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MMA HELSINKI 59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Springsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bruno Caballero has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bruno Caballero seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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245 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Caballero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Springsteen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caballero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springsteen moves away.
Caballero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Springsteen circles away quickly and effectively.
Springsteen just misses with a punch to the body.
Caballero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Springsteen.
Caballero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caballero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caballero connects with a body shot that sends Springsteen's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Springsteen.
Springsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caballero moves away.
Caballero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caballero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Springsteen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springsteen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caballero.
A jab lands there for Caballero.
Springsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Caballero is just out of range.
Bruno Caballero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springsteen misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springsteen throws a series of punches but Caballero avoids them all with ease.
Caballero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caballero slips a jab from Springsteen.
Springsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caballero.
A left lands for Springsteen.
Springsteen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caballero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caballero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springsteen.
Springsteen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Springsteen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Caballero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Springsteen.
Paul Springsteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caballero misses with a series of wild punches.
Caballero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Springsteen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Springsteen throws a body punch but Caballero moves out of range.
Springsteen throws a right hand that Caballero ducks under and follows up with a left that Caballero also avoids with ease.
Caballero throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springsteen. Caballero does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero looks to land a combination but Springsteen avoids it well.
Springsteen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caballero circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Springsteen misses.
Springsteen misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springsteen tries to bum rush Caballero with a series of wild strikes but Caballero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caballero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caballero fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caballero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Caballero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springsteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caballero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Springsteen counters with a left to the body.
Springsteen swats away the attempt to clinch by Caballero.
Springsteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Springsteen throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springsteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springsteen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Caballero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Springsteen's hands.
Springsteen swinging wildly here.
Springsteen throws a hook but Caballero avoids it easily.
Caballero tries for a takedown but Springsteen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Caballero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caballero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Springsteen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caballero somewhat.
Springsteen works the jab nicely.
Caballero throws a series of punches but Springsteen avoids them all with ease.
Caballero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left lands for Springsteen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Springsteen does no damage.
Caballero scores with a jab. Springsteen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springsteen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Springsteen scores with a one two! Caballero had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Springsteen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Springsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caballero manages to avoid it.
Caballero slips a jab and a cross from Springsteen.
Caballero misses with a two punch combination.
Springsteen fails to land with a series of punches.
Caballero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caballero wants to clinch.
Springsteen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caballero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caballero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caballero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Springsteen defends it nicely.
Springsteen thuds a left hand into Caballero's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Springsteen 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.
Springsteen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bruno Caballero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Springsteen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Caballero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Springsteen swinging wildly here.
Springsteen misses the shot to the body.
Springsteen misses with a wild body shot.
Caballero throws a right and a left that Springsteen avoids nicely.
Springsteen with a jab.
Caballero misses with a double jab.
Caballero throws a right hand that Springsteen ducks under and follows up with a left that Springsteen also avoids with ease.
Springsteen lands with a hook. Caballero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Springsteen looks to throw the jab but Caballero is out of range.
Caballero throws a series of punches but Springsteen avoids them all with ease.
Caballero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Paul Springsteen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caballero moves away.
Springsteen dodges the punch combination from Caballero.
Caballero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero misses with a few strikes there.
Springsteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caballero was well out of range. Poor timing from Springsteen.
Caballero moves forwards but Springsteen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Springsteen cracks Caballero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caballero misses with a hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Caballero. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Springsteen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Springsteen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Springsteen finds it's target.
Springsteen throws a right hand that Caballero ducks under and follows up with a left that Caballero also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Caballero!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caballero fails to land the takedown.
Caballero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springsteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caballero avoids the body shot from Springsteen.
Springsteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caballero shoots in for a double leg but Springsteen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Caballero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springsteen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Springsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Caballero is just out of range.
A big right from Springsteen misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Springsteen.
Springsteen throws a right hand that Caballero ducks under and follows up with a left that Caballero also avoids with ease.
Caballero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paul Springsteen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Springsteen misses with a double jab.
Caballero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Springsteen stalks Caballero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caballero's face. Caballero staggers backwards, shaken.
Caballero misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Springsteen misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Springsteen.
Caballero throws a right hand that Springsteen ducks under and follows up with a left that Springsteen also avoids with ease.
Springsteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Caballero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Springsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caballero shoots in looking for a takedown. Springsteen tries to sprawl out of it but Caballero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Springsteen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Springsteen swinging wildly here.
Springsteen tries to bum rush Caballero with a series of wild strikes but Caballero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caballero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caballero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Springsteen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Springsteen wants it to stay on the feet.
Springsteen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caballero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springsteen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caballero defending well as Springsteen loads up on a big left hand.
Springsteen scores with a punch to the head.
Caballero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caballero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Springsteen.
Caballero throws a series of punches but Springsteen avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Springsteen throws a series of punches but Caballero moves out of range.
Caballero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Springsteen tries to avoid it but Caballero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Springsteen to the ground. Springsteen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Springsteen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Springsteen just misses with a punch to the body.
Caballero throws a right and a left that Springsteen avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Springsteen just misses with a punch to the body.
Springsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springsteen throws a series of punches but Caballero moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Springsteen. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Springsteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Springsteen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Caballero slips a jab and a cross from Springsteen.
Springsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springsteen misses with a double jab.
Caballero shoots in and gets a takedown into Springsteen's guard.
Springsteen 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.
Caballero gets to his feet. Springsteen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Caballero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caballero ducks under a wild hook from Springsteen.
Caballero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caballero swinging wildly here.
Caballero tries to bum rush Springsteen with a series of wild strikes but Springsteen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caballero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springsteen.
Springsteen misses with a hook. Caballero ducked under it nicely.
Springsteen misses with a wild body shot.
Caballero shoots in for a takedown but Springsteen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springsteen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Springsteen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Caballero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Springsteen.
Springsteen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Springsteen tries to bum rush Caballero with a series of wild strikes but Caballero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caballero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Caballero stands up from half guard.
Springsteen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caballero.
Nice takedown defense from Springsteen. No joy for Caballero on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Caballero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springsteen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caballero misses with a combination
and Caballero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paul Springsteen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caballero tries to clinch up.
Springsteen punishes Caballero's body with a nice straight punch.
Springsteen connects with a body shot that sends Caballero's belly button to the back.
Springsteen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Caballero back to the cage. Springsteen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Springsteen throws a body punch but Caballero moves out of range.
Caballero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Caballero lands in his opponent's guard.
Springsteen is trying to keep Caballero in close.
Springsteen wants to get back to his feet but Caballero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Caballero gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Caballero misses with a wild combination.
Caballero misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caballero drops his hands momentarily and Springsteen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Springsteen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caballero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Caballero fails to land with a series of punches.
Springsteen throws a combination. Caballero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Springsteen misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Springsteen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springsteen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Caballero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Springsteen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caballero backs up against the cage.
Caballero avoids the body shot from Springsteen.
Caballero dodges the punch combination from Springsteen.
Some wild striking there from Caballero.
Bruno Caballero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caballero moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springsteen keeps control of Caballero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Caballero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caballero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springsteen breaks from the clinch.
Springsteen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Springsteen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Springsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caballero manages to avoid it.
Caballero misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caballero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Springsteen, pushing him back against the cage.
Caballero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Springsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caballero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Springsteen avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruno Caballero.
I think Springsteen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Springsteen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tontza Pulikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Warton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Warton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tontza Pulikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Warton!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warton throws a right and a left that Pulikka avoids nicely.
Warton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warton drops Pulikka with a beautiful combination! Pulikka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Warton is looking for the KO!
Pulikka is rocked!
It looks like Tontza Pulikka has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulikka leaves his chin hanging out and Warton seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pulikka crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Warton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between No Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Olic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olic has chosen The People That We Love as his entrance music. Leopold Olic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, No Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leopold Olic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Name doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olic counters with a two punch combo.
Olic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Name circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Name.
Name tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Name somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olic slaps away a takedown attempt from Name, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Olic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olic throws a series of punches but Name moves out of range.
Olic tries to bum rush Name with a series of wild strikes but Name uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Name decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Name is looking for a kimura here.
Name is breathing heavily.
Olic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Name is working away from the top position though.
It looks like Name is going to stand back up.
Olic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Olic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Name is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name controlling the action here.
Name is thwarting Olic's attempts to control the position.
Name decides to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Name staying out of range there.
Olic connects with a single shot there.
Olic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Name circles away quickly and effectively.
Olic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olic as he avoids it easily.
Name takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leopold Olic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Name tries for a takedown but Olic circles away easily
and Olic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Name with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olic counters with a straight right hand.
Name is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Olic moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Name! Olic continues to tee off on Name, landing with a left and a right! Olic connects with a right hand that leaves Name sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Olic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leopold Olic!
A very excited looking Leopold Olic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolte Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Downstait's "This Is My Life". Nolte Dixon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrew Martin's chin.
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275 lbs
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256 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nolte Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Martin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dixon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Dixon which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Dixon as Martin shoots in.
Nolte Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Martin.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
Andrew Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Andrew Martin has been cut.
No joy there for Dixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
Dixon lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon stuffs the takedown.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Dixon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin tries for a takedown but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Dixon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon lands a glancing blow to the side of Martin's head.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dixon's waist but Dixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Dixon throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Dixon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Dixon misses with a left hand
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin is looking for a kimura here.
Martin seems to be working for a kimura but Dixon defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin passes to side control.
Martin wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dixon, who protects the arm well.
Martin trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Martin is controlling him well.
Martin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dixon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Martin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dixon has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Martin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dixon avoids it really well and circles away.
Martin fails with the takedown.
Nolte Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Martin.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Dixon.
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dixon.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
Dixon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
Dixon lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Martin sprawling to the canvas. Dixon follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Martin hang on?
Martin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is still in real trouble! Can Dixon finish him?
Martin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Martin actively working from the bottom here.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Martin wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Dixon is going to stand back up.
Martin moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andrew Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is wriggling around but Martin manages to pass to half guard.
Martin is taking a breather. Dixon 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.
Martin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dixon sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dixon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dixon defend it? Martin steps over the head and cranks it - Dixon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Martin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Martin!
Andrew Martin took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'He didn't want to show up for our first scheduled fight. I guess I proved right here tonight exactly why that was!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aarne Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Bjorklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juutilainen comes to the cage accompanied by . Jan Bjorklund has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Juutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Bjorklund!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Juutilainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjorklund.
Bjorklund throws a leg kick but Juutilainen checks it.
Juutilainen throws an off balance right hand
and Bjorklund counters with a leg kick.
Juutilainen fails to land the takedown.
Bjorklund misses with a low kick.
Juutilainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjorklund manages to avoid it.
Juutilainen tests Bjorklund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bjorklund doesn't manage to clinch there - Juutilainen circles away.
Juutilainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bjorklund tries to avoid it but Juutilainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bjorklund to the ground. Bjorklund escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juutilainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bjorklund blocks a jab.
Juutilainen throws a jab when Bjorklund was well out of range.
Bjorklund connects with an inside leg kick.
Juutilainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bjorklund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juutilainen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aarne Juutilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjorklund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen throws a looping overhand right but Bjorklund ducks down to avoid it.
Bjorklund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjorklund moves out of range of the strikes.
Juutilainen blocks a leg kick.
Juutilainen swings widly with a right hand
and Bjorklund counters with a nice leg kick.
Juutilainen has a takedown stuffed.
Juutilainen checks a low kick from Bjorklund.
Juutilainen lands with a hook. Bjorklund tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bjorklund takes the fight into the clinch.
Juutilainen misses with a punch to the body.
Bjorklund unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Juutilainen trying to land knees to the body.
Juutilainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjorklund.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjorklund with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Aarne Juutilainen has been cut.
Juutilainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juutilainen misses with a body punch.
Juutilainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juutilainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Juutilainen wants a takedown.
Bjorklund tries a knee to the head but Juutilainen blocks it.
Bjorklund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juutilainen avoids it.
Bjorklund lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjorklund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juutilainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjorklund controls his hands.
Juutilainen managing to block the knees to the body from Bjorklund.
Bjorklund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juutilainen avoids it.
Juutilainen misses with a body punch.
Juutilainen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bjorklund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juutilainen avoids it.
Juutilainen crunches a lovely knee into Bjorklund's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjorklund's elbow.
Juutilainen can't find room to land a body shot as Bjorklund controls the action.
Bjorklund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bjorklund looking to throw knees to the head but Juutilainen is blocking nicely.
Bjorklund takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jan Bjorklund has been cut.
Bjorklund landing knees to the body.
Bjorklund lands a nice knee to the body.
Juutilainen can't find room to land a body shot as Bjorklund controls the action.
Juutilainen lands with a right to the head.
Juutilainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjorklund tries to land knees in the clinch but Juutilainen avoids the damage to the body.
Juutilainen avoiding damage as Bjorklund throws knees to the body.
Juutilainen is trying to push Bjorklund away but Bjorklund has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bjorklund missing with knees to the body.
Juutilainen breaks the clinch.
Bjorklund wants to land a leg kick but Juutilainen is out of range.
Bjorklund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Juutilainen as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjorklund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juutilainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juutilainen looks to throw the jab but Bjorklund is out of range.
Bjorklund feints and then cracks Juutilainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Juutilainen down.
Juutilainen misses with a looping right.
Juutilainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bjorklunds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juutilainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjorklund.
Juutilainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Bjorklund.
Juutilainen throws a right hand that misses
and Bjorklund counters with an inside leg kick.
Juutilainen throws a jab when Bjorklund was well out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bjorklund misses with a low kick.
Bjorklund misses with a low kick as Juutilainen jumps back.
Juutilainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bjorklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Bjorklund will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Juutilainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjorklund is just out of range.
Juutilainen misses with a right hand
and Bjorklund counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjorklund.
Nice elbow from Bjorklund.
Juutilainen pushes off an throws an elbow but Bjorklund leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Juutilainen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjorklund.
Juutilainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juutilainen has Bjorklund pushed against the cage.
Bjorklund missing with knees to the body.
Bjorklund tries a knee to the head but Juutilainen blocks it.
Bjorklund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juutilainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bjorklund blocks a body shot from Juutilainen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Juutilainen as Bjorklund tries to tie him up.
Juutilainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bjorklund lands a knee to the head.
Juutilainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjorklund is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen tries to keep at a distance but Bjorklund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Juutilainen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bjorklund after a bit of a struggle.
Bjorklund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juutilainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bjorklund as Juutilainen tries to tie him up.
Bjorklund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juutilainen avoids it.
Juutilainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjorklund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bjorklund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Juutilainen.
Bjorklund creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juutilainen's defenses.
Bjorklund missing with knees to the body.
Juutilainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Juutilainen misses with a body punch.
Juutilainen scores with a shot to the side of Bjorklund's head.
Juutilainen avoiding damage as Bjorklund throws knees to the body.
Bjorklund throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juutilainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Juutilainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjorklund missing with knees to the body.
Juutilainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juutilainen is trying to stall.
Juutilainen managing to block the knees to the body from Bjorklund.
Bjorklund lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjorklund misses with a knee to the head.
Juutilainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjorklund or not.
Juutilainen has Bjorklund pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bjorklund manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aarne Juutilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juutilainen misses with a punch to the body.
Juutilainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juutilainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjorklund controls his hands.
Juutilainen stalling the fight.
Bjorklund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bjorklund avoiding damage as Juutilainen throws knees to the body.
Bjorklund tries a knee to the head but Juutilainen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorklund using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bjorklund landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Juutilainen misses with a punch to the body.
Juutilainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjorklund.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bjorklund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bjorklund utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bjorklund throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juutilainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjorklund.
Bjorklund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juutilainen avoids it.
Juutilainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjorklund.
Bjorklund looking to throw knees to the head but Juutilainen is blocking nicely.
Juutilainen lands an elbow inside.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bjorklund obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjorklund.
A shot in the inside from Juutilainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjorklund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bjorklund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juutilainen missing with knees to the body.
Bjorklund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bjorklund looking to throw knees to the head but Juutilainen is blocking nicely.
Bjorklund connects with a knee to the head.
Aarne Juutilainen's cut is getting worse.
Juutilainen is looking to control Bjorklund's arms but Bjorklund gets an underhook and turns him. Now Juutilainen has his back to the cage.
Juutilainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjorklund tries a knee to the head but Juutilainen blocks it.
Juutilainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjorklund fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Juutilainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Juutilainen misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juutilainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjorklund.
Bjorklund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juutilainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Bjorklund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Bjorklund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Juutilainen lands a slapping body shot.
Juutilainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bjorklund stuffs the takedown attempt from Juutilainen. Juutilainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjorklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bjorklund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Juutilainen punishes Bjorklund's body with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Bjorklund.
Bjorklund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juutilainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juutilainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjorklund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bjorklund is looking to chop away at Juutilainen's legs.
Bjorklund fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Juutilainen is out of range.
Bjorklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorklund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Juutilainen throws a lazy right hand but Bjorklund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juutilainen scores with a body shot.
Bjorklund connects with a solid leg kick.
Juutilainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjorklund is just out of range.
Bjorklund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bjorklund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Juutilainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjorklund is looking to slow Juutilainen down with leg kicks.
Juutilainen takes a swing at Bjorklund's ribcage but misses.
Juutilainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjorklund manages to avoid it.
Bjorklund delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Bjorklund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juutilainen misses with a straight right.
Aarne Juutilainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Juutilainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bjorklund is looking to improve his position.
Bjorklund is defending against the submission attempts here by Juutilainen.
Bjorklund tries to roll over but Juutilainen keeps him under control.
Bjorklund is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen seems to be looking for submissions.
Bjorklund wants to control but Juutilainen is keeping busy.
Juutilainen looks to land a strike but Bjorklund avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Juutilainen throws an elbow that misses. Bjorklund uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Juutilainen's guard. Nice move by Bjorklund!
Bjorklund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juutilainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bjorklund has managed to get both his arms back between Juutilainen's legs - danger averted.
Bjorklund preventing the sweep.
Bjorklund stands and steps away. Juutilainen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheers as Bjorklund lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juutilainen doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjorklund is looking to score with low kicks.
Juutilainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bjorklund has time to react.
Bjorklund throws a low kick, looking for Juutilainen's leg but Juutilainen calmly moves out of range.
Bjorklund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jan Bjorklund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Juutilainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bjorklund.
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!
Bjorklund throws a low kick but Juutilainen avoids it.
Juutilainen misses with a straight left.
Bjorklund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Juutilainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bjorklund.
Juutilainen catches Bjorklund with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juutilainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Bjorklund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Bjorklund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aarne Juutilainen.
I think Bjorklund has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Bjorklund!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Jay Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker comes to the cage accompanied by Masta Ace - Sittin On Chrome. Jay Hansen has chosen bat country as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Jay Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay Hansen misses with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Becker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jay Hansen - the referee stops the clock and Becker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jay Hansen. Becker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A punch lands to the side of Jay Hansen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jay Hansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Jay Hansen misses.
Jay Hansen throws a leg kick but Becker checks it.
Jay Hansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Becker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jay Hansen backs up against the cage.
Jay Hansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becker pounces like a tiger and cracks Jay Hansen with a vicious hook! Jay Hansen is down but not out! Becker follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Becker!
Our winner, Bruce Becker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani Ketola Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jani Ketola Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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198 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Ketola Jr!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketola Jr throws a lazy right hand but Barry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ketola Jr looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barry throws a head kick but Ketola Jr moves out of range.
Ketola Jr throws out a loose jab but Barry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ketola Jr throws a jab when Barry was well out of range.
Barry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Barry.
Ketola Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Barry.
Barry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ketola Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ketola Jr misses with a body shot.
Barry lands a jab.
Ketola Jr is rocked!
That has opened up Jani Ketola Jr's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barry is stalking Ketola Jr. Ketola Jr circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Barry, and it's lights out! Ketola Jr really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Barry!
After the fight, Pat Barry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hois Kreisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreisi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella. Hois Kreisi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Puukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hois Kreisi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Puukko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kreisi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puukko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kreisi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kreisi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreisi is pushing down on Puukko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puukko is fighting to maintain full guard but Kreisi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kreisi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kreisi trying to control from half guard but Puukko is working away.
Kreisi wants to work for an arm triangle but Puukko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kreisi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Puukko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kreisi.
Kreisi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreisi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puukko is just riding it out for now. Kreisi eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kreisi lands a nice short elbow.
Kreisi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kreisi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi looking for a guillotine from mount but Puukko is having none of it.
Puukko is squirming around, avoiding Kreisi's attempts to control the action.
Kreisi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Puukko is surviving well by controlling Kreisi's body position as best he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreisi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Puukko is surviving well by controlling Kreisi's body position as best he can.
Kreisi trying to control but Puukko is having none of it.
Puukko has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi looking for the RNC.
Kreisi looking for the choke from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreisi thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Puukko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kreisi.
Kreisi looking for the choke but no joy.
Kreisi lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi throws a series of strikes and Puukko wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Kreisi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Puukko because Kreisi loaded up on that one.
Kreisi unloading with bombs!
Puukko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kreisi on the ground.
Kreisi looking to isolate an arm here. Puukko doesn't see it coming and as Kreisi extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kreisi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hois Kreisi!
Hois Kreisi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Ispa Murska! How about giving me the winner of Bruce Becker vs Nick Jay Hansen? '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magne Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runkman has chosen Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG as his entrance music. Bruno has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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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28
215 lbs
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217 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Magne Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno lands with a nice body punch.
Bruno throws a body punch but Runkman moves out of range.
Runkman drops his hands momentarily and Bruno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Runkman.
Runkman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Runkman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Runkman.
Bruno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruno connects with a looping right hand.
Magne Bruno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runkman loads up on a big right hand but Bruno slips the punch.
Bruno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runkman slips under a jab from Bruno.
A jab from Bruno misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bruno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runkman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruno misses with a wild body shot.
Bruno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Runkman.
Runkman sends Bruno crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Runkman is motioning to the referee to let Bruno up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bruno is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Runkman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bruno falls backwards - clearly groggy! Runkman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onanias Runkman!
In his post fight interview, Onanias Runkman gave a big smile as he said 'Blood Wizard said he likes to break arms.. I want him next and i will promise that bones will break!'.
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