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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bunga might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nova. Adams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: barbarian battle. The key to victory for Gonzo Bunga has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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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
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gonzo Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Adams!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams lands a jab-cross combination.
Bunga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.
Bunga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bunga shoots in but no luck this time.
Bunga shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonzo Bunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunga closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adams.
Adams prevents Bunga from getting back to his feet.
Bunga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Adams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Adams as Bunga shoots in.
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bunga is trying to defend but Adams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bunga is looking to escape.
Adams wants to work for an arm triangle but Bunga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bunga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Adams thows a huge punch but Bunga dodges it nicely.
Bunga keeping hold of Adams's head, controlling as best he can.
Bunga is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bunga avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adams.
Bunga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bunga is positioning himself well to prevent Adams advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gonzo Bunga wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bunga shoots in and drives through. Adams sprawls well.
Bunga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adams defends it nicely.
Bunga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bunga.
It looks like Marcus Adams has been cut.
Bunga is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Bunga tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the cage.
Adams has Bunga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bunga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adams gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunga controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
Adams is pushing down on Bunga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bunga is fighting to maintain full guard but Adams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bunga wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Bunga is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to control from half guard but Bunga is working away.
Adams controlling the action here.
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!
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bunga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bunga preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Marcus Adams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bunga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adams wants to sweep here but Bunga controlling him for the moment.
Bunga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Adams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bunga did well to prevent Adams getting side control.
Bunga controlling the position for now.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Bunga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunga wants to get back to his feet.
Adams is nestled in close to Bunga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunga keeps working.
Adams working Bunga over with strikes.
Adams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bunga!
Bunga in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bunga tries to hold on but Adams postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunga holds of for dear life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Adams controlling the position easily from mount.
Marcus Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams lands a big elbow - Bunga is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bunga is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcus Adams!
Marcus Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Camus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Odin (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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183 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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177 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Camus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Odin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Odin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Camus back to the cage. Odin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Camus misses with a head kick.
Odin misses with a looping left.
Camus misses with a head kick.
Camus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vic Odin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camus.
Camus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Odin just misses with a punch to the body.
Camus slips under a jab.
Camus takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camus.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Odin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Odin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Camus throws a push kick but Odin slaps the foot to one side.
Camus delivers a nice body kick.
Odin misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Odin misses its intended target.
Camus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Odin takes a step back to recover.
Odin looks gassed!
Camus scores with a head kick.
It looks like Vic Odin has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odin throws an off balance right hand
and Camus counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camus scores with a head kick.
Camus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camus lands a big head kick that sends Odin tumbling to the mat! Camus takes a step backwards and waves Odin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Odin is rocked!
Camus lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Odin crumples to the floor! Camus milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Albert Camus!
A victorious Albert Camus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelian Zeklos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Santoro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Warrior's Call - Volbeat. Zeklos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Du Riechst So Gut kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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219 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Santoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stelian Zeklos!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro is looking to clinch but Zeklos is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zeklos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santoro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zeklos connects with a leg kick. Santoro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zeklos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Stelian Zeklos has been cut.
Santoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeklos.
Santoro tries to close the distance and clinch but Zeklos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicky Santoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santoro looks to land a right hand but Zeklos moved out of range.
Santoro lands a slapping body shot.
Santoro swings for the body but Zeklos moves out of range.
Santoro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santoro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Nicky Santoro has been cut.
Santoro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zeklos prevents Santoro from improving position.
Zeklos is trying to control Santoro's posture but Santoro avoids it.
Santoro is trying to get an arm triangle but Zeklos is defending well.
Santoro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro 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.
Zeklos holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Zeklos is trying to control Santoro's posture but Santoro avoids it.
Santoro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Santoro.
Zeklos wants to control but Santoro postures up.
Santoro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zeklos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santoro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zeklos's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos wants to control but Santoro postures up.
Santoro throws a strike aimed at the side of Zeklos's head but Zeklos avoids it well.
Zeklos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santoro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santoro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santoro working the ground and pound from side control.
Zeklos is trying to get back to half guard.
Santoro is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zeklos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zeklos prevents Santoro from improving position.
Zeklos is looking to regain half guard here but Santoro keeps moving and retains side control.
Zeklos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Santoro keeps the fight on the outside.
Stelian Zeklos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santoro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zeklos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santoro. That did some damage!
Zeklos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zeklos.
Nice body kick there by Zeklos.
Santoro clobbers Zeklos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santoro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeklos but Zeklos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santoro is breathing heavily.
Zeklos has closed the distance and engaged Santoro in a clinch.
Zeklos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zeklos fails to land.
Zeklos misses with a punch on the inside.
Santoro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zeklos swings wildly with an uppercut but Santoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeklos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeklos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeklos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zeklos scores with a shot to the side of Santoro's head.
Zeklos throws a head punch that misses.
Zeklos lands a right hand.
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 Nicky Santoro will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zeklos clinches up with Santoro and pushes him back against the cage.
Zeklos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zeklos can't find room to land a body shot as Santoro controls the action.
Zeklos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zeklos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoros head.
Santoro is rocked!
Zeklos has Santoro pressed against the cage. He pushes Santoro back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Zeklos throws a beautiful elbow that sends Santoro crashing to the floor! Zeklos piles on the pressure with more strikes! Santoro is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stelian Zeklos!
After the fight, Stelian Zeklos 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Travis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes to the cage accompanied by Follow the Tears. Stu Ivanov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stu Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Travis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov throws a leg kick
and Travis counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Travis tries for a kimura but Ivanov is defending well.
Ivanov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Travis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Travis working away.
Travis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Travis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov struggling a bit here.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but Travis drags him back down.
Ivanov is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Ivanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travis moves into full mount!
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Travis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Travis is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanov is defending well.
Ivanov trying to control but Travis postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep. Travis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Travis on the ground.
Ivanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Travis is proving a slippery customer.
Travis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Travis from controlling successfully.
Ivanov looking for a guillotine here but Travis defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking for a guillotine here but Travis defends easily.
Travis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov looking to control but Travis passes into half guard.
Travis is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Travis 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.
Ivanov misses with a combination
and Travis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Travis trying to mount his opponent but Ivanov defends it.
Travis is looking for a kimura but Ivanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Travis to get the leverage.
Ivanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Travis is looking to advance position but Ivanov won't allow it.
Ivanov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Travis pushes past his half guard into mount!
Travis wants to control the pace but Ivanov is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis avoids the attempt from Ivanov to control.
Ivanov is trying to escape the mount.
Travis looking to control but Ivanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanov wants to hold on but Travis pushes him away.
Travis takes Ivanov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ivanov is in trouble.
I really don't envy Ivanov right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travis tries to get the hooks in deep but Ivanov pushed the leg off.
Travis looking for the choke from the back.
Ivanov fending off the submission attempt from Travis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Travis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ivanov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ivanov for a finish.
Ivanov trying to control the position but Travis manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travis looking for the RNC.
Travis struggling to keep hold of the position.
Travis doesn't have the hooks in and Ivanov manages to turn into his guard.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Travis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Travis can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ivanov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanov pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov is looking for submissions but instead, Travis has regained full guard.
Travis has his foot on Ivanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Travis is keeping the position.
Ivanovis looking to pass into half guard but Travis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Travis is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Travis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Travis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Travis tries for a kimura but Ivanov is defending well.
Travis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivanov, who protects the arm well.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
Ivanov wants to control but Travis postures up.
Ivanov tries to bench press Travis off him but Travis keeps the position.
Travis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivanov, who protects the arm well.
Travis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ivanov tries to escape but Travis is in control.
Travis working away.
Travis swings around for an armbar but Ivanov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Travis's guard.
Travis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov slips nicely into half guard.
Ivanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ivanov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Travis has worked his arm free - good work by Travis!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Travis wants to control but Ivanov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Travis wants to control but Ivanov postures up.
Stu Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov swings around for an armbar but Travis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ivanov's guard.
Travis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Travis 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.
Travis looking to sit in guard and control but Ivanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Travis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Travis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Travis!
Travis working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Travis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ivanov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Travis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Travis 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Travis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dumile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasko Nusciva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dumile comes to the cage accompanied by Madvillain - ALL CAPS. Nusciva has chosen Lionel Richie - Hello as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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199 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Dumile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasko Nusciva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Nusciva as Dumile shoots in.
Nusciva keeps the fight on the outside.
Nusciva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dumile but Dumile pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dumile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nusciva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dumile bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nusciva's guard.
Nusciva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Nusciva keeps moving.
Dumile avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nusciva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dumile!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nusciva prevents Dumile from getting the reversal.
Nusciva looking for a guillotine from mount but Dumile is having none of it.
Nusciva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nusciva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dumile is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dumile and Nusciva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nusciva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dumile knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nusciva on the ground.
Dumile is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dumile is trying to stand up here but Nusciva is controlling him well.
Nusciva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva decides to stand up.
Dumile shoots in and drives through. Nusciva sprawls well.
Nusciva moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nusciva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dumile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Dumile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nusciva gets a clinch.
Nusciva jumps guard.
Dumile throws an elbow that misses. Nusciva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dumile's guard. Nice move by Nusciva!
Nusciva advances position into side control!
Nusciva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Dumile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dumile tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nusciva is trying to get an arm triangle but Dumile is defending well.
Nusciva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nusciva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nusciva lands a few punches from side control.
Nusciva scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva working the head and body with strikes.
Nusciva trying to control the action but Dumile is working from the bottom.
Dumile manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nusciva's best efforts.
Dumile is trying to maintain the position but Nusciva is very close to passing his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nusciva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Nusciva.
Nusciva trying to mount his opponent but Dumile defends it.
Nusciva trying to control the action but Dumile is working from the bottom.
Nusciva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dumile has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nusciva is working away from the top position though.
Nusciva is trying to control the action in half guard but Dumile is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasko Nusciva dominated that round.
That's time! Dumile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nusciva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nusciva misses with a takedown attempt - Dumile sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dumile swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nusciva counters with a stiff right hand.
Dumile finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dumile misses with a double jab
and Nusciva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nusciva.
Nusciva wants to control from the top but Dumile keeps moving.
Dumile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nusciva is one step ahead there.
Nusciva throws a big elbow that misses.
Nusciva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nusciva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nusciva with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nusciva stands up and waves to Dumile to follow him.
Dumile closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dumile lands in his opponent's guard.
Nusciva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dumile manages to get himself to full guard.
Nusciva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nusciva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nusciva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nusciva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dumile wants to improve his position but Nusciva is controlling well.
Nusciva stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Dumile is not content to let Nusciva control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva prevents Dumile from improving his position.
Dumile is defending against the submission attempts here by Nusciva.
Dumile makes his way to full guard, as Nusciva worked for a kimura.
Nusciva looking to pass the guard.
Dumile is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nusciva is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dumile manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dumile shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nusciva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nusciva lands a jab.
Nusciva drives through and clinches with Dumile against the cage.
Nusciva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nusciva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dumile's calf.
Nusciva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nusciva thows a huge punch but Dumile dodges it nicely.
Nusciva wants to control but Dumile is keeping him busy.
Dumile is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nusciva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nusciva's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Nusciva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dumile is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nusciva reverses the position - he's now on top in Dumile's guard.
Nusciva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nusciva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nusciva preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dumile is on top in guard.
Nusciva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dumile doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dumile manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasko Nusciva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nusciva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nusciva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dumile is out of range and Nusciva settles back down.
Dumile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nusciva breaks the clinch.
Nusciva lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Daniel Dumile has been cut.
Dumile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nusciva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nusciva lands a high kick!
Dumile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nusciva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dumile throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nusciva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nusciva looks for a takedown but Dumile sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nusciva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dumile sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nusciva somewhat.
Daniel Dumile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasko Nusciva.
Dumile fails with the takedown.
Nusciva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumile connects with a leg kick. Nusciva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Nusciva misses.
Dumile looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dumile changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nusciva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dumile with the ground and pound but Nusciva regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nusciva wants to control but Dumile is keeping busy.
Nusciva kicks Dumile off and gets back to his feet.
A combination from Dumile does no damage.
Dumile darts in trying to clinch
and Nusciva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dumile thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumile 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nusciva wriggles free and stands up.
Dumile is looking to clinch.
Dumile tries to clinch but Nusciva moves away
enabling Nusciva to counter with a crisp jab.
Dumile avoids the head kick by Nusciva.
Dumile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nusciva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nusciva breaks from the clinch.
Dumile throws a right hand that Nusciva ducks under and follows up with a left that Nusciva also avoids with ease.
Dumile fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dumile throws a series of punches but Nusciva avoids them all with ease.
Nusciva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dumile but Dumile pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva dives in and grabs Dumile's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dumile pushes down on Nusciva's head and hops out.
Dumile rushes Nusciva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nusciva taking a breather.
Dumile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nusciva's elbow.
Nusciva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dumile misses with a body punch.
Dumile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nusciva's elbow.
Dumile breaks from the clinch.
Daniel Dumile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dumile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nusciva, right into the meat.
Nusciva shoots in looking for a takedown but Dumile manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nusciva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dumile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nusciva was well out of range. Poor timing from Dumile.
Dumile tries to clinch but Nusciva is having none of it.
Nusciva moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dumile gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nusciva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nusciva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dumile can't find room to land a body shot as Nusciva controls the action.
Nusciva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dumile prevents it.
Nusciva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dumile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nusciva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dumile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dumile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nusciva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left and a right from Dumile both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Pasko Nusciva has been cut.
Dumile misses with a body shot
and Nusciva counters with a takedown into side control.
Nusciva working the ground and pound but Dumile is defending the strikes.
Daniel Dumile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pasko Nusciva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dumile is not content to let Nusciva control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pasko Nusciva.
I've got Nusciva 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasko Nusciva!
Pasko Nusciva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Pattinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sudo comes to the cage accompanied by Armour Of God Thème. Edward Pattinson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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20
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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23
169 lbs
5 - 4 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aoki Sudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward Pattinson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pattinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sudo.
Pattinson throws a nice head kick!
Sudo moves forwards but Pattinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pattinson - that will leave a mark!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pattinson. That's going to slow Sudo down.
Pattinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pattinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sudo quickly recovers to half guard.
Pattinson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sudo looking for submissions off his back.
Pattinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sudo wants to control but Pattinson is keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pattinson trying to control from half guard but Sudo is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sudo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sudo is looking to improve his position.
Sudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pattinson is working away from the top position though.
Pattinson wants to take a breather but Sudo is having none of it.
Sudo is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sudo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pattinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pattinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sudo's guard.
Pattinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pattinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pattinson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sudo has worked his arm free - good work by Sudo!
Sudo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sudo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pattinson swings around for an armbar but Sudo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pattinson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sudo trying to control but Pattinson is working from the bottom.
Sudo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pattinson is trying to control the position but Sudo postures up.
Sudo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pattinson trying to control the position.
Pattinson has his feet on Sudo's thighs here. He's pushed Sudo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sudo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Pattinson!
Edward Pattinson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Incubus Foo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Blitzkof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blitzkof comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In The End kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
203 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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193 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Incubus Foo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Blitzkof!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foo cracks Blitzkof with an open hand slap.
Blitzkof scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blitzkof misses with a hook.
Foo misses with a few strikes there.
Foo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blitzkof on the side of the head.
Foo lands with a good body shot.
Blitzkof jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blitzkof looks to score with a jab to the body but Foo is just out of range.
Foo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blitzkof on the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Foo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foo ducks right into an uppercut from Blitzkof.
Blitzkof keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foo lands a jab to the nose.
Blitzkof misses with a straight left.
Foo lands a jab to Blitzkof's midsection.
Foo works Blitzkof's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkof is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foo.
Blitzkof staying out of range there.
Blitzkof is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Foo.
Blitzkof scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Foo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Foo scoring well with a low kick there.
Foo misses with a hook.
Foo throws a head kick but Blitzkof moves out of range.
Foo checks a leg kick nicely.
Blitzkof pivots, looking for a leg kick but Foo is out of range and Blitzkof settles back down.
Blitzkof chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Foo digs a good hook to Blitzkof's body.
Blitzkof lands a nice shot that snaps Foo's head back.
Blitzkof needs to keep his hands up - Foo had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blitzkof.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blitzkof throws a series of punches but Foo avoids them all with ease.
Blitzkof ducks under a wild hook from Foo.
Blitzkof throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foo counters with a body kick that stops Blitzkof in his tracks momentarily.
Foo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blitzkof looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Foo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blitzkof scores with a hook.
Foo misses with a straight right.
Foo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foo lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blitzkof darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blitzkof takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Foo throws a wild body kick that Blitzkof sees coming a mile off.
Foo throws a push kick but Blitzkof slaps the foot to one side.
Foo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blitzkof will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foo missing with a left hand there. Blitzkof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blitzkof is looking to chop away at Foo's legs.
Foo misses the shot to the body.
Foo staying out of range there.
Foo lunges at Blitzkof with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blitzkof's hand.
Blitzkof keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blitzkof was well out of range. Poor timing from Foo.
Blitzkof misses with a low kick.
Foo misses with a low kick.
Foo misses with a hook. Blitzkof ducked under it nicely.
Blitzkof blocks the body kick.
Blitzkof scores with a kick to the body.
Foo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blitzkof connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Foo cracks Blitzkof with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foo misses with a few strikes there.
Foo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blitzkof throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foo misses with a hook. Blitzkof ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Foo is predictable there
and Blitzkof counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blitzkof gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Foo.
Foo scores with a body shot.
Foo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blitzkof throws a body punch but Foo moves out of range.
Foo throws out a leg kick but Blitzkof moves out of range and Foo only half commits.
Blitzkof tried to score with a low kick but Foo checks it.
Foo lands a right hook to the body.
Blitzkof misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blitzkof misses with a wild body shot.
Blitzkof scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blitzkof throws a leg kick but Foo checks it.
Blitzkof lunges at Foo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foo's hand.
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 Incubus Foo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blitzkof throws a right hand that Foo ducks under and follows up with a left that Foo also avoids with ease.
Foo pushes Blitzkof away with a front kick.
Foo digs a good hook to Blitzkof's body.
Foo just misses with a punch to the body.
Foo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foo cracks Blitzkof with a good jab.
Foo lands the left hand.
Blitzkof wants to land a leg kick but Foo is out of range.
Foo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foo scores with a nice head shot.
Nice jab there from Foo.
Blitzkof lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foo's sensitive parts.
Foo throws a hook but Blitzkof blocks it.
Foo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Foo!
Blitzkof checks a low kick from Foo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foo throws a push kick but Blitzkof slaps the foot to one side.
Foo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Incubus Foo is winning the standup battle so far.
Blitzkof misses with a straight left.
Blitzkof throws a right hand that misses
and Foo counters with a solid body kick.
Foo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blitzkof uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foo.
Blitzkof takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Foo lands with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Foo blocks the leg kick.
Foo throws an overhand right that lands on Blitzkof's shoulder, as Blitzkof tries to avoid the shot.
Foo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blitzkof counters with a straight right hand.
Blitzkof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foo manages to avoid it.
Blitzkof uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foo.
Blitzkof is looking to land body kicks.
Foo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foo misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkof attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blitzkof keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Foo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Foo throws a hook but Blitzkof avoids it easily.
Foo misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foo throws an overhand right that lands on Blitzkof's shoulder, as Blitzkof tries to avoid the shot.
Foo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foo connects with a single shot there.
Foo misses with an uppercut. Blitzkof saw that one coming.
Blitzkof moves out of range of the body kick.
Blitzkof takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blitzkof smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blitzkof has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foo finds it's way round the side to connect with Blitzkof's head.
Foo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blitzkof counters with a right hand to the body.
Blitzkof misses with a straight right.
Foo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blitzkof has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Foo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foo tests Blitzkof's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foo thows a body shot but no joy.
Blitzkof has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Foo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Foo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blitzkof cracks the inside of Foo's front leg.
Foo is looking to clinch.
Blitzkof throws an overhand right that lands on Foo's shoulder, as Foo tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Foo lands with a hook. Blitzkof tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blitzkof tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foo walks into a straight right hand from Blitzkof.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blitzkof.
Foo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blitzkof moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foo. Blitzkof does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foo misses with a body shot.
Foo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blitzkof falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foo counters with a left to the body.
Blitzkof ducks under a wild hook from Foo.
Blitzkof looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foo lands an overhand right.
Blitzkof attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Foo just misses with a punch to the body.
Foo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blitzkof.
Foo cracks the inside of Blitzkof's front leg.
Foo lands a jab to Blitzkof's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Blitzkof misses.
Blitzkof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foo manages to avoid it.
Foo swings for the body but Blitzkof moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Blitzkof.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Incubus Foo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Foo tries to bum rush Blitzkof with a series of wild strikes but Blitzkof uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Victor Blitzkof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blitzkof misses with a double jab.
Foo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blitzkof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foo throws a hook to the side of Blitzkof's head but Blitzkof sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foo throws a head kick but Blitzkof moves out of range.
Blitzkof avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Foo tries a low kick but Blitzkof avoids it.
Blitzkof lands a right hook to the body.
Blitzkof throws a nice outside leg kick.
Foo throws a hook but Blitzkof blocks it.
Blitzkof tried to score with a low kick but Foo checks it.
Foo throws a body punch but Blitzkof moves out of range.
Foo misses with a hook. Blitzkof ducked under it nicely.
Blitzkof uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foo.
Blitzkof uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foo.
Foo throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkof scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blitzkof defending well as Foo loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blitzkof lands with a good body shot.
Blitzkof is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foo.
Blitzkof connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blitzkof throws a hook but Foo avoids it easily.
Foo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blitzkof.
A slow jab from Foo misses its intended target.
Blitzkof ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foo avoids the body shot from Blitzkof.
Blitzkof scores with a crisp jab that stopped Foo in his tracks.
Foo throws a right hand that misses
and Blitzkof counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foo throws out a loose jab but Blitzkof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blitzkof blocks a head kick by Foo.
A cross from Foo lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foo looks to throw the jab but Blitzkof is out of range.
Blitzkof looks to land a combination but Foo avoids it well.
Blitzkof connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blitzkof swinging wildly here.
Blitzkof uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foo has time to react.
Foo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blitzkof connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Foo scrambles back to his feet.
Foo is rocked!
Foo throws a lazy right hand but Blitzkof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Foo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Blitzkof.
Blitzkof connects with a solid leg kick.
Incubus Foo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitzkof lands with a nice body punch.
Foo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blitzkof digs a good hook to Foo's body.
Blitzkof throws a nice inside leg kick.
Foo seems to have got his legs back now.
Blitzkof lands a head shot.
Blitzkof will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blitzkof checks the leg kick.
Foo throws a wild body kick that Blitzkof sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkof ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blitzkof blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blitzkof.
Blitzkof misses the shot to the body.
Foo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Foo throws a hook to the side of Blitzkof's head but Blitzkof sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blitzkof throws a low kick but Foo moves out of range easily.
Blitzkof scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Foo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blitzkof throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foo scores with a jab. Blitzkof acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Foo is looking to score with low kicks.
Foo takes a swing at Blitzkof's ribcage but misses.
Blitzkof slips a straight right by Foo.
Foo misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkof throws a head kick that misses.
Blitzkof turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blitzkof feints and then cracks Foo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Foo down.
Blitzkof throws a series of punches but Foo avoids them all with ease.
Blitzkof will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foo thows a body shot but no joy.
Blitzkof swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blitzkof in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blitzkof takes one on the button.
Incubus Foo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blitzkof scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blitzkof connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Blitzkof comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Incubus Foo!
A very excited looking Incubus Foo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tero Taikina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonttu Ukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taikina kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cookie song. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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178 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Taikina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonttu Ukko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taikina has managed to clinch.
Taikina lands a hook that snaps the head of Ukko backwards.
Ukko fails to pull guard.
Ukko jumps guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ukko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Taikina puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Taikina prevents Ukko from improving his position.
Taikina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taikina takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ukko wants to control but Taikina is keeping busy.
Ukko is looking to improve his position.
Taikina thows a huge punch but Ukko dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko wants to improve his position but Taikina is controlling well.
Taikina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taikina throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taikina with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Taikina is trying to control the action in half guard but Ukko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ukko is trying to get back to full guard.
Ukko is refusing to be controlled, as Taikina sits in half guard.
Tero Taikina has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Taikina lands an overhand right.
Taikina fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ukko sprawls well initially but Taikina persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taikina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taikina is trying to control the action in half guard but Ukko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taikina is taking a breather. Ukko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Taikina tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ukko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ukko is trying to get back to full guard.
Taikina is pressing down on Ukko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ukko is holding on for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ukko trying to hold on to Taikina's head to control him but Taikina postures up.
Ukko tries to get to full guard but Taikina has control of the leg.
Taikina is looking to take a break and control but Ukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taikina stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tero Taikina has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ukko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taikina as he avoids it easily.
Taikina drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ukko has his foot on Taikina's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taikina works his way back into a safe position though.
Taikina lands a couple of elbows.
Ukko trying to control the position.
Ukko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taikina is looking to work some ground and pound but Ukko has wrist control.
Taikina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taikina working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ukko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taikina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taikina trying to control the position from guard on top but Ukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ukko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukko wants to sweep here but Taikina controlling him for the moment.
Ukko looking to control.
Taikina is looking to work some ground and pound but Ukko has wrist control.
Ukko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taikina is looking to work some ground and pound but Ukko has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taikina trying to control the position from guard on top but Ukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taikina tries to free his leg and advance position but Ukko is retaining full guard.
Ukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Taikina dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ukko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taikina manages to get back to half guard.
Ukko looking for a submission but Taikina manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Taikina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taikina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ukko's guard.
Ukko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taikina is one step ahead there.
Ukko trying to keep a closed guard but Taikina is proving a slippery customer.
Taikina throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taikina's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taikina lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taikina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ukko trying to control the position.
Taikina looking to pass the guard.
Ukko is trying to keep Taikina in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ukko keeping moving, preventing Taikina from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ukko dives in and grabs Taikina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taikina pushes down on Ukko's head and hops out.
Ukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taikina misses with a looping right.
Taikina takes a swing at Ukko's ribcage but misses.
Taikina shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taikina showed some decent athleticism there.
Ukko tries to get to full guard but Taikina has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taikina is thwarting Ukko's attempts to control the position.
Taikina scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taikina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ukko's head.
Taikina trying to control the pace.
Ukko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ukko working a defensive guard here.
Ukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taikina has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taikina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ukko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ukko is nestled in close to Taikina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ukko looks to land a strike but Taikina avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taikina wants to sweep but no luck.
Ukko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taikina looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taikina looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taikina!
Taikina lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukko is trying to improve his position.
Taikina passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ukko!
Ukko tries to hold on but Taikina postures up.
Ukko is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ukko tries to lock up and control but Taikina gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tero Taikina will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Taikina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taikina throws the left hand but Ukko avoids the punch easily.
Taikina catches Ukko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taikina.
Taikina clinches up against the cage.
Taikina throws an elbow but it misses.
Taikina utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ukko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taikina lands a left hand.
Taikina lands a damaging elbow.
Taikina lands an elbow that stopped Ukko in his tracks for a moment.
Taikina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Taikina.
Ukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taikina takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taikina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ukko is trying to pull guard but Taikina has him pressed against the cage.
Taikina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Taikina.
Ukko is rocked!
Ukko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taikina is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ukko is still on wobbly legs! Can Taikina finish him?
Tero Taikina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tonttu Ukko.
Ukko can't get the takedown.
Taikina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taikina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ukko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taikina gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taikina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taikina landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taikina.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taikina.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Taikina.
Taikina lands an elbow just above Ukko 's eye.
Taikina digs a right hand into Ukko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukko's gas tank.
Taikina works on Ukko's body with a couple of short punches.
Taikina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taikina lands a damaging elbow.
Ukko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taikina to keep the fight standing.
Taikina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taikina lands a damaging elbow.
Taikina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Taikina pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Ukko! Taikina unloads with more strikes and Ukko sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tero Taikina!
Tero Taikina made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'After every fight I get cookies but this time I was promised to have ice cream too! I cannot wait!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gangmo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberik Gunther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunther has chosen Get UP!! as his entrance music. Gangmo Lee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gangmo Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alberik Gunther!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunther gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Alberik Gunther has been cut.
Gunther shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gunther is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee throws a series of punches but Gunther avoids them all with ease.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Gunther slips under a jab from Lee.
Gunther manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Gunther stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunther doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunther manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gunther trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Gunther wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee has his foot on Gunther's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunther works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunther trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunther stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunther sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee won't allow Gunther to pass to mount.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunther defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunther doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunther manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gunther postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gunther, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunther is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunther is retaining full guard.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunther has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Gunther's legs - danger averted.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunther is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunther is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gunther's guard.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gunther is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee trying to control the position but Gunther is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gunther is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries for a kimura but Gunther is defending well.
Gunther is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee working away.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Gunther is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunther is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gangmo Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberik Gunther'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.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Gunther misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a right hand that sends Gunther tumbling to the canvas! Can Lee finish him? He dives into Gunther's guard looking to do just that!
Gunther is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lee as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gunther screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lee! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gangmo Lee!
Gangmo Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tora Noshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noshi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Don't Tell Me - Concorde Dawn. Speed has chosen Pendulum / The Tempest as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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27
196 lbs
10 - 0 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tora Noshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Speed!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed throws a body punch but Noshi moves out of range.
Noshi throws a chopping leg kick but Speed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noshi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Speed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Speed lands a really nice looking cross but Noshi seems unphased.
Speed looks to land a right hand but Noshi moved out of range.
Noshi misses with a double jab
and Speed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Noshi won't be happy with that.
Noshi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed wants to control but Noshi is keeping him busy.
Speed postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Noshi throws Speed to one side and escapes!
Speed misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Speed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noshi doesn't seem phased though.
Speed with a hook.
Noshi moves to clinch but Speed breaks away
and Speed counters with a stiff right hand.
Noshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Speed circles away.
Speed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Speed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tora Noshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed punishes Noshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Noshi walks into a left hand.
Speed misses with a few strikes there.
Noshi tries to clinch up but Speed circles away and keeps his distance.
Speed misses the shot to the body.
Noshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noshi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speed throws a big elbow that misses.
Speed throws a big right hand that misses.
Noshi pushes Speed off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Noshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
Speed cracks Noshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Noshi.
Speed misses with a takedown attempt - Noshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body punch from Speed.
Abel Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noshi lands a jab-cross combination.
Noshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noshi misses with a head kick.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noshi wants to clinch.
Noshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Noshi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Speed is out of range and Noshi settles back down.
Noshi thumps Speed with a low kick.
Speed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Noshi's guard.
Noshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Speed is controlling him.
Speed throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speed trying to control but Noshi is working from the bottom.
Noshi is looking to stand up but Speed isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speed throwing strikes from guard but Noshi blocks nicely.
Speed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Speed works over Noshi with some ground and pound from guard.
Speed lands a couple of elbows.
Speed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noshi is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noshi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Noshi keeping moving, preventing Speed from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Speed 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.
Speed scores with a hook to the body. Noshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Speed misses the shot to the body.
Speed blocks a leg kick.
Speed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noshi rather than just go for the knockout.
Speed scores with a nice head shot.
Noshi slips a straight right by Speed.
Noshi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Speed just misses with a punch to the body.
Noshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Speed blocks a head kick by Noshi.
Abel Speed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Speed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noshi looks for the body kick but Speed saw that one coming.
Noshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Speed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noshi. That's going to slow Speed down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Noshi is trying to defend but Speed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Noshi kicks Speed off and gets back to his feet.
Speed misses with a wild body shot.
Noshi takes one to the side of the head.
Noshi moves forwards but Speed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noshi throws a head kick but Speed moves out of range.
Speed lands a glancing blow to the side of Noshi's head.
Noshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Speed.
Tora Noshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Speed misses with a takedown attempt - Noshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Speed.
Noshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noshi is looking to clinch but Speed is avoiding it.
Noshi tries to clinch up.
Noshi tried to score with a low kick but Speed checks it.
Speed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Speed misses with a double jab.
Noshi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noshi misses with a wild body shot.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speed misses the shot to the body.
Speed throws a body punch but Noshi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed lands with a hook. Noshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Speed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noshi is fending him off so far but Speed persists. Nope, Noshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Noshi throws a nice looking combination but Speed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Speed shoots for a takedown but Noshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tora Noshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Speed.
Speed misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Speed finds it's target.
Noshi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noshi has Speed up against the cage in a clinch.
Speed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Speed finds it's way round the side to connect with Noshi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws a hook but Noshi blocks it.
Speed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noshi defends it nicely.
Noshi digs a good hook to Speed's body.
Noshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Speed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Speed drives through with a takedown into Noshi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noshi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Speed.
Abel Speed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Speed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noshi wants to stand and escape but Speed is having none of it.
Speed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noshi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Speed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Noshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speed.
Speed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noshi throws a leg kick but Speed moved away.
Noshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noshi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Speed swings for the body but Noshi moves out of range.
That kick from Noshi tenderised Speed's leg. Speed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noshi takes one to the side of the head.
Noshi tries to clinch but Speed moves away
and Speed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Speed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Speed misses with a combination
and Noshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noshi tries to clinch but Speed is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed throws a hook to the side of Noshi's head but Noshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Speed moves out of range of the body kick from Noshi.
Speed jabs Noshi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Speed throws a hook but Noshi blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Speed. That snapped Noshi's head back.
Speed just misses with a punch to the body.
Noshi moves away from the strike by Speed.
Speed connects with a single shot there.
Speed lands with a shot to the body.
Speed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Speed shoots in but no luck this time.
A leg kick checked by Speed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noshi tries to clinch up but Speed circles away and keeps his distance.
Speed misses with a looping left.
Speed cracks Noshi with a good jab.
Noshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed throws an off balance right hand
and Noshi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Speed just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Speed swings for the body but Noshi moves out of range.
Noshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noshi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Noshi throws a shot to the body.
Speed keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Noshi swinging wildly here.
Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speed slips a jab and a cross from Noshi.
Noshi throws a one two combo.
Noshi misses with a low kick.
Noshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noshi moves away.
Noshi walks into a stiff left hand from Speed.
Speed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noshi manages to avoid it.
Speed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noshi but Noshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tora Noshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Speed.
Noshi is looking to clinch but Speed is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noshi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Speed checks it well.
Noshi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Speed is able to avoid easily.
Speed fails to land the takedown.
Speed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Speed somewhat.
Speed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noshi.
Tora Noshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Speed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Speed throws a jab when Noshi was well out of range.
Speed displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noshi throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abel Speed.
I've got Speed 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Speed!
After winning the bout, Abel Speed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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