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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Pelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Smithson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Juha Vainio - Nakkila. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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266 lbs
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270 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Pelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Smithson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Pelli has knocked Smithson down with a huge combo! Pelli steps away and waves a wobbly Smithson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Willy Smithson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smithson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pelli throws a sloppy head kick and Smithson moves out of range easily.
Pelli lands a jab to Smithson's midsection.
Pelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pelli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pelli sends Smithson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pelli is motioning to the referee to let Smithson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Smithson is rocked!
Pelli lands with a big right hook that stumbles Smithson - he's out on his feet here! Pelli follows up with another monster hook that separates Smithson from consciousness! Smithson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Pelli stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kullervo Pelli!
Kullervo Pelli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Romita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hriday Kakkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romita comes into the arena with Rollin' Like A Boss blaring out of the sound system. Kakkar has chosen The Call of Ktulu as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hriday Kakkar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Romita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hriday Kakkar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romita shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kakkar is trying to defend but Romita finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Romita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Romita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romita is trying to control the action in half guard but Kakkar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Romita is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romita's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kakkar has one foot on Romita's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romita counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kakkar with a poor takedown
and Romita counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romita.
Kakkar is trying to keep Romita in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kakkar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kakkar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakkar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakkar is trying to control the position but Romita postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kakkar keeping full guard, as Romita tries to pass.
Romita wants to control from the top but Kakkar keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kakkar shoots and misses
and Romita decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kakkar's guard.
Frank Romita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hriday Kakkar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kakkar keeping moving, preventing Romita from controlling successfully.
Romita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romita throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kakkar wants to stand but Romita is controlling the position.
Kakkar keeping moving, preventing Romita from controlling successfully.
Romita is stalling in the full guard.
Frank Romita has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kakkar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romita sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakkar somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romita scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Romita sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kakkar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Romita in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Romita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakkar keeps working.
Kakkar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Romita are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Romita 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.
Kakkar shoots in for a double leg but Romita sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kakkar is looking to clinch but Romita is avoiding it.
Romita fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kakkar sprawls well initially but Romita persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakkar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kakkar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kakkar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romita.
Kakkar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romita trying to control but Kakkar is working from the bottom.
Kakkar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romita is looking to work some ground and pound but Kakkar has wrist control.
Romita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kakkar dives on top into guard.
Romita is controlling Kakkar's posture.
Kakkar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romita is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kakkar tries to free his leg and advance position but Romita is retaining full guard.
Romita wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Frank Romita has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck for Romita with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romita stuffs the takedown attempt from Kakkar. Kakkar gets slowly back to his feet.
Romita moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakkar.
Romita scores with a takedown into Kakkar's guard.
Romita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kakkar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romita postures up in Kakkar's guard and throws a big left but Kakkar blocks it.
Romita wants to pass the guard but Kakkar is keeping the position.
Romita is working hard here to advance position.
Romita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kakkar keeping moving, preventing Romita from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Romita wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Romita fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakkar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Romita to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kakkar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakkar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kakkar being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Romita dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kakkar tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Romita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frank Romita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakkar keeping moving, preventing Romita from controlling successfully.
Romita wants to pass the guard but Kakkar is keeping the position.
Romita won't allow Kakkar to get back to his feet.
Romita trying to control but Kakkar is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Frank Romita wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice body punch from Romita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kakkar as he avoids it easily.
Romita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kakkar to the mat! Kakkar manages to get full guard.
Romita postures up.
Romita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kakkar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kakkar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romita 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.
Romita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakkar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakkar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romita wants to control from the top but Kakkar keeps moving.
Frank Romita has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Romita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kakkar did well to prevent Romita getting side control.
Well, if Romita 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romita passes to side control.
Kakkar is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romita in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Romita 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.
Romita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakkar can do to turn this around?
Romita is staying tight to Kakkar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Romita working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Romita postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Romita throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakkar dodges the ground and pound from Romita.
Romita postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Romita wants to control but Kakkar is keeping him busy.
Hriday Kakkar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakkar sneaks back into half guard.
Romita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kakkar defending well though.
Romita throwing shots but Kakkar is blocking nicely.
Romita wants to control but Kakkar is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frank Romita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romita thows a huge punch but Kakkar dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Romita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romita has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Frank Romita!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Frank Romita!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Frank Romita!
Frank Romita wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio Cesaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Koistinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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151 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregorio Cesaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Koistinen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koistinen misses with a wild body shot.
Cesaro lands a body shot.
Koistinen clinches up against the cage.
Koistinen gets control of Cesaro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koistinen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cesaro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koistinen's guard.
Koistinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cesaro defends it easily.
Cesaro wants to stand but Koistinen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Koistinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cesaro!
Koistinen with shots to the head and body - Cesaro looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesaro tries to hold on but Koistinen pushes him away.
Koistinen lands a heavy elbow.
Koistinen wants to finish this one by submission but Cesaro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Koistinen.
Koistinen is landing with some decent strikes but Cesaro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Koistinen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cesaro turns into him and now he's in Koistinen's guard.
Cesaro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Koistinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Koistinen has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Koistinen is in close to Cesaro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen trying to control but Cesaro is working from the bottom.
Koistinen wants to pass the guard but Cesaro is keeping the position.
Cesaro keeping moving, preventing Koistinen from controlling successfully.
Koistinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koistinen is working Cesaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koistinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koistinen passes Cesaro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cesaro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koistinen in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koistinen lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koistinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koistinen dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koistinen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cesaro's face.
Koistinen landing punches.
The referee warns Cesaro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Koistinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cesaro wants to hold on but Koistinen pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Koistinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koistinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cesaro tries to hold on but Koistinen pushes him away.
Koistinen breaks from Cesaro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koistinen lands with some strikes.
Cesaro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koistinen lands a big elbow.
Cesaro is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Koistinen! Cesaro is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juha Koistinen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joa Pael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selma Semlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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190 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joa Pael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Selma Semlan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semlan looks for the body kick but Pael saw that one coming.
Pael tries to bum rush Semlan with a series of wild strikes but Semlan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Semlan.
Semlan throws a head kick that misses.
Pael scores with a three punch combo!
Pael pushes Semlan up against the cage in a clinch.
Semlan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pael tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pael tries to stall but Semlan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Semlan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pael's brow.
Pael tries to work over Semlan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pael manages to break the clinch.
Semlan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pael's head.
Pael fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Semlan, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Pael's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Semlan misses with an elbow over the top.
Semlan lands a nice elbow.
Semlan misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Semlan throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semlan lands an elbow that stopped Pael in his tracks for a moment.
Semlan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Semlan as Pael tries to tie him up.
Semlan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Semlan pushes off an throws an elbow but Pael leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pael lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Semlan or not.
Semlan pushes off an throws an elbow but Pael leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Semlan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Semlan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semlan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pael is trying to break the clinch but Semlan has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pael.
Pael misses with a punch on the inside.
Semlan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pael is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pael stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pael dodges an elbow strike from Semlan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pael avoids a wild elbow strike from Semlan.
Pael taking a breather.
Pael manages to break the clinch.
Semlan slips under a jab from Pael.
Pael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Semlan tries to clinch there but Pael circles away.
Pael throws a series of strikes that have Semlan backpedaling.
Semlan thows a leg kick but Pael checks it
and Pael counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pael darts in and clinches Semlan up against the cage.
Semlan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Semlan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Semlan throws an elbow but misses.
Semlan misses with an elbow over the top.
Pael manages to break the clinch.
Pael throws a right and a left that Semlan avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Pael misses.
Semlan tries to clinch but Pael moves away
and Pael counters with a good low kick that Semlan was not able to check.
Selma Semlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pael lands with a nice body punch.
Pael lands a left and a right that send Semlan crashing to the mat, dazed. Pael thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Semlan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pael clinches up with Semlan and pushes him back against the cage.
Semlan is still on wobbly legs! Can Pael finish him?
Pael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Semlan seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Semlan.
A big right from Pael misses.
Semlan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Semlan tries to work over Pael's front leg with a kick but Pael checks it.
Semlan tries to clinch up but Pael circles away and keeps his distance.
Semlan moves out of range as Pael strikes.
Pael blocks a head kick by Semlan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semlan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Semlan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pael's brow.
Semlan throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Semlan throws an elbow but misses.
Semlan misses with an elbow over the top.
Pael misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pael blocks an elbow strike.
Pael dodges an elbow strike from Semlan.
Semlan throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pael gets through Semlan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Semlan.
Pael lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pael breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Semlan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pael clobbers Semlan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Semlan tries to clinch up
and Pael counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joa Pael dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Pael misses.
Semlan clinches up against the cage.
Pael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pael sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pael scores with a jab to the jaw.
Semlan throws a sloppy head kick and Pael moves out of range easily.
Semlan is looking to clinch.
Pael closes the distance and pushes Semlan back into the cage.
Pael breaks from the clinch.
Pael thows a body shot but no joy.
Semlan tries to close the distance and clinch but Pael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Semlan wants to clinch up but Pael keeps it at a distance.
Semlan moves in looking to clinch but Pael pushes him off.
Semlan throws the kick towards the body but Pael avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pael throws a big shot that misses.
Semlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pael.
Semlan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pael counters with a stiff right hand.
Pael checks a leg kick.
Pael sends Semlan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pael is motioning to the referee to let Semlan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Semlan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Semlan lands a leg kick that knocks Pael off balance momentarily.
Pael takes a swing at Semlan's ribcage but misses.
Semlan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pael's calf.
Semlan tries to close the distance and clinch but Pael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Semlan tried to score with a low kick but Pael checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pael misses with a low kick.
Semlan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Semlan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pael takes a step back to recover.
Pael bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Semlan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Semlan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Semlan moves into the clinch.
Semlan misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Semlan throws an elbow but misses.
Pael is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Semlan is defending well for now.
Pael trying to stall but Semlan improves his position.
Semlan misses with an elbow over the top.
Semlan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pael blocks the elbow strike.
Semlan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Semlan throws an elbow that misses.
Pael effectively controlling the action here.
Pael misses with a body punch.
Semlan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Semlan blocks the elbow strike.
Pael throws a punch but it's blocked by Semlan.
Semlan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Semlan lands an elbow inside that Pael shrugs off.
Semlan throws an elbow that misses.
Semlan misses with an elbow over the top.
Pael creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Semlan lands a damaging elbow.
Pael has had enough of the clinch but Semlan keeps him there for the moment.
Pael tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pael is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pael fails to land.
Pael blocks an elbow strike from Semlan.
Semlan avoids the elbow strike from Pael, against the cage.
Pael avoids a wild elbow strike from Semlan.
Semlan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Semlan throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pael blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pael breaks from the clinch.
Pael takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Semlan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pael's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pael blocks the elbow strike.
Semlan blocks an uppercut.
Semlan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Selma Semlan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Semlan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Semlan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Semlan moves to clinch but Pael breaks away
and Pael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pael throws a shot from downtown. Semlan moves away and avoids it.
Semlan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pael's head.
Pael tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Semlan moves in looking to clinch but Pael pushes him off.
Semlan lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semlan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Semlan keeps Pael at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pael clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semlan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joa Pael has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pael breaks the clinch.
Semlan tries to clinch
and Pael counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Semlan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Joa Pael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Semlan slams his shin into Pael's torso.
Semlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semlan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semlan.
Semlan misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semlan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Semlan tries to clinch
and Semlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pael throws a series of punches but Semlan avoids them all with ease.
Semlan lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semlan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Semlan has Pael up against the cage in a clinch.
Pael blocks the elbow strike.
Pael misses with an elbow strike.
Semlan pushes off an throws an elbow but Pael leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Semlan misses with an elbow over the top.
Semlan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Semlan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Semlan throws an elbow that misses.
Pael blocks an elbow strike from Semlan.
A head punch on the inside from Pael fails to land.
Pael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pael lands an elbow inside.
Pael misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pael throws an elbow but misses.
Semlan lands an elbow inside.
Pael lands with a right to the head.
Pael throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pael pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pael avoids a wild elbow strike from Semlan.
Pael misses with the head strike.
Semlan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pael avoids a wild elbow strike from Semlan.
Pael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semlan backwards.
Pael has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Semlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semlan throws an elbow but it misses.
Pael scores with a shot to the side of Semlan's head.
Semlan blocks an elbow strike from Pael.
Semlan blocking some punches.
Semlan lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semlan misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Semlan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pael's brow.
Pael misses with a punch on the inside.
Semlan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Semlan.
Semlan throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semlan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pael stalls.
Semlan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semlan backwards.
Pael trying to control the position but instead, Semlan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pael into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semlan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pael avoids the elbow strike from Semlan, against the cage.
Pael lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Selma Semlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Semlan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Selma Semlan!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asko Uskovainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Lecouc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Uskovainen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to . Lecouc has chosen Turdus Muicus - A Shot of Inspiration as his entrance music. Alex Lecouc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
194 lbs
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Good knees
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Uskovainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Lecouc!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uskovainen wants to slow Lecouc down by chopping away at his legs.
Uskovainen tries to score with a low kick but Lecouc moves his leg out of the way.
Lecouc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Uskovainen slips under a jab.
Lecouc blocks a leg kick.
Asko Uskovainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uskovainen throws out a loose jab but Lecouc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uskovainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lecouc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uskovainen can pounce on him.
Lecouc closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Uskovainen did well to prevent Lecouc getting side control.
Uskovainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lecouc is working away from the top position though.
Uskovainen actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uskovainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lecouc.
Uskovainen is looking to improve his position.
Lecouc takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Uskovainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lecouc is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc slips a nice elbow through Uskovainen's hands, connecting with Uskovainen's forehead.
Uskovainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Uskovainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lecouc is one step ahead there.
Lecouc postures up in Uskovainen's guard and throws a big left but Uskovainen blocks it.
Uskovainen is trying to keep Lecouc in close.
Lecouc trying to control but Uskovainen is working from the bottom.
Uskovainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lecouc passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lecouc working the ground and pound from side control.
Lecouc creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Uskovainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lecouc tries to advance to mount but can't.
Uskovainen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lecouc off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecouc tries to break free.
Uskovainen lands punches and elbows.
Even with his hooks in, Uskovainen manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Lecouc defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Uskovainen's arms.
Lecouc breaks Uskovainen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lecouc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uskovainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen keeping moving, preventing Lecouc from controlling successfully.
Lecouc scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uskovainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lecouc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uskovainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lecouc wants to control from the top but Uskovainen keeps moving.
Uskovainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lecouc is aware though and is defending well.
Uskovainen is adopting a defensive guard.
Uskovainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen has his foot on Lecouc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lecouc works his way back into a safe position though.
Uskovainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lecouc wants to control from the top but Uskovainen keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uskovainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lecouc defends it easily.
Uskovainen keeping moving, preventing Lecouc from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uskovainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lecouc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Uskovainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lecouc throws a series of punches but Uskovainen avoids them all with ease.
Uskovainen lands a really nice looking cross but Lecouc seems unphased.
Uskovainen throws a low kick but Lecouc moves out of range easily.
Lecouc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uskovainen shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Uskovainen with that takedown attempt.
Lecouc loads up on a big right hand but Uskovainen slips the punch.
Uskovainen ducks under a wild hook from Lecouc.
Lecouc lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Asko Uskovainen has been cut.
Lecouc drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Asko Uskovainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uskovainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uskovainen is trying to control Lecouc's posture but Lecouc avoids it.
Uskovainen is not content to let Lecouc control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lecouc scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Uskovainen to see if he's OK.
Lecouc grinds an elbow into Uskovainen's temple.
Uskovainen is rocked!
Lecouc advances to mount.
Oh Uskovainen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uskovainen is squirming around, avoiding Lecouc's attempts to control the action.
Lecouc looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Uskovainen covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Lecouc!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fairley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Shamrock has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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174 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Fairley!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Fairley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shamrock rushes Fairley and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shamrock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fairley on the ground.
Fairley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Fairley isn't so interested in that idea.
Fairley postures up.
Fairley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shamrock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fairley trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairley postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fairley trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fairley won't allow Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Fairley pushes down on Shamrock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairley throwing shots but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Fairley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shamrock is looking to control Fairley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shamrock avoid being mounted?
Fairley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamrock's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock trying to control from the bottom.
Fairley wants to work for an arm triangle but Shamrock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fairley wants to control but Shamrock is keeping him busy.
Fairley trying to pass the guard but Shamrock defending well.
Fairley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fairley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fairley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairley stops Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fairley closes the distance and clinches up with Shamrock, looking for a takedown. Fairley pushes Shamrock against the cage but Shamrock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a takedown attempt - Fairley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fairley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamrock circles away.
Brock Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fairley.
Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fairley.
Shamrock forces Fairley back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shamrock jumps guard and drags Fairley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Fairley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Fairley keeps it at a distance.
Fairley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shamrock's guard.
Fairley has gone for a leg lock! Shamrock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fairley's guard.
Fairley trying to strike off his back.
Shamrock wanted to stand there but Fairley had control of the position.
Shamrock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shamrock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nick Fairley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shamrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fairley is keeping the position for now.
Fairley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shamrock defends well.
Fairley controls Shamrock momentarily but Shamrock frees himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairley has a closed guard, preventing Shamrock from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shamrock pushes down on Fairley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fairley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shamrock is thwarting Fairley's attempts to control the position.
Fairley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shamrock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fairley. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fairley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shamrock tries to pass to full mount but Fairley defends it.
Fairley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shamrock is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fairley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shamrock is really struggling to control Fairley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shamrock winds up and cracks Fairley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fairley trying to control from the bottom.
Fairley punching from the bottom.
Fairley is pressing down on Shamrock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fairley to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shamrock is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fairley pulls down on the head and he's put Shamrock to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Fairley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tasalakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alacrity Fitzhugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzhugh has chosen Master of Puppets as his entrance music. Alacrity Fitzhugh has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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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
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tasalakki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alacrity Fitzhugh!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasalakki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tasalakki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitzhugh walks into a straight right hand from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fitzhugh was covering up waiting for the punch and Tasalakki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fitzhugh looking for subs off his back but Tasalakki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tasalakki trying to pass the guard but Fitzhugh defending well.
Fitzhugh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tasalakki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzhugh wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzhugh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tasalakki's guard.
Fitzhugh trying to control but Tasalakki is working from the bottom.
Fitzhugh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tasalakki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fitzhugh has Tasalakki in his guard.
Tasalakki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tasalakki landing with the ground and pound.
Fitzhugh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tasalakki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki works over Fitzhugh with some ground and pound from guard.
Fitzhugh working for submissions but it's allowed Tasalakki to get to half guard.
Tasalakki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzhugh looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tasalakki passes into side control!
Tasalakki takes a little break here. Fitzhugh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzhugh wants to get back to his feet but Tasalakki drags him back down.
Check out the look on Tasalakki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fitzhugh tries to bench press Tasalakki off him but Tasalakki keeps the position.
Tasalakki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tasalakki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fitzhugh is pushing Tasalakki's head away, looking to escape. Tasalakki manages to hold on to the position though.
Tasalakki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fitzhugh's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fitzhugh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fitzhugh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tasalakki working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tasalakki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fitzhugh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fitzhugh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tasalakki is controlling him well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzhugh is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzhugh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tasalakki just content to control the position.
Fitzhugh is trying to control Tasalakki's posture but Tasalakki avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Tasalakki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tasalakki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tasalakki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tasalakki counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzhugh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzhugh misses with a head kick.
Fitzhugh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tasalakki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzhugh thinking.
Fitzhugh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tasalakki.
Fitzhugh managing to block the knees to the body from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki has clasped his hands together around Fitzhugh's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tauno Tasalakki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzhugh tries to buck Tasalakki off but Tasalakki is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tasalakki working the ground and pound.
Fitzhugh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tasalakki is controlling him well.
Tasalakki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tasalakki lands some shots froms side control.
Fitzhugh is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tasalakki taking a breather here.
Tasalakki working the head and body with strikes.
Tasalakki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitzhugh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Fitzhugh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzhugh is trying to escape the position but Tasalakki is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasalakki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fitzhugh down.
Tasalakki controls the position from side control.
Tasalakki is putting a hurting on Fitzhugh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fitzhugh wants to get back to his feet but Tasalakki drags him back down.
Fitzhugh tries to improve position but can't.
Tasalakki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fitzhugh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tasalakki controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki working away.
Fitzhugh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fitzhugh looking for subs from the bottom but Tasalakki mounts him!
Fitzhugh is breathing heavily.
Tasalakki controlling from the full mount.
Tasalakki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fitzhugh to take his back!
Tasalakki is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Fitzhugh has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Tasalakki has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Fitzhugh taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Tasalakki doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tauno Tasalakki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen X is Coming as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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166 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rudy Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Fernandez throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
It looks like Eduardo Silva has been cut.
Silva 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez is keeping the position for now.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is pushing down on Fernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fernandez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Fernandez is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rudy Fernandez just wasn't active enough.
Fernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fernandez 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.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Fernandez defends easily.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernandez defends it easily.
Silva looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fernandez winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fernandez trying to work for an americana but Silva has managed to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernandez defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez stands up from Silva's guard - Fernandez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Rudy Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Silva.
Fernandez has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Fernandez is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fernandez is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fernandez tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Fernandez is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Fernandez tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Fernandez breaks from the clinch.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandez is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Fernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernandez pinned against the cage. Fernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fernandez quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandez is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Fernandez tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Fernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fernandez quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva is working for a kimura but Fernandez is defending it quite comfortably.
Fernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Fernandez is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva works his way into side control.
Fernandez regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fernandez is controlling Silva's posture.
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Fernandez scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandez to the ground. Fernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rudy Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernandez throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rudy Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in but Fernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Fernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandez off to one side.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fernandez as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Fernandez.
Fernandez dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Fernandez's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Fernandez dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Fernandez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fernandez clinches with his opponent.
Fernandez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Silva stands and throws Fernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fernandez is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Fernandez holding on.
Fernandez is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva tries to move to mount but Fernandez blocks the move with his legs.
Fernandez struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez sneaks back into half guard.
Fernandez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez is adopting a defensive guard.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rudy Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
Fernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Fernandez won't allow it.
Fernandez looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fernandez is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fernandez.
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Fernandez defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Fernandez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandez to the ground. Fernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernandez defends it nicely.
Silva tries to sprawl but Fernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva gets full guard.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Fernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva controls Fernandez momentarily but Fernandez frees himself.
Fernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fernandez stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fernandez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Rudy Fernandez!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Rudy Fernandez!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Rudy Fernandez!
Rudy Fernandez wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Rudy Fernandez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Palmeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmeri has chosen dragon rider as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Connors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Palmeri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmeri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connors moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palmeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmeri wants to clinch up but Connors keeps it at a distance.
Palmeri shoots in and bounces Connors off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Palmeri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Connors looking to control.
Connors has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Palmeri wants to control from the top but Connors keeps moving.
Connors is trying to control the position but Palmeri postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmeri lands a couple of elbows.
Connors is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palmeri wants to control from the top but Connors keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Palmeri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palmeri stuffs the takedown.
Palmeri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmeri wants it to stay on the feet.
Palmeri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Connors!
Palmeri with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Palmeri tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Connors is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Palmeri putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmeri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Connors holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Palmeri tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Connors is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri with good strikes from the mount here!
Connors is looking to get to half guard.
Palmeri controlling the position easily from mount.
Connors tries to reverse the position but Palmeri maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Palmeri landing strikes, looking to finish!
Connors is wriggling around trying to escape.
Palmeri controlling the position easily from mount.
Palmeri manages to capitalize on a mistake by Connors to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Palmeri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palmeri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Palmeri tries to stand but Connors is controlling his head.
Connors gets back to half guard.
Connors tries to get to full guard but Palmeri has control of the leg.
Connors controlling the position for now.
Palmeri stalling away here and it's allowed Connors to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palmeri 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Connors tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmeri was well out of range. Poor timing from Connors.
Palmeri scores with a takedown into Connors's guard.
Palmeri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Connors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Connors is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Palmeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Connors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Palmeri wasn't active enough on the ground.
Palmeri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmeri moves into the clinch successfully.
Palmeri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmeri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Connors looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Connors is trying to control Palmeri's posture but Palmeri avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Palmeri presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Palmeri lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Connors is looking to improve his position but Palmeri isn't that keen on the idea.
Palmeri controlling the pace for now.
Palmeri wants to control the pace but Connors is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Palmeri lands a heavy elbow.
Palmeri landing strikes from the mount and Connors is in trouble!
Connors manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmeri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Palmeri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connors.
Sloppy strikes from Palmeri. Those never looked like landing.
Palmeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmeri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Palmeri showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Palmeri 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.
Palmeri is working for a kimura but Connors is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors is trying to get back to full guard.
Palmeri wants to free his trapped foot but Connors is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Palmeri slips a nice elbow through Connors's hands, connecting with Connors's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Connors tries to roll over but Palmeri keeps him under control.
Palmeri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Palmeri stalling away here and it's allowed Connors to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Palmeri controlling from the top position.
Connors has a closed guard, preventing Palmeri from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Palmeri.
Palmeri swings for the body but Connors moves out of range.
Connors misses with a takedown attempt - Palmeri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel Connors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connors shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Palmeri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Connors working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Connors wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palmeri, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connors goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Palmeri has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Connors but great work by Palmeri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Connors!
Connors in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Frank Palmeri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connors keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Palmeri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connors is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Palmeri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palmeri 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Frank Palmeri!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Frank Palmeri!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Frank Palmeri!
Frank Palmeri wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Frank Palmeri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lyo Wuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fransico Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fransico Junior 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyo Wuan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fransico Junior!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Junior.
Junior connects with a jab.
Wuan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wuan staying out of range there.
Wuan connects with a solid leg kick.
Wuan misses with a looping left.
Junior lands with a right hand.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wuan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Junior misses with a hook.
Junior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wuan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior throws a jab when Wuan was well out of range.
Wuan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wuan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Junior checks it well.
Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wuan counters with a series of strikes. Junior will be more careful next time no doubt.
Junior scores with a jab to the head.
Junior throws a chopping leg kick but Wuan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Wuan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wuan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wuan's half guard.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Wuan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wuan is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Junior lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Wuan defends it.
Wuan has hold of Junior's hands but Junior slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Junior stalling.
Junior prevents Wuan from standing back up.
Wuan wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wuan is trying to escape back to his feet but Junior uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Wuan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Junior has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Junior working the head and body with strikes.
Wuan can't do much from the bottom here.
Junior tries to advance to mount but Wuan denies him.
Junior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Junior has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wuan!
Junior looking to control but Wuan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wuan tries to buck Junior off but he can't manage it.
Wuan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wuan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wuan wants to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wuan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Junior is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wuan is rocked!
Wuan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Junior scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Wuan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Junior landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Junior scores with a big shot! Wuan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Wuan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fransico Junior!
Fransico Junior is the new welterweight champion!
Fransico Junior gave a mention to Katukauppa.com in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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