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MMA HELSINKI - Challenge PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarja Halonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Armstrong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarja Halonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halonen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Armstrong to the ground. Halonen is now in Armstrong's guard.
Halonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong trying to control the position.
Halonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halonen stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Halonen stays in close to Armstrong's body and controls the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Tarja Halonen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Halonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Armstrong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Halonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Halonen circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Armstrong controls Halonen momentarily but Halonen frees himself.
Halonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Armstrong is trying to keep Halonen in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Halonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thor Armstrong was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Armstrong misses with a takedown
and Halonen counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Armstrong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Armstrong trying to control but Halonen postures up.
Halonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halonen.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Halonen has control of the leg.
Halonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tarja Halonen.
Halonen misses with a wild body shot.
Halonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Armstrong!
Halonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Halonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tarja Halonen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Halonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tarja Halonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Armstrong.
Halonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong wants to get back to full guard but Halonen has passed into side control.
Halonen happy to just control the position for now.
Armstrong is trying to control Halonen's posture but Halonen avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong is looking to regain half guard here but Halonen keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarja Halonen 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.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt
and Halonen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Armstrong's guard now.
Halonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Armstrong wants to stand but Halonen is controlling the position.
Armstrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halonen is aware though and is defending well.
Halonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tarja Halonen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Halonen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halonen controls the pace.
Armstrong working for a triangle but Halonen defends it easily.
Armstrong controls Halonen momentarily but Halonen frees himself.
Halonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Halonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Halonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Armstrong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halonen somewhat.
Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halonen is working for takedown but Armstrong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Armstrong manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halonen defends it easily.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Halonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tarja Halonen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Armstrong enables Halonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Armstrong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Halonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halonen wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Halonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halonen is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tarja Halonen just wasn't active enough.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut. Halonen saw that one coming.
Armstrong has his takedown stuffed
and Halonen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Armstrong!
Tarja Halonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Armstrong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halonen avoids the attempt from Armstrong to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarja Halonen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Armstrong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thor Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Halonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halonen.
Halonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halonen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Armstrong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Armstrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halonen is aware though and is defending well.
Halonen slips nicely into half guard.
Armstrong tries to kick Halonen off but Halonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Halonen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Armstrong trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halonen controlling the action here.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong punching from the bottom.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halonen.
Halonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong trying to control from the bottom.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Halonen controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Halonen which made him look bad.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halonen connects with a looping right hand.
Halonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong.
Halonen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Armstrong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Halonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armstrong on the ground.
Halonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halonen controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tarja Halonen just wasn't active enough.
Halonen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Armstrong 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.
Halonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armstrong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Halonen is proving a slippery customer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Thor Armstrong wasn't active enough on the ground.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Halonen pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halonen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Armstrong on his heels. He'll look to pass Armstrong's guard now, I'm sure.
Halonen preventing the sweep.
Armstrong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Armstrong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Halonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Halonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Armstrong wants to control but Halonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Halonen is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarja Halonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarja Halonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dok Halidai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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288 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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268 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dok Halidai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halidai. Halidai obviously looking to wear him down.
Halidai throws a lazy right hand but Dyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halidai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halidai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halidai slips under a jab from Dyer.
A head kick misses from Halidai.
Halidai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dyer.
Oooooh!!! Dyer has knocked Halidai down with a huge combo! Dyer steps away and waves a wobbly Halidai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Dok Halidai has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Halidai as Dyer shoots in.
Dyer drops Halidai with a big left hand! Halidai is injured, injured bad! Dyer jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Dyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroy Jenkins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lukas Hartmann's chin.
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223 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Hartmann moves out of range.
Hartmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hartmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Hartmann scores with a punch to the head.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Hartmann moves out of range easily.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Hartmann there.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Hartmann moves out of range.
Hartmann takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartmann lands a left and a right that sends Jenkins crashing to the canvas! Hartmann dives into mount looking to finish!
Jenkins is rocked!
It looks like Leroy Jenkins has been cut.
Hartmann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jenkins looks a forlorn figure.
Jenkins is still in real trouble! Can Hartmann finish him?
Jenkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann lands a big elbow - Jenkins is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jenkins is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lukas Hartmann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between PeeJii Penni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Neponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommi Neponen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with PeeJii Penni's chin.
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3 - 2 - 0 |
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177 lbs
7 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Neponen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neponen darts in and clinches Penni up against the cage.
Neponen blocking some punches.
Penni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Neponen.
It looks like PeeJii Penni has been cut.
Neponen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penni looks to land a left hand but Neponen moved out of range nicely.
Neponen moves out of range as Penni strikes.
Neponen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penni defends it nicely.
Neponen has closed the distance and engaged Penni in a clinch.
Penni misses with the head strike.
Neponen decides to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Penni has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Neponen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Penni is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Neponen pulls down on the head and he's put Penni to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommi Neponen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Phillips will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy shoots in but Phillips avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phillips misses with a series of wild punches.
Guy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Phil Phillips has been cut.
Phillips misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Phillips.
It looks like That Guy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Phillips enables Guy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Phillips manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Guy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Phillips manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guy has Phillips in his guard.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy wants to sweep here but Phillips controlling him for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because That Guy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guy is pushing down on Phillips's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phillips is fighting to maintain full guard but Guy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Guy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guy seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy passes to side control.
Guy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Guy is working to tighten is grip on Phillips's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Phillips has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Guy is really squeezing tight and eventually Phillips passes out! Guy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). That Guy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pullo Kalevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pullo Kalevi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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225 lbs
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Powerful |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pullo Kalevi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalevi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalevi looking to score a takedown here. Miller is defending well but Kalevi drives through and ends up in Miller's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kalevi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kalevi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Kalevi is working hard here to advance position.
Kalevi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalevi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pullo Kalevi.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Kalevi gets caught napping as Miller dives in and scores a takedown. Kalevi manages to retain guard.
Kalevi wriggles free and stands up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kalevi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Kalevi gets caught napping as Miller dives in and scores a takedown. Kalevi manages to retain guard.
Kalevi is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalevi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Kalevi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalevi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalevi swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Kalevi shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalevi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalevi trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Kalevi is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Kalevi from controlling successfully.
Kalevi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Pullo Kalevi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into Kalevi's guard.
Miller prevents Kalevi from getting back to his feet.
Kalevi is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck for Kalevi with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pullo Kalevi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalevi circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Kalevi looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller avoids the body shot from Kalevi.
Kalevi misses with a kick to the body.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kalevi is able to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Kalevi with that takedown attempt.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miller!
Matt Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalevi tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalevi shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller scores with a jab.
Kalevi shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Kalevi shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Kalevi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalevi is breathing heavily.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalevi avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Kalevi, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Kalevi against the cage but Kalevi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller closes the distance and pushes Kalevi back into the cage.
Kalevi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kalevi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pullo Kalevi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller wants to clinch up but Kalevi keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Kalevi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A leg kick checked by Kalevi.
Kalevi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalevi gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Kalevi pushes him off.
Kalevi tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalevi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalevi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kalevi wants to advance to full mount but Miller doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kalevi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Kalevi postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Kalevi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kalevi shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Miller throws a combination. Kalevi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Kalevi pushes him off.
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kalevi as Miller shoots in.
Kalevi misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalevi.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Kalevi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalevi tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalevi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalevi misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller looks to land a combination but Kalevi avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller is looking to clinch but Kalevi is avoiding it.
Kalevi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miller.
Miller pushes Kalevi up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller is trying to drag Kalevi to the mat but Kalevi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Kalevi avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kalevi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalevi throws a big shot that misses.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalevi tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalevi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalevi swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalevi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pullo Kalevi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalevi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Kalevi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pullo Kalevi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalevi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalevi thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Miller regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kalevi.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller keeping full guard, as Kalevi tries to pass.
Kalevi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kalevi lands an elbow.
Kalevi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kalevi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Matt Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws Kalevi to one side and escapes!
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Matt Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalevi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Kalevi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Kalevi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kalevi stays in close to Miller's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kalevi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kalevi trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Pullo Kalevi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalevi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pullo Kalevi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Miller!
As Matt Miller got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Message to everybody: expect me!'.
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