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SPFT11 - Immient Arrival PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeniy Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Smithson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yevgeniy Petrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Smithson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovich fails with the takedown
and Smithson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Smithson seems content to control.
Smithson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrovich sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithson seems to be looking for submissions.
Smithson is taking a breather. Petrovich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smithson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smithson.
Smithson is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich is in trouble now - Smithson has advanced to mount!
Smithson controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithson trying to control but Petrovich is having none of it.
Smithson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smithson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smithson controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Smithson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smithson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smithson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smithson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrovich keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petrovich kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smithson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smithson passes to full mount!
Smithson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Petrovich manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smithson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrovich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smithson's guard! Nice work there by Petrovich!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smithson is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovich keeping moving, preventing Smithson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithson pushes down on Petrovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smithson.
Smithson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smithson is looking for a kimura but Petrovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smithson to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrovich has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smithson stalling.
Smithson wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smithson passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Smithson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smithson looks to throw the jab but Petrovich is out of range.
Smithson 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.
Smithson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smithson throws a strike but Petrovich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Petrovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smithson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petrovich has Smithson in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smithson controls the pace.
Willy Smithson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smithson stands and throws Petrovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Smithson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smithson is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrovich is defending well.
Smithson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smithson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithson in side control, throwing shots but Petrovich defends.
Smithson controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson tries to score with some ground and pound. Petrovich controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smithson wants to control but Petrovich is keeping him busy.
Smithson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Petrovich!
Smithson wants to control but instead Petrovich manages to regain half guard.
Smithson is trying to control. Petrovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Smithson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smithson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Willy Smithson!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Willy Smithson!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Willy Smithson!
Willy Smithson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Super Freak as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jim Chang has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jim Chang seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
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268 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang misses with a takedown
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
James gets a trip takedown into half guard.
James trying to mount his opponent but Chang defends it.
James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
Chang looking for submissions off his back.
Chang tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Chang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James is nestled in close to Chang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It looks like Jim Chang has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James lands strikes from half guard.
Chang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Chang wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Chang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James trying to control from half guard but Chang is working away.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chang is looking to escape.
James lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chang actively working from the bottom here.
James lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
James trying to control the action but Chang is working from the bottom.
Chang taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.
James is keen to just control but Chang is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chang is concentrating on defense, preventing James from advancing position.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
James working Chang over with strikes.
Chang actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chang is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
Chang actively working from the bottom here.
Chang is breathing heavily.
James trying to control the action but Chang is working from the bottom.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chang has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chang is rocked!
Jim Chang's cut is getting worse.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Chang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
James lands a big elbow - Chang is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tau Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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300 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tau Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paolo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fang slips a straight right by Souza.
Souza misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Souza. Fang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paolo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza takes a swing at Fang's ribcage but misses.
Fang connects with the punch.
Fang lands a lovely overhand right.
Souza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Tau Fang has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza thows a body shot but no joy.
Souza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fang eats them both and turns towards Souza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Souza looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Fang.
A combination from Fang does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Fang. Beautiful body shot.
Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Souza takes a step back to recover.
Fang lands a big head kick that sends Souza tumbling to the mat! Fang takes a step backwards and waves Souza back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Paolo Souza has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Souza drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fang swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Souza's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tau Fang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Heales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joa Pael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Heales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taylor Heales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joa Pael!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pael takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heales misses with a hook to the body
and Pael cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Taylor Heales has been cut.
Heales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pael counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heales tries to clinch but Pael is having none of it.
Heales takes a swing at Pael's ribcage but misses.
Heales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pael.
Pael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pael tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heales.
Jab from Heales.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heales bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pael's head backwards.
Heales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pael.
Heales throws a body punch but Pael moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heales thows a body shot but no joy.
Pael wants to clinch up but Heales keeps it at a distance.
Pael on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pael avoids the body shot from Heales.
Nice takedown defense from Pael. No joy for Heales on that attempt.
Heales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pael misses with a series of wild punches.
Heales swings for the body but Pael moves out of range.
Pael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pael misses.
Heales rushes Pael and presses him up against the cage.
Pael throws a head punch that misses.
Pael pushes Heales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pael manages to break the clinch.
Pael throws a hook but Heales blocks it.
Heales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pael.
Heales misses with a jab to the body
and Pael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pael lands a big uppercut and Heales crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Heales looks OK. Pael waves Heales back to his feet!
Heales is rocked!
Pael is looking to score with low kicks.
Oh Heales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pael swats away the attempt to clinch by Heales.
Heales seems to have got his legs back now.
Heales slips a jab and a cross from Pael.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pael throws a body punch but Heales moves out of range.
Heales is looking to wear down Pael with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Heales fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Heales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heales has a takedown stuffed.
Heales swinging wildly here.
Heales throws a body punch but Pael moves out of range.
Heales thuds a left hand into Pael's body.
Heales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pael was well out of range. Poor timing from Heales.
Pael misses with an uppercut.
Pael pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heales is out of range and Pael settles back down.
Heales fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pael misses with a few strikes there.
Pael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heales.
Heales takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor Heales's cut is getting worse.
Pael lands a glancing blow to the side of Heales's head.
Pael ducks under a wild hook from Heales.
Heales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joa Pael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heales moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pael thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heales closes the distance and clinches up with Pael, looking for a takedown. Heales pushes Pael against the cage but Pael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pael fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joa Pael dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Heales'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.
Pael throws a nice looking combination but Heales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heales keeps the fight on the outside.
Heales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pael.
Heales connects with a body shot that sends Pael's belly button to the back.
Heales blocks a jab.
Pael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Heales.
Pael thows a body shot but no joy.
Heales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pael sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heales somewhat.
Heales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pael pinned against the cage. Pael gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pael stuffs the takedown attempt from Heales. Heales gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Heales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pael counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pael misses with a looping right.
Pael lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pael lands a big right hand that sends Heales crashing to the mat! Pael stays standing though and waves Heales back to his feet!
Taylor Heales's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pael throws a hook but Heales blocks it.
Joa Pael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heales tries to close the distance and clinch but Pael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joa Pael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heales looks to score with a jab to the body but Pael is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pael throws a lazy right hand but Heales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pael stuffs the takedown.
Heales scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pael in his tracks.
Pael drops Heales with a beautiful combination! Heales stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pael is looking for the KO!
Pael weaves into range and cracks Heales right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Heales goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Pael is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joa Pael!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geraldo James (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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210 lbs
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214 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geraldo James!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Pain as James shoots in.
James fails with the takedown.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Pain moves out of range easily.
Pain shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Pain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pain working for a guillotine from mount but James is in no mood to give up.
Pain throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for James because Pain loaded up on that one.
Pain swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Pain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Satsuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Vihervuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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182 lbs
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184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Satsuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Vihervuori!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihervuori just misses with a punch to the body.
Satsuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Vihervuori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vihervuori rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Satsuma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vihervuori throws a hook but Satsuma blocks it.
The fighters circling - Vihervuori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Vihervuori as Satsuma shoots in.
Satsuma throws a jab when Vihervuori was well out of range.
Arvo Satsuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihervuori swings for the body but Satsuma moves out of range.
Vihervuori pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Satsuma back to the cage. Vihervuori follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vihervuori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vihervuori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Satsuma. Satsuma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vihervuori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vihervuori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satsuma moves away.
Satsuma throws a looping overhand right but Vihervuori ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vihervuori.
Vihervuori decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vihervuori is looking to take a break and control but Satsuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satsuma wants to improve his position but Vihervuori is controlling well.
Satsuma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vihervuori stopping the sweep attempt from Satsuma.
Satsuma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vihervuori manages to get himself to full guard.
Satsuma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vihervuori keeping moving, preventing Satsuma from controlling successfully.
Satsuma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vihervuori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Satsuma has managed to get both his arms back between Vihervuori's legs - danger averted.
Satsuma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma is looking to work some ground and pound but Vihervuori has wrist control.
Satsuma throws a big right hand that misses.
Vihervuori has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Satsuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Satsuma throwing strikes from guard but Vihervuori blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Satsuma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Satsuma is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vihervuori has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Satsuma is looking to defend but Vihervuori has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Satsuma! Vihervuori pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Satsuma taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juhani Vihervuori!
After winning the bout, Juhani Vihervuori thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Riffel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Uskovainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uskovainen has chosen as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
190 lbs
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188 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andreas Riffel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Uskovainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riffel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Riffel tries to free his leg and advance position but Uskovainen is retaining full guard.
Riffel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riffel trying to control the position from guard on top but Uskovainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riffel won't allow Uskovainen to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uskovainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riffel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riffel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Uskovainen has his foot on Riffel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riffel works his way back into a safe position though.
Uskovainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riffel is one step ahead there.
Uskovainen is looking for a triangle here but Riffel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Uskovainen is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riffel is trying to get an arm triangle but Uskovainen is defending well.
Riffel trying to control the action but Uskovainen is working from the bottom.
Uskovainen tries to improve position but can't.
Riffel is trying to get an arm triangle but Uskovainen is defending well.
Riffel wants to control but Uskovainen is keeping him busy.
Riffel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uskovainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riffel trying to control the action but Uskovainen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riffel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riffel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uskovainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Riffel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Uskovainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Uskovainen seems a little lost for a moment, as Riffel dominates the positioning.
Riffel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riffel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riffel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riffel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uskovainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Uskovainen has given up his back here.
Uskovainen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Riffel wants to work for an arm triangle but Uskovainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riffel trying to pass the guard but Uskovainen defending well.
Uskovainen wants to improve his position but Riffel is controlling well.
Riffel is trying to control. Uskovainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riffel seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Uskovainen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andreas Riffel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Page Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remember the Name by Fort Minor. Knight comes into a darkened arena with his song building. like moths to flames kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Thomas Peterson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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22
146 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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26
144 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Page Knight!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
Knight misses with the combination.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peterson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight throws a series of punches but Peterson avoids them all with ease.
Peterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peterson off to one side.
Peterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson slips a jab from Knight.
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
A left lands for Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knight.
Peterson is rocked!
Peterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Page Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Knight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knight throws a monster overhand right that drops Peterson! Knight follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Page Knight!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radziu Dojs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyo Wuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dojs comes to the cage accompanied by On the Move - Barthezz. Lyo Wuan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Radziu Dojs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyo Wuan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuan moves out of range as Dojs strikes.
Wuan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dojs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wuan at a distance.
Wuan missing with a left hand there. Dojs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wuan blocks a jab.
Dojs throws a right and a left that Wuan avoids nicely.
Wuan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Dojs.
Dojs takes one to the chin there.
Wuan's corner calls for a 1-2. Wuan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Wuan gets a clinch.
Wuan lands an elbow just above Dojs 's eye.
Wuan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wuan lands an elbow that stopped Dojs in his tracks for a moment.
Wuan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dojs avoiding damage as Wuan throws knees to the body.
Wuan pushes Dojs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wuan lands a nice elbow.
Wuan lands an elbow that stopped Dojs in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuan lands with a right to the head.
Dojs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dojs is rocked!
Wuan lands a good knee to the midsection. Dojs won't want to take too many of those.
Oh Dojs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wuan lands a nice elbow.
Wuan lands an elbow inside that Dojs shrugs off.
Wuan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wuan creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dojs's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dojs drops to his knees and Wuan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyo Wuan!
Lyo Wuan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Uzi's choice of entrance music: Slayer - Angel of Death . 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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283 lbs
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302 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Danielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson wants to land a leg kick but Uzi is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uzi is defended easily by Danielson.
Uzi blocks a low kick nicely.
Danielson misses with a straight left.
Uzi shoots in for a takedown but Danielson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uzi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Uzi controls the position.
Danielson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Danielson is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Danielson some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Danielson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Danielson parries the strikes from Uzi easily there. Uzi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Danielson to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi looks up at the clock and then as Danielson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Uzi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Danielson gets back to half guard.
Uzi with the ground and pound but Danielson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Uzi trying to control but Danielson is working from the bottom.
Uzi is looking to work some ground and pound but Danielson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danielson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danielson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danielson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Danielson tries to get out of the position.
Uzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uzi drops back looking for a leg! Danielson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Danielson manages to kick Uzi off! Uzi jumps back into Danielson's guard.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Danielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danielson wants to stand but Uzi is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uzi pushing down on Danielson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Uzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Danielson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danielson is trying to stand up here but Uzi is controlling him well.
Uzi thows a huge punch but Danielson dodges it nicely.
Uzi trying to pass the guard but Danielson defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uzi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Danielson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uzi on the ground.
Danielson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uzi scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uzi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Danielson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uzi trying to control from half guard but Danielson is working away.
Uzi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danielson's head.
Uzi drops an elbow to the side of Danielson's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danielson is looking to control Uzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danielson avoid being mounted?
Danielson is defending against the submission attempts here by Uzi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Uzi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danielson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Uzi.
Danielson loads up on a big right hand but Uzi slips the punch.
Danielson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uzi dodges the punch combination from Danielson.
Uzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Danielson's waist but Danielson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uzi off to one side.
Uzi ducks under a wild hook from Danielson.
Danielson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danielson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Kurt Uzi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danielson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uzi.
Uzi shoots in for a takedown but Danielson shows good takedown defense.
Ted Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Uzi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uzi takes one to the side of the head.
Danielson lands with a good body shot.
Danielson looks to land a combination but Uzi avoids it well.
Uzi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Danielson counters with a big uppercut that knocks Uzi off his feet! Danielson dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danielson stands up.
Uzi misses with a takedown attempt - Danielson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danielson throws a jab when Uzi was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Danielson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Danielson defends it nicely.
Danielson motions for Uzi to come forward. Danielson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Danielson tries to avoid it but Uzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Danielson to the ground. Danielson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uzi moves out of range as Danielson strikes.
Uzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That has opened up Kurt Uzi's cut even more.
Danielson throws a right hand that misses
and Uzi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Danielson!
Danielson taking shots to the head.
Uzi tries to control but Danielson wriggling away.
Uzi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Uzi landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danielson is in a horrible position here. Uzi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Uzi lands a heavy elbow.
Danielson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzi postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Danielson out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Uzi goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kurt Uzi!
A victorious Kurt Uzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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