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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen Stary Oskol Slaughterer by SLAYER as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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285 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko looks to clinch
and Baxter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Baxter blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Baxter fails to land.
Baxter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Baxter is trying to break free.
Baxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter breaks the clinch.
Baxter misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko darts in and clinches Baxter up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Emelianenko.
It looks like Brian Baxter has been cut.
Baxter is looking for a takedown.
Baxter can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Baxter can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baxter is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Baxter.
Baxter looking to stall.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baxter is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko drops Baxter onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Baxter is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Baxter is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Baxter drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Fedor Emelianenko 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Open The Floodgate. Peterson has chosen Remember the Name by Fort Minor as his entrance music. Thomas Peterson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henderson counters with a leg kick.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Henderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henderson scrambles back to his feet.
Andy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Henderson wants to clinch but Peterson slips to the side
and Peterson counters with a single leg into guard. Henderson didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Peterson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henderson dives on top into guard.
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to stand but Peterson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Peterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Peterson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Henderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peterson, into his guard.
Peterson has Henderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to stand but Peterson is controlling from the bottom.
Peterson has his foot on Henderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
Peterson has an active guard here but Henderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Henderson blocks the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Peterson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson 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.
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson stands up and waves to Peterson to follow him.
Peterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peterson showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Peterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Peterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Peterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Andy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Peterson.
Henderson forces Peterson back against the cage and clinches.
Peterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Henderson.
Peterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Peterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Henderson.
Peterson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
Nice body punch from Henderson - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henderson lands a nice uppercut.
Henderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Henderson.
Peterson goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson lands a shot to the body.
Peterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Henderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Peterson shoots in.
Henderson tries to clinch up
so Peterson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Thomas Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Peterson pushes down on Henderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson looking for a submission but Henderson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but Peterson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to move into half guard but instead Henderson has managed to sweep!
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Peterson is trying to hold Henderson in close to prevent damage but Henderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Peterson won't allow Henderson to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Henderson tries to stand but Peterson is controlling from the bottom.
Henderson stands up from Peterson's guard - Henderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Henderson closes the distance but Peterson moves to the side
and Peterson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Henderson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Peterson seems to be working for a kimura but Henderson defends the submission attempt.
Peterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peterson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to advance position but Henderson counters by regaining guard.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peterson trying to move into half guard but instead Henderson has managed to sweep!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Thomas Peterson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Thomas Peterson!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Thomas Peterson!
Thomas Peterson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joa Pael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Veterano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veterano has chosen Turn The Lights Out as his entrance music. Marcelo Veterano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
195 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joa Pael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Veterano!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veterano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pael throws a low kick but Veterano avoids it.
Good exchange - Veterano coming out on top.
Veterano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pael.
Veterano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pael looks to land a combination but Veterano avoids it well.
Veterano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pael wants to land a leg kick but Veterano is out of range.
Veterano misses with a double jab
and Pael counters with a nice uppercut.
Pael misses with a two punch combination.
Veterano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Veterano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pael misses with a low kick as Veterano jumps back.
Veterano digs a good body shot into Pael's ribs.
Pael takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veterano misses with the combination.
No joy there for Veterano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pael throws a looping overhand right but Veterano ducks down to avoid it.
Veterano digs a good hook to Pael's body.
Pael swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pael doesn't manage to clinch there - Veterano circles away.
Veterano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veterano lands a nice hook to Pael's body. Pael takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veterano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Veterano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veterano lands a nice looking body shot.
Pael fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pael lands a nice hook to Veterano's body. Veterano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veterano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pael listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pael throws a good cross that connects.
Veterano is rocked!
Pael closes the distance and clinches.
Veterano keeps control of Pael as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pael misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veterano is trying to break free.
Veterano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veterano blocks an uppercut.
Veterano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Veterano.
A slow jab from Pael misses its intended target.
Veterano jabs Pael to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veterano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pael rather than just go for the knockout.
Veterano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Veterano is still on wobbly legs! Can Pael finish him?
Pael misses with a right hand
and Veterano counters with a left to the body.
Veterano misses with a two punch combination.
Veterano seems to have recovered his senses.
Pael walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pael throws a right hand that misses
and Veterano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veterano misses with the combination.
A combination from Veterano does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veterano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veterano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pael throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Veterano staying out of range there.
Pael pushes Veterano up against the cage in a clinch.
Pael throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pael stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pael misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcelo Veterano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Veterano.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pael.
Veterano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Veterano.
Veterano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pael takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veterano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcelo Veterano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pael throws a front kick aimed at Veterano's knee but Veterano avoids it well.
Pael throws a hook to the side of Veterano's head but Veterano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veterano slips a straight right by Pael.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pael shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veterano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Veterano does no damage.
Pael swings for the body but Veterano moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pael. Veterano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veterano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veterano lands a right hook to the body.
Veterano connects with a nice looking jab.
Veterano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Pael finds it's way through Veterano's defenses.
Pael scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pael scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veterano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Veterano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veterano sizes up Pael with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pael throws a right hand that Veterano ducks under and follows up with a left that Veterano also avoids with ease.
Veterano's corner calls for a 1-2. Veterano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veterano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Veterano misses with a wild combination.
Pael misses with a double jab.
Veterano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veterano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pael throws a big shot that misses.
Veterano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pael counters with a straight right hand.
Veterano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joa Pael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veterano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veterano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pael misses the jab.
Pael drops his hands momentarily and Veterano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pael throws a poor cross that misses
and Veterano counters with a stiff right hand.
Veterano misses with a two punch combination.
Pael misses with a hook
and Veterano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pael tries to clinch but Veterano is having none of it.
Veterano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcelo Veterano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veterano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veterano throws a nice looking combination but Pael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veterano lands a jab-cross combination.
Pael misses the shot to the body.
Veterano misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcelo Veterano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Pael's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Veterano looks to land a combination but Pael avoids it well.
Pael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pael is looking to clinch.
Pael connects with a body shot.
Veterano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pael throws out a leg kick but Veterano moves out of range and Pael only half commits.
Pael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pael drives through and clinches with Veterano against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Veterano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Veterano manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Pael misses.
Pael missing with a left hand there. Veterano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veterano misses with a two punch combination.
Veterano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pael counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veterano lands a really nice looking cross but Pael seems unphased.
Veterano fails to land with a series of punches.
Veterano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veterano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pael misses with an uppercut.
Veterano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veterano misses with a wild combination.
Veterano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veterano fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pael lands a nice hook to Veterano's body. Veterano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veterano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pael throws out a loose jab but Veterano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veterano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Pael misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Pael misses the target.
Pael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veterano was well out of range. Poor timing from Pael.
Pael lands with an overhand left.
Pael ducks under a wild hook from Veterano.
Pael fails to land with a series of punches.
Pael tries a low kick but Veterano avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pael throws a series of punches but Veterano avoids them all with ease.
Veterano moves out of range of the strikes.
Pael looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Veterano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Pael.
Veterano tries to move into range but Pael moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pael just misses with a punch to the body.
Pael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pael avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veterano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pael moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Veterano circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pael. Veterano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veterano fails to land with a series of punches.
Pael avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veterano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pael circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pael tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veterano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veterano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veterano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pael throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joa Pael showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Veterano 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Joa Pael!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Marcelo Veterano!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luisao Linhaeres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luisao Linhaeres acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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274 lbs
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300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Danielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luisao Linhaeres!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson scores with a decent looking hook.
Linhaeres just misses with a punch to the body.
Linhaeres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linhaeres shoots and misses
and Danielson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linhaeres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Danielson keeping moving, preventing Linhaeres from controlling successfully.
Linhaeres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danielson is keeping the position for now.
Linhaeres trying to control the position from guard on top but Danielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linhaeres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luisao Linhaeres was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Linhaeres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danielson throws a low kick, looking for Linhaeres's leg but Linhaeres calmly moves out of range.
Danielson throws a jab but it's blocked by Linhaeres.
Linhaeres scores a takedown into full mount!
Danielson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linhaeres misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Linhaeres controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres looking to control but Danielson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Linhaeres with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Linhaeres goes for an armbar but Danielson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Danielson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson preventing the sweep.
Linhaeres controlling the position.
Danielson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Linhaeres wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Ted Danielson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Danielson misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Danielson misses.
Linhaeres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Danielson as he jumps to the side.
Danielson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Linhaeres circles away quickly and effectively.
Linhaeres blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Linhaeres.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danielson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ted Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luisao Linhaeres.
Linhaeres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Danielson as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luisao Linhaeres will probably get the nod.
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.
Linhaeres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Danielson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danielson tries to sprawl but Linhaeres drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Danielson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Linhaeres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Danielson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Danielson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Danielson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linhaeres pushing down on Danielson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Linhaeres passes to full mount!
Danielson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Linhaeres on the ground.
Linhaeres trying to control but Danielson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhaeres has control of Danielson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Danielson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Danielson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Danielson tries to get out of the position.
Linhaeres landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Linhaeres has control of Danielson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Danielson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Linhaeres wants to control the pace but Danielson is squirming around nicely.
Linhaeres thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson is squirming around, avoiding Linhaeres's attempts to control the action.
Danielson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Linhaeres.
Danielson tries to reverse the position but Linhaeres maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danielson is looking to escape.
Luisao Linhaeres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Linhaeres is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Danielson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Linhaeres wants to control the pace but Danielson is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linhaeres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luisao Linhaeres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Linhaeres on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danielson tries to sprawl but Linhaeres drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Linhaeres is working for a kimura but Danielson is defending it quite comfortably.
Linhaeres trying to control from Danielson's half guard. Danielson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Linhaeres wants to control from the top but Danielson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danielson wants to sweep but no luck.
Linhaeres wants to control from the top but Danielson keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Linhaeres throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luisao Linhaeres.
Linhaeres throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Linhaeres shoots in looking for a takedown but Danielson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Linhaeres's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Danielson tried to score with a low kick but Linhaeres checks it.
Danielson clobbers Linhaeres with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Danielson throws a right hand that misses
and Linhaeres counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danielson is staying active underneath Linhaeres, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Linhaeres perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Linhaeres missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Linhaeres stalling away here and it's allowed Danielson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres wants to control from the top but Danielson keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Luisao Linhaeres wasn't active enough on the ground.
Linhaeres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Danielson stuffs the takedown attempt from Linhaeres. Linhaeres gets slowly back to his feet.
Danielson throws a chopping leg kick but Linhaeres manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Linhaeres tries for a takedown but Danielson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ted Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luisao Linhaeres.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Linhaeres is defended easily by Danielson.
A punch lands to the side of Linhaeres 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linhaeres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Linhaeres takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Linhaeres just misses with a punch to the body.
Ted Danielson is winning the standup battle so far.
Linhaeres misses with an uppercut. Danielson saw that one coming.
Danielson thuds his right hand into Linhaeres's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Linhaeres fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danielson misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Linhaeres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Danielson but Danielson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Danielson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Linhaeres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Luisao Linhaeres!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Luisao Linhaeres!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Luisao Linhaeres!
Luisao Linhaeres wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luisao Linhaeres made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bibiano Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Page Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: like moths to flames. Page Knight will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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26
145 lbs
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144 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bibiano Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Page Knight!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Knight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fernandes wants to clinch
and Knight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernandes.
Knight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knight leaves Fernandes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knight tries to bum rush Fernandes with a series of wild strikes but Fernandes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Knight catches Fernandes right on the button with a cross.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Fernandes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandes has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knight as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bibiano Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandes was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Fernandes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight connects with a body shot that sends Fernandes's belly button to the back.
Page Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight tries to bum rush Fernandes with a series of wild strikes but Fernandes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Fernandes off the cage and back into range.
Fernandes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fernandes scrambles back to his feet.
Fernandes is rocked!
Fernandes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Fernandes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernandes rather than just go for the knockout.
Knight throws a right and a left that Fernandes avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knight steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Fernandes is out on his feet! Knight sets himself and nearly takes Fernandes's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Page Knight!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Pelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelli comes to the cage accompanied by Juha Vainio - Nakkila. Homer Simpson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Pelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Homer Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelli lands a big head kick that sends Simpson tumbling to the mat! Pelli takes a step backwards and waves Simpson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Homer Simpson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pelli staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pelli cracks Simpson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Simpson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pelli finish him?
Simpson is rocked!
Pelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pelli finish him?
Pelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pelli throws a big shot that misses.
Pelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson seems to have recovered his senses.
Simpson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pelli lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Pelli misses with a two punch combination.
Pelli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simpson lunges at Pelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pelli's hand.
Pelli thows a body shot but no joy.
Homer Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Pelli moves away and avoids it.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Pelli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelli avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Simpson dodges the punch combination from Pelli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Pelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pelli misses with a body shot.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Pelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simpson.
A head kick from Pelli lands but Simpson takes it in his stride.
Pelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Pelli looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Simpson blocks the low kick.
Pelli thows a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Simpson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pelli doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Pelli looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Simpson scores with a jab to the head.
Simpson cracks a nice hook into Pelli's ribs.
No joy there for Pelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pelli ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson.
Pelli avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Pelli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Pelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Pelli throws a one two combo.
Simpson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pelli is breathing heavily.
Pelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson with a hook.
Jab by Simpson.
Pelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelli looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Pelli throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Pelli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pelli manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Simpson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pelli doesn't seem phased though.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
Pelli throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simpson scores with a sloppy right hand. Pelli should have avoided that one.
Simpson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pelli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson scores with a jab. Pelli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pelli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson scores with a jab.
Pelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelli throws a hook to the side of Simpson's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pelli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pelli there as he acknowledges the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Simpson blocks the leg kick.
Pelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pelli doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pelli on the side of the head.
Simpson cracks Pelli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simpson cracks Pelli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pelli is rocked!
Simpson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Pelli is looking to close the distance but Simpson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Pelli crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Pelli is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Homer Simpson!
After the big win, Homer Simpson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hilo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taai Taai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelius comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem For A Dream . Taai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snoop kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Taai Taai enters the cage!
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27
275 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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29
260 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taai Taai!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius misses with a straight right.
Aurelius throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Aurelius - just one landing.
Taai is looking to clinch.
Aurelius misses with a hook to the body
and Taai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aurelius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taai looking to throw knees to the head but Aurelius is blocking nicely.
Aurelius tries for a takedown but Taai manages to get underhooks.
Taai trying to control the position but instead, Aurelius has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taai into the cage.
Aurelius lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aurelius postures up in Taai's guard and throws a big left but Taai blocks it.
Aurelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aurelius throwing strikes from guard but Taai blocks nicely.
Aurelius with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taai being controlled here, momentarily.
Aurelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aurelius scoring with some ground and pound.
Aurelius throws a big elbow that misses.
Aurelius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aurelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aurelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taai pulls Aurelius in close to prevent any damage.
Aurelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aurelius throws an elbow that misses. Taai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aurelius's guard. Nice move by Taai!
Aurelius has a closed guard, preventing Taai from standing up.
Aurelius 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Taai Taai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Taai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelius.
Aurelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelius. Taai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aurelius shoots for a double leg takedown but Taai sprawls well. He's pushed Aurelius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurelius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aurelius misses with a looping left.
Taai tries to sprawl but Aurelius drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aurelius is working for a submission of some sort.
Aurelius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aurelius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aurelius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taai wants to control but Aurelius is keeping busy.
Aurelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taai defending well though.
Aurelius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurelius dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aurelius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurelius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Taai as Aurelius shoots in.
Taai wants to clinch
and Taai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aurelius throws a hook but Taai blocks it.
Aurelius throws out a loose jab but Taai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Taai.
Taai wants to clinch
and Aurelius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taai avoids the body shot from Aurelius.
Taai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurelius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taai tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aurelius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius throws a sloppy body shot
and Taai counters by clinching up.
Aurelius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aurelius taking a breather.
Aurelius wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Aurelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aurelius is trying to break the clinch but Taai is controlling him.
Taai lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Marcus Aurelius has been cut.
Aurelius turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aurelius manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes there by Aurelius.
Taai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aurelius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Taai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aurelius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taai dodges the ground and pound from Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aurelius tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Taai explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Aurelius keeps the fight on the outside.
Aurelius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aurelius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius missing with a left hand there. Taai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcus Aurelius is winning the standup battle so far.
Taai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aurelius counters with a series of strikes that sends Taai to the canvas! Aurelius follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Taai is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Taai'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 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcus Aurelius!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tau Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi has chosen Slayer - Angel of Death as his entrance music. Kurt Uzi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
300 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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304 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tau Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uzi lands in his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Uzi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uzi is looking to work some ground and pound but Fang has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Uzi passes into half guard.
Uzi thows a huge punch but Fang dodges it nicely.
Uzi winds up and cracks Fang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Uzi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fang defending well though.
Fang is looking for a sweep. Uzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fang is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Fang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uzi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi is looking for a kimura here.
Fang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Uzi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fang tries to hold on but Uzi pushes him away.
Fang is trying desperately to improve position.
Uzi landing shots from mount.
Uzi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fang is rocked!
It looks like Tau Fang has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzi lands a big shot to the head and Fang winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kurt Uzi!
Kurt Uzi took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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217 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samir Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Pain!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Pain blocks the leg kick.
Oliva misses with a body kick.
Pain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Oliva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pain drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliva trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Oliva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there.
Pain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oliva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Oliva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain forces his way into half guard.
Pain seems to be looking for submissions.
Pain is trying for a kimura here. Oliva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pain wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Pain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fransico Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyo Wuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28
184 lbs
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23
182 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fransico Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyo Wuan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wuan is trying to defend but Junior finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Junior prevents Wuan from standing back up.
Wuan is staying active underneath Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Junior not doing much here.
Wuan wants to control but Junior is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuan is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wuan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Junior is working away from the top position though.
Wuan wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wuan tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Junior.
Wuan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Wuan - just one landing.
Wuan just misses with a punch to the body.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Junior checks a leg kick nicely.
Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wuan is looking to clinch but Junior is avoiding it.
Junior looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wuan!
Wuan working to try and regain half guard.
Wuan wants to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
Junior landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior trying to control but Wuan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Junior there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Junior 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.
Wuan is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuan holds on to Junior as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Junior sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Junior with good strikes from the mount here!
Wuan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Junior scoring with strikes but Wuan is staying in there.
Wuan tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
Junior won't let Wuan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Junior lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wuan is rocked!
Junior lands a big elbow - Wuan is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wuan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fransico Junior!
Fransico Junior retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fransico Junior waved his t-shirt featuring Katukauppa.com's logo in front of the cameras.
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