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MMA HELSINKI 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Springsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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245 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick James! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Springsteen! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Springsteen avoids the head kick by James.
Springsteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Springsteen. James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springsteen.
Springsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away. James ducks under a wild hook from Springsteen. James scores with a sloppy right hand. Springsteen should have avoided that one. Springsteen moves out of range of the strikes. Springsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Springsteen misses with a wild body shot. A slow jab from James misses its intended target. Good exchange - Springsteen coming out on top. James misses with a straight left. James throws a hook to the side of Springsteen's head but Springsteen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Springsteen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! James throws a lazy right hand but Springsteen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. James throws the left hand but Springsteen avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. James throws a lazy right hand but Springsteen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slow jab from James misses its intended target. James misses with an uppercut
and Springsteen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking. Springsteen scores with a nice strike. Springsteen fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springsteen. James does a little dance to reset his feet. Springsteen misses with a looping left. Springsteen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Springsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James slips under a jab from Springsteen. Springsteen staying out of range there. Springsteen misses with a double jab.
Springsteen misses with a double jab
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big left from James misses. Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. James misses with a straight right. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Springsteen. James swings for the body but Springsteen moves out of range.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springsteen manages to avoid it. James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. James throws a right hand that misses
and Springsteen counters with a nice body shot. Springsteen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout. James throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Springsteen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James. James fails to land the takedown. Springsteen drops James with a beautiful combination! James stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Springsteen is looking for the KO!
It looks like Rick James has been cut. James is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Springsteen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Oooooh!!! Springsteen has knocked James down with a huge combo! Springsteen steps away and waves a wobbly James back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
James is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Springsteen moves away from the strike by James. Springsteen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Springsteen lands a body shot.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Springsteen dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut! Springsteen drops James with a beautiful combination! James stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Springsteen is looking for the KO! Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! James is aggressively charging in as Springsteen backs up avoiding any damage. Springsteen tosses out a jab and James runs right into it face first! James is out cold! Springsteen dropped down on all fours and is barking in James's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Springsteen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Iron Man - Black Sabbath kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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130 lbs
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156 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Johansson! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aspenia misses with a few strikes there.
Johansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Aspenia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Johansson digs a good body shot into Aspenia's ribs. Johansson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kato Aspenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Aspenia. Aspenia slips a jab from Johansson. Johansson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aspenia's calf. Aspenia throws a series of strikes that have Johansson backpedaling.
It looks like Mikael Johansson has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johansson clinches with his opponent.
Aspenia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head. Aspenia misses with a body punch.
Aspenia takes an elbow to the forehead. Aspenia wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johansson lands with a right to the head. Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Johansson has Aspenia pressed against the cage, preventing Aspenia from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Aspenia breaks from the clinch.
Aspenia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johansson is looking to slow Aspenia down with leg kicks. Aspenia misses with a double jab.
Johansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Aspenia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Aspenia. Aspenia throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily. Johansson cracks the inside of Aspenia's front leg. Aspenia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johansson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Decent striking displayed by Johansson there. Aspenia tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aspenia throws a right hand that Johansson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johansson also avoids with ease. Aspenia is breathing heavily. Aspenia misses with a wild combination.
Johansson has managed to clinch.
Johansson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Johansson. Johansson scores with a shoulder strike. Aspenia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson landing knees to the head.
Aspenia is trying to force a seperation but Johansson has the dominant position. A shot in the inside from Johansson. Johansson prevents Aspenia from breaking the clinch. Johansson lands a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson. Johansson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aspenia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Johansson has Aspenia pressed against the cage, preventing Aspenia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aspenia is trying to force a seperation but Johansson has the dominant position. Aspenia is trying to break free. Johansson lands with a light punch inside. Aspenia is trying to break the clinch but Johansson has him pressed against the cage. Johansson lands a nice elbow. Johansson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspenia wants to break free but Johansson has control.
A short right from Johansson on the inside. Aspenia is looking to break free of the clinch but Johansson has double underhooks. Aspenia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Johansson lands with a left to the head. A short body shot lands from Johansson as the two fighters clinch.
Johansson lands a knee to the body.
Johansson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johansson lands a nice uppercut.
Aspenia is rocked! Aspenia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Oh Aspenia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Aspenia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aspenia is trying to break the clinch but Johansson is controlling him. Aspenia seems to have got his legs back now. Johansson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A short body shot lands from Johansson as the two fighters clinch.
Johansson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aspenia's defenses. A left hand lands to the body for Johansson.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspenias head. The referee calls for Johansson to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Good body shot from Johansson.
Johansson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Johansson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mikael Johansson's cut. That's time! Aspenia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body kick from Johansson. Johansson has Aspenia up against the cage in a clinch.
Aspenia tries to break the clinch but Johansson is controlling the position. Johansson lands a damaging elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aspenia. Aspenia takes a knee to the side of the body. Johansson keeps control of Aspenia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Aspenia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johansson has him pressed against the cage. Johansson digs a right hand underneath Aspenia's ribcage. Aspenia let out a lung full of air as it connected. A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson. Johansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Aspenia backwards. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Johansson lands with a light punch inside. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Johansson lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aspenia is trying to push Johansson away but Johansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Johansson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Aspenia to his knees! Johansson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Johansson! After winning the bout, Mikael Johansson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Yermolai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yermolai comes into the arena with Hollywood Undead: UNDEAD blaring out of the sound system. Rafael Villa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
269 lbs
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246 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Yermolai ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Villa! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yermolai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Villa. Villa misses with a head kick.
Villa misses with a takedown attempt - Yermolai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Yermolai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Yermolai is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Villa to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Villa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Villa wants to get back to his feet but Yermolai is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Villa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Yermolai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Yermolai throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yermolai scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Yermolai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Villa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Yermolai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yermolai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Yermolai trying to control but Villa is working from the bottom. Yermolai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Yermolai is working hard here to advance position. Villa keeping moving, preventing Yermolai from controlling successfully. Yermolai throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yermolai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Villa's head. Yermolai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Villa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yermolai , into his guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Villa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yermolai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Villa has managed to get both his arms back between Yermolai 's legs - danger averted. Yermolai has Villa pulled in close to control his posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yermolai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Villa trying to control the position from guard on top but Yermolai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Yermolai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Villa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Villa throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Villa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yermolai swivels though and keeps the full guard. Yermolai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Villa defends well. Yermolai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Villa defends it easily. Yermolai working for a triangle but Villa defends it easily.
Yermolai looking for a guillotine here but Villa defends easily.
Yermolai 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. Villa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Villa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Yermolai controls Villa momentarily but Villa frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yermolai keeping moving, preventing Villa from controlling successfully. Yermolai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Villa defends well. Yermolai is trying to keep Villa in close.
Villa trying to control but Yermolai is working from the bottom. Yermolai trying to keep a closed guard but Villa is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Yermolai tests Villa's chin there with a solid looking shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Villa throws a series of punches but Yermolai moves out of range. Nice takedown defense from Yermolai . No joy for Villa on that attempt. Aleksandr Yermolai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Villa. A chopping leg kick lands by Villa. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Yermolai 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.
Villa tries for a takedown but Yermolai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Villa throws a sloppy head kick and Yermolai moves out of range easily. Villa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yermolai defends it nicely. Rafael Villa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Villa shoots in for a takedown but Yermolai shows good takedown defense. Aleksandr Yermolai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Villa. Yermolai leaves Villa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Villa throws a head kick but Yermolai moves out of range.
Yermolai blocks a head kick by Villa.
Yermolai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Villa's head backwards. Villa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Villa is breathing heavily. Yermolai feints and as Villa raises his hands in defense, Yermolai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Yermolai cracks Villa with a solid left hand. 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! Yermolai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yermolai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Yermolai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Villa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Yermolai tries to free his leg and advance position but Villa is retaining full guard. Yermolai throws a big right hand that misses. Yermolai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Villa's guard. Yermolai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Yermolai is looking to take a break and control but Villa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Aleksandr Yermolai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Yermolai prevents Villa from improving his position. Yermolai trying to mount his opponent but Villa defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yermolai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Villa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yermolai . Yermolai tries to pass to full mount but Villa defends it. Yermolai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yermolai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yermolai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Yermolai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Yermolai is looking for a kimura here.
Yermolai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Villa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yermolai . Yermolai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yermolai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yermolai wants to control but Villa is keeping him busy. Villa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yermolai . Yermolai is trying to work for a kimura but Villa is defending well.
Yermolai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Yermolai throws some wild stikes that Villa manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Yermolai dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Villa scoring well with a low kick there.
Villa lands a head shot. Villa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yermolai 's guard. 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! Yermolai keeping moving, preventing Villa from controlling successfully. Yermolai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Villa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Yermolai keeping moving, preventing Villa from controlling successfully. Villa forces his way into half guard. Yermolai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Villa pulls his head out easily. Yermolai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Villa pulls his head out easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Villa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yermolai keeps working. Villa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yermolai looking for submissions off his back. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yermolai tries to get to full guard but Villa has control of the leg. Villa wants to control but Yermolai is keeping him busy. Yermolai is looking for a sweep. Villa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Villa not doing much here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rafael Villa wasn't active enough on the ground. A head kick misses from Villa.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yermolai jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yermolai cracks Villa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Villa misses with a head kick.
Yermolai scores with a jab. Villa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Villa looks for a takedown but Yermolai sprawls well. A momentary lapse in concentration from Villa enables Yermolai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Villa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yermolai postures up in Villa's guard and throws a big left but Villa blocks it. Yermolai wants to pass the guard but Villa is keeping the position. Villa keeping moving, preventing Yermolai from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yermolai looking to pass the guard. Yermolai advances to half guard. Villa is trying to control but can't.
Villa is refusing to be controlled, as Yermolai sits in half guard. Yermolai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yermolai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Villa is not content to let Yermolai control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Villa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yermolai . Yermolai looks to land a strike but Villa avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Yermolai postures up.
Yermolai trying to control the position from guard on top but Villa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Yermolai passes into half guard. Rafael Villa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yermolai is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Villa as he works his way to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Villa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Rafael Villa. I think Yermolai 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Yermolai ! After winning the bout, Aleksandr Yermolai 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarja Halonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarja Halonen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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222 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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarja Halonen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joaquim Williams! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Halonen throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range. Halonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick. Halonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Halonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halonen. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet. The fighters circling - Halonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Williams cracks Halonen with an open hand slap. Halonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage. Halonen effectively controlling the action here. Halonen digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank. Williams avoids the elbow strike from Halonen, against the cage.
Halonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards. A knee to the head by Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Halonen misses with an elbow strike.
Halonen pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Good body shot from Halonen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Halonen, against the cage.
Halonen scores with an uppercut up the middle. Halonen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Halonen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Joaquim Williams has been cut. Halonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Halonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halonen backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Halonen. Halonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halonen lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye. Williams scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Halonen scores with a nice short uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Halonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halonen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Halonen blocks an uppercut.
Halonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses. Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Halonen is able to avoid easily. Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halonen's calf. Williams is looking to score with low kicks. A chopping leg kick lands by Halonen. Williams misses with a body punch
and Halonen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Halonen. Nice elbow from Halonen. A hook to the body from Halonen.
Williams looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Halonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Halonen lands an elbow inside. Halonen lands a nice elbow. Halonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Halonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Halonen trying to land knees to the body.
Halonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards. Halonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now. Halonen lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off. Halonen lands an elbow inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Halonen works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches. Williams avoids the elbow strike from Halonen, against the cage.
Halonen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Halonen pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Williams wants to break free but Halonen has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Halonen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow. Halonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams tries to work over Halonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Halonen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow. Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards. Halonen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Halonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Williams lands a nice uppercut. Williams trying to control the position but instead, Halonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Williams into the cage. Halonen pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Williams misses with a hook from the clinch. Halonen leaning his opponent against the cage. Williams lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarja Halonen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joaquim Williams's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Williams moves into the clinch. Halonen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Halonen avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Halonen, against the cage.
Halonen misses with some punches.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Halonen. Stalling in the clinch from Halonen.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch. Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Williams working hard to break the clinch. Williams tries to break free but Halonen pushes him back against the cage. Williams blocks an elbow strike. Tarja Halonen has scored more points in the clinch so far. Halonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Halonen prevents Williams from breaking the clinch. Halonen lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Williams tries to break free but Halonen pushes him back against the cage. Halonen avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halonen backwards. Halonen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Halonen gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Halonen looks to throw an elbow but misses. A right handed body shot lands from Halonen.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halonen lands an elbow inside. With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses. Halonen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. 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! Still in the clinch, Halonen scores with a nice short uppercut. Williams tumbles to the floor! Halonen threw a big shot that dropped him and now Halonen is on top looking to finish! Williams has guard but can he survive?!
Williams is rocked! We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Halonen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Williams's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tarja Halonen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fleegle Bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bananasplits comes to the cage accompanied by call to prayer. Runkman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG. Fleegle Bananasplits has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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217 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fleegle Bananasplits! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bananasplits throws out a loose jab but Runkman uses good head movement to avoid it. Runkman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Runkman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bananasplits looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A nice combination there by Bananasplits.
Runkman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bananasplits connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bananasplits throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bananasplits misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Bananasplits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bananasplits lands the left hand. Runkman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Bananasplits misses the target. Bananasplits throws a combination that misses and Runkman counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Fleegle Bananasplits has been cut. Fleegle Bananasplits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bananasplits misses with a jab to the body
and Runkman counters with a crisp one two that drops Bananasplits! Runkman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bananasplits to his feet! Bananasplits is in big trouble! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bananasplits. Bananasplits misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bananasplits lands a right hook to the body.
Bananasplits misses with a series of wild punches.
Bananasplits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Runkman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bananasplits circles away quickly and effectively. Bananasplits throws a big shot that misses. Runkman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bananasplits. Bananasplits shoots for a double leg takedown but Runkman sprawls well. He's pushed Bananasplits's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bananasplits takes a jab right on the kisser.
Runkman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bananasplits. A telegraphed right hand from Bananasplits misses the target. Bananasplits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runkman.
Runkman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bananasplits throws an overhand right that lands on Runkman's shoulder, as Runkman tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bananasplits walks into a stiff left hand from Runkman. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Runkman avoids the body shot from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits throws a body punch but Runkman moves out of range. Bananasplits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bananasplits lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Runkman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. No joy there for Runkman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Runkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Runkman misses the shot to the body. Runkman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bananasplits. Bananasplits lands with a nice body punch. Runkman tries for a takedown but Bananasplits sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Bananasplits misses the target. Bananasplits looks to throw the jab but Runkman is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crunch! Bananasplits slams his shin into Runkman's torso. Runkman misses with a lunging right hand
and Runkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bananasplits scores with a jab. Runkman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bananasplits is defended easily by Runkman. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fleegle Bananasplits. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bananasplits swinging wildly here.
Bananasplits swinging wildly here.
Runkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Bananasplits. Runkman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bananasplits slips under a jab from Runkman. Bananasplits throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Runkman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bananasplits moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Runkman dodges the punch combination from Bananasplits.
Runkman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bananasplits moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slow jab from Bananasplits misses its intended target. Nice takedown defense from Bananasplits. No joy for Runkman on that attempt. Runkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Runkman moves out of range of the body kick from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Runkman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Runkman drops his hands momentarily and Bananasplits takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. 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 Fleegle Bananasplits will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Fleegle Bananasplits'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.
Bananasplits misses with a wild body shot. Runkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fleegle Bananasplits is winning the standup battle so far. Runkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runkman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nice shot lands for Runkman. Runkman sizes up Bananasplits with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Fleegle Bananasplits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Runkman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bananasplits lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runkman circles away quickly and effectively. Bananasplits misses with a head kick.
Runkman throws a shot from downtown. Bananasplits moves away and avoids it. Bananasplits tests Runkman's chin there with a solid looking shot. Runkman misses the shot to the body. Runkman misses with a straight left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bananasplits avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Runkman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bananasplits misses with a right hand letting Runkman counter with a right hand. Bananasplits misses with a looping left. Runkman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bananasplits sprawls well initially but Runkman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Runkman wants to pass the guard but Bananasplits is defending well. Runkman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bananasplits is looking for a sweep. Runkman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bananasplits has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Runkman is working away from the top position though. Bananasplits taking some punishment here, with Runkman in his half guard. Runkman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Runkman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Runkman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bananasplits looks a forlorn figure.
Runkman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bananasplits can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Runkman raining down shots from the mount! Runkman trying to control but Bananasplits is having none of it. Runkman has control of Bananasplits's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bananasplits regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bananasplits is in a horrible position here. Runkman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Runkman lands a big shot there that rocks Bananasplits but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Runkman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bananasplits is rocked! Runkman landing shots from mount. Oh Bananasplits is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleegle Bananasplits's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Runkman looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bananasplits covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onanias Runkman! Onanias Runkman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani Ketola Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker comes to the cage accompanied by Masta Ace - Sittin On Chrome. Bruce Becker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jani Ketola Jr's chin.
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186 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
10 - 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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Ketola Jr! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Becker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Becker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ketola Jr. Ketola Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A telegraphed right hand from Becker misses the target. Ketola Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Becker doesn't seem bothered though. Becker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ketola Jr. Becker takes one on the button. Becker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Becker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ketola Jr misses with a wild body shot. Bruce Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ketola Jr misses with an uppercut. Ketola Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Becker. Becker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Becker throws the left hand but Ketola Jr avoids the punch easily. Becker scores with a jab. Becker throws a shot from downtown. Ketola Jr moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ketola Jr dodges the punch combination from Becker.
Ketola Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Becker avoids it really well and circles away. Becker jabs Ketola Jr right on the nose. Ketola Jr blinks but takes it well. Becker looks to throw the jab but Ketola Jr is out of range. Becker connects with a leg kick. Ketola Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Becker throws a nice looking combination but Ketola Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ketola Jr checks a leg kick nicely. Ketola Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Becker moves away. Becker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Becker throws an off balance right hand
and Ketola Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Becker blocks a head kick by Ketola Jr.
Becker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ketola Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ketola Jr moves forwards but Becker connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ketola Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Becker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Becker leaves Ketola Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bruce Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jani Ketola Jr. Ketola Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Becker. Bruce Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ketola Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Becker looks to land a right hand but Ketola Jr moved out of range. A punch combination from Ketola Jr misses. Becker throws a hook to the side of Ketola Jr's head but Ketola Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Becker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ketola Jr thuds his right hand into Becker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ketola Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Becker has time to react. Ketola Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Becker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Ketola Jr cracks Becker with a right hand to the side of the head. Becker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ketola Jr. Becker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ketola Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ketola Jr moves forwards but Becker connects with a nice, crisp jab. Ketola Jr ducks under a wild hook from Becker. Becker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ketola Jr.
Becker misses with a double jab.
Becker throws a front kick aimed at Ketola Jr's knee but Ketola Jr avoids it well. Becker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ketola Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ketola Jr is trying desperately to land a takedown but Becker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ketola Jr. Ketola Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Becker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ketola Jr has time to react. Becker throws a lazy uppercut
and Ketola Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Becker on the wrong end of a nice hook. Becker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ketola Jr. Becker scores with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Becker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ketola Jr misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Becker swings for the body but Ketola Jr moves out of range.
Becker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becker throws a chopping leg kick but Ketola Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Becker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ketola Jr.
Becker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ketola Jr. Ketola Jr misses with a body shot.
Ketola Jr blocks a leg kick. Ketola Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Becker tries to avoid it but Ketola Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Becker to the ground. Becker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Becker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ketola Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ketola Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Becker swivels and escapes. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Becker looks to throw the jab but Ketola Jr is out of range. Becker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ketola Jr dives in and grabs Becker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes down on Ketola Jr's head and hops out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Becker dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Ketola Jr thows a body shot but no joy. Ketola Jr checks a leg kick. Sloppy strikes from Becker. Those never looked like landing. Ketola Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Becker circles away quickly and effectively. Ketola Jr slips a jab and a cross from Becker.
Ketola Jr scores with a hook. Becker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bruce Becker is winning the standup battle so far. Ketola Jr connects with a right hand. Becker shakes it off. Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ketola Jr counters with a straight right hand. Becker throws a hook to the side of Ketola Jr's head but Ketola Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ketola Jr connects with a single shot there. Nice cross by Ketola Jr. Ketola Jr throws out a powerful jab. Becker throws an overhand right that lands on Ketola Jr's shoulder, as Ketola Jr tries to avoid the shot. Becker loads up on a big right hand but Ketola Jr slips the punch. Becker misses with an uppercut. Ketola Jr saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Becker misses with a looping left. Ketola Jr swings for the body but Becker moves out of range.
Becker misses the shot to the body. Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ketola Jr counters with a straight right hand. Good shot there by Ketola Jr. Becker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Becker takes a swing at Ketola Jr's ribcage but misses. Ketola Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ketola Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Becker's head. Some wild striking there from Becker.
A left lands for Becker. Becker throws a lazy right hand but Ketola Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ketola Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ketola Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ketola Jr misses with a hook. Becker ducked under it nicely. Ketola Jr slips under a jab. Ketola Jr scores with a jab to the jaw. 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! Becker misses with a wild combination.
Becker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ketola Jr looks for the body kick but Becker saw that one coming. Ketola Jr misses the shot to the body. Ketola Jr has a takedown stuffed. Ketola Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ketola Jr is rocked! Ketola Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ketola Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Becker finish him? Becker throws a jab when Ketola Jr was well out of range. Becker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ketola Jr. Ketola Jr seems to have recovered his senses. Ketola Jr ducks under a wild hook from Becker.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ketola Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Becker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Ketola Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Becker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ketola Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ketola Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Becker tries to sprawl out of it but Ketola Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Becker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Becker misses with a wild body shot. Ketola Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Becker is fending him off so far but Ketola Jr persists. Nope, Becker circles away and we're back to standing. Bruce Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jani Ketola Jr. Ketola Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Becker under the eye. Becker throws a leg kick but Ketola Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. The fighters circling - Becker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Becker misses with a series of wild punches.
Ketola Jr throws a shot from downtown. Becker moves away and avoids it. Ketola Jr throws a series of punches but Becker avoids them all with ease. Becker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ketola Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Becker throws a looping overhand right but Ketola Jr ducks down to avoid it. Becker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Becker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Becker missing with a left hand there. Ketola Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Becker throws an off balance right hand
and Ketola Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand! Becker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ketola Jr moves away. Becker digs a good hook to Ketola Jr's body.
Becker misses with a low kick. Nice shot by Ketola Jr. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ketola Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Becker, as that shot connected.
Ketola Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. Becker misses with a double jab.
Becker misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Becker dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Becker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ketola Jr misses with a double jab.
Ketola Jr throws a right and a left that both miss. Becker moves forwards but Ketola Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab. Ketola Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Becker manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Becker. Becker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ketola Jr. Becker scores with a jab. Becker looks to land a left hand but Ketola Jr moved out of range nicely. Ketola Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Becker misses with a looping left. Ketola Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becker misses with an uppercut. Ketola Jr saw that one coming. Ketola Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sloppy strikes from Becker. Those never looked like landing. Ketola Jr avoids the body shot from Becker.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ketola Jr throws a looping overhand right but Becker ducks down to avoid it. Ketola Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. Becker throws a combination that misses and Ketola Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ketola Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ketola Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ketola Jr fails to land the takedown. Ketola Jr throws a right and a left that Becker avoids nicely. Becker looks to land a left hand but Ketola Jr moved out of range nicely. Ketola Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ketola Jr slips under a jab. Ketola Jr looks to throw the jab but Becker is out of range. Becker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ketola Jr moves away. Becker misses with a body shot.
Becker thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ketola Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Becker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Becker loads up on a big right hand but Ketola Jr slips the punch. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ketola Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Becker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Becker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Becker looks to throw the jab but Ketola Jr is out of range. Becker throws a series of punches but Ketola Jr moves out of range. Ketola Jr lands with a straight right. Becker didn't see that one coming. Ketola Jr 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. Becker walks into a jab. Becker stuffs the takedown. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ketola Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Becker. Becker throws an overhand right that lands on Ketola Jr's shoulder, as Ketola Jr tries to avoid the shot. Becker dodges the punch combination from Ketola Jr.
Becker throws a sloppy body shot
and Ketola Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Becker just misses with a punch to the body.
Becker checks a leg kick. Becker moves into range and connects with a jab. Becker slaps away a takedown attempt from Ketola Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bruce Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jani Ketola Jr. Ketola Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Becker throws an overhand right that lands on Ketola Jr's shoulder, as Ketola Jr tries to avoid the shot. Ketola Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Becker. Becker throws a big shot that misses. Becker swings widly with a right hand
and Ketola Jr counters with a stiff right hand. Ketola Jr misses with an uppercut. Jab from Becker. Becker thows a left - swing and a miss! Danga de danga de dang - Becker scores with a four punch combination! Becker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Becker staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Becker misses the target. Ketola Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ketola Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Crunch! Becker slams his shin into Ketola Jr's torso. Jani Ketola Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ketola Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Becker has got the better of the exchanges. Ketola Jr avoids the body shot from Becker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Becker. Ketola Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Becker throws a shot from downtown. Ketola Jr moves away and avoids it. A swing and a miss from Becker. Ketola Jr shoots in for a double leg but Becker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Becker throws the left hand but Ketola Jr avoids the punch easily. Ketola Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ketola Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Becker. Becker circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Becker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruce Becker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Becker throws a hook but Ketola Jr avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Bruce Becker showed his dominance in that final round. Well Becker 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Becker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lukottaja Bart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Stevens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lukottaja Bart's chin.
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19
142 lbs
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25
138 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukottaja Bart! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Stevens! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bart throws a looping overhand right but Stevens ducks down to avoid it. Bart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Stevens drops his hands momentarily and Bart takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Stevens dives in and scores a takedown into Bart's guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Stevens looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Stevens with a flurry of punches that miss. Stevens working some strikes from top position. Bart tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bart wants to hit a switch here but Stevens passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bart there! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Stevens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Stevens with good strikes from the mount here! Stevens lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stevens controlling from mount. Bart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stevens controlling the position easily from mount. Stevens is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bart can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bart is in a horrible position here. Stevens smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stevens looking to finish Bart with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bart! Stevens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bart is bucking up trying to escape but Stevens cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Stevens prevents Bart from getting the reversal. Stevens controlling the pace for now. Bart is desperately trying to improve his position but Stevens has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stevens controlling from the full mount. Stevens landing strikes from the mount. Bart in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Stevens dominating with strikes here. Stevens controlling from mount. Bart tries to get back to half guard but can't. Stevens working the ground and pound effectively.
Stevens is working for a guillotine from mount but Bart frees his head quite easily.
Stevens controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stevens working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bart is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stevens raining down shots from the mount! Stevens controlling his opponent. It looks like Stevens might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Stevens dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bart lands a jab to the nose. Stevens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Stevens cracks Bart with a big elbow. Bart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stevens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. A lull in the action here as Stevens stalls from top position. Stevens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Bart is trying to improve his position. Bart is working hard here to advance position. Bart manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stevens's best efforts. Bart tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control. Stevens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stevens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Bart actively working from the bottom here. Stevens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Jonny Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far. Bart wants to get back to full guard but Stevens has mounted him! Bart can't escape the position.
Stevens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Stevens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Bart regains half guard. Stevens wants to free his trapped foot but Bart is holding on for dear life with his legs. Stevens is looking for a kimura but Bart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bart tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stevens in particular looking to stall. Stevens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bart tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonny Stevens was stalling too much, according to the referee. Stevens looking to score a takedown here. Bart is defending well but Stevens drives through and ends up in Bart's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Stevens trying to control but Bart is working from the bottom. Stevens 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 three minutes gone in the round. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Stevens works over Bart with some ground and pound from guard. Bart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bart being controlled here, momentarily. Bart looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bart working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Stevens feints and as Bart raises his hands in defense, Stevens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Stevens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Stevens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bart is keeping the position for now. Stevens trying to control but Bart is working from the bottom. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonny Stevens has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Stevens fails with a takedown attempt. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stevens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stevens showed some decent athleticism there. Stevens winds up and cracks Bart with a swinging punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stevens drives through with a takedown into Bart's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Bart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stevens manages to get himself to full guard.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck. Stevens keeping moving, preventing Bart from controlling successfully. Stevens is trying to control the position but Bart postures up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevens is on top in guard.
Stevens is in close to Bart's body, working some short punches and elbows. Stevens cracks Bart with a solid left hand. Stevens content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bart tries to land a sweep but no joy. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Stevens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonny Stevens wasn't active enough on the ground. Decent striking displayed by Bart there. Good shot there by Bart. Stevens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bart throws out a leg kick but Stevens moves out of range and Bart only half commits. Jonny Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevens. A low kick from Bart misses and Stevens counters with a shoot takedown. Bart fights it but they end up in guard. Bart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stevens sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Bart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stevens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there. Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Stevens wants to control from the top but Bart keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jonny Stevens hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Bart tests Stevens's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bart misses with an uppercut. Stevens saw that one coming. Stevens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bart tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stevens is in Bart's guard. Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Bart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stevens manages to get himself to full guard.
Bart wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving. Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bart trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bart won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Bart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stevens seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Jonny Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bart is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A big right from Bart misses. Stevens fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lukottaja Bart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Stevens. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevens decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bart's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Bart is looking for a triangle here but Stevens uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonny Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Stevens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Stevens! Jonny Stevens decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulric Hallestrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War is My Destiny. Hallestrom has chosen With Oden On Our Side - Amon Amarth as his entrance music. Ulric Hallestrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
260 lbs
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270 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulric Hallestrom! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Byczynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallestrom thows a left - swing and a miss! Hallestrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Byczynski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Byczynski moves into the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hallestrom tries a knee to the head but Byczynski blocks it.
Byczynski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hallestrom avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Hallestrom avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hallestrom is defending well for now. Hallestrom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knees to the body from Byczynski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hallestrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Byczynski. Hallestrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hallestrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byczynski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hallestrom misses with a body punch.
Byczynski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hallestrom looks gassed! Byczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byczynski lands with an overhand left. Byczynski scores with the left hand. Hallestrom knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Byczynski misses with a body kick. Byczynski lands a jab.
It looks like Ulric Hallestrom has been cut. Hallestrom throws a half hearted mid kick. Byczynski has Hallestrom up against the cage in a clinch.
Byczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byczynski lands a big head kick that sends Hallestrom to the canvas! Byczynski follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nataniel Byczynski! After winning the bout, Nataniel Byczynski 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Wulff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Kemp has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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258 lbs
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235 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
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Kemp! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Wulff! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kemp on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wulff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kemp in his tracks. Wulff getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kemp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Adam Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kemp lands a nice shot to the body.
Wulff moves away from the strike by Kemp. Kemp misses the body punch and Wulff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wulff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A clash of legs there as Wulff blocks the low kick. Wulff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kemp. Wulff dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kemp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wulff. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wulff checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kemp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wulff wants to clinch. Kemp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wulff was well out of range. Poor timing from Kemp.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wulff looks to land a combination but Kemp avoids it well. Kemp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wulff. Kemp throws a body punch but Wulff moves out of range. Wulff tries to clinch up. Kemp slips a jab from Wulff. Wulff slips a jab from Kemp. Wulff fails in his attempt to clinch. Kemp misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Kemp.
Wulff misses with a straight right. Wulff slips under a jab from Kemp. Kemp misses with a hook. Wulff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kemp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wulff lands an overhand right. Kemp is looking to wear down Wulff with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kemp throws a lazy body kick letting Wulff counter with a right hand. Kemp staying out of range there. Kemp throws a shot to the body.
Kemp throws a solid leg kick but Wulff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kemp. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kemp. The crowd cheers as Wulff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kemp doesn't seem phased though. Wulff throws a head kick that Kemp semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wulff. Wulff looks to land a right hand but Kemp moved out of range. Wulff scores with a body shot.
Wulff scores with a jab. Kemp acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wulff avoids the body shot from Kemp.
Wulff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wulff misses with a head kick.
Kemp throws a leg kick that is checked and Wulff counters with a slapping leg kick. Wulff is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kemp had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kemp works Wulff's body with a nice hook. Kemp thows a body shot but no joy. Kemp throws an overhand right that lands on Wulff's shoulder, as Wulff tries to avoid the shot. Wulff throws a nice outside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Kemp. Wulff does a little dance to reset his feet. Kemp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kemp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kemp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wulff. Kemp misses with a body kick. Wulff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wulff lands a jab to the head.
Kemp works Wulff's body with a nice hook. Wulff ducks under a wild hook from Kemp. Wulff tries to close the distance and clinch but Kemp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wulff tests Kemp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wulff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wulff lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kemp thows a body shot but no joy. Kemp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wulff manages to avoid it. Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulff swinging wildly here.
Wulff moves into range and clinches up with Kemp. Kemp stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wulff missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wulff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kemp is defending well for now. Wulff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kemp is defending well for now. Kemp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kemp. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Wulff will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wulff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kemp misses with a lunging right hand
and Wulff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wulff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kemp misses with a low kick. Kemp missing with a left hand there. Wulff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The fight moves into the clinch position. Kemp displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wulff up against the cage. Kemp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kemp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wulff. Wulff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kemp.
Kemp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wulff.
Kemp lands a head shot. Kemp misses with a looping right. Wulff blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kemp throws a right hand that Wulff ducks under and follows up with a left that Wulff also avoids with ease. Wulff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kemp. Wulff has closed the distance and engaged Kemp in a clinch.
Kemp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wulff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kemp is defending well for now. Kemp trying to control the position but instead, Wulff has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kemp into the cage. Kemp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kemp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kemp avoiding damage as Wulff throws knees to the body.
Wulff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kemp.
Kemp has Wulff pressed against the cage, preventing Wulff from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kemp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kemp lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kemp breaks the clinch.
Kemp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kemp has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wulff tries a head kick but it misses.
Adam Kemp is winning the standup battle so far. Kemp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wulff.
Kemp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wulff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kemp counters with a low kick, right behind Wulff 's knee. Wulff is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kemp misses with a looping right. Wulff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kemp misses with a wild body shot. Wulff doesn't manage to clinch there - Kemp circles away.
Wulff pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kemp keeps the fight on the outside. Wulff takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wulff has managed to clinch.
Kemp lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wulff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kemp is keeping busy. Kemp lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kemp stalls. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kemp managing to block the knees to the body from Wulff.
Kemp can't find room to land a body shot as Wulff controls the action.
Kemp working aggressively here.
Wulff breaks from the clinch.
Wulff looks to land a left hand but Kemp moved out of range nicely. Wulff looks to land a combination but Kemp avoids it well. Kemp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wulff. Kemp throws a leg kick which misses Wulff's front leg but catches the back leg as Wulff tries to avoid it. Kemp thows a body shot but no joy. Wulff misses with a leg kick and Kemp counters with a crisp one two that drops Wulff! Kemp thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wulff to his feet! Wulff is in big trouble! This has been an exciting period of action! Kemp misses with a low kick. Wulff throws a sloppy head kick and Kemp moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wulff walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kemp. Wulff walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kemp! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Kemp! A victorious Adam Kemp thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu has chosen Kerrankin Tarpeekseen as his entrance music. 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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153 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dakka swinging wildly here.
Heiluu misses with a wild combination.
Heiluu misses with a looping left. Sloppy strikes from Dakka. Those never looked like landing. Heiluu looks to land a combination but Dakka avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dakka throws a hook to the side of Heiluu's head but Heiluu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heiluu throws an off balance right hand
and Dakka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heiluu looks to land a combination but Dakka avoids it well. Heiluu cracks Dakka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Dakka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Heiluu with a nice cross. Heiluu misses with a hook. Dakka ducked under it nicely. Dakka throws a half hearted mid kick. Dakka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Heiluu tests Dakka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heiluu tries to close the distance and clinch but Dakka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Heiluu swings widly with a right hand
and Dakka counters with a lovely straight right hand! Heiluu throws a hook but Dakka avoids it easily. Heiluu missing with a left hand there. Dakka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heiluu with a lazy takedown attempt and Dakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wazz Dakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This has been an exciting period of action! Some wild striking there from Dakka.
Heiluu ducks under a wild hook from Dakka.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A jab lands there for Heiluu. Heiluu defending well as Dakka loads up on a big left hand. A jab from Heiluu misses. Heiluu throws a right and a left that Dakka avoids nicely. Heiluu lands a nice hook to Dakka's body. Dakka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Dakka throws a leg kick which misses Heiluu's front leg but catches the back leg as Heiluu tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Heiluu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dakka's waist but Dakka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heiluu off to one side. Heiluu misses with an uppercut
and Dakka counters with a stiff right hand. Heiluu throws a body punch but Dakka moves out of range. The fighters circling - Dakka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heiluu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dakka. Heiluu throws an off balance right hand
and Dakka counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heiluu doesn't manage to clinch there - Dakka circles away.
Dakka just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cassit Heiluu will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heiluu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Heiluu avoids the body shot from Dakka.
Heiluu misses with a series of wild punches.
Dakka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dakka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heiluu blocks a low kick nicely. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Dakka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dakka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dakka slips a jab from Heiluu. Heiluu fails with the takedown and Dakka counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wazz Dakka is winning the standup battle so far. Dakka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice shot lands for Heiluu. Heiluu throws a lazy uppercut
and Dakka counters with a good low kick that Heiluu was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heiluu takes one to the chin there. Heiluu lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Dakka as Heiluu shoots in. Dakka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heiluu has time to react. Heiluu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. This has been an exciting period of action! Dakka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dakka throws a leg kick but Heiluu sees it coming and checks it nicely. Dakka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dakka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heiluu. Dakka throws a right and a left that both miss. Heiluu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dakka throws a half hearted mid kick. No joy there for Heiluu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heiluu dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heiluu throws a hook but Dakka blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Heiluu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dakka paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heiluu lands a nice hook to Dakka's body. Dakka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Heiluu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dakka throws a sloppy head kick and Heiluu moves out of range easily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dakka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Heiluu does no damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wazz Dakka dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dakka throws a sloppy head kick and Heiluu moves out of range easily. Heiluu stuns Dakka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Heiluu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cassit Heiluu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heiluu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dakka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Heiluu lands a jab to Dakka's midsection. Dakka tried to score with a low kick but Heiluu checks it. Heiluu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heiluu tries to clinch up but Dakka circles away and keeps his distance. Heiluu throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Heiluu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dakka. Dakka obviously looking to wear him down.
Heiluu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dakka sprawls well. Dakka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heiluu gets slowly back to his feet. Dakka throws a combination that misses letting Heiluu counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heiluu punishes Dakka's body with a nice straight punch. Good work by Heiluu as he checks the leg kick. Dakka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heiluu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dakka in his tracks. Heiluu darts in and clinches Dakka up against the cage. Heiluu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Heiluu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dakka paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heiluu takes a swing at Dakka's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heiluu rushes Dakka and presses him up against the cage. Heiluu scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dakka breaks the clinch.
Heiluu has managed to clinch.
Dakka has Heiluu pressed against the cage, preventing Heiluu from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Heiluu has a couple of punches blocked by Dakka.
Heiluu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dakka smiles and moves away.
Wazz Dakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassit Heiluu. Dakka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heiluu to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dakka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heiluu misses with a double jab.
Dakka catches Heiluu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Dakka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heiluu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Dakka is looking to slow Heiluu down with leg kicks. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heiluu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Heiluu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! Cassit Heiluu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Heiluu 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassit Heiluu! Cassit Heiluu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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