rautuvaara circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rautuvaara swinging wildly here.
Rautuvaara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jarvela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rautuvaara thinking.
Rautuvaara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rautuvaara jabs Jarvela right on the nose. Jarvela blinks but takes it well.
Jarvela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rautuvaara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rautuvaara misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rautuvaara.
No joy there for Rautuvaara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jarvela jabs Rautuvaara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rautuvaara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rautuvaara looks to throw the jab but Jarvela is out of range.
Jarvela takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Rautuvaara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juhani Jarvela's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jarvela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rautuvaara.
Jarvela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rautuvaara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Jarvela - just one landing.
Rautuvaara jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jarvela fails to land with a series of punches.
Rautuvaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rautuvaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarvela.
Rautuvaara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jarvela.
Rautuvaara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautuvaara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jarvela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rautuvaara's corner calls for a 1-2. Rautuvaara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rautuvaara throws a combination that misses
and Jarvela counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Rautuvaara does no damage.
Jarvela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rautuvaara.
Some wild striking there from Jarvela.
Jarvela is looking to wear down Rautuvaara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rautuvaara throws a series of punches but Jarvela moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara throws a series of punches but Jarvela moves out of range.
Jarvela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rautuvaara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jarvela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rautuvaara. Those never looked like landing.
Rautuvaara looks to land a combination but Jarvela avoids it well.
Rautuvaara is breathing heavily.
Rautuvaara scores with the left hand. Jarvela knows he should have avoided that one.
Jarvela tries to clinch up.
Rautuvaara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jarvela counters with a left and a right that stings Rautuvaara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara misses with a body punch
and Jarvela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jarvela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rautuvaara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jarvela throws a right and a left that Rautuvaara avoids nicely.
Jarvela clinches up against the cage.
Jarvela working hard to break the clinch.
Jarvela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rautuvaara.
Rautuvaara leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jarvela avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jarvela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rautuvaara obliges.
Rautuvaara decides to pull guard.
Jarvela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvela is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvela wants to control from the top but Rautuvaara keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toni Rautuvaara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juhani Jarvela'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. This is the final round!
Jarvela throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rautuvaara works over Jarvela's head and body with a nice combination.
Jarvela misses with a wild body shot.
Rautuvaara fails to land with a series of punches.
Jarvela fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toni Rautuvaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rautuvaara throws a good cross that connects.
Toni Rautuvaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rautuvaara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautuvaara throws a good cross that connects.
Rautuvaara throws a jab when Jarvela was well out of range.
Jarvela swings for the body but Rautuvaara moves out of range.
Rautuvaara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jarvela.
Rautuvaara throws a hook but Jarvela blocks it.
A punch combination from Rautuvaara misses.
Rautuvaara fails to land with a series of punches.
Juhani Jarvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toni Rautuvaara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jarvela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rautuvaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jarvela smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jarvela takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rautuvaara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jarvela counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown by Jarvela or perhaps it was just good defense by Rautuvaara which made him look bad.
Jarvela is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rautuvaara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rautuvaara. Jarvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rautuvaara looks to land a left hand but Jarvela moved out of range nicely.
Rautuvaara misses with a few strikes there.
Rautuvaara throws a nice looking combination but Jarvela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rautuvaara feints a jab promting Jarvela to slip. Rautuvaara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jarvela slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarvela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara lands a two punch combo.
Jarvela throws a right and a left that Rautuvaara avoids nicely.
Rautuvaara misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarvela looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rautuvaara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jarvela to score with a decent uppercut.
Rautuvaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Jarvela misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toni Rautuvaara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rautuvaara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toni Rautuvaara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Springsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pullo Kalevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
245 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Springsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pullo Kalevi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kalevi.
Springsteen wants to control but Kalevi postures up.
Springsteen is looking to reverse the position.
Kalevi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Springsteen tries to control but Kalevi manages to take his back.
Springsteen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kalevi lands strikes to the head.
Springsteen wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kalevi.
It looks like Paul Springsteen has been cut.
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!
Springsteen wants to control but Kalevi is having none of it.
Kalevi landing strikes from the mount and Springsteen is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalevi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kalevi postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Springsteen badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kalevi around the waist but Kalevi pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kalevi is the winner by TKO! Kalevi jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pullo Kalevi!
Pullo Kalevi took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Inas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peeeers Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inas comes into the arena with Rage Against The Machine: Killing In The Name blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Oliver Inas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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24
165 lbs
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160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oliver Inas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peeeers Mies!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies misses the shot to the body.
Inas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inas throws out the jab.
Mies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inas ducks under a wild hook from Mies.
Inas tries to clinch
and Mies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Inas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Inas misses with a punch to the body.
Inas pushes Mies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Inas.
Inas lands with a light punch inside.
Inas pushes Mies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inas lands a nice shot to the body.
Mies tries for a takedown. No joy.
Inas misses with the head strike.
Inas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Inas misses with a jab to the body
letting Mies counter with a right hand.
Inas lands with an uppercut that bounces Mies off the cage and back into range.
Inas scores with a shot to the body.
Inas throws a big shot that misses.
Inas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mies.
Mies misses with a hook. Inas ducked under it nicely.
Inas moves to clinch but Mies breaks away
and Mies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inas throws a hook to the side of Mies's head but Mies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mies throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mies moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inas pushes Mies away with a front kick.
Mies throws an overhand right that lands on Inas's shoulder, as Inas tries to avoid the shot.
Inas misses the body punch
and Mies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inas.
Inas misses with a body shot.
Inas misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Inas.
Mies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inas.
Jab from Inas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mies, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Inas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mies.
Inas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Inas lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Peeeers Mies has been cut.
Inas is looking to control Mies's arms but Mies gets an underhook and turns him. Now Inas has his back to the cage.
Inas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mies is trying to drag Inas to the mat but Inas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Inas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mies has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inas looking to throw knees to the head but Mies is blocking nicely.
Inas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mies's face.
Inas misses with some punches.
Inas misses with a body punch.
Mies breaks from the clinch.
Inas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mies counters with a right hand to the body.
Inas throws a body punch but Mies moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Inas throws a hook but Mies blocks it.
Mies misses the jab.
Mies misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Inas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peeeers Mies's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Inas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Inas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Inas looks to land a right hand but Mies moved out of range.
Inas moves into range and clinches up with Mies.
Mies takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mies goes for a takedown in the clinch but Inas prevents it.
Mies wants to get back to striking at distance but Inas won't allow it.
Mies is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Inas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mies is trying to force a seperation but Inas has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Inas fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inas manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Inas.
Inas throws a leg kick but Mies checks it.
A combination from Mies does no damage.
Inas swings for the body but Mies moves out of range.
Inas misses with a leg kick.
Inas moves out of range as Mies strikes.
Mies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inas throws a body punch but Mies moves out of range.
Inas misses with a body shot.
Mies throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inas takes a swing at Mies's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inas. Mies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mies moves out of range of the body kick from Inas.
Inas punishes Mies's body with a nice straight punch.
Mies missing with a left hand there. Inas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inas ducks under a wild hook from Mies.
Decent striking displayed by Inas there.
Inas throws a body punch but Mies moves out of range.
Inas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mies to counter with a crisp jab.
Mies moves out of range as Inas throws a body kick.
Mies looks to land a left hand but Inas moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliver Inas is winning the standup battle so far.
Mies just misses with a punch to the body.
Mies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Inas looks to score with a jab to the body but Mies is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies misses with a few strikes there.
Inas throws a good cross that connects.
Mies throws an overhand right that lands on Inas's shoulder, as Inas tries to avoid the shot.
Mies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mies takes one to the side of the head.
Mies throws a jab but it's blocked by Inas.
Inas instigates a clinch.
Mies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Inas.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Inas.
Inas misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inas slows down the pace here.
Mies wants a takedown.
Oliver Inas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peeeers Mies.
Mies managing to block the knees to the body from Inas.
Inas throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mies.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mies has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Inas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Inas lands with a short shot to the head.
Inas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mies or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Inas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peeeers Mies's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inas avoids the body shot from Mies.
Mies misses with a two punch combination.
Inas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inas misses with a hook
and Inas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Inas moves out of range of the strikes.
Inas misses with an uppercut.
Inas lands a glancing blow to the side of Mies's head.
Mies checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mies.
Inas throws a shot from downtown. Mies moves away and avoids it.
Mies staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inas misses with a shot to the body
and Mies counters with a two punch combo.
Inas with a hook.
Inas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mies.
Inas lands a body shot.
Inas throws a body punch but Mies moves out of range.
Mies throws a big shot that misses.
Mies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Inas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Inas throws a jab but it's blocked by Mies.
Inas lands the left hand.
A jab from Mies does it's job there.
Inas throws a body punch but Mies moves out of range.
Mies misses with a straight left.
Mies throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inas lands with a nice body punch.
Inas slips under a jab from Mies.
Inas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Inas throws a jab but it's blocked by Mies.
Mies lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inas throws a jab when Mies was well out of range.
Inas with a hook.
Mies scores with a crisp jab that stopped Inas in his tracks.
Inas lands with a right hand.
Inas throws out a loose jab but Mies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliver Inas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inas tries to clinch there but Mies circles away.
Inas throws an off balance right hand
and Mies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Inas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Mies.
Inas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inas.
A big left from Inas misses.
Inas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mies manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mies blocks a jab.
Inas misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inas loads up on a big right hand but Mies slips the punch.
Inas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mies will feel that in the morning.
Mies misses with a series of wild punches.
Inas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peeeers Mies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Mies misses.
A slow jab from Inas misses its intended target.
Inas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inas missing with a left hand there. Mies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inas misses with a jab to the body
and Mies counters with a right hand to the body.
Inas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mies was well out of range. Poor timing from Inas.
Inas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Inas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Inas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Inas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between PeeJii Penni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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138 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, PeeJii Penni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Penni enables Stevens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Penni manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stevens content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens forces his way into half guard.
Stevens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penni wants to get back to his feet.
Stevens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevens stalling.
Stevens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonny Stevens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Penni just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stevens showed some decent athleticism there.
Stevens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penni defending well though.
Stevens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penni defending well though.
Stevens looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stevens works his way into full mount!
Stevens raining down shots from the mount!
Stevens controlling the position easily from mount.
Stevens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penni squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Stevens 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.
Stevens manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Penni on his heels. He'll look to pass Penni's guard now, I'm sure.
Stevens 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.
Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stevens cracks Penni with a solid left hand.
Stevens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Penni could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonny Stevens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stevens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penni tries to avoid it but Stevens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penni to the ground. Penni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Penni quickly recovers to half guard.
Stevens controlling the action here.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevens works his way into side control.
Stevens slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penni is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controls the position.
Stevens working the ground and pound from side control.
Penni seems a little lost for a moment, as Stevens dominates the positioning.
Stevens throws a strike aimed at the side of Penni's head but Penni avoids it well.
Penni trying to remain calm as Stevens controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penni parries the strikes from Stevens easily there. Stevens is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Penni to escape.
Stevens decides to stand back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Penni enables Stevens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Penni manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Stevens has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Penni.
Penni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penni loads up on a big right hand but Stevens slips the punch.
Penni misses with a body shot.
Penni leaves Stevens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Penni.
PeeJii Penni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Stevens.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penni but Penni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penni avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Penni misses with a straight left.
Penni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens shoots in and drives through. Penni sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Stevens or perhaps it was just good defense by Penni which made him look bad.
Penni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stevens slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Stevens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stevens scoring with punches and elbows.
Penni is trying to escape the position but Stevens is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens in side control, throwing shots but Penni defends.
Stevens in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stevens controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Stevens are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jonny Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens is staying tight to Penni's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stevens tries for a kimura but Penni is defending well.
Stevens throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Stevens politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stevens prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jonny Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonny Stevens.
Stevens takes a swing at Penni's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Penni misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Penni's guard.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
PeeJii Penni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Stevens!
Jonny Stevens was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Halme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halme's entrance music is patriot. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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176 lbs
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18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Halme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Halme's shoulder, as Halme tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that Halme ducks under and follows up with a left that Halme also avoids with ease.
Halme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pulkkinen has eaten all the pies!
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Halme moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halme blocks a leg kick.
Halme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halme slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Halme checks it.
Halme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halme tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halme tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pekka Halme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halme avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Halme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Halme avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
A clash of legs there as Halme blocks the low kick.
Halme tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Halme tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Halme tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Halme wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Halme.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Halme down with leg kicks.
Halme avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Halme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Halme.
Halme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen blocks the body kick.
Halme is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
Halme blocks a leg kick.
Halme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Halme is out of range.
Halme throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pulkkinen.
Halme checks a leg kick.
Halme checks a leg kick nicely.
Pulkkinen throws out a leg kick but Halme moves out of range and Pulkkinen only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that Halme avoids nicely.
Halme throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Halme moves his leg out of the way.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Halme checks it.
Halme throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Halme ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Halme avoids them all with ease.
Halme tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Halme is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Halme moves out of range easily.
Halme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halme throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Halme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Halme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Halme blocks a low kick nicely.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halme moves forwards but Pulkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Halme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pulkkinen in his tracks.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Halme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halme checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Halme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Halme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Halme moves out of range.
Pulkkinen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Halme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halme tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Halme down.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halme has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Halme's leg but Halme calmly moves out of range.
Halme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Halme wants to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Halme doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkkinen circles away.
Halme moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halme circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pertti Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halme tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
Halme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Halme's leg. Halme is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halme getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Halme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Halme moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halme.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Halme wants to clinch.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halme. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that Halme avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Halme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halme down.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Halme's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Pulkkinen blocks the leg kick.
Halme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Halme.
Halme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage.
Halme throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Halme moves his leg out of the way.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Halme tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Halme is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halme forces Pulkkinen back against the cage and clinches.
Halme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halme blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Halme dips to his left and cracks Pulkkinen with an uppercut!
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halme tries a head kick but it misses.
Halme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen blocks the body kick.
Halme moves out of range of the strikes.
Halme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pulkkinen throws out a leg kick but Halme moves out of range and Pulkkinen only half commits.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Halme misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Halme off balance momentarily.
Halme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halme checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Halme sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halme is looking to clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Halme.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Halme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halme tries to clinch up.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halme throws out the jab.
Halme throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Halme blocks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Halme.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Halme finds it's way through Pulkkinen's defenses.
Good work by Halme as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Halme slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halme is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Halme tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halme is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halme is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Halme's front leg but catches the back leg as Halme tries to avoid it.
Pulkkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Halme thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Halme's knee momentarily.
Halme doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkkinen circles away.
A big right from Halme misses.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halme moves away.
Pulkkinen keeps Halme at a distance using the push kick.
Pulkkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Halme is able to avoid easily.
Halme throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Halme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that Halme avoids nicely.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Halme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halme blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Halme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halme misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halme tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pulkkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Halme looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halme avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Halme slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Halme wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Halme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Halme moved away.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Halme.
Halme throws a front kick aimed at Pulkkinen's knee but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Halme throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Halme.
Halme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halme wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Halme throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Halme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halme wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Halme slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Halme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pulkkinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halme throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Halme steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Halme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halme throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pulkkinen thows a body kick. Halme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Halme tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Halme checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Halme is able to avoid easily.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Halme.
Halme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Halme as he checks the leg kick.
Halme throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Halme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Pekka Halme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Halme wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pulkkinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Pulkkinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jani Ketola Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Pallihiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pallihiki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Deadmau5 - Strobe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pallihiki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ketola Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ketola Jr throws a jab when Pallihiki was well out of range.
Ketola Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pallihiki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pallihiki pulls Ketola Jr into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pallihiki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ketola Jr trying to control but Pallihiki is working from the bottom.
Pallihiki 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.
Pallihiki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ketola Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ketola Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pallihiki is looking for a sweep. Ketola Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ketola Jr wants to pass the guard but Pallihiki is defending well.
Pallihiki wants to get back to full guard.
Ketola Jr 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketola Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pallihiki sees it coming and defends easily.
Pallihiki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pallihiki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pallihiki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallihiki is staying active underneath Ketola Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ketola Jr trying to pass the guard but Pallihiki defending well.
Pallihiki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ketola Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ketola Jr is looking to advance position but Pallihiki won't allow it.
Pallihiki is controlling Ketola Jr's trapped leg to prevent Ketola Jr from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pallihiki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pallihiki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ketola Jr is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pallihiki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallihiki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ketola Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pallihiki lands a nice looking body shot.
Pallihiki closes the distance and clinches.
Pallihiki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pallihiki moves into the clinch.
Ketola Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pallihiki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Pallihiki.
Pallihiki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ketola Jr to the ground. Pallihiki is now in Ketola Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallihiki pushing down on Ketola Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pallihiki moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ketola Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ketola Jr tries to buck Pallihiki off but Pallihiki is having none of it.
Pallihiki decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pallihiki lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pallihiki moves out of range of the strikes.
Pallihiki closes the distance and pushes Ketola Jr back into the cage.
Pallihiki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Pallihiki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pallihiki darts in and clinches Ketola Jr up against the cage.
Pallihiki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pallihiki moves into the clinch successfully.
Pallihiki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ketola Jr.
A body shot lands from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pallihiki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pallihiki pushes Ketola Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Ketola Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Pallihiki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ketola Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ketola Jr can't break the clinch.
Ketola Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pallihiki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pallihiki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pallihiki jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallihiki is pulling down on Ketola Jr's head to control his posture.
Ketola Jr trying to control but Pallihiki is working from the bottom.
Pallihiki pulls Ketola Jr in close to prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pasi Pallihiki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut lands for Ketola Jr. That snapped Pallihiki's head back.
Pallihiki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pallihiki.
Pallihiki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pallihiki decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ketola Jr swings for the body but Pallihiki moves out of range.
Ketola Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Pallihiki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pallihiki feints and as Ketola Jr raises his hands in defense, Pallihiki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pallihiki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ketola Jr is working an open guard so Pallihiki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pallihiki rushes Ketola Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Pallihiki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ketola Jr up against the cage.
Pallihiki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pallihiki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ketola Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pallihiki has managed to get both his arms back between Ketola Jr's legs - danger averted.
Pallihiki content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ketola Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Pallihiki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pallihiki passes to side control.
Pallihiki stands up and beckons Ketola Jr to his feet.
Pallihiki throws out a powerful jab.
Pallihiki misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pallihiki.
Ketola Jr swings for the body but Pallihiki moves out of range.
Ketola Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pallihiki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ketola Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Pallihiki sits in half guard.
Pallihiki wants to work for an arm triangle but Ketola Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ketola Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Pallihiki decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Pallihiki 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pallihiki moves into range and clinches up with Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pallihiki breaks the clinch.
A jab from Ketola Jr misses.
Pallihiki has closed the distance and engaged Ketola Jr in a clinch.
Pallihiki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ketola Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Pallihiki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pallihiki drives through and clinches with Ketola Jr against the cage.
Pallihiki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ketola Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Pallihiki manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pallihiki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ketola Jr 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.
Pallihiki keeping full guard, as Ketola Jr tries to pass.
Pallihiki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pallihiki keeping full guard, as Ketola Jr tries to pass.
Pallihiki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ketola Jr's guard.
Ketola Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pallihiki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pasi Pallihiki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pallihiki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ketola Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pallihiki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallihiki closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Pallihiki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Pallihiki lands a nice uppercut.
Pallihiki pulls guard effortlessly.
Pallihiki kicks Ketola Jr off and gets to his feet.
Pallihiki gets a clinch.
Ketola Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pallihiki has him pressed against the cage.
Pallihiki lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Pallihiki.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki breaks from the clinch.
Pallihiki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ketola Jr back to the cage. Pallihiki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pallihiki at a distance.
Pallihiki closes the distance and clinches.
Pallihiki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pallihiki presses Ketola Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pallihiki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pallihiki clinches with his opponent.
Pallihiki breaks the clinch.
Pallihiki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pallihiki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pallihiki jabs Ketola Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pallihiki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ketola Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pallihiki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ketola Jr did well to prevent Pallihiki getting side control.
Pallihiki is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ketola Jr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pasi Pallihiki!
Pasi Pallihiki took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'DO YOU KNOW HOW MY BALLS ARE SMELLING ??'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Bandit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker has chosen Masta Ace - Sittin On Chrome as his entrance music. The key to victory for Lee Bandit has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Bandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Becker!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Becker counters with a series of strikes. Bandit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bandit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Becker's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Becker keeping moving, preventing Bandit from controlling successfully.
Bandit looking to sit in guard and control but Becker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Becker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandit is retaining full guard.
Bandit 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Becker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Becker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Becker wants to pass the guard but Bandit is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce Becker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Becker throws a sloppy body shot
and Bandit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandit slips a jab and a cross from Becker.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bandit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Becker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit is looking for a takedown.
Becker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bandit.
Bandit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Becker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Becker.
Becker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bandit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Becker lands a right hand.
Bandit is looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Becker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Becker controlling the action here for a moment.
Becker is pressed up against the cage. Bandit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Becker down to the mat. Becker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Becker has managed to clinch.
Becker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bandit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Becker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Becker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bandit is breathing heavily.
Bandit blocks the body kick.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Becker counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker misses with a double jab
and Becker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bruce Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandit checks a leg kick.
Bandit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Becker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Becker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Becker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Becker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Becker tries to land a leg kick but Bandit saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Becker forces Bandit back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Becker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Becker has Bandit pressed against the cage.
Becker is pressed up against the cage. Bandit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Becker down to the mat. Becker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Becker throws a head kick that misses.
Becker connects with a crisp jab.
Becker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandit.
Becker sends Bandit crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Becker is motioning to the referee to let Bandit up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bandit is rocked!
Becker forces Bandit back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Becker looking to throw knees to the head but Bandit is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Becker 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.
Becker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandit.
Bandit seems to have got his legs back now.
Bandit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Becker.
Becker gets a clinch.
Becker tries to land a knee to the head but Bandit blocks with his arms.
A short right from Becker.
Becker lands an elbow inside that Bandit shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Becker.
Becker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Becker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Becker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bandit in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Becker.
Becker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Becker lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Becker is defending well.
Becker presses Bandit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bandit blocks an elbow strike.
Becker stalling the fight.
Becker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Becker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Becker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Becker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Becker scores with a shot to the side of Bandit's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Becker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Becker continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruce Becker.
Oooooh!!! Becker has knocked Bandit down with a huge combo! Becker steps away and waves a wobbly Bandit back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bandit is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Becker misses with a leg kick.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruce Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Becker misses with a looping right.
Bandit with a poor takedown
and Becker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Becker.
Bandit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Becker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bandit seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Becker.
Bandit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Becker stops a takedown attempt from Bandit.
Becker scores with a shoulder strike.
Becker missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Becker - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to land a knee to the head but Bandit blocks with his arms.
Becker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Becker controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Becker.
Bandit wants to stall.
Bandit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Becker slowing the pace effectively.
Becker misses with a knee strike.
Bandit is trying to drag Becker to the mat but Becker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Becker'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.
Becker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Lee Bandit has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bandit blocks it with crossed arms.
Bandit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bandit letting Becker take a breather here.
Becker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bandit.
Becker looking to throw knees to the head but Bandit is blocking nicely.
Bandit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Becker stalling the fight.
Becker misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bandit fails to pull guard.
Becker avoiding damage.
Becker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Becker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lee Bandit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Becker drops Bandit with a beautiful combination! Bandit stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Becker is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Becker connects with a body shot.
Bandit ducks under a wild hook from Becker.
Bandit slips under a jab.
Becker thows a body shot but no joy.
Bandit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Becker counters with a nice right hand that sends Bandit toppling to the canvas! Bandit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Becker finish him?!
BOOM! Becker lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bandit. Bandit tries to recover but Becker is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bandit lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Becker!
After the fight, Bruce Becker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tin Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Hammer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Hammer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tin Lau!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Lau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Lau.
Hammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lau misses with a few strikes there.
Lau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lau.
Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lau.
Hammer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Lau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lau lands a really nice looking cross but Hammer seems unphased.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lau has time to react.
Hammer tries to bum rush Lau with a series of wild strikes but Lau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lau in his tracks.
Lau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lau looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Hammer punishes Lau's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Lau missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Lau misses.
Lau throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
Hammer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lau is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hammer rather than just go for the knockout.
Hammer lands with a straight right. Lau didn't see that one coming.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Lau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lau misses with an uppercut
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Lau moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hammer. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Hammer misses
letting Lau counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lau misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lau throws out the jab.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lau throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Lau.
Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lau circles away quickly and effectively.
Lau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lau.
Hammer clobbers Lau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Lau misses the target.
Hammer throws a body punch but Lau moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau scores with a nice strike.
Hammer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lau lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammer cracks Lau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer 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.
Lau misses the shot to the body.
Lau looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Lau scores with the left hand. Hammer knows he should have avoided that one.
Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lau throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lau moves forwards but Hammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lau lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Lau misses its intended target.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lau misses with a straight right.
Lau tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Lau's shoulder, as Lau tries to avoid the shot.
Lau throws an off balance right hand
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Lau just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Lau throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lau is just out of range.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Hammer connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lau misses with a looping left.
Hammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lau eats them both and turns towards Hammer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Hammer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Lau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Hammer throws a hook but Lau avoids it easily.
Hammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lau tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lau scores with a jab. Hammer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lau connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammer. Hammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Hammer lands.
Lau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lau doesn't seem phased though.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lau lands with an uppercut that bounces Hammer off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lau throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer slips a straight right by Lau.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lau was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Lau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Lau.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lau moves away.
Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lau circles away quickly and effectively.
Lau throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Lau misses with a body shot.
Hammer cracks Lau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lau.
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Lau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lau on the side of the head.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Lau.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Lau's head but Lau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer scores with a hook.
Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer slips a jab from Lau.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Lau moves away and avoids it.
Hammer catches Lau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Lau misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lau swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Lau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammer jabs at Lau's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hammer!
A combination from Lau does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer misses with a hook. Lau ducked under it nicely.
Lau cracks Hammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Lau slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hammer.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lau misses with the combination.
Lau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lau throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
Lau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lau drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
Lau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lau struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hammer as Lau tries to tie him up.
Lau slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Hammer.
Hammer misses with some punches.
Hammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Lau has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
A short right from Lau on the inside.
Lau misses with the head strike.
Lau blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Hammer.
Hammer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lau.
A shot in the inside from Lau.
Lau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tin Lau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hammer connects with a looping right hand.
Lau walks into a jab.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Hammer punishes Lau's body with a nice straight punch.
Lau moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammer lands a slapping body shot.
Lau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Lau.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lau.
Nice defenses there by Hammer.
Hammer defending well as Lau loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lau doesn't seem phased though.
Hammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Lau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer lands a really nice looking cross but Lau seems unphased.
Lau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hammer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lau looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Hammer throws a jab when Lau was well out of range.
Hammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lau's hands.
Lau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hammer tries to work over Lau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lau pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to throw a body punch but Lau avoids it by throwing Hammer back against the cage.
Hammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Lau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lau throws a head punch that misses.
Lau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer.
Hammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lau has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
A head punch on the inside from Lau fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer gets through Lau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lau throws a head punch that misses.
Hammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lau misses with the head strike.
Hammer has a couple of punches blocked by Lau.
A nice left hand lands by Lau.
Hammer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lau backwards.
Hammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lau.
Lau throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammer.
Lau working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hammer fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lau tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Lau back against the cage.
Lau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lau misses with some punches.
Lau blocks an uppercut.
Lau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Hammer.
I think Hammer 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Hammer!
Jack Hammer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Corpus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Spock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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286 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mister Spock!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpus lands with a cross.
A nice combination there by Corpus.
It looks like Mister Spock has been cut.
Corpus drops Spock with a right and a left! Corpus comes rushing in but Spock regains his composure and manages to keep Corpus in guard.
Spock is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spock can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corpus throwing strikes from guard but Spock blocks nicely.
Corpus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Corpus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corpus stopping the sweep attempt from Spock.
Corpus stands and throws Spock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Corpus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Corpus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Corpus working the strikes but Spock uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Corpus there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpus working the head and body with strikes.
Corpus is looking to take a break and control but Spock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corpus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corpus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Corpus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Corpus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corpus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spock defending well though.
Spock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corpus.
Ground and pound from Corpus.
Spock is staying active underneath Corpus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spock manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Spock looks to throw the jab but Corpus is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spock slips a jab from Corpus.
Spock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corpus's sensitive parts.
Corpus throws a shot to the body.
Spock looks gassed!
Corpus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spock at a distance.
Spock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corpus drops Spock with a big left hand and mounts him. Spock is in big trouble!
That has opened up Mister Spock's cut even more.
A big strike lands for Corpus! That's really hurt Spock and he's turned his back - Corpus keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Corpus jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Corpus!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Corpus thanked ANABOLIC **160** for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparring PartnerBJJJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark van Bommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PartnerBJJJ comes into the arena with DJ KOOL blaring out of the sound system. van Bommel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica-Battery . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sparring PartnerBJJJ!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark van Bommel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Bommel misses with a body shot.
van Bommel lands a jab to PartnerBJJJ's midsection.
van Bommel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. PartnerBJJJ looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
van Bommel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
van Bommel lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from van Bommel. PartnerBJJJ does a little dance to reset his feet.
van Bommel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
PartnerBJJJ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from van Bommel.
PartnerBJJJ misses the shot to the body.
van Bommel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
van Bommel connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PartnerBJJJ digs a good hook to van Bommel's body.
van Bommel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down PartnerBJJJ rather than just go for the knockout.
PartnerBJJJ throws a nice looking combination but van Bommel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by van Bommel.
van Bommel throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Bommel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PartnerBJJJ.
PartnerBJJJ tries to bum rush van Bommel with a series of wild strikes but van Bommel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
PartnerBJJJ blocks a head kick by van Bommel.
van Bommel misses with a body shot.
PartnerBJJJ checks a leg kick.
van Bommel cracks PartnerBJJJ with a good jab.
van Bommel slips a straight right by PartnerBJJJ.
van Bommel lands with a straight right. PartnerBJJJ didn't see that one coming.
van Bommel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
PartnerBJJJ connects with a crisp jab.
PartnerBJJJ throws a solid leg kick but van Bommel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at PartnerBJJJ.
van Bommel tries to land a leg kick but PartnerBJJJ saw it coming and moves away.
van Bommel defending well as PartnerBJJJ loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PartnerBJJJ doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
van Bommel staying out of range there.
van Bommel connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
van Bommel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
van Bommel looks to land a left hand but PartnerBJJJ moved out of range nicely.
PartnerBJJJ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
van Bommel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PartnerBJJJ.
van Bommel tests PartnerBJJJ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
PartnerBJJJ is rocked!
A big right from van Bommel misses.
van Bommel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
PartnerBJJJ moves in looking to clinch but van Bommel pushes him off.
van Bommel throws a leg kick but PartnerBJJJ sees it coming and moves out of range.
PartnerBJJJ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
PartnerBJJJ is looking to clinch but van Bommel is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PartnerBJJJ fails to land the takedown.
PartnerBJJJ ducks under a wild hook from van Bommel.
van Bommel jabs at PartnerBJJJ's body.
van Bommel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PartnerBJJJ manages to avoid it.
van Bommel circles away from the clinch attempt.
van Bommel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as PartnerBJJJ throws out the jab.
van Bommel dodges the punch combination from PartnerBJJJ.
van Bommel connects with a good right hand that stumbles PartnerBJJJ. PartnerBJJJ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh PartnerBJJJ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
van Bommel misses with a looping left.
PartnerBJJJ moves away from the strike by van Bommel.
A telegraphed right hand from PartnerBJJJ misses the target.
BOOM! van Bommel lands a beautiful left hook that drops PartnerBJJJ. PartnerBJJJ tries to recover but van Bommel is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and PartnerBJJJ lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark van Bommel! Mark van Bommel retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark van Bommel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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