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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hopo's choice of entrance music: Bodies. Kean Martin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kean Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopo.
Martin throws a series of punches but Hopo avoids them all with ease.
Hopo throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Hopo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopo lands in his opponent's guard.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Hopo from controlling successfully.
Hopo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hopo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top!
Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Hopo.
Hopo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Martin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hopo has tightened it up now! Martin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hessu Hopo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fighter Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Juutalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juutalainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die. Fighter Guy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fighter Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Juutalainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutalainen misses with a low kick.
Juutalainen missing with a left hand there. Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juutalainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guy as he jumps to the side.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juutalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guy lands with a cross.
Guy looks to land a right hand but Juutalainen moved out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juutalainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is not content to let Juutalainen control the position.
Guy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Juutalainen.
Guy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Juutalainen wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Juutalainen is pressing down on Guy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guy is holding on for now.
Guy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Juutalainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guy 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.
Juutalainen tries to stand but Guy is controlling from the bottom.
Juutalainen trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Guy is working hard here to advance position.
Juutalainen thows a big elbow that misses.
Juutalainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Juutalainen fails to land the takedown.
Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juutalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juutalainen looks gassed!
Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juutalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy.
Juutalainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guy misses with an uppercut. Juutalainen saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy tries to score with a low kick but Juutalainen moves his leg out of the way.
Juutalainen dives in and grabs Guy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes down on Juutalainen's head and hops out.
Fighter Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Juutalainen.
Guy looks to throw the jab but Juutalainen is out of range.
Nice shot by Guy.
Guy thuds his shin into the meat of Juutalainen's side.
Guy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guy throws a series of punches but Juutalainen avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fighter Guy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Juutalainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guy but Guy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juutalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Juutalainen misses with a head kick.
Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juutalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Juutalainen moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Guy or perhaps it was just good defense by Juutalainen which made him look bad.
Juutalainen is breathing heavily.
Juutalainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Guy lands a stunning uppercut that sends Juutalainen to the mat!
Juutalainen is rocked!
It looks like Jesse Juutalainen has been cut.
Guy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Juutalainen is still in real trouble! Can Guy finish him?
Guy has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Juutalainen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fighter Guy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Ahlberg moves away and avoids it.
Kenneth Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahlberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahlberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams shoots in but Ahlberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahlberg moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahlberg avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams postures up in Ahlberg's guard and throws a big left but Ahlberg blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams 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.
Ahlberg keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Ahlberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahlberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams throws and elbow that misses. Ahlberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Ahlberg!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams keeping full guard, as Ahlberg tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahlberg is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Ahlberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahlberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ahlberg. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Kenneth Williams has been cut.
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Williams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg tries to improve position but can't.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
Williams trying to control the position but Ahlberg is working away.
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahlberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahlberg dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
Ahlberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Ahlberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams 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.
Williams landing strikes.
Ahlberg takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams trying to control the position but Ahlberg is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Williams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Williams unloading with bombs!
Williams throwing strikes here but Ahlberg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Williams lands a heavy elbow.
Ahlberg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Williams wants to control the pace but Ahlberg is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams dominating with strikes here.
Williams landing shots from mount.
Williams punishing his opponent with strikes.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.
Williams moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ahlberg has worked his arm free - good work by Ahlberg!
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahlberg keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Williams postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ahlberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by Ahlberg!
Williams 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahlberg's guard.
Williamsis looking to pass into half guard but Ahlberg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ahlberg is in guard.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahlberg is one step ahead there.
Williams is trying to hold Ahlberg in close to prevent damage but Ahlberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ahlberg is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Williams's cut.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ahlberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Ahlberg takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Ahlberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams misses with a low kick as Ahlberg jumps back.
Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a hook but Ahlberg avoids it easily.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg has been cut.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ahlberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Ahlberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Ahlberg defends it.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahlberg defending well though.
Ahlberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Williams throwing shots but Ahlberg is blocking nicely.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ahlberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenneth Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ahlberg!
Williams with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg is bucking up trying to escape but Williams cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Williams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ahlberg's face.
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Williams with good strikes from the mount here!
Ahlberg is rocked!
Williams has hold of Ahlberg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ahlberg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ahlberg is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams dominating with strikes here.
Williams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ahlberg?
Ahlberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams controlling from mount.
Ahlberg taking shots to the head.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahlberg can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams cracks Ahlberg with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ville Ollila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaphod Beeblebrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Beeblebrox's choice of entrance music: Unearth - One Step Away. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Ollila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zaphod Beeblebrox!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Beeblebrox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beeblebrox lands with a cross.
Beeblebrox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ollila to the mat! Ollila manages to get full guard.
Beeblebrox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ollila is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ollila is on top in guard.
Beeblebrox throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ollila won't allow Beeblebrox to sweep him here.
Ollila not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ollila won't allow Beeblebrox to sweep him here.
Ollila wants to control from the top but Beeblebrox keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beeblebrox throws a series of punches but Ollila avoids them all with ease.
Ollila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Beeblebrox misses.
Ollila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beeblebrox throws out the jab.
Beeblebrox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beeblebrox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ollila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Beeblebrox throws a looping overhand right but Ollila ducks down to avoid it.
Ville Ollila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beeblebrox just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ollila wants to clinch.
A combination from Beeblebrox does no damage.
Ollila tries to close the distance and clinch but Beeblebrox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Beeblebrox with that takedown attempt.
Beeblebrox throws a hook to the side of Ollila's head but Ollila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beeblebrox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ollila throws a head kick that misses.
Beeblebrox misses with an uppercut. Ollila saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beeblebrox misses with a body shot.
Beeblebrox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ollila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ollila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beeblebrox thuds a left hand into Ollila's body.
Ollila slips a jab from Beeblebrox.
Ollila misses with a straight right.
Beeblebrox works the jab nicely.
Ollila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beeblebrox fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Ollila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ollila lands with a cross.
Beeblebrox throws a right hand that Ollila ducks under and follows up with a left that Ollila also avoids with ease.
Ollila slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beeblebrox is defended easily by Ollila.
Ville Ollila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaphod Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox cracks Ollila with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ollila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ollila dodges the punch combination from Beeblebrox.
Ollila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beeblebrox. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaphod Beeblebrox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ollila throws a head kick that half lands.
Beeblebrox misses the body punch
and Ollila counters with a left to the body.
Beeblebrox thows a body shot but no joy.
Beeblebrox throws a leg kick
and Ollila counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ollila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ollila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ollila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ollila is looking to clinch.
Ollila tries to bum rush Beeblebrox with a series of wild strikes but Beeblebrox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox throws a leg kick
and Ollila counters with a low kick, right behind Beeblebrox 's knee.
Beeblebrox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeblebrox working away.
Ollila is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beeblebrox is looking to take a break and control but Ollila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ollila takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ollila can't do much from the bottom here.
Beeblebrox tries for a kimura but Ollila is defending well.
Ollila manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beeblebrox lands strikes from half guard.
Ollila wants to control but Beeblebrox is keeping busy.
Ollila is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Beeblebrox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ollila wants to control but Beeblebrox is having none of it.
Beeblebrox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ollila is looking to get to half guard.
Beeblebrox lands a big shot there that rocks Ollila but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ollila wants to hold on but Beeblebrox pushes him away.
Ollila takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beeblebrox scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ollila?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ollila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ollila taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ollila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beeblebrox is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ollila can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beeblebrox with shots to the head and body - Ollila looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beeblebrox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Beeblebrox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ollila is rocked!
Beeblebrox with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Ollila is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beeblebrox loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ollila scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Beeblebrox land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Beeblebrox stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaphod Beeblebrox!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Adebizi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Adebizi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Star!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star swats away the attempt to clinch by Adebizi.
Star misses with the combination.
Star scores with a sloppy right hand. Adebizi should have avoided that one.
Adebizi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Star fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adebizi on the side of the head.
Adebizi tries to clinch up.
Dante Adebizi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star scores with a hook to the body. Adebizi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Star.
Star tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adebizi was well out of range. Poor timing from Star.
Star throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adebizi.
Star fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adebizi, pushing him back against the cage.
Adebizi misses with the head strike.
Star is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adebizi takes a shot to the head.
Star fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Star blocks an uppercut.
Star is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Star has Adebizi pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Star.
Adebizi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebizi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Star stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Slim Star.
Adebizi darts in trying to clinch
and Star counters with a one-two to the body.
Adebizi throws a right and a left that Star avoids nicely.
Adebizi tries to clinch up
and Star counters with a nice uppercut.
Adebizi darts in trying to clinch
and Star counters with a stiff right hand.
Star throws a jab when Adebizi was well out of range.
Star lands with a straight right. Adebizi didn't see that one coming.
Adebizi slips a jab and a cross from Star.
Decent striking displayed by Star there.
Adebizi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Star.
Star scores with a jab. Adebizi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebizi darts in trying to clinch
and Star counters with a series of strikes. Adebizi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adebizi tries to clinch but Star moves away
and Star counters by clinching up.
Adebizi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Star doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Star.
Star misses with some punches.
Star lands a nice shot to the body.
Star misses with some punches.
Adebizi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Star - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adebizi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Star's elbow.
Star wants to stall.
Adebizi lands a body punch.
Adebizi letting Star take a breather here.
Adebizi is looking to control Star's arms but Star gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adebizi has his back to the cage.
Star lands a body punch.
Star prevents a body shot from Adebizi.
Adebizi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Star lands with a light punch inside.
Adebizi blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebizi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Star.
Adebizi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Star pushes Adebizi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Star.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adebizi.
Adebizi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Star lands a body shot in the clinch.
Star trying to stall but Adebizi improves his position.
Adebizi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adebizi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Adebizi fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Star.
Star blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Star lands a left hand.
Star stalling against the cage.
Star presses Adebizi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adebizi can't find room to land a body shot as Star controls the action.
Adebizi swings wildly with an uppercut but Star uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Star.
Stalling in the clinch from Star.
Star lands a body shot in the clinch.
Star taking a breather.
Star digs a right hand into Adebizi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adebizi's gas tank.
Adebizi is breathing heavily.
Star stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Star throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Star presses Adebizi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Star lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Star lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adebizi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Star stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adebizi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adebizi.
Star lands a left hand.
Adebizi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adebizi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adebizi working aggressively here.
Star will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adebizi up against the cage.
Star stalling in the clinch but Adebizi improves position.
Star content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adebizi lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adebizi struggles to land a body shot inside as Star controls his hands.
Star working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Star.
Star blocks a body shot from Adebizi.
Star holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adebizi lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Star 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.
Star closes the distance and clinches.
Adebizi misses with a punch to the body.
Adebizi blocks an uppercut.
Star misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adebizi misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Adebizi.
Star blocks a body shot from Adebizi.
Adebizi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adebizi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Star blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Star lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adebizi or not.
Star is stalling here.
Adebizi has a couple of punches blocked by Star.
Star's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Star lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Star stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Star scores with a shoulder strike.
Star is leaning against Adebizi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Star digs a right hand underneath Adebizi's ribcage. Adebizi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slim Star seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adebizi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adebizi is looking to control Star's arms but Star gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adebizi has his back to the cage.
Adebizi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Star lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star stalling.
Adebizi struggles to land a body shot inside as Star controls his hands.
Star lands a nice uppercut.
Adebizi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Star or not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Star on the inside.
Adebizi misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Star.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Star.
Star blocks an uppercut.
Star stalling in the clinch but Adebizi improves position.
Star lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Star.
Adebizi swings wildly with an uppercut but Star uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adebizi has a couple of punches blocked by Star.
Star lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adebizi misses with a punch to the body.
Star trying to control the position but instead, Adebizi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Star into the cage.
Adebizi has a couple of punches blocked by Star.
Star digs a right hand into Adebizi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adebizi's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star is stalling here.
Star scores with a hook to the body.
Star throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adebizis head.
Star misses with a hook from the clinch.
Star is pushing Adebizi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Adebizi lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Star.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Star presses Adebizi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adebizi tries to throw a body punch but Star avoids it by throwing Adebizi back against the cage.
Star lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Star.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Star.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Star.
A body shot lands from Star.
A nice left hand lands by Star.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Star.
Star is leaning against Adebizi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Star will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adebizi up against the cage.
Star has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Star as Adebizi tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Star.
A nice left hand lands by Star.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebizi throws a punch but it's blocked by Star.
Good body shot from Star.
Star works on Adebizi's body with a couple of short punches.
Star lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adebizi backwards.
Star lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Star stalling against the cage.
Star lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adebizi backwards.
A shot in the inside from Star.
Star lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adebizi is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Star.
Oh Adebizi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Star lands a nice uppercut.
Star throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adebizis head.
A short left from Star.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Star throws a big uppercut that drops Adebizi! More strikes from Star and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Adebizi lies dazed against the cage as Star celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Star!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Machiavelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fury kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rammstein - Te Quiero Puta. Machiavelli has chosen August Burns Red - "11th Hour" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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24
164 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augustus Machiavelli!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiavelli lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fury.
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machiavelli.
Augustus Machiavelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machiavelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but Machiavelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machiavelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury.
Machiavelli shoots for a double leg takedown but Fury sprawls well. He's pushed Machiavelli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machiavelli is defended easily by Fury.
Fury shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Brian Fury has been cut.
Fury defending well as Machiavelli loads up on a big left hand.
Machiavelli lands a really nice looking cross but Fury seems unphased.
Machiavelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machiavelli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Machiavelli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Machiavelli moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fury has worked his arm free - good work by Fury!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury tries to roll over but Machiavelli keeps him under control.
Machiavelli is trying for a kimura here. Fury looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Machiavelli wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Augustus Machiavelli!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasara Markku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driver comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman -Metallica. Mike Driver could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vasara Markku's chin.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasara Markku!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver throws and low kick but Markku moves out of range easily.
Markku tries to bum rush Driver with a series of wild strikes but Driver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markku drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Markku trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markku is one step ahead there.
Markku must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Driver keeping moving, preventing Markku from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markku works over Driver with some ground and pound from guard.
Markku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Driver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markku trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver wants to sweep here but Markku controlling him for the moment.
Markku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driver is keeping the position for now.
Markku wants to control from the top but Driver keeps moving.
Markku throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Driver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markku defends it easily.
Markku throws a strike but Driver rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Driver wants to control from the top but Markku keeps moving.
Driver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markku wants to sweep but no luck.
Driver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Markku dives on top into guard.
Markku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markku trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Markku tries to free his leg and advance position but Driver is retaining full guard.
Driver keeping moving, preventing Markku from controlling successfully.
Driver working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Markku trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Markku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Driver gets the takedown into side control.
Markku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Driver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasara Markku will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Markku 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.
Markku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Markku is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Markku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Markku passes Driver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Markku working over Driver with some ground and pound. Driver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Markku landing with the ground and pound.
Markku postures up.
Markku connects with a couple of short punches.
Markku throws and elbow that misses. Driver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Markku's guard. Nice move by Driver!
Markku keeping full guard, as Driver tries to pass.
Markku is pulling down on Driver's head. It's preventing any offense from Driver, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver looking to pass the guard.
Driver drops back, looking for a kneebar! Markku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Markku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Markku!
Driver takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Driver wants to control but Markku postures up.
Markku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Driver keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Driver kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Markku lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Markku tries to score with some ground and pound. Driver controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Markku wants to control but Driver is keeping him busy.
Driver wants to control but Markku postures up.
Markku throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Driver works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver trying to hold on to Markku's head to control him but Markku postures up.
Markku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Driver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Markku controlling the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Markku shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Driver napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Driver struggling a bit here.
Markku lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasara Markku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Markku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Driver.
Markku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Markku misses with a two punch combination.
Markku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Driver sprawls well initially but Markku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Markku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Markku stalling away here and it's allowed Driver to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Markku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driver is keeping the position for now.
Markku preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Driver is on top in guard.
Driver won't allow Markku to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver has gone for a leg lock! Markku slips out almost immediately though and dives into Driver's guard.
Driver keeping moving, preventing Markku from controlling successfully.
Markku with a nice head shot there.
Markku trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Markku passes Driver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markku scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markku works his foot free and advances to mount.
Driver sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Markku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Driver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Driver on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Markku wants to control but Driver is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markku lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Driver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markku.
Mike Driver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Driver wants to improve his position but Markku is controlling well.
Markku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Driver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Driver has hold of Markku's hands but Markku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markku trying to control from Driver's half guard. Driver has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Markku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Driver's head.
Driver keeping full guard, as Markku tries to pass.
Markku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasara Markku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markku winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasara Markku!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Norzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kuosmanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norzu comes to the cage accompanied by Anekdoten - Karelia. Keijo Kuosmanen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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20
163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Norzu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Kuosmanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Norzu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norzu.
Norzu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuosmanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Kuosmanen with that takedown attempt.
Norzu scores with a one two! Kuosmanen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norzu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norzu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuosmanen.
Kuosmanen shoots in for a double leg but Norzu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Norzu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kuosmanen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norzu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kuosmanen right on the button. Kuosmanen goes down! Norzu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Norzu gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santeri Norzu!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike The Judge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Repe Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike The Judge!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Judge misses with a few strikes there.
The Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorsa manages to avoid it.
Sorsa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Judge controls Sorsa momentarily but Sorsa frees himself.
Sorsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Judge is trying to keep Sorsa in close.
Sorsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Judge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sorsa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Sorsa.
Sorsa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Judge tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Judge pushes Sorsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sorsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Sorsa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sorsa trying to control the position but The Judge is working away.
The Judge is looking for a sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Judge slaps away a takedown attempt from Sorsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Judge just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorsa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Judge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Repe Sorsa has been cut.
Sorsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Judge but The Judge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Judge drops Sorsa with a beautiful combination! Sorsa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - The Judge is looking for the KO!
Sorsa is rocked!
The Judge throws a jab when Sorsa was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from The Judge. No joy for Sorsa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorsa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sorsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mike The Judge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Judge lands a nice shot to the body.
Sorsa is breathing heavily.
The Judge drops Sorsa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sorsa looks back up at him and smiles so The Judge waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Sorsa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Judge lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Sorsa - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for The Judge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike The Judge!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lessard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gruffo Muffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lessard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ozzy Osbourne - Mr Crowley. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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163 lbs
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23
159 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Lessard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gruffo Muffo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lessard thows a body shot but no joy.
Lessard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muffo manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lessard blocks the leg kick.
Muffo throws a sloppy head kick and Lessard moves out of range easily.
Lessard throws a jab but it's blocked by Muffo.
Muffo slips a jab from Lessard.
Muffo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Gruffo Muffo has been cut.
Lessard throws the left hand but Muffo avoids the punch easily.
Lessard throws out a loose jab but Muffo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muffo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lessard loads up on a big right hand but Muffo slips the punch.
Lessard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muffo.
Lessard throws a leg kick
and Muffo counters with a thumping low kick.
Muffo misses with a low kick.
Lessard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lessard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lessard lands a right hook to the body.
Muffo throws out a leg kick but Lessard moves out of range and Muffo only half commits.
Muffo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lessard is out of range and Muffo settles back down.
Lessard throws a series of punches but Muffo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lessard.
Gruffo Muffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muffo blocks a jab.
Lessard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Muffo throws a head kick that misses.
Muffo misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Muffo.
Lessard stalks Muffo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Muffo's face. Muffo staggers backwards, shaken.
Lessard throws a leg kick that misses.
Lessard misses the jab.
Lessard scores with a hook.
That has opened up Gruffo Muffo's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lessard avoids the head kick by Muffo.
Muffo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lessard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lessard cracks Muffo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lessard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Muffo to stand back up!
Muffo is rocked!
Lessard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muffo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lessard.
Muffo thumps Lessard with a low kick.
Muffo thumps Lessard with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muffo slips under a jab.
Good work by Lessard as he checks the leg kick.
Muffo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lessard misses with a looping right.
Lessard thows a leg kick but Muffo checks it
and Muffo counters with an outside leg kick.
Lessard checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muffo.
Muffo thows a body kick. Lessard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lessard misses with a series of wild punches.
Muffo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lessard. Lessard obviously looking to wear him down.
Lessard avoids the head kick by Muffo.
Muffo fakes the leg kick and cracks Lessard in the body.
A head kick misses from Muffo.
Lessard tries to clinch up but Muffo circles away and keeps his distance.
Lessard misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessard throws a body kick the misses
and Muffo counters with a thumping low kick.
Muffo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lessard looks to throw the jab but Muffo is out of range.
Muffo keeps the fight on the outside.
Muffo moves away from the strike by Lessard.
Lessard misses with an uppercut.
Lessard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The cut above Gruffo Muffo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muffo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lessard lands a nice looking body shot.
Muffo throws a head kick but Lessard moves out of range.
A combination from Lessard does no damage.
Lessard blocks a head kick by Muffo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lessard.
Muffo throws a leg kick
and Lessard counters with a good low kick that Muffo was not able to check.
Muffo looks gassed!
Lessard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Muffo's head.
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 fight moves into the clinch position.
Muffo has had enough of the clinch but Lessard keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Lessard.
Gruffo Muffo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muffo tries to break free but Lessard pushes him back against the cage.
Muffo blocks an elbow strike.
Lessard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gruffo Muffo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Junior Lessard!
Junior Lessard is the new lightweight champion!
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