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HFA Berserker 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Luikeroinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paksu Niska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luikeroinen comes to the cage accompanied by Propellerheads - Bang On. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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183 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Luikeroinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paksu Niska!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luikeroinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Niska counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Niska wants to pass the guard but Luikeroinen is keeping the position.
Niska chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luikeroinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luikeroinen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Niska rolls with it to try and escape but Luikeroinen cranks on the arm and Niska is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jussi Luikeroinen!
An out of breath Jussi Luikeroinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mika Ker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Channell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ker's entrance music is Eminem: Quitter. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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184 lbs
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Ker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clark Channell!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channell moves out of range as Ker strikes.
Ker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Channell throws a series of punches but Ker moves out of range.
Ker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Channell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Channell. Ker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Channell misses with a wild combination.
Ker connects with a nice looking jab.
Ker scores with a three punch combo!
Clark Channell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Channell thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Channell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Channell with a jab.
Ker looks to land a combination but Channell avoids it well.
Ker thows a body shot but no joy.
Ker looks to throw the jab but Channell is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ker throws a series of punches but Channell moves out of range.
Channell clinches.
Channell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Channell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Channell lands a left hand.
Channell tries a knee to the head but Ker blocks it.
Channell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Channell wants to take the fight to the mat but Ker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Channell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Channell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ker smiles and moves away.
Ker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Channell.
Mika Ker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Channell.
Ker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Channell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ker is in Channell's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Channell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Channell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ker escapes and throws Channell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ker trying to control the action but Channell is working from the bottom.
Ker is really struggling to control Channell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Channell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Channell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Channell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ker's best efforts.
Ker is trying to control the action in half guard but Channell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ker trying to control from half guard but Channell is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ker is keen to just control but Channell is a slippery customer.
Channell looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ker trying to mount his opponent but Channell defends it.
Ker uses his free foot to push down on Channell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Channell.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ker trying to control but Channell is having none of it.
Channell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ker is trying to control. Channell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Channell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Channell looking for submissions off his back.
Channell manages to get to full guard.
Ker passes Channell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channell moves into full guard.
Ker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Channell looking for a guillotine here but Ker defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Channell looking to control.
Channell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ker is aware though and is defending well.
Ker trying to control but Channell is working from the bottom.
Channell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Channell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ker has passed into half guard!
Channell looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Channell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ker moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Ker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Channell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ker as he jumps to the side.
Ker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Channell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ker is looking to take a break and control but Channell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Channell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Channell is letting Ker control him for a moment.
Ker trying to control the position but Channell is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ker is looking to take a break and control but Channell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Channell is trying to control Ker's posture but Ker avoids it.
Channell is not content to let Ker control the position.
Channell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Channell tries to roll over but Ker keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Channell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Channell keeping moving, preventing Ker from controlling successfully.
Ker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Channell is keeping the position for now.
Channell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ker preventing the sweep.
Ker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Channell is keeping the position for now.
Ker stands and throws Channell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Channell is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Channell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ker.
Channell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ker controlling the position from side mount.
Ker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Channell keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channell being controlled for a moment.
Channell tries to bench press Ker off him but Ker keeps the position.
Ker trying to control the action but Channell is working from the bottom.
Channell misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Channell is looking for a sweep.
Ker working the ground and pound from side control.
Channell is trying to improve his position.
Ker working the ground and pound but Channell is defending the strikes.
Ker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ker is trying to control the action in half guard but Channell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Channell actively working from the bottom here.
Channell looking for submissions off his back.
Channell is breathing heavily.
Ker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Channell wants to improve his position but Ker is controlling well.
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!
Ker is working for a submission of some sort.
Mika Ker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Ker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Channell has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ker.
Ker scores with a shoulder strike.
Ker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Channell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Channell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Channell wants to sweep here but Ker controlling him for the moment.
Channell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Channell can't keep his opponent in guard - Ker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Ker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ker wants to control but Channell is keeping him busy.
Channell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ker jumps into side control!
Ker advances to full mount.
Channell working to try and regain half guard.
Channell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ker landing strikes from the mount and Channell is in trouble!
Ker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Channell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Channell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ker with a couple of short strikes.
Channell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ker with shots to the head and body - Channell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Channell is rocked!
Channell is looking to get to half guard.
Channell is still in real trouble! Can Ker finish him?
Channell takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ker's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Ker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Nye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Karpov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Karpov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Nye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Karpov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nye counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nye.
Nye's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nye gets to his feet - Karpov follows without any prompting.
Nye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karpov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karpov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Andrei Karpov has been cut.
Nye using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nye drags the fight down to the ground.
Karpov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpov throwing strikes from guard but Nye blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karpov wants to control from the top but Nye keeps moving.
Nye uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nye scores a takedown into full mount!
Karpov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye controlling the position easily from mount.
Karpov has given up his back here.
Nye keeps control of the position easily here as Karpov tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Karpov right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karpov trying to control the action but Nye just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
I really don't envy Karpov right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nye controlling the positon.
Karpov just trying to survive but Nye is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Nye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nye seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karpov for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Karpov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karpov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nye.
Nye has Karpov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nye breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Nye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bill Nye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nye has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nye has hold of one of Karpov's legs. Karpov is fighting the takedown attempt but Nye gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karpov keeping full guard, as Nye tries to pass.
Nye sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karpov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nye should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Karpov has tightened it up now! Nye should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrei Karpov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shefki Kuqi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Mieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juha Mieto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shefki Kuqi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juha Mieto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mieto moves into the clinch.
Mieto misses with the head strike.
Kuqi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuqi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mieto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuqi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juha Mieto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mieto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuqi.
Kuqi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuqi.
Mieto lands with a right hand.
Kuqi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuqi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shefki Kuqi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mieto cracks the inside of Kuqi's front leg.
Mieto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mieto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuqi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mieto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mieto misses with a low kick as Kuqi jumps back.
Kuqi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuqi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mieto.
The fighters circling - Kuqi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuqi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mieto.
Mieto delivers a nice body kick.
Mieto tries to clinch up.
Mieto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuqi misses with a wild combination.
Juha Mieto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuqi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mieto is fending him off so far but Kuqi persists. Nope, Mieto circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mieto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuqi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuqi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuqi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mieto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mieto, as that shot connected.
A combination from Kuqi does no damage.
Mieto thows a body shot but no joy.
Mieto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuqi's sensitive parts.
Mieto lands a head kick!
Kuqi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Mieto.
Mieto throws a hook but Kuqi avoids it easily.
Mieto misses with a hook
and Kuqi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi throwing strikes but missing.
Kuqi pushes down on Mieto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuqi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuqi trying to control from half guard but Mieto is working away.
Mieto is in trouble now - Kuqi has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kuqi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mieto looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuqi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuqi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kuqi misses with a head shot.
Mieto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kuqi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mieto tries to reverse the position but Kuqi maintains control.
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 Shefki Kuqi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mieto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mieto tries to clinch up
and Kuqi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuqi 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.
Kuqi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kuqi is looking to take a break and control but Mieto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mieto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mieto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuqi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuqi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuqi controlling the action here.
Kuqi is nestled in close to Mieto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shefki Kuqi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuqi controlling the pace.
Kuqi looks to land a strike but Mieto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi throwing strikes from guard but Mieto blocks nicely.
Kuqi trying to control but Mieto is working from the bottom.
Kuqi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuqi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuqi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuqi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mieto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuqi throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mieto can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mieto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuqi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuqi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mieto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuqi is looking to work some ground and pound but Mieto has wrist control.
Mieto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuqi throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi throws a big elbow that misses.
Mieto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuqi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuqi cracks Mieto with a solid left hand.
Kuqi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mieto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mieto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuqi is one step ahead there.
Mieto keeping moving, preventing Kuqi from controlling successfully.
Kuqi stays in close to Mieto's body and controls the position.
Kuqi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuqi wants to control from the top but Mieto keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shefki Kuqi dominated that second round.
That's time! Kuqi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mieto staying out of range there.
Kuqi throws a sloppy head kick and Mieto moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Mieto as Kuqi shoots in.
Kuqi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mieto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuqi.
Kuqi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuqi thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuqi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shefki Kuqi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mieto wants to clinch but Kuqi slips to the side
so Kuqi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kuqi throwing strikes from guard but Mieto blocks nicely.
Kuqi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuqi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuqi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mieto looking to control.
Kuqi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mieto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mieto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuqi.
Kuqi throws an elbow that misses. Mieto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuqi's guard. Nice move by Mieto!
Mieto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuqi is retaining full guard.
Kuqi is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuqi has an active guard here but Mieto has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mieto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mieto's back!
Mieto covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kuqi punches Mieto on the ear.
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!
Kuqi is not going to allow Mieto to sit and survive in this position.
Kuqi 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.
Kuqi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mieto is looking for a way out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kuqi is trying to control but Mieto is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kuqi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kuqi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mieto tries to hold on but Kuqi pushes him away.
BOOM! Kuqi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mieto blocking the ground and pound.
Juha Mieto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuqi trying to control but Mieto is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi looking to finish Mieto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mieto!
Mieto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mieto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kuqi looking to control but Mieto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuqi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mieto's face.
Mieto is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuqi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mieto is still in real trouble! Can Kuqi finish him?
Kuqi postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mieto bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kuqi and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shefki Kuqi!
Shefki Kuqi is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Quetzalcoatl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Darnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Quetzalcoatl might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to J-Lo : On the Floor. 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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210 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armando Quetzalcoatl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Darnell!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quetzalcoatl staying out of range there.
Quetzalcoatl just misses with a punch to the body.
Darnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darnell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Quetzalcoatl wants to get back to his feet.
Darnell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quetzalcoatl looks like he's trying to stand up.
Darnell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quetzalcoatl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Darnell.
Darnell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quetzalcoatl defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quetzalcoatl is trying to stand up here but Darnell is controlling him well.
Darnell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Darnell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Darnell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Darnell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quetzalcoatl's head.
Quetzalcoatl tries to kick Darnell off but Darnell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Darnell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Quetzalcoatl is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnell lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Armando Quetzalcoatl 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!
Darnell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Quetzalcoatl's face.
Darnell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Quetzalcoatl can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Darnell is working for a guillotine from mount but Quetzalcoatl frees his head quite easily.
Darnell lands a heavy elbow.
Darnell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Quetzalcoatl to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Quetzalcoatl shrugs it off.
Quetzalcoatl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Quetzalcoatl tries to get out of the position.
Darnell won't let Quetzalcoatl get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Darnell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Quetzalcoatl has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Quetzalcoatl trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darnell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Quetzalcoatl has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Darnell looking for a guillotine from mount but Quetzalcoatl is having none of it.
Quetzalcoatl is trying to stand up.
Darnell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Quetzalcoatl can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Quetzalcoatl wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darnell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Darnell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Quetzalcoatl has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Darnell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quetzalcoatl is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Darnell wants to finish this one by submission but Quetzalcoatl is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Darnell.
Darnell working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quetzalcoatl really wants to buck Darnell off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Darnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armando Quetzalcoatl's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Darnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quetzalcoatl is out of range.
Quetzalcoatl slips a jab from Darnell.
Darnell misses with an uppercut. Quetzalcoatl saw that one coming.
Quetzalcoatl takes one to the side of the head.
Darnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quetzalcoatl misses the shot to the body.
Quetzalcoatl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armando Quetzalcoatl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Quetzalcoatl.
Darnell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Darnell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Darnell 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.
Darnell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quetzalcoatl manages to get himself to full guard.
Bruce Darnell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darnell stops Quetzalcoatl from standing up.
Quetzalcoatl will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quetzalcoatl trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Darnell 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.
Quetzalcoatl wants to stand and escape but Darnell is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnell 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.
Darnell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Darnell 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.
Quetzalcoatl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quetzalcoatl wants to get back to his feet but Darnell passes into half guard.
Darnell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quetzalcoatl defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darnell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quetzalcoatl is just riding it out for now. Darnell eventually gives up the hold.
Darnell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darnell prevents Quetzalcoatl from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darnell lands strikes from half guard.
Darnell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Quetzalcoatl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darnell on the ground.
Darnell is looking to advance position but Quetzalcoatl won't allow it.
Darnell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quetzalcoatl wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Darnell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Darnell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Darnell is working for a guillotine from mount but Quetzalcoatl frees his head quite easily.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Darnell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Darnell looking for a guillotine from mount but Quetzalcoatl is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Darnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Armando Quetzalcoatl's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Quetzalcoatl moves to clinch but Darnell breaks away
and Darnell counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quetzalcoatl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darnell lands a head shot.
Quetzalcoatl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Quetzalcoatl wants to clinch
and Darnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darnell lands with a hook. Quetzalcoatl tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armando Quetzalcoatl's cut is getting worse.
Quetzalcoatl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Darnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Darnell misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darnell.
Quetzalcoatl wants to clinch up but Darnell keeps it at a distance.
Quetzalcoatl moves in looking to clinch but Darnell pushes him off.
Armando Quetzalcoatl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quetzalcoatl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darnell throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Quetzalcoatl.
Quetzalcoatl tries to clinch but Darnell moves away
and Darnell counters with a straight right hand.
Darnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Quetzalcoatl clinches up against the cage.
Quetzalcoatl throws an elbow that misses.
Darnell has hold of one of Quetzalcoatl's legs. Quetzalcoatl is fighting the takedown attempt but Darnell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Darnell working some strikes from top position.
Darnell passes Quetzalcoatl's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Darnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Quetzalcoatl has one foot on Darnell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Quetzalcoatl jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quetzalcoatl wants to clinch
and Quetzalcoatl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armando Quetzalcoatl's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Darnell avoids the head kick by Quetzalcoatl.
Darnell throws a jab when Quetzalcoatl was well out of range.
Bruce Darnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quetzalcoatl slips a jab from Darnell.
Darnell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Armando Quetzalcoatl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quetzalcoatl throws a hook but Darnell blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Darnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quetzalcoatl moves away.
Darnell looks to throw the jab but Quetzalcoatl is out of range.
Quetzalcoatl moves in looking to clinch but Darnell pushes him off.
Darnell lands a lovely overhand right.
Quetzalcoatl plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Bruce Darnell has been cut.
Darnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quetzalcoatl has managed to clinch.
Darnell wants to take the fight to the mat but Quetzalcoatl manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Darnell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quetzalcoatl just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quetzalcoatl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Quetzalcoatl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Darnell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Darnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darnell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quetzalcoatl pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Armando Quetzalcoatl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Darnell.
Quetzalcoatl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darnell avoids it.
Quetzalcoatl has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Darnell - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Quetzalcoatl, and another! Darnell is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Armando Quetzalcoatl!
Armando Quetzalcoatl decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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