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MMA HELSINKI 63 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iiro Palli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Palli!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jarvela sprawls well initially but Palli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Palli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jarvela is trying to control but can't.
Palli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jarvela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palli.
Palli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Palli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jarvela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Palli moves into full mount! Jarvela won't be happy about that!
Palli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jarvela's face.
The referee warns Jarvela that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Palli landing shots from mount.
Jarvela knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palli on the ground.
Palli landing strikes from the mount and Jarvela is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palli looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jarvela is rocked!
Jarvela is working to get back to half guard.
Jarvela trying desperately to get to his feet.
Palli landing shots from mount.
Palli landing shots from mount.
Jarvela is trying desperately to improve position.
Palli is landing with some decent strikes but Jarvela is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Palli looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Jarvela is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palli cracks Jarvela with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Juhani Jarvela has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palli cracks Jarvela with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iiro Palli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toni Rautuvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musashi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musashi Miyamoto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Rautuvaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musashi Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto dodges the punch combination from Rautuvaara.
Rautuvaara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miyamoto.
Rautuvaara throws a combination that misses
and Miyamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Toni Rautuvaara has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Rautuvaara. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Miyamoto misses.
Miyamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Miyamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miyamoto avoids the body shot from Rautuvaara.
Miyamoto drops Rautuvaara with a left and a right! Oh, Rautuvaara is hurt - Miyamoto dives into side control looking to finish!
Rautuvaara is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miyamoto advances to full mount.
Oh Rautuvaara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyamoto controlling the position easily from mount.
Rautuvaara seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautuvaara is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyamoto controlling the position easily from mount.
Rautuvaara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyamoto controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto blocks Rautuvaara's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyamoto controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Miyamoto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Musashi Miyamoto wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miyamoto misses with a looping left.
Rautuvaara slips under a jab from Miyamoto.
Rautuvaara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miyamoto back to the cage. Rautuvaara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Musashi Miyamoto has been cut.
Miyamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miyamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Rautuvaara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miyamoto under the eye.
Rautuvaara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rautuvaara throws a nice looking combination but Miyamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miyamoto misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miyamoto's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rautuvaara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miyamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Rautuvaara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rautuvaara misses with a wild combination.
Rautuvaara lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Miyamoto. Those never looked like landing.
Toni Rautuvaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rautuvaara moves out of range as Miyamoto strikes.
Miyamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rautuvaara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rautuvaara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miyamoto.
A punch combination from Rautuvaara misses.
Rautuvaara walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musashi Miyamoto dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miyamoto missing with a left hand there. Rautuvaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rautuvaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rautuvaara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Miyamoto both land. Nice combination.
Miyamoto slips a jab and a cross from Rautuvaara.
Miyamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rautuvaara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rautuvaara tries to bum rush Miyamoto with a series of wild strikes but Miyamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miyamoto throws a body punch but Rautuvaara moves out of range.
Miyamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Rautuvaara slips a straight right by Miyamoto.
Rautuvaara throws a shot to the body.
Rautuvaara lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toni Rautuvaara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Miyamoto.
Rautuvaara throws a nice looking combination but Miyamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rautuvaara takes a swing at Miyamoto's ribcage but misses.
Miyamoto misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rautuvaara. Miyamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Miyamoto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice uppercut lands for Miyamoto. That snapped Rautuvaara's head back.
Musashi Miyamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyamoto looks to land a left hand but Rautuvaara moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Rautuvaara lands.
Miyamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rautuvaara circles away quickly and effectively.
Rautuvaara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rautuvaara misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miyamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Rautuvaara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miyamoto counters with a left to the body.
Miyamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miyamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Rautuvaara's shoulder, as Rautuvaara tries to avoid the shot.
Rautuvaara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rautuvaara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rautuvaara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyamoto.
Rautuvaara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miyamoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miyamoto throws a lazy right hand but Rautuvaara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara misses with a double jab
and Miyamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Miyamoto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rautuvaara backs up against the cage.
Miyamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Miyamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rautuvaara throws a series of punches but Miyamoto avoids them all with ease.
Miyamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rautuvaara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyamoto.
Rautuvaara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto misses with a straight left.
Rautuvaara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miyamoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rautuvaara. Miyamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyamoto digs a good hook to Rautuvaara's body.
Miyamoto looks to land a left hand but Rautuvaara moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyamoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Miyamoto.
Miyamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Miyamoto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rautuvaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rautuvaara throws a right hand that misses
and Miyamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rautuvaara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Musashi Miyamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rautuvaara misses with a two punch combination.
Rautuvaara slips under a jab from Miyamoto.
The fighters circling - Miyamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rautuvaara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miyamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rautuvaara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rautuvaara throws a series of punches but Miyamoto avoids them all with ease.
Miyamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Rautuvaara does no damage.
Miyamoto misses with an uppercut
and Rautuvaara counters with a straight right hand.
Rautuvaara ducks under a wild hook from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Rautuvaara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miyamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rautuvaara at a distance.
Miyamoto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miyamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miyamoto throws a hook to the side of Rautuvaara's head but Rautuvaara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rautuvaara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Miyamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miyamoto loads up on a big right hand but Rautuvaara slips the punch.
Miyamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Rautuvaara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyamoto.
Rautuvaara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miyamoto throws out a loose jab but Rautuvaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rautuvaara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toni Rautuvaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara misses with a hook.
Miyamoto misses with a straight left.
Rautuvaara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miyamoto.
Rautuvaara throws a nice looking combination but Miyamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rautuvaara tries to move into range but Miyamoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rautuvaara throws a body punch but Miyamoto moves out of range.
Rautuvaara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miyamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Miyamoto. Those never looked like landing.
A punch lands to the side of Rautuvaara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Rautuvaara.
Rautuvaara looks to land a combination but Miyamoto avoids it well.
Miyamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rautuvaara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto misses with a double jab.
Rautuvaara's corner calls for a 1-2. Rautuvaara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miyamoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rautuvaara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rautuvaara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyamoto.
A lazy left from Rautuvaara finds it's target.
Miyamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rautuvaara.
Rautuvaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rautuvaara throws a hook to the side of Miyamoto's head but Miyamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rautuvaara throws a looping overhand right but Miyamoto ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara staying out of range there.
Rautuvaara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miyamoto.
Rautuvaara misses with a wild combination.
Miyamoto looks to land a combination. Rautuvaara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Musashi Miyamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Miyamoto misses its intended target.
Rautuvaara dips to his left and cracks Miyamoto with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rautuvaara.
Rautuvaara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab from Rautuvaara.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Musashi Miyamoto.
Well Miyamoto 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musashi Miyamoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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178 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ray Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
Johnstone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pulkkinen is fending him off so far but Johnstone persists. Nope, Pulkkinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnstone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pulkkinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnstone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pertti Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Johnstone.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnstone if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnstone gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pulkkinen is controlling Johnstone's trapped leg to prevent Johnstone from advancing to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Pulkkinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone 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.
Pulkkinen controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pulkkinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Pulkkinen is looking to stand up but Johnstone isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnstone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pulkkinen dives on top into guard.
Johnstone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pulkkinen passes into half guard.
Pulkkinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnstone on the ground.
Johnstone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnstone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pulkkinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnstone trying to control from the bottom.
Johnstone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pulkkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnstone keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone tries to get to full guard but Pulkkinen has control of the leg.
Pulkkinen slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnstone is staying active underneath Pulkkinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnstone can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnstone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pulkkinen is working away from the top position though.
Johnstone is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pertti Pulkkinen just wasn't active enough.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnstone is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Johnstone down.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnstone shoots in and drives through. Pulkkinen sprawls well.
Johnstone fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Pulkkinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnstone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen thuds his shin into the meat of Johnstone's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Pulkkinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnstone has a takedown stuffed.
Pertti Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnstone looks to clinch
and Pulkkinen counters with a good low kick that Johnstone was not able to check.
Pulkkinen lands a head kick!
It looks like Ray Johnstone has been cut.
Pulkkinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pulkkinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Johnstone moved away.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Johnstone down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Pulkkinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pertti Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnstone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pulkkinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnstone working away.
Johnstone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pulkkinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnstone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Johnstone tries for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone in side control, throwing shots but Pulkkinen defends.
Johnstone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pulkkinen is trying to improve his position.
Johnstone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ray Johnstone has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnstone working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pulkkinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnstone's guard! Nice work there by Pulkkinen!
Johnstone is striking from the bottom but Pulkkinen uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Johnstone wants to get back to full guard.
Pulkkinen thows a huge punch but Johnstone dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone looking for submissions off his back.
Johnstone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pulkkinen is working away from the top position though.
Johnstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pulkkinen is looking to stall here but Johnstone recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnstone is looking to sinch up a triangle. Pulkkinen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Johnstone's body to avoid the submission. Johnstone has instead reached around Pulkkinen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Johnstone arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ray Johnstone!
After winning the bout, Ray Johnstone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slim Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and West Rupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, West Rupp!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rupp. Star does a little dance to reset his feet.
Star swinging wildly here.
Star lands with a straight right. Rupp didn't see that one coming.
Rupp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Star counters by moving into the clinch.
Rupp pulls guard effortlessly.
Rupp is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Star has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rupp is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Star stopping the sweep attempt from Rupp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Star misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Rupp does no damage.
Star tries to bum rush Rupp with a series of wild strikes but Rupp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Star does no damage.
Star throws a nice looking combination but Rupp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Star moves out of range of the strikes.
Rupp motions for Star to come forward. Rupp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Star cracks Rupp with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star tries to bum rush Rupp with a series of wild strikes but Rupp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Rupp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rupp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Star scores with a three punch combo!
Rupp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Star. Rupp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Star scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Rupp misses.
Rupp throws a hook but Star avoids it easily.
Rupp dodges the punch combination from Star.
Star misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Star. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rupp throws a head kick that misses.
Star fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rupp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Star.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rupp. Star does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rupp throws out a leg kick but Star moves out of range and Rupp only half commits.
Rupp misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Star misses.
Star lands with a hook. Rupp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rupp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rupp motions for Star to come forward. Rupp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rupp avoids a punch combination nicely.
West Rupp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupp throws a sloppy head kick and Star moves out of range easily.
Star bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rupp tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Star!
Star lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rupp throws a nice looking combination but Star bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Star slips a jab from Rupp.
Rupp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Star counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rupp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rupp throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Star looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rupp throws a right hand that misses
and Star counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Star dominated that round.
That's time! Star's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rupp misses with a hook to the body
and Star counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rupp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Star is out of range.
Star throws a lazy right hand but Rupp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rupp missing with a left hand there. Star was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Rupp misses its intended target.
Star is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Star bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rupp throws a lazy right hand but Star sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Star.
Rupp throws a head kick but Star moves out of range.
Star swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Star scores with a three punch combo!
Rupp is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Star moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rupp is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Star lands.
Rupp is still on wobbly legs! Can Star finish him?
Star looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupp misses with a looping left.
Rupp tries to bum rush Star with a series of wild strikes but Star uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rupp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Star fails to land with a series of punches.
Star drops Rupp with a huge uppercut! Rupp drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Star is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Star!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dil Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blood Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dil Head has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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202 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dil Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blood Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizard misses with an uppercut
and Head counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wizard wants to control but Head is keeping busy.
Wizard taking some punishment here, with Head in his half guard.
Head is trying to control. Wizard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wizard actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wizard is staying active underneath Head, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wizard is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head wants to take a breather but Wizard is having none of it.
Head is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wizard sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Head connects with a nice short shot to Wizard's temple.
Head is thwarting Wizard's attempts to control the position.
Wizard gets back to full guard.
Wizard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Head can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Head 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.
Head trying to control but Wizard is working from the bottom.
Wizard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Head passes Wizard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head is trying to control. Wizard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wizard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Head prevents Wizard from improving his position.
Head is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wizard is trying to get back to full guard.
Head seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wizard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Head works his way into side control.
Wizard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Head's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wizard is looking to control Head's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wizard avoid being mounted?
Head is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Head is looking for a kimura here.
Head is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wizard sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wizard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Head doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Head manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Head jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Head passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wizard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wizard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Head seems to be looking for submissions.
Head wants to work for an arm triangle but Wizard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wizard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Head pulls his head out easily.
Wizard gets full guard.
Wizard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wizard has his foot on Head's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Head works his way back into a safe position though.
Head got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wizard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Head has managed to get both his arms back between Wizard's legs - danger averted.
Head wants to control from the top but Wizard keeps moving.
Head not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Head postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Head lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Head thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Head advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dil Head dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Wizard. No joy for Head on that attempt.
Wizard throws out a powerful jab.
Wizard lands a jab to the nose.
Wizard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wizard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wizard misses with a low kick.
Head shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Head shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wizard as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dil Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Head misses with a two punch combination.
Wizard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Head takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wizard has closed the distance and engaged Head in a clinch.
Wizard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Head has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wizard lands an elbow inside that Head shrugs off.
It looks like Dil Head has been cut.
Wizard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard lands a nice uppercut.
Wizard struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
Head is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wizard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head jumps guard but Wizard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wizard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Wizard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wizard missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Wizard.
Wizard presses Head against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wizard throws an elbow but it misses.
Head prevents a body shot from Wizard.
Wizard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wizard prevents the takedown attempt.
Wizard prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wizard.
Wizard lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Wizard.
Head blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Wizard on the inside.
Wizard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wizard breaks the clinch.
Wizard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
A big right from Head misses.
Wizard misses with a few strikes there.
Blood Wizard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Wizard.
Wizard forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wizard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Head wants to take the fight to the mat but Wizard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wizard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wizard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dil Head's cut is getting worse.
Wizard scores with a shoulder strike.
Head fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wizard.
Wizard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Head blocks an elbow strike from Wizard.
Wizard lands a nice knee to the body.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Wizard tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wizard is working Head over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head tries to work over Wizard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wizard has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Head looking for a takedown.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wizard lands a shoulder strike.
Wizard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wizard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wizard throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Wizard does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head shoots in and drives through. Wizard sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Head tries to bum rush Wizard with a series of wild strikes but Wizard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Wizard.
Wizard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab, jab by Wizard - just one landing.
Wizard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blood Wizard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dil Head's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Head will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wizard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wizard scores with a three punch combo!
Wizard tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wizard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Head misses with a hook.
Wizard clinches up with Head and pushes him back against the cage.
Head blocks a body shot from Wizard.
Wizard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wizard.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wizard.
Wizard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wizard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wizard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Wizard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Head connects with a right hand. Wizard shakes it off.
Wizard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard takes one on the button.
Wizard scores with a punch to the head.
Head avoids the body shot from Wizard.
Wizard tried to score with a low kick but Head checks it.
A combination from Wizard does no damage.
Wizard thumps Head with a low kick.
Blood Wizard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wizard misses with a wild body shot.
Head takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Head will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wizard stuns Head with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wizard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Head lands with a nice combination. Wizard backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from Wizard lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head misses with a looping right.
Head is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wizard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Head misses.
Wizard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wizard.
Blood Wizard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Head blocks the body kick.
Wizard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wizard, as that shot connected.
Head shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Head was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wizard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Head looking for a guillotine from mount but Wizard is having none of it.
Wizard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Head wants to finish this one by submission but Wizard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Head.
Wizard is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wizard tries to hold on but Head postures up.
Wizard is trying to escape the mount.
Wizard is bucking up trying to escape but Head cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wizard swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Head working for a submission but Wizard is keeping him at bay.
Wizard tries to reverse the position but Head maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Wizard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wizard tries to hold on but Head postures up.
Wizard is looking to improve his position but Head isn't that keen on the idea.
Head tries to control but Wizard wriggling away.
Head prevents Wizard from getting the reversal.
Head working for a guillotine from mount but Wizard is in no mood to give up.
Wizard regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Head is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Dil Head.
I think Head has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Blood Wizard!
Blood Wizard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Berkovitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Inas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inas has chosen Rage Against The Machine: Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Oliver Inas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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26
165 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abraham Berkovitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oliver Inas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkovitz looks for a takedown but Inas sprawls well.
Inas moves out of range as Berkovitz strikes.
Inas looks to land a combination but Berkovitz avoids it well.
Inas lands with a good body shot.
Inas ducks under a wild hook from Berkovitz.
Inas throws a body punch but Berkovitz moves out of range.
Berkovitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inas. Berkovitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berkovitz misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Inas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berkovitz doesn't seem phased though.
Berkovitz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Inas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berkovitz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Inas is avoiding damage well.
Berkovitz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkovitz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkovitz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Berkovitz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Berkovitz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Inas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Inas parries the strikes from Berkovitz easily there. Berkovitz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Inas to escape.
Inas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Berkovitz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Berkovitz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Berkovitz in side control, throwing shots but Inas defends.
Inas regains half guard, as Berkovitz was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berkovitz throwing shots but Inas is blocking nicely.
Berkovitz looks to land a strike but Inas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Berkovitz throwing strikes from guard but Inas blocks nicely.
Berkovitz throws a strike but Inas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkovitz looking for subs off his back but Inas has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berkovitz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Inas is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkovitz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Inas prevents Berkovitz from getting the reversal.
Berkovitz is working hard here to advance position.
Berkovitz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Berkovitz is pressing down on Inas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berkovitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Inas 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inas wants to control from the top but Berkovitz keeps moving.
Berkovitz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inas is aware though and is defending well.
Inas trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkovitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berkovitz keeping moving, preventing Inas from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Berkovitz dominated that round.
That's time! Berkovitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Inas misses the target.
Berkovitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berkovitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Inas.
Inas connects with a crisp jab.
Inas blocks a head kick by Berkovitz.
Berkovitz blocks a head kick by Inas.
Berkovitz takes a swing at Inas's ribcage but misses.
Inas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berkovitz scores with a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown by Berkovitz or perhaps it was just good defense by Inas which made him look bad.
Berkovitz misses with a body kick.
Berkovitz misses with a looping right.
Berkovitz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Inas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Inas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berkovitz doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliver Inas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inas misses with a body punch
and Berkovitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inas misses with a body kick.
Inas throws a lazy body kick
and Berkovitz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Inas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Inas looks to score with a jab to the body but Berkovitz is just out of range.
Berkovitz doesn't manage to clinch there - Inas circles away.
Inas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berkovitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berkovitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Inas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berkovitz doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliver Inas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berkovitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inas.
Berkovitz lands with a nice body punch.
Berkovitz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Inas misses with a wild body shot.
Inas misses the shot to the body.
Inas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berkovitz tries to clinch but Inas moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkovitz misses with an uppercut. Inas saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Inas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berkovitz misses with a few strikes there.
Inas misses with a body shot.
Inas is looking to chop away at Berkovitz's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Berkovitz as he connects with a hook.
Berkovitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berkovitz looks to land a combination. Inas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Inas is rocked!
Inas walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Berkovitz swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abraham Berkovitz!
Abraham Berkovitz made sure to mention his sponsor, Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Schweidler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schweidler's choice of entrance music: IZ. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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268 lbs
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260 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rene Schweidler!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schweidler on the side of the head.
It looks like Rene Schweidler has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schweidler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schweidler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Dyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schweidler.
Schweidler tries to land a leg kick but Dyer saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer cracks a nice hook into Schweidler's ribs.
Schweidler looks gassed!
Schweidler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schweidler tries to score with a low kick but Dyer moves his leg out of the way.
Dyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dyer tries for a takedown but Schweidler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schweidler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyer moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schweidler looks to clinch
and Dyer counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schweidler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dyer.
Dyer advances to full mount.
Dyer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Schweidler is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Schweidler and Dyer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Schweidler wants to control but Dyer postures up.
Dyer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dyer trying to control the action but Schweidler is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer with the ground and pound but Schweidler regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dyer slips a nice elbow through Schweidler's hands, connecting with Schweidler's forehead.
Dyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyer decides to stand and escape the position.
Dyer looks to land a combination but Schweidler avoids it well.
Dyer misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyer throws a series of punches but Schweidler avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Schweidler throws a lazy head kick
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Rene Schweidler's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schweidler slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Dyer finds it's target.
Dyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schweidler at a distance.
Rene Schweidler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dyer lands a big right hand that sends Schweidler crashing to the mat! Dyer stays standing though and waves Schweidler back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rene Schweidler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dyer misses with a wild combination.
Schweidler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rene Schweidler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rene Schweidler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stephen Dyer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matti Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trasseli has chosen Look at my horse! as his entrance music. Pena Trasseli will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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133 lbs
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150 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nykanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Trasseli!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nykanen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nykanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nykanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nykanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trasseli's head.
Nykanen wants to pass the guard but Trasseli is keeping the position.
Trasseli will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nykanen trying to control but Trasseli is working from the bottom.
Trasseli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nykanen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli is trying to keep Nykanen in close.
Nykanen postures up in Trasseli's guard and throws a big left but Trasseli blocks it.
Nykanen looking to sit in guard and control but Trasseli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Trasseli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trasseli looking to pass the guard.
Trasseli cracks Nykanen with a solid left hand.
Trasseli throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli throws an elbow that misses. Nykanen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trasseli's guard. Nice move by Nykanen!
Nykanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nykanen wants to control from the top but Trasseli keeps moving.
Trasseli throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Trasseli thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nykanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trasseli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nykanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Trasseli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trasseli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nykanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trasseli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nykanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Trasseli has wrist control.
Nykanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nykanen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nykanen advances position into side control!
Nykanen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nykanen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Trasseli is avoiding damage well.
Nykanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trasseli keeps working.
Trasseli misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen trying to control the action but Trasseli is working from the bottom.
Nykanen cracks Trasseli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nykanen lands some shots froms side control.
Trasseli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nykanen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trasseli manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nykanen moves into full mount! Trasseli won't be happy about that!
Trasseli is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Nykanen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trasseli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nykanen is trying to defend but Trasseli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nykanen is trying to stand.
Trasseli decides to stand up.
Nykanen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trasseli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nykanen is aware though and is defending well.
Nykanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trasseli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trasseli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nykanen chips away with some ground and pound.
Trasseli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nykanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nykanen passes into side control.
Trasseli is looking for a sweep.
Nykanen cracks Trasseli with a big right hand but Trasseli just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Trasseli pushes Nykanen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nykanen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Trasseli gets back to half guard.
Nykanen throws a strike but Trasseli avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trasseli throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nykanen landing with the ground and pound.
Nykanen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nykanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nykanen postures up in Trasseli's guard and throws a big left but Trasseli blocks it.
Trasseli keeping moving, preventing Nykanen from controlling successfully.
Trasseli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nykanen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trasseli wants to get back to full guard.
Nykanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nykanen winds up and cracks Trasseli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trasseli tries to roll over but Nykanen keeps him under control.
Nykanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trasseli trying to control here.
Trasseli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nykanen wants to take a breather but Trasseli is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trasseli is trying to stand back up but Nykanen is controlling him
Nykanen trying to control from half guard but Trasseli is working away.
Trasseli wants to control but Nykanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nykanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nykanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nykanen lands a nice short elbow.
Nykanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trasseli's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matti Nykanen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nykanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trasseli just misses with a punch to the body.
Nykanen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nykanen is keen to just control but Trasseli is a slippery customer.
Nykanen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nykanen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nykanen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nykanen prevents Trasseli from getting the reversal.
Nykanen with a couple of short strikes.
Trasseli is desperately trying to improve his position but Nykanen has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen controlling from mount.
Nykanen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nykanen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Trasseli is desperately trying to improve his position but Nykanen has a good base and remains in mount.
Nykanen controlling from mount.
Nykanen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nykanen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen is landing with some decent strikes but Trasseli is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nykanen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nykanen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nykanen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trasseli is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Nykanen raining down shots from the mount!
Nykanen dominating with strikes here.
Nykanen avoids the attempt from Trasseli to control.
Nykanen with a couple of short strikes.
Trasseli is desperately trying to improve his position but Nykanen has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BOOM! Nykanen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Trasseli in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Trasseli trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nykanen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Matti Nykanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nykanen with the ground and pound from mount.
Nykanen lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nykanen with shots to the head and body - Trasseli looks very uncomfortable down there.
Trasseli in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Trasseli is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Trasseli is still in real trouble! Can Nykanen finish him?
Trasseli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trasseli seems to have recovered his senses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nykanen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nykanen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Trasseli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trasseli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matti Nykanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nykanen content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trasseli taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Nykanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nykanen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Nykanen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy's entrance music is Nyan song. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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21
205 lbs
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29
216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Patterson has closed the distance and engaged Guy in a clinch.
Guy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Patterson looking to throw knees to the head but Guy is blocking nicely.
Guy tries for a takedown but Patterson manages to get underhooks.
Patterson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like That Guy has been cut.
Patterson tries to land a knee to the head but Guy blocks with his arms.
Patterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guy's defenses.
Guy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Patterson after a bit of a struggle.
Patterson is pressed up against the cage. Guy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Patterson down to the mat. Patterson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patterson lands a knee to the head.
Patterson scores with a knee to the head.
Patterson lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson looking to throw knees to the head but Guy is blocking nicely.
Patterson landing knees to the head.
Patterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Patterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy is trying to drag Patterson to the mat but Patterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Patterson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Guy wants the takedown. Patterson is fighting it off but Guy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Patterson's guard against the cage.
Patterson keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
Guy throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy prevents Patterson from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Guy manages to pass to side control.
Guy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guy is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Patterson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Patterson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Guy controls the position for a moment.
Patterson wants to stand but Guy has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to control for a moment but Guy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Patterson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Guy gets full guard.
Patterson tries to stand but Guy is controlling from the bottom.
Patterson won't allow Guy to sweep him here.
Guy has a closed guard, preventing Patterson from standing up.
Patterson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy has a closed guard, preventing Patterson from standing up.
Guy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Patterson!
Guy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Patterson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Patterson really wants to buck Guy off and get back to his feet.
Guy has hold of Patterson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Patterson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Guy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that That Guy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on That Guy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Patterson closes the distance and clinches.
Patterson working Guy over with knees to the body.
Patterson with a knee to the head.
Patterson prevents the takedown attempt.
Patterson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Patterson obliges.
Patterson working Guy over with knees to the body.
Patterson lands a knee to the body.
Guy takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Patterson.
Knees to the body from Patterson.
Knees to the body from Patterson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patterson lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Patterson.
Patterson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Patterson crunches a lovely knee into Guy's ribcage.
Guy takes a knee right on the jaw!
That Guy's cut is getting worse.
Patterson landing knees to the head.
Guy is rocked!
Patterson lands an elbow that stopped Guy in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patterson lands an elbow just above Guy 's eye.
Patterson working the clinch nicely. Guy is working for position but Patterson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Guy crumples up against the cage and Patterson lands two more shots before the ref can save Guy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Donald Patterson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krzysiek Jawor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basti Haddl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jawor comes into the arena with The Analogs - Miejskie Opowieści blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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172 lbs
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysiek Jawor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Basti Haddl!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haddl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jawor.
Jawor closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Haddl.
Haddl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jawor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haddl lands a right hook to the body.
Haddl with a nice cross.
Haddl throws a looping overhand right but Jawor ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haddl misses with a looping left.
Jawor wants to clinch up but Haddl keeps it at a distance.
Haddl lands a right hook to the body.
Jawor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jawor clinches up against the cage.
Haddl managing to block the knees to the body from Jawor.
Haddl struggles to land a body shot inside as Jawor controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jawor effectively controlling the action here.
Jawor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haddl has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Jawor.
A body shot lands from Haddl.
Jawor tries to throw a body punch but Haddl avoids it by throwing Jawor back against the cage.
Haddl leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jawor blocks a body shot from Haddl.
Jawor throws a head punch that misses.
Jawor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jawor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krzysiek Jawor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jawor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haddl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jawor lands with a shot to the body.
Jawor tries to clinch but Haddl moves out of range.
Jawor avoids the body shot from Haddl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haddl cracks a nice hook into Jawor's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Jawor.
Jawor doesn't manage to clinch there - Haddl circles away.
Haddl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haddl digs a good hook to Jawor's body.
Haddl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jawor fails with an attempt to clinch.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Haddl has cracked Jawor with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Haddl lands another huge swinging hook and Jawor tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jawor, before Haddl can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Basti Haddl!
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