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MMA HELSINKI 57 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trasseli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Look at my horse!. Jonny Stevens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Trasseli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens looks for a takedown but Trasseli sprawls well.
Stevens misses with a takedown
and Trasseli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevens thinking.
Trasseli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trasseli defends it nicely.
Pena Trasseli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Stevens.
Trasseli thows a body shot but no joy.
Stevens tries to clinch but Trasseli moves away
and Trasseli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevens gets caught napping as Trasseli dives in and scores a takedown. Stevens manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trasseli wants to stand but Stevens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Trasseli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trasseli trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevens's guard.
Trasseli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Trasseli controlling him for the moment.
Trasseli is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Trasseli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trasseli stands and steps away. Stevens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stevens has his takedown stuffed
and Trasseli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trasseli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevens thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trasseli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevens somewhat.
Stevens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trasseli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Trasseli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trasseli avoids it really well and circles away.
Stevens tries to clinch up.
Stevens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trasseli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stevens slips a jab and a cross from Trasseli.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trasseli is looking to wear down Stevens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trasseli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Trasseli as Stevens shoots in.
Trasseli scores with a shot to the body.
Stevens darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trasseli's head.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Trasseli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trasseli flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Trasseli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevens is working away from the top position though.
Trasseli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevens stays in close to Trasseli's body and controls the position.
Trasseli looking for a sweep. Not yet Trasseli, not yet.
Stevens trying to control but Trasseli is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stevens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonny Stevens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trasseli gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Trasseli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stevens misses with a left hand
and Trasseli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trasseli avoids it really well and circles away.
Stevens tries to clinch but Trasseli moves out of range.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trasseli as he jumps to the side.
Trasseli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trasseli trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Trasseli throwing strikes from guard but Stevens blocks nicely.
Trasseli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli wants to get up but he can't break Stevens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trasseli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trasseli throws a big right hand that misses.
Trasseli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Trasseli controlling him for the moment.
Trasseli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trasseli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Trasseli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trasseli chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
Trasseli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trasseli wants to stand but Stevens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trasseli throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trasseli throwing strikes from guard but Stevens blocks nicely.
Trasseli advances to half guard.
Trasseli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trasseli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is in trouble now - Trasseli has advanced to mount!
Trasseli fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Trasseli landing strikes from the mount and Stevens is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Trasseli.
Pena Trasseli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trasseli working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stevens wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Trasseli.
Trasseli lands a big elbow.
Trasseli working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trasseli lands with some strikes.
Trasseli postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stevens looks a forlorn figure.
Stevens is rocked!
Trasseli connects with a bit shot that sees Stevens covering up! More strikes from Trasseli and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Trasseli is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pena Trasseli!
During a confident post fight interview, Pena Trasseli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Berkovitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and West Rupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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169 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abraham Berkovitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, West Rupp!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rupp takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rupp moves out of range of the strikes.
Berkovitz rushes Rupp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rupp takes a shot to the head.
Berkovitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rupps head.
Berkovitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rupp is rocked!
Berkovitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berkovitz throws a series of punches but Rupp avoids them all with ease.
Rupp walks into a jab.
Rupp is still on wobbly legs! Can Berkovitz finish him?
Berkovitz drops Rupp with a huge uppercut! Rupp drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Berkovitz is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Berkovitz!
Abraham Berkovitz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fight Club Clothing est. 09™, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Tyson.
Puukko tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puukko misses with a low kick.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Puukko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Puukko misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Puukko.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Puukko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Puukko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puukko.
A slapping body kick lands there for Puukko.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Puukko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puukko takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puukko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tyson's knee momentarily.
Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson blocks a jab.
Tyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Puukko has managed to clinch.
Puukko lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tyson.
Puukko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyson's face.
Puukko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Puukko trying to land knees to the body.
Puukko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puukko crunches a lovely knee into Tyson's ribcage.
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!
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyson has hold of one of Puukko's legs. Puukko is fighting the takedown attempt but Tyson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson trying to control but Puukko is working from the bottom.
Tyson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko wants to stand but Tyson is controlling the position.
Tyson lands a couple of digs.
Puukko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyson won't allow Puukko to get back to his feet.
Puukko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tyson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyson cracks Puukko with a solid left hand.
Tyson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tyson trying to control but Puukko is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Puukko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tyson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puukko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson stops Puukko from standing up.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Puukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Tyson just wasn't active enough.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Tyson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Puukko!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson misses with a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puukko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tyson unloads with some shots from mount but Puukko bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson 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.
Puukko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyson.
Puukko misses with a hook
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson scores with a jab.
Tyson lands with an overhand left.
Tyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Puukko's head.
Puukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson.
Puukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puukko as he jumps to the side.
Tyson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Tyson tests Puukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puukko tries to clinch
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
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!
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puukko moves away.
Mike Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Puukko is looking to score with low kicks.
Tyson gets the takedown into side control.
Puukko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko wants to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Tyson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Puukko defending against the ground and pound.
Tyson is chipping away with strikes.
Tyson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mike Tyson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Puukko some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Tyson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tyson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puukko dodges the ground and pound from Tyson.
Tyson trying to control the action but Puukko is working from the bottom.
Puukko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tyson connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Puukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyson throws an elbow but Puukko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Puukko is not content to let Tyson control the position.
Puukko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tyson throws a strike aimed at the side of Puukko's head but Puukko avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Tyson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson working the ground and pound but Puukko is defending the strikes.
Puukko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tyson.
Tyson scoring with punches from side control.
Tyson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Puukko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tyson is staying tight to Puukko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tyson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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!
Puukko is not content to let Tyson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puukko tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Puukko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Puukko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puukko wants to clinch but Tyson slips to the side
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Puukko misses.
Tyson checks a leg kick.
Puukko throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyson works Puukko's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson tests Puukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puukko tries to clinch up.
Lauri Puukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson connects with a body shot that sends Puukko's belly button to the back.
Tyson 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.
Puukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puukko keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Tyson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tyson advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson thows a huge punch but Puukko dodges it nicely.
Tyson winds up and cracks Puukko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Tyson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Puukko is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control from half guard but Puukko is working away.
Puukko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyson thows a huge punch but Puukko dodges it nicely.
Tyson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puukko defending well though.
Tyson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puukko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tyson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tyson connects with a nice short shot to Puukko's temple.
Tyson working Puukko over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is pressing down on Puukko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puukko is holding on for now.
Tyson working the head and body with strikes.
Tyson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tyson working Puukko over with strikes.
Lauri Puukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson working the head and body with strikes.
Tyson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puukko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
Our winner, Mike Tyson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rod Brave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Surma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brave comes to the cage accompanied by Eco, Eco (somos de taleco). Rod Brave could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Musta Surma's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rod Brave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Surma!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brave fails to land with a series of punches.
Brave fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Surma, pushing him back against the cage.
Surma misses with a knee to the head.
Surma takes a knee to the side of the body.
Surma lands an elbow that stopped Brave in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Rod Brave has been cut.
Brave blocks the elbow strike.
Surma misses with a body punch.
Brave swings wildly with an uppercut but Surma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Surma avoiding damage as Brave throws knees to the body.
Brave tries to land knees in the clinch but Surma avoids the damage to the body.
Surma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Surma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Surma looking to throw knees to the head but Brave is blocking nicely.
Surma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brave is defending well for now.
Surma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Surma throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brave blocks the elbow strike.
Surma avoids a wild elbow strike from Brave.
Brave lands an elbow that stopped Surma in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Musta Surma has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brave jumps guard.
Brave tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brave seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brave tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Surma wanted to stand there but Brave had control of the position.
Brave is trying to control the position but Surma postures up.
Surma wants to control from the top but Brave keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Musta Surma.
Brave has Surma up against the cage in a clinch.
Brave lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brave just misses with a elbow thrown towards Surma's brow.
Brave is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Surma is defending well for now.
Brave pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brave landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Surma.
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!
Surma lands with a right to the head.
Surma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brave managing to block the knees to the body from Surma.
Brave gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Surma is trying is best to control the position here.
Surma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Surma.
Brave throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Surma wants to get back to his feet but Brave is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braveis looking to pass into half guard but Surma pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Surma is in guard.
Brave manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Surma manages to get himself to full guard.
Brave throws a strike but Surma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Surma won't allow Brave to sweep him here.
Brave is controlling Surma's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brave trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Brave wants to sweep but no luck.
Surma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Surma preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brave is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Brave dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brave shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Surma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Surma regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brave's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Brave is looking to take a break and control but Surma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Surma tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brave has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Brave scoring with strikes but Surma is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brave trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brave landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brave content just to control the position here.
Surma blocking the ground and pound.
Brave with shots to the head and body - Surma looks very uncomfortable down there.
The cut above Musta Surma's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surma holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brave tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Brave punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brave scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Musta Surma's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Musta Surma's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rod Brave!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blood Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nyan song. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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21
205 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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26
202 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blood Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blood Wizard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wizard loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guy.
Wizard lands an overhand right.
Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wizard is fending him off so far but Guy persists. Nope, Wizard circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy shoots in and drives through. Wizard sprawls well.
Wizard takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Wizard on the inside.
Wizard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Wizard as he connects with a hook.
Guy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wizard counters with a stiff right hand.
Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Guy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wizard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wizard is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wizard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wizard's guard.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Wizard is keeping the position.
Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wizard looking for a guillotine here but Guy defends easily.
Wizard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guy defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wizard is looking to sinch up a triangle. Guy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wizard's body to avoid the submission. Wizard has instead reached around Guy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wizard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blood Wizard!
After winning the bout, Blood Wizard 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syntha Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magne Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
215 lbs
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28
215 lbs
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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
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syntha Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Magne Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six throws a body punch but Bruno moves out of range.
Bruno takes a swing at Six's ribcage but misses.
Six keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruno.
Bruno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Six manages to avoid it.
Six looks for the body kick but Bruno saw that one coming.
Bruno scores with the left hand. Six knows he should have avoided that one.
Bruno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Six throws a shot to the body.
Six misses with a two punch combination.
Six takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Six throws out a loose jab but Bruno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Six tries to clinch but Bruno is having none of it.
Six avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Six lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bruno will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Six.
Bruno swats away the attempt to clinch by Six.
Six throws out a leg kick but Bruno moves out of range and Six only half commits.
Bruno slips a straight right by Six.
Six shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bruno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six.
Bruno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six.
Nice cross by Bruno.
Bruno defending well as Six loads up on a big left hand.
Six throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Six darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six misses with a double jab
and Bruno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bruno throws a combination that misses
and Six counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Six fails to land with a series of punches.
Six connects with the punch.
A left lands for Bruno.
Six moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Six lands with an overhand left.
Bruno is rocked!
Bruno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bruno slips under a jab.
Bruno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Six pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bruno is out of range and Six settles back down.
Bruno cracks a nice hook into Six's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six lands a left and a right that sends Bruno crashing to the canvas! Six dives into mount looking to finish!
Bruno is still in real trouble! Can Six finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Six trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bruno wants to hold on but Six pushes him away.
Six fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Six lands a big elbow - Bruno is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bruno is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Syntha Six!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pain Statement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Statement comes to the cage accompanied by Statement of Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
255 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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30
225 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class 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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pain Statement!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statement displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Statement uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Statement drops Miller with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Miller looks back up at him and smiles so Statement waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pain Statement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Statement misses its intended target.
Statement misses the shot to the body.
Statement throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller defending well as Statement loads up on a big left hand.
Statement fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miller is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Statement ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Miller clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pain Statement!
Post fight, Pain Statement took to the microphone: 'Im the motherfuckin shizznitt!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ukobach Hasmal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpisuo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
217 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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26
203 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ukobach Hasmal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Korpisuo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korpisuo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korpisuo just misses with a punch to the body.
Korpisuo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hasmal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hasmal tries to sprawl but Korpisuo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Korpisuo misses with a head shot. Hasmal uses the momentum to regain guard.
Korpisuo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Korpisuo wants to pass the guard but Hasmal is keeping the position.
Hasmal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo wants to pass the guard but Hasmal is keeping the position.
Korpisuo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hasmal pulls Korpisuo in close to prevent any damage.
Korpisuo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hasmal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Korpisuo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hasmal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hasmal wanted to stand there but Korpisuo had control of the position.
Hasmal tries to free his leg and advance position but Korpisuo is retaining full guard.
Korpisuo controls Hasmal momentarily but Hasmal frees himself.
Korpisuo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hasmal is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo controls Hasmal momentarily but Hasmal frees himself.
Korpisuo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hasmal is one step ahead there.
Hasmal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Korpisuo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hasmal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Korpisuo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo 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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hasmal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korpisuo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hasmal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hasmal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hasmal!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korpisuo is looking for a sweep.
Hasmal gets to mount! Korpisuo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hasmal trying to control but Korpisuo is having none of it.
Hasmal looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasmal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Korpisuo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hasmal has a good base and remains in mount.
Korpisuo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korpisuo tries to hold on but Hasmal pushes him away.
Hasmal controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Korpisuo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hasmal thows a leg kick but Korpisuo checks it
and Korpisuo counters with a good, hard body kick but Hasmal shrugs it off.
Hasmal scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Hasmal - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hasmal.
Korpisuo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hasmal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hasmal gets caught napping as Korpisuo dives in and scores a takedown. Hasmal manages to retain 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!
Hasmal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hasmal is on top in guard.
Hasmal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Korpisuo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasmal tries to free his leg and advance position but Korpisuo is retaining full guard.
Korpisuo looking to control.
Hasmal wants to pass the guard but Korpisuo is keeping the position.
Hasmal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Korpisuo, up you get!
Hasmal throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Korpisuo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hasmal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice sprawl there from Hasmal as Korpisuo shoots in.
Hasmal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hasmal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ukobach Hasmal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasmal takes a swing at Korpisuo's ribcage but misses.
Korpisuo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hasmal but Hasmal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ukobach Hasmal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Korpisuo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Hasmal.
Hasmal takes a swing at Korpisuo's ribcage but misses.
Hasmal is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hasmal throws the kick towards the body but Korpisuo avoids it.
Hasmal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Korpisuo is rocked!
Hasmal closes the distance and pushes Korpisuo back into the cage.
A short right from Hasmal on the inside.
Korpisuo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hasmal finish him?
Hasmal pushes Korpisuo against the cage. Hasmal is working some dirty boxing. Hasmal pushes off with a quick right hook! Korpisuo goes down! Korpisuo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hasmal moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukobach Hasmal!
Ukobach Hasmal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matti Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce has chosen Joy Division - Atmosphere as his entrance music. Bobby Bruce will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
133 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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28
164 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nykanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruce.
Bruce tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nykanen is able to avoid easily.
Bruce closes the distance and clinches.
Bruce tries a body shot but Nykanen blocks it.
Nykanen wants to take the fight to the mat but Bruce manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bruce lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bruce.
Bruce looking to throw knees to the head but Nykanen is blocking nicely.
Bruce scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bruce tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nykanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bruce pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bruce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nykanen's elbow.
Bruce lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Bruce.
Nykanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Bruce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nykanen's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bruce obliges.
Bruce lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nykanen backwards.
Nykanen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bruce prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Nykanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Bruce - that landed with a thud.
Bruce lands an elbow that stopped Nykanen in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Matti Nykanen has been cut.
Bruce using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nykanen is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nykanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bruce landing knees to the head.
Nykanen is rocked!
Bruce lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Nykanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruce lands a hook that snaps the head of Nykanen backwards.
Bruce dips a shoulder and cracks Nykanen with a mighty uppercut! Nykanen falls back against the cage and Bruce unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nykanen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bruce screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bruce! Bobby Bruce retains his lightweight title!
Bobby Bruce bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre De La Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre De La Rosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Duran!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Rosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duran counters with a leg kick.
De La Rosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duran lands a jab to De La Rosa's midsection.
De La Rosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for De La Rosa with that takedown attempt.
Duran misses with a hook. De La Rosa ducked under it nicely.
De La Rosa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Duran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duran closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on De La Rosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duran presses De La Rosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De La Rosa tries to pull guard but Duran won't allow it.
Duran controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Duran.
Duran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De La Rosa pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran wants to pass the guard but De La Rosa is keeping the position.
De La Rosa has an active guard here but Duran has managed to pass into half guard.
Duran keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Duran escapes and gets back to his feet.
De La Rosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duran counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duran. That's going to slow De La Rosa down.
Duran moves into the clinch successfully.
De La Rosa fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre De La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Duran.
Duran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De La Rosa backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran is working De La Rosa over against the cage.
De La Rosa takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duran.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
Duran lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Duran scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Duran on the inside.
Duran prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duran lands a body punch.
De La Rosa is breathing heavily.
De La Rosa being controlled against the cage.
Duran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duran scores with a shoulder strike.
De La Rosa tries to pull guard but Duran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Duran gets underhooks to prevent De La Rosa's takedown attempt.
De La Rosa wants to break free but Duran has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De La Rosa.
Duran digs a right hand underneath De La Rosa's ribcage. De La Rosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Duran.
Still in the clinch, Duran scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De La Rosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duran scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Duran.
Duran scores with a shot to the side of De La Rosa's head.
Duran lands a right hand that snaps the head of De La Rosa backwards.
De La Rosa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duran scores with a body shot.
Duran lands a big head kick that sends De La Rosa to the canvas! Duran follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Duran! Calvin Duran retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Calvin Duran misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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