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HFA Berserker 26 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Luikeroinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kullervo Pershiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luikeroinen comes to the cage accompanied by Propellerheads - Bang On. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kullervo Pershiki enters the cage!
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183 lbs
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178 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Luikeroinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Pershiki!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Pershiki misses.
Luikeroinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Pershiki counters with a two punch combo.
Pershiki lands a right hook to the body.
Luikeroinen fails to land the takedown.
Luikeroinen shoots in and drives through. Pershiki sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Luikeroinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pershiki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Luikeroinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pershiki counters with a stiff right hand.
Pershiki leaves Luikeroinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luikeroinen is breathing heavily.
Luikeroinen tries for a takedown but Pershiki circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Luikeroinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Pershiki.
Jussi Luikeroinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luikeroinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Pershiki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luikeroinen.
Pershiki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pershiki. That's going to slow Luikeroinen down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pershiki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pershiki lands a jab to Luikeroinen's midsection.
That kick from Pershiki tenderised Luikeroinen's leg. Luikeroinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pershiki cracks a nice hook into Luikeroinen's ribs.
Pershiki cracks the inside of Luikeroinen's front leg.
Pershiki lands a head kick!
Pershiki lands a right hook to the body.
Pershiki throws a leg kick which misses Luikeroinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Luikeroinen tries to avoid 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!
Pershiki lands a nice looking body shot.
Pershiki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pershiki works Luikeroinen's body with a nice hook.
Pershiki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pershiki misses with a few strikes there.
Pershiki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luikeroinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pershiki throws a body punch but Luikeroinen moves out of range.
Luikeroinen fails with the takedown
and Pershiki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luikeroinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pershiki scores with a sloppy right hand. Luikeroinen should have avoided that one.
Pershiki misses with the combination.
Pershiki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luikeroinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pershiki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pershiki scores with the left hand. Luikeroinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Pershiki works Luikeroinen's body with a nice hook.
Luikeroinen fails with the takedown
and Pershiki counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pershiki!
Pershiki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luikeroinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Pershiki scores with a body shot.
Pershiki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Luikeroinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luikeroinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pershiki connects with a nice looking jab.
Pershiki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pershiki scores with a jab to the body.
Pershiki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pershiki is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Pershiki misses.
Pershiki punishes Luikeroinen's body with a nice straight punch.
A left and a right from Pershiki both land. Nice combination.
Luikeroinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pershiki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Luikeroinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pershiki.
Luikeroinen is rocked!
Pershiki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luikeroinen.
No joy there for Pershiki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pershiki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luikeroinen misses with a combination
and Pershiki counters with a stiff right hand.
Pershiki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Luikeroinen eats them both and turns towards Pershiki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Luikeroinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pershiki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luikeroinen seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pershiki scores with a shot to the body.
Pershiki feints a jab promting Luikeroinen to slip. Pershiki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Luikeroinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pershiki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kullervo Pershiki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pershiki lunges at Luikeroinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luikeroinen's hand.
Pershiki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luikeroinen.
Luikeroinen shoots in for a double leg but Pershiki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pershiki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pershiki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luikeroinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Luikeroinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pershiki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pershiki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luikeroinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pershiki throws a right and a left that Luikeroinen avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Pershiki misses.
Pershiki jabs at Luikeroinen's body.
Pershiki scores with a one two! Luikeroinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luikeroinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pershiki.
Jussi Luikeroinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikeroinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Luikeroinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pershiki scores with a head kick. Luikeroinen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pershiki lands with a good body shot.
Pershiki digs a good hook to Luikeroinen's body.
Pershiki tries to bum rush Luikeroinen with a series of wild strikes but Luikeroinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pershiki throws a right and a left that Luikeroinen avoids nicely.
Pershiki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luikeroinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pershiki avoids it really well and circles away.
Luikeroinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pershiki throws a right hand that Luikeroinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Luikeroinen also avoids with ease.
Pershiki lands a leg kick that knocks Luikeroinen off balance momentarily.
Luikeroinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Pershiki.
The crowd cheers as Pershiki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luikeroinen doesn't seem phased though.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Luikeroinen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pershiki!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Pershiki does no damage.
Pershiki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luikeroinen shoots in but Pershiki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pershiki connects with a looping right hand.
Pershiki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pershiki works Luikeroinen's body with a nice hook.
Luikeroinen looks for a takedown but Pershiki sprawls well.
A left lands for Pershiki.
Luikeroinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Pershiki.
Luikeroinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pershiki sprawls well. Pershiki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luikeroinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Luikeroinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luikeroinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pershiki to score with a decent uppercut.
Luikeroinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luikeroinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pershiki tries to avoid it but Luikeroinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pershiki to the ground. Pershiki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pershiki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luikeroinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pershiki counters with a nice leg kick.
Luikeroinen misses with an uppercut. Pershiki saw that one coming.
Luikeroinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pershiki.
Luikeroinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pershiki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kullervo Pershiki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pershiki connects with a solid leg kick.
Pershiki lands a two punch combo.
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!
A punch combination from Pershiki misses.
Pershiki feints and then cracks Luikeroinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luikeroinen down.
Pershiki lands a jab to the head.
Luikeroinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luikeroinen swinging wildly here.
Luikeroinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pershiki throws a series of strikes that have Luikeroinen backpedaling.
Pershiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pershiki leaves Luikeroinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kullervo Pershiki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pershiki scores with a body shot.
Pershiki throws a one two combo.
Pershiki throws a right hand that Luikeroinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Luikeroinen also avoids with ease.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luikeroinen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Luikeroinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pershiki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kullervo Pershiki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Pershiki.
Some wild striking there from Pershiki.
Luikeroinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pershiki.
Pershiki throws a right and a left that Luikeroinen avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luikeroinen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Luikeroinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pershiki lands a leg kick that knocks Luikeroinen off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pershiki scores with a body shot.
Pershiki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luikeroinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pershiki lands a right hook to the body.
Pershiki slaps away a takedown attempt from Luikeroinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luikeroinen with a poor takedown
and Pershiki counters with a nice leg kick.
Luikeroinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pershiki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pershiki.
Luikeroinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luikeroinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Pershiki.
Luikeroinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pershiki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luikeroinen.
Pershiki digs a good hook to Luikeroinen's body.
Pershiki scores with a shot to the body.
Luikeroinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Pershiki finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pershiki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luikeroinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pershiki pinned against the cage. Pershiki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pershiki lands with a slapping head kick.
Pershiki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luikeroinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jussi Luikeroinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pershiki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luikeroinen looks for a takedown but Pershiki sprawls well.
Pershiki scores with a jab to the body.
Pershiki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luikeroinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Pershiki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Luikeroinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luikeroinen takes one to the side of the head.
Pershiki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luikeroinen's sensitive parts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pershiki!
Pershiki stuffs the takedown.
Luikeroinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Pershiki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Luikeroinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pershiki cracks Luikeroinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luikeroinen throws a right hand that Pershiki ducks under and follows up with a left that Pershiki also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pershiki.
Pershiki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pershiki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luikeroinen with a poor takedown
and Pershiki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pershiki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Pershiki.
Pershiki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pershiki lands a head shot.
Pershiki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pershiki scores with a hook to the body. Luikeroinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luikeroinen tries for a takedown but Pershiki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luikeroinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pershiki. Pershiki obviously looking to wear him down.
Kullervo Pershiki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luikeroinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kullervo Pershiki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pershiki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kullervo Pershiki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Turchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hailong Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Turchin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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257 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Turchin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hailong Wang!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turchin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turchin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wang but Wang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wang lands a jab to Turchin's midsection.
Wang sends Turchin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wang is motioning to the referee to let Turchin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Turchin is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Turchin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang lands a brutal uppercut that launches Turchin off his feet! Turchin tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hailong Wang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paksu Niska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hello Chippy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hello Chippy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paksu Niska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hello Chippy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chippy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Niska might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Niska is pressing down on Chippy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Niska has his foot on Chippy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chippy works his way back into a safe position though.
Chippy 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.
Niska looking for a guillotine here but Chippy defends easily.
Chippy 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.
Chippy drops back looking for a leg! Niska is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Niska manages to kick Chippy off! Chippy jumps back into Niska's guard.
Chippy drops back looking for a leg! Niska is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Niska manages to kick Chippy off! Chippy jumps back into Niska's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chippy 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.
Niska throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chippy escapes and throws Niska's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Niska is looking to reverse the position.
Chippy in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Niska is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hello Chippy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Pawlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pawlowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trapt- Stand Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Radoslaw Pawlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson drives through with a takedown into Pawlowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Larsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Pawlowski is retaining full guard.
Larsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pawlowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Larsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pawlowski trying to get back to full guard but Larsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Pawlowski is squirming around, avoiding Larsson's attempts to control the action.
Larsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pawlowski is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson wants to control the pace but Pawlowski is squirming around nicely.
Pawlowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Larsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Larsson lands a big elbow.
Larsson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pawlowski tries to hold on but Larsson pushes him away.
Pawlowski working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Larsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pawlowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pawlowski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Larsson moves to back control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson trying to control momentarily.
Pawlowski is really stuck here.
Larsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pawlowski doesn't escape.
Larsson wants to control but Pawlowski is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski is really stuck here.
Larsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pawlowski tries to break free.
Larsson working for the choke.
Larsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Larsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Larsson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pawlowski.
Larsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Pawlowski is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Pawlowski! Can he survive? No! He's out! Larsson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henrik Larsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihail Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dmitriy Kosarev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dmitriy Kosarev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Kosarev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov shoots in and drives through. Kosarev sprawls well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fedorov enables Kosarev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fedorov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kosarev trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
Kosarev wants to pass the guard but Fedorov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov is trying to keep Kosarev in close.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitriy Kosarev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kosarev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kosarev avoids the head kick by Fedorov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kosarev is in Fedorov's guard.
Kosarev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosarev wants to pass the guard but Fedorov is keeping the position.
Kosarev wants to stand but Fedorov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fedorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosarev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kosarev trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
Kosarev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fedorov on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fedorov's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kosarev looking to pass the guard.
Kosarev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dmitriy Kosarev.
Fedorov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kosarev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fedorov's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fedorov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kosarev's guard.
Fedorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosarev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosarev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fedorov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fedorov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kosarev keeping full guard, as Fedorov tries to pass.
Kosarev is working an open guard so Fedorov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mihail Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fedorov.
Fedorov looks gassed!
Fedorov closes the distance and clinches up with Kosarev, looking for a takedown. Fedorov pushes Kosarev against the cage but Kosarev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fedorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fedorov clinches with his opponent.
Fedorov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kosarev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dmitriy Kosarev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihail Fedorov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov is trying to pull guard but Kosarev has him pressed against the cage.
Kosarev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fedorov walks away with a smile on his face. Kosarev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kosarev.
Kosarev feints and as Fedorov raises his hands in defense, Kosarev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 Dmitriy Kosarev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fedorov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kosarev. Kosarev gets slowly back to his feet.
Fedorov misses with a takedown attempt
and Kosarev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fedorov's guard.
Kosarev trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
Kosarev throwing strikes from guard but Fedorov blocks nicely.
Kosarev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosarev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kosarev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kosarev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fedorov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosarev 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Kosarev moves out of range of the body kick.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosarev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosarev stuffs the takedown.
Fedorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedorov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kosarev's guard.
Kosarev looking to control.
Kosarev is looking to stand up but Fedorov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kosarev is pulling down on Fedorov's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kosarev is looking to stand up but Fedorov isn't so interested in that idea.
Dmitriy Kosarev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosarev seems keen to control Fedorov's posture.
Dmitriy Kosarev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kosarev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fedorov circles away.
Fedorov tries for a takedown but Kosarev circles away easily
and Kosarev counters with a takedown into side control.
Dmitriy Kosarev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihail Fedorov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev is taking a breather. Fedorov 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.
Fedorov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kosarev.
Fedorov moves into full guard.
Fedorov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kosarev controls the pace.
Kosarev prevents Fedorov from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fedorov is on top in guard.
Fedorov drops back looking for a leg! Kosarev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kosarev manages to kick Fedorov off! Fedorov jumps back into Kosarev's guard.
Kosarev trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kosarev 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.
Dmitriy Kosarev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Fedorov with a poor takedown
and Kosarev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fedorov keeping full guard, as Kosarev tries to pass.
Kosarev controlling from the top position.
Kosarev trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosarev wants to pass the guard but Fedorov is keeping the position.
Fedorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kosarev postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitriy Kosarev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fedorov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kosarev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fedorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kosarev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kosarev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kosarev stays in close to Fedorov's body and controls the position.
Kosarev tries to stand but Fedorov is controlling from the bottom.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dmitriy Kosarev.
Fedorov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosarev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fedorov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kosarev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fedorov prevents Kosarev from improving his position.
Fedorov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov works his way into side control.
Kosarev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fedorov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kosarev is desperately trying to improve his position but Fedorov has a good base and remains in mount.
Fedorov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mihail Fedorov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Goffard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Bunoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Goffard has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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20
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Goffard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bunoyan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goffard rushes Bunoyan and presses him up against the cage.
Goffard lands a body punch.
Goffard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goffard pulls Bunoyan into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goffard wants to stand but Bunoyan is controlling the position.
Goffard working a defensive guard here.
Goffard is looking to stand back up but Bunoyan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Goffard.
Goffard kicks off Bunoyan and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunoyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goffard.
Goffard swinging wildly here.
Goffard tries to bum rush Bunoyan with a series of wild strikes but Bunoyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunoyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goffard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goffard gets tackled into the cage by Bunoyan. Bunoyan maintains the clinch.
Bunoyan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Goffard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunoyan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goffard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunoyan avoids it really well and circles away.
Bunoyan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goffard's guard.
Goffard looking for a triangle here. Bunoyan is fighting it but it looks tight! Goffard pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bunoyan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nathan Goffard!
Nathan Goffard is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Kovaluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Avalon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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203 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Kovaluu!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovaluu checks a low kick from Avalon.
Avalon throws a body punch but Kovaluu moves out of range.
Avalon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovaluu throws a looping overhand right but Avalon ducks down to avoid it.
Avalon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avalon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avalon lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avalon. Kovaluu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avalon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avalon moves in looking to clinch but Kovaluu pushes him off.
Avalon throws a right and a left that both miss.
James Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Avalon. That snapped Kovaluu's head back.
Avalon connects with a leg kick. Kovaluu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sloppy strikes from Avalon. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovaluu tries to move into range but Avalon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Avalon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Kovaluu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avalon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Avalon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avalon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovaluu is out of range.
Kovaluu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Avalon as he connects with a hook.
Avalon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Avalon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovaluu moves away.
Avalon scoring well with a low kick there.
Avalon closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Avalon as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Avalon.
Avalon leaning against his opponent.
Avalon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovaluu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Avalon.
Kovaluu throws a punch but it's blocked by Avalon.
Kovaluu is trying to maintain a safe position but Avalon gets an underhook and turns Kovaluu into the cage.
Avalon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kovaluu can't get the takedown.
Avalon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kovaluu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Avalon lands a body punch.
Avalon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Avalon jumps guard and drags Kovaluu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kovaluu trying to control but Avalon is working from the bottom.
Avalon managing to control the position.
Avalon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avalon managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovaluu trying to control the position from guard on top but Avalon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avalon has a closed guard, preventing Kovaluu from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hessu Kovaluu.
Kovaluu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovaluu throws a hook but Avalon avoids it easily.
Avalon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avalon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovaluu takes one on the button.
Kovaluu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Avalon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Avalon 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.
Avalon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Avalon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avalon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Avalon misses the shot to the body.
Kovaluu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avalon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kovaluu somewhat.
Avalon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovaluu.
Avalon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avalon jabs Kovaluu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovaluu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avalon instigates a clinch.
Kovaluu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kovaluu tries to break free but Avalon pushes him back against the cage.
Kovaluu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Avalon is working Kovaluu over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Avalon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovaluu backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avalon.
Avalon gets underhooks to prevent Kovaluu's takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Kovaluu to work.
Avalon just leaning against Kovaluu, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avalon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon slowing the pace effectively.
Avalon lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kovaluu has Avalon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avalon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hessu Kovaluu.
Kovaluu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kovaluu is looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Avalon as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avalon landing knees to the head.
It looks like Hessu Kovaluu has been cut.
Kovaluu is breathing heavily.
Avalon scores with a shot to the side of Kovaluu's head.
Avalon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovaluu backwards.
Avalon prevents Kovaluu from breaking the clinch.
Avalon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Avalon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovaluus head.
Kovaluu takes a shot to the head.
Avalon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovaluu backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Avalon is working Kovaluu over against the cage.
Avalon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Avalon.
Avalon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Avalon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovaluu can do to turn this around?
Avalon lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Avalon.
Kovaluu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Avalon.
Avalon lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Avalon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kovaluu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avalon prevents Kovaluu from breaking the clinch.
Avalon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Avalon on the inside.
Avalon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Avalon pulls guard.
Avalon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kovaluu has his hands clasped together but Avalon extends an breaks Kovaluu's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Avalon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Avalon!
An out of breath James Avalon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Ralcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Orlov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
245 lbs
8 - 10 - 1 |
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225 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Ralcha!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralcha blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Ralcha is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ralcha misses with a head kick.
Ralcha shoots and misses
and Orlov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orlov.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ralcha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orlov stands and steps away. Ralcha gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ralcha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ralcha swivels and escapes.
Orlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ralcha tries to sprawl out of it but Orlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ralcha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orlov tries for a takedown but Ralcha circles away easily
and Ralcha counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ralcha!
Ralcha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orlovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orlov is breathing heavily.
Ralcha dives in and scores a takedown into Orlov's guard.
Orlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ralcha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ralcha tries to stand but Orlov is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralcha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mikko Ralcha has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ralcha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Orlov's head.
It looks like Ilya Orlov has been cut.
Ralcha lands a head kick!
Orlov is rocked!
Ralcha and Orlov are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Ralcha throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Orlov into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Ralcha knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mikko Ralcha!
Mikko Ralcha is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison's entrance music is DMX - Joe Harrison Song. A fine choice. Maxwell has chosen I LOVE YOU - The Climax Blues Band as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ross Maxwell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Harrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxwell moves into the clinch.
Harrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Maxwell won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maxwell can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Maxwell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrison's face.
It looks like Joe Harrison has been cut.
Maxwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Maxwell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maxwell lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Harrison to his knees! Maxwell keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Maxwell! Ross Maxwell retains his heavyweight title!
Ross Maxwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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