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MMA HELSINKI 78 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mieszko Grzmotojad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzmotojad's entrance music is Power Metal . A fine choice. Guy has chosen Nyan song as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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180 cm
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205 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mieszko Grzmotojad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grzmotojad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grzmotojad decides to pull guard.
Guy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Guy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grzmotojad wants to stand and escape but Guy is having none of it.
Grzmotojad is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Grzmotojad trying to land knees to the body.
Grzmotojad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grzmotojad turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grzmotojad manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grzmotojad misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grzmotojad looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Guy is avoiding damage well.
Guy can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzmotojad creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Guy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grzmotojad landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grzmotojad postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Grzmotojad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Guy is looking to regain half guard here but Grzmotojad keeps moving and retains side control.
Grzmotojad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grzmotojad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Grzmotojad lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grzmotojad fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Guy gets back to half guard.
Grzmotojad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grzmotojad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guy's head.
Guy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guy.
Guy looking to control.
Grzmotojad is looking to work some ground and pound but Guy has wrist control.
Grzmotojad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grzmotojad throws a big right hand that misses.
Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Guy, not yet.
Grzmotojad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guy on the ground.
Guy controlling Grzmotojad's posture.
Guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grzmotojad.
Guy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grzmotojad!
Grzmotojad in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Grzmotojad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guy sprawls well. Guy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grzmotojad gets slowly back to his feet.
Grzmotojad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
Guy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grzmotojad prevents it.
Grzmotojad manages to break the clinch.
Grzmotojad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guy has his takedown stuffed
and Grzmotojad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mieszko Grzmotojad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of That Guy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grzmotojad cracks Guy with a solid left hand.
Grzmotojad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grzmotojad is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grzmotojad stands up over Guy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guy looking to control.
Guy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grzmotojad kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grzmotojad scoring with some ground and pound.
Grzmotojad with a nice head shot there.
Guy is controlling Grzmotojad's posture.
Grzmotojad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grzmotojad postures up in Guy's guard and throws a big left but Guy blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzmotojad is in close to Guy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mieszko Grzmotojad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grzmotojad darts in and clinches Guy up against the cage.
Grzmotojad drags the fight down to the ground.
Guy postures up and lands a big shot to Grzmotojad's brow.
Grzmotojad trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Grzmotojad is retaining full guard.
Grzmotojad wants to stand but Guy is controlling the position.
Grzmotojad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grzmotojad tries to get out of the position.
Grzmotojad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grzmotojad thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Guy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guy prevents Grzmotojad from getting back to his feet.
Mieszko Grzmotojad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grzmotojad trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guy with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grzmotojad thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzmotojad keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
Grzmotojad tries to strike from the bottom.
Grzmotojad throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grzmotojad wriggles free and stands up.
Guy gets the takedown into side control.
Guy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grzmotojad throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Guy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grzmotojad is pushing Guy's head away, looking to escape. Guy manages to hold on to the position though.
Grzmotojad tries to buck Guy off but Guy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grzmotojad to see if he's OK.
Guy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grzmotojad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grzmotojad is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Guy is controlling him well.
Guy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grzmotojad wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Grzmotojad throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Grzmotojad sneaks out the side door and pushes Guy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Grzmotojad takes the fight into the clinch.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grzmotojad struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grzmotojad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grzmotojad tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grzmotojad manages to end up in side control.
Guy tries to improve position but can't.
Grzmotojad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Grzmotojad creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Guy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Guy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grzmotojad's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grzmotojad connects with a nice short shot to Guy's temple.
Grzmotojad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grzmotojad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grzmotojad working over Guy with some ground and pound. Guy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guy's head.
Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grzmotojad is looking to work some ground and pound but Guy has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grzmotojad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guy is on top in guard.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Grzmotojad is keeping the position.
Guy chips away with some ground and pound.
Grzmotojad wriggles free and stands up.
Grzmotojad instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzmotojad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.
Grzmotojad has Guy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Grzmotojad pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guy tumbling to the mat - Grzmotojad dives into Guy's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grzmotojad is looking to work some ground and pound but Guy has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mieszko Grzmotojad 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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grzmotojad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grzmotojad swings wildly with an uppercut but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad breaks the clinch.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Grzmotojad shows good takedown defense.
Guy shoots in but Grzmotojad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grzmotojad darts in and clinches Guy up against the cage.
Grzmotojad working Guy over with knees to the body.
Grzmotojad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.
Guy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guy goes for a takedown attempt but Grzmotojad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mieszko Grzmotojad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of That Guy.
Grzmotojad closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzmotojad struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Grzmotojad lands a knee to the body.
Grzmotojad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Guy prevents the takedown attempt.
Guy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grzmotojad is defending well.
Guy avoiding damage as Grzmotojad throws knees to the body.
Grzmotojad lands a shot to the body.
Grzmotojad gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grzmotojad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grzmotojad lands a nice short elbow.
Grzmotojad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grzmotojad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad lands strikes from half guard.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Guy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Guy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grzmotojad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grzmotojad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guy has hold of Grzmotojad's hands but Grzmotojad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grzmotojad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grzmotojad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Guy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grzmotojad.
Guy wants to stand up but Grzmotojad is controlling him.
Guy working a defensive guard here.
Grzmotojad with a nice head shot there.
Grzmotojad postures up in Guy's guard and throws a big left but Guy blocks it.
Grzmotojad is looking to work some ground and pound but Guy has wrist control.
Guy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grzmotojad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but Grzmotojad is proving a slippery customer.
Mieszko Grzmotojad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Guy 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.
That Guy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Grzmotojad gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grzmotojad looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Guy is avoiding damage well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzmotojad sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Guy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face as Grzmotojad controls the position.
That Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grzmotojad trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mieszko Grzmotojad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grzmotojad 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mieszko Grzmotojad!
After winning the bout, Mieszko Grzmotojad 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fleegle Bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bananasplits might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to call to prayer. Kiilopaa has chosen Extreme Ways as his entrance music. Pertti Kiilopaa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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212 lbs
23 - 18 - 0 |
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30
211 lbs
16 - 14 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fleegle Bananasplits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bananasplits connects with a jab.
Kiilopaa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bananasplits circles away.
Bananasplits throws a series of punches but Kiilopaa moves out of range.
Bananasplits throws out a powerful jab.
Kiilopaa is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Bananasplits throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiilopaa swinging wildly here.
Bananasplits thows a body shot but no joy.
Bananasplits lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.
Bananasplits feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kiilopaa's calf.
Bananasplits connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiilopaa. Kiilopaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiilopaa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kiilopaa throws a right hand that Bananasplits ducks under and follows up with a left that Bananasplits also avoids with ease.
Bananasplits misses with a straight right.
Bananasplits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bananasplits manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kiilopaa on his heels. He'll look to pass Kiilopaa's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bananasplits avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bananasplits trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiilopaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kiilopaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bananasplits.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bananasplits has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiilopaa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bananasplits gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiilopaa 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.
Bananasplits trying to control but Kiilopaa is working from the bottom.
Bananasplits stopping the sweep attempt from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bananasplits in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits throwing strikes but missing.
Bananasplits drops back looking for a leg! Kiilopaa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kiilopaa manages to kick Bananasplits off! Bananasplits jumps back into Kiilopaa's guard.
Kiilopaa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bananasplits is aware though and is defending well.
Kiilopaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bananasplits defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bananasplits wants to control from the top but Kiilopaa keeps moving.
Bananasplits is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kiilopaa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bananasplits uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kiilopaa prevents Bananasplits from improving his position.
Bananasplits actively working from the bottom here.
Bananasplits regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kiilopaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bananasplits swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bananasplits looking for a guillotine here but Kiilopaa defends easily.
Kiilopaa wants to control from the top but Bananasplits keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bananasplits has an active guard here but Kiilopaa has managed to pass into half guard.
Kiilopaa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bananasplits is not content to let Kiilopaa control the position.
Kiilopaa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiilopaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bananasplits keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bananasplits is trying to maintain the position but Kiilopaa is very close to passing his half guard.
Kiilopaa is trying to control the action in half guard but Bananasplits is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 Pertti Kiilopaa's cut.
That's time! Bananasplits's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bananasplits throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiilopaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Fleegle Bananasplits has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bananasplits, right into the meat.
Bananasplits pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiilopaa misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Bananasplits throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bananasplits keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bananasplits connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiilopaa. Kiilopaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kiilopaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bananasplits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bananasplits swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kiilopaa counter with a right hand.
Bananasplits pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kiilopaa back to the cage. Bananasplits follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bananasplits lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kiilopaa looks to land a left hand but Bananasplits moved out of range nicely.
Kiilopaa closes the distance and clinches.
Kiilopaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Bananasplits manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bananasplits breaks from the clinch.
Fleegle Bananasplits is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananasplits misses with a combination
and Kiilopaa counters with a three punch combo that has Bananasplits backing up. Bananasplits nods at Kiilopaa to acknowledge the strikes.
Kiilopaa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bananasplits circles away.
Fleegle Bananasplits has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Kiilopaa.
Bananasplits lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bananasplits uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kiilopaa shoots in looking for a takedown. Bananasplits tries to sprawl out of it but Kiilopaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bananasplits manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bananasplits pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiilopaa misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Bananasplits.
Nice shot lands for Bananasplits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiilopaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bananasplits manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kiilopaa on his heels. He'll look to pass Kiilopaa's guard now, I'm sure.
Kiilopaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bananasplits regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiilopaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bananasplits utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bananasplits is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiilopaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiilopaa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bananasplits wants to control the position but Kiilopaa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bananasplits on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bananasplits is looking for a sweep. Kiilopaa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa is working for a submission of some sort.
Bananasplits is not content to let Kiilopaa control the position.
Bananasplits wants to control but Kiilopaa is keeping busy.
Bananasplits tries to get to full guard but Kiilopaa has control of the leg.
Pertti Kiilopaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiilopaa stands up out of the half guard.
Kiilopaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Bananasplits's head.
Bananasplits swings for the body but Kiilopaa moves out of range.
Kiilopaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Bananasplits circles away.
Bananasplits connects with a looping right hand.
Bananasplits looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Bananasplits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Bananasplits misses.
Kiilopaa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bananasplits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bananasplits thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kiilopaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Kiilopaa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bananasplits swivels and escapes.
Kiilopaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiilopaa closes the distance and clinches.
Kiilopaa wants a takedown.
Bananasplits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bananasplits throws a body punch but Kiilopaa moves out of range.
Bananasplits cracks Kiilopaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fleegle Bananasplits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiilopaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bananasplits.
Kiilopaa sizes up Bananasplits with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fleegle Bananasplits will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bananasplits goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bananasplits throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiilopaa throws a looping overhand right but Bananasplits ducks down to avoid it.
Bananasplits throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiilopaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bananasplits looks to land a body kick but Kiilopaa moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Kiilopaa there.
Bananasplits lands an overhand right.
Bananasplits misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Kiilopaa. Beautiful body shot.
Kiilopaa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bananasplits is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiilopaa landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bananasplits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bananasplits wants to sweep but no luck.
Kiilopaa cracks Bananasplits with a solid left hand.
Bananasplits is looking to sweep but instead, Kiilopaa has passed into half guard.
Kiilopaa passes into side control, despite Bananasplits's attempt to control the position.
Kiilopaa scoring with punches from side control.
Bananasplits is looking to regain half guard here but Kiilopaa keeps moving and retains side control.
Kiilopaa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bananasplits!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bananasplits tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiilopaa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiilopaa working for a guillotine from mount but Bananasplits is in no mood to give up.
Bananasplits working to try and regain half guard.
Bananasplits is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kiilopaa wants to control the pace but Bananasplits is squirming around nicely.
Bananasplits is working to get back to half guard.
Bananasplits is squirming around, avoiding Kiilopaa's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bananasplits is looking to get to half guard.
Kiilopaa avoids the attempt from Bananasplits to control.
Kiilopaa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fleegle Bananasplits's cut is getting worse.
Bananasplits tries to hold on but Kiilopaa postures up.
Bananasplits is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kiilopaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Bananasplits that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fleegle Bananasplits's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kiilopaa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jeez, Fleegle Bananasplits's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fleegle Bananasplits's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pertti Kiilopaa!
A victorious Pertti Kiilopaa 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Len Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Inas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed comes to the cage accompanied by Thé à la Menthe / La Caution - Instrumental . Inas has chosen Rage Against The Machine: Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Len Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oliver Inas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inas.
Inas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
Speed moves out of range as Inas strikes.
Inas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Speed just misses with a punch to the body.
Inas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Speed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Inas throws the left hand but Speed avoids the punch easily.
Inas swinging wildly here.
Inas looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Inas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Speed looks to score with a jab to the body but Inas is just out of range.
Inas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Inas slips under a jab from Speed.
Sloppy strikes from Speed. Those never looked like landing.
Inas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inas.
Speed throws a right and a left that Inas avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inas throws a nice looking combination but Speed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Speed avoids the head kick by Inas.
Inas misses with a body shot.
Inas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inas throws a nice looking combination but Speed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Inas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Inas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Inas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Inas walks straight into a right hand from Speed - that's dropped him! Speed jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Inas from any more punishment! Inas complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Len Speed!
Len Speed took some time post fight to say the following; 'Winning sure is fun. I should try it more often!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku has chosen Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju 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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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rausku shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rausku forces his way into half guard.
Anderson has his hands clasped together around Rausku's back. He's all about the action.
Rausku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Rausku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Rausku has control of the leg.
Rausku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson is looking to control Rausku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rausku wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson 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.
Rausku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rausku drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Rausku off! Rausku jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Rausku postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rausku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rausku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Rausku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson is trying to keep Rausku in close.
Rausku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson 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.
Rausku is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rausku stops Anderson from standing up.
Rausku looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rausku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rausku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rausku.
Rausku wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Rausku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Rausku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rausku.
Rausku moves into full mount! Anderson won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rausku working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rausku is working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson frees his head quite easily.
Anderson regains half guard.
Rausku is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rausku trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvi Rausku dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rausku circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rausku quickly recovers to half guard.
Rausku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rausku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rausku trying to control the position.
Rausku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rausku 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.
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rausku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku looking for a sweep. Not yet Rausku, not yet.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Rausku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Rausku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rausku's guard.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rausku looking for a sweep. Not yet Rausku, not yet.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rausku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rausku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Rausku is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent'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!
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rausku's head.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rausku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rausku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rausku's head.
Anderson stands up over Rausku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rausku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control but Rausku is working from the bottom.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rausku working a defensive guard here.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rausku striking off his back.
Rausku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Rausku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anderson is in close to Rausku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson stops Rausku from standing up.
Anderson is in close to Rausku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rausku wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Rausku keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rausku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson wants to control from the top but Rausku keeps moving.
Rausku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rausku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Anderson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rausku counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Anderson's guard now.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rausku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rausku scoring with some ground and pound.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rausku wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rausku trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Rausku from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rausku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Rausku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rausku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Rausku's legs - danger averted.
Rausku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
Rausku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rausku is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Rausku.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rausku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rausku's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rausku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Rausku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is in close to Rausku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rausku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson stands up over Rausku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rausku looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rausku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rausku 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.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rausku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rausku is on top in guard.
Rausku wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson pulls Rausku in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson controls Rausku momentarily but Rausku frees himself.
Greg Anderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rausku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rausku scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rausku is one step ahead there.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arvi Rausku.
I think Rausku 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvi Rausku!
A pretty intense looking Arvi Rausku took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kivi Kasvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli Pommi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kasvo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Danzig Mother. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kivi Kasvo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Pommi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasvo clinches up against the cage.
Kasvo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasvo prevents Pommi from breaking the clinch.
Pommi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pommi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pommi is working Kasvo over against the cage.
Kasvo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pommi tries to kick Kasvo off in order to stand up. Kasvo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pommi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasvo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pommi is pushing Kasvo's head away, looking to escape. Kasvo manages to hold on to the position though.
Kasvo lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasvo is chipping away with strikes.
Kasvo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kasvo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pommi keeps working.
Kasvo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pommi tries to escape but Kasvo is in control.
Kasvo trying to control the position but Pommi is working away.
Kasvo taking a breather here.
Kasvo trying to control the action but Pommi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pommi tries to escape back to his feet but Kasvo has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Pommi's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Pommi is tapping! Kasvo saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kivi Kasvo!
Kivi Kasvo retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kivi Kasvo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leroy Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nykanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nykanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nykanen wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Morris.
A swing and a miss from Morris.
Morris throws a combination that misses
and Nykanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nykanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morris misses with the combination.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nykanen as he avoids it easily.
Leroy Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nykanen sprawls well. Nykanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nykanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nykanen lands with an overhand left.
Nykanen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Morris walks into a straight right hand from Nykanen.
Nykanen thuds his right hand into Morris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris fails with the takedown
and Nykanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Nykanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morris closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen misses the shot to the body.
Nykanen loads up on a big right hand but Morris slips the punch.
Nykanen scores with a nice strike.
Nykanen stuffs the takedown attempt from Morris. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nykanen moves away.
Nykanen cracks Morris with an open hand slap.
Nykanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nykanen avoids the body shot from Morris.
Nykanen connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Nykanen as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Morris does no damage.
Morris misses with a straight left.
A big left from Nykanen misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morris is defended easily by Nykanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nykanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nykanen lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nykanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nykanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Nykanen from controlling successfully.
Nykanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Morris has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Nykanen 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.
Nykanen landing with the ground and pound.
Nykanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nykanen wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nykanen looking to sit in guard and control but Morris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nykanen can't keep his opponent in guard - Morris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nykanen works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Nykanen 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.
Morris shoots in and bounces Nykanen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Morris gets to his feet - Nykanen follows without any prompting.
A shot to the liver by Nykanen. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Morris does no damage.
Morris misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Nykanen there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen digs a good hook to Morris's body.
Matti Nykanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nykanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nykanen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morris sprawls well initially but Nykanen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nykanen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Morris to regain full guard.
Nykanen looking to sit in guard and control but Morris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matti Nykanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morris is fighting to break Nykanen's control of his arms but Nykanen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris trying to control but Nykanen is working from the bottom.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Nykanen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris trying to control but Nykanen is working from the bottom.
Nykanen wants to sweep here but Morris controlling him for the moment.
Nykanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morris manages to get himself to full guard.
Nykanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Morris has wrist control.
Nykanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nykanen trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Nykanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morris tries to clinch but Nykanen is having none of it.
That kick from Morris tenderised Nykanen's leg. Nykanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nykanen tries for a takedown but Morris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morris misses with a looping right.
Nykanen lands with a good body shot.
Morris looks to land a combination but Nykanen avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen misses with a hook.
Nykanen digs a good hook to Morris's body.
Morris takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Morris shoots for a double leg takedown but Nykanen sprawls well. He's pushed Morris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nykanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nykanen stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris with a poor takedown
letting Nykanen counter with a right hand.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
Nykanen connects with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nykanen sizes up Morris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Morris does no damage.
Morris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Nykanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Morris. Those never looked like landing.
Nykanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morris swivels and escapes.
Morris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nykanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nykanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nykanen connects with a single shot there.
Nykanen stuffs the takedown attempt from Morris. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Morris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nykanen circles away.
Morris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nykanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Nykanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nykanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morris at a distance.
Nykanen lands an overhand right.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nykanen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nykanen jabs Morris right on the nose. Morris blinks but takes it well.
Morris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nykanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morris somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nykanen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen misses with a low kick as Morris jumps back.
Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nykanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morris momentarily.
Morris tries to bum rush Nykanen with a series of wild strikes but Nykanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nykanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morris scores with a nice strike.
A leg kick checked by Nykanen.
Morris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nykanen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morris to the ground. Nykanen is now in Morris's guard.
Nykanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morris is keeping the position for now.
Nykanen throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nykanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nykanen stops Morris from standing up.
Nykanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Nykanen from controlling successfully.
Nykanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nykanen advances to half guard.
Nykanen is keen to just control but Morris is a slippery customer.
Morris is trying to stand back up but Nykanen is controlling him
Nykanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morris wants to get back to his feet.
Nykanen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Morris to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nykanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nykanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morris is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Nykanen throwing strikes from guard but Morris blocks nicely.
Morris is looking to stand back up but Nykanen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Morris.
Morris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nykanen.
Matti Nykanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nykanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Nykanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nykanen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Nykanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Vieira Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
216 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson tries to move into range but Moreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Donald Patterson has been cut.
Moreira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Moreira blocks the leg kick.
Moreira moves out of range of the body kick.
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreira throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Moreira connects with a right hand. Patterson shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Patterson looks to throw a body kick
and Moreira counters with a good low kick that Patterson was not able to check.
Patterson throws a low kick but Moreira avoids it.
Moreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but Moreira pushes him off.
Patterson throws a nice looking combination but Moreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moreira cracks Patterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson blocks the body kick.
Moreira connects with a crisp jab.
Moreira catches Patterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Patterson wants to clinch but Moreira slips to the side
and Moreira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Patterson is rocked!
Patterson misses with a body kick.
Oh Patterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moreira. Patterson shrugs it off though.
Patterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moreira. Patterson shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira lands with a nice body punch.
Moreira digs a good hook to Patterson's body.
Patterson looks to clinch
and Moreira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Patterson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Moreira.
Moreira feints and then cracks Patterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Patterson down.
Moreira cracks Patterson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Patterson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Moreira finish him?
Moreira steps in with a hook that catches Patterson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Moreira follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Patterson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Vieira Moreira!
An out of breath Daniel Vieira Moreira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski comes to the cage accompanied by War is My Destiny. Stephen Dyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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268 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
18 - 15 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczynski tries to clinch but Dyer is having none of it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Byczynski.
Byczynski throws an off balance right hand
and Dyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byczynski throws a head kick that misses.
Dyer drops Byczynski with a beautiful combination! Byczynski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dyer is looking for the KO!
Byczynski is rocked!
Dyer finds Byczynski's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Byczynski flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Dyer lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Byczynski will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen Dyer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Breaking Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulric Hallestrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallestrom has chosen With Oden On Our Side - Amon Amarth as his entrance music. Ulric Hallestrom will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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224 lbs
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270 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Breaking Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulric Hallestrom!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones throws a body punch but Hallestrom moves out of range.
Bones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hallestrom wants to control the position but Bones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hallestrom actively working from the bottom here.
Bones working Hallestrom over with strikes.
Bones working over Hallestrom with some ground and pound. Hallestrom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hallestrom is in trouble now - Bones has advanced to mount!
Bones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallestrom is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hallestrom?
Bones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hallestrom's face.
Bones landing strikes from the mount and Hallestrom is in trouble!
Bones controlling from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones looking to finish Hallestrom with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hallestrom!
Bones lands a heavy elbow.
Bones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones lands a big shot there that rocks Hallestrom but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hallestrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hallestrom?
Hallestrom is rocked!
Hallestrom wants to hold on but Bones pushes him away.
Bones working Hallestrom over with strikes here.
Hallestrom is still in real trouble! Can Bones finish him?
Bones lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Hallestrom! Bones sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Hallestrom and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Breaking Bones!
During a confident post fight interview, Breaking Bones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sub Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balig Murska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murska has chosen Perhosveitsi-Heikki & Lika-Aki - Aakkoset as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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260 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sub Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Balig Murska!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist swings widly with a right hand
and Murska counters with a good, hard body kick but Artist shrugs it off.
Artist misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Murska there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Artist throws a shot from downtown. Murska moves away and avoids it.
Artist throws a body punch but Murska moves out of range.
A slow jab from Artist misses its intended target.
A left and a right from Murska both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Sub Artist has been cut.
Murska connects with a leg kick. Artist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Artist misses with a hook.
Artist tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murska scores with a one two! Artist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murska.
Artist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murska manages to avoid it.
Artist throws a low kick but Murska moves out of range easily.
Murska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murska looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Artist is breathing heavily.
Murska slips a straight right by Artist.
Murska digs a good body shot into Artist's ribs.
Murska lands a leg kick that knocks Artist off balance momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murska. Artist shrugs it off though.
Artist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artist takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sub Artist's cut is getting worse.
Murska connects with a solid leg kick.
Murska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murska throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murska throws a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murska.
Murska lands a big head kick that sends Artist tumbling to the mat! Murska takes a step backwards and waves Artist back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Artist is rocked!
Murska scores with a leg kick.
Oh Artist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murska moves in close and cracks Artist with a massive right hand! Artist, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Murska!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balig Murska!
Balig Murska got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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