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MMA HELSINKI 80 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonttu Ukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Inas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rage Against The Machine: Killing In The Name. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonttu Ukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oliver Inas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inas punishes Ukko's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Inas.
Inas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ukko misses with a two punch combination.
Inas looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukko is just out of range.
Inas feints and then cracks Ukko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ukko down.
Nice takedown defense from Inas. No joy for Ukko on that attempt.
Inas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Inas connects with a leg kick. Ukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ukko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Inas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ukko.
Ukko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Inas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ukko in his tracks.
Inas keeps Ukko at a distance using the push kick.
Oliver Inas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inas works Ukko's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Inas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Inas not doing much here.
Inas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ukko defending well though.
Ukko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Inas is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inas not doing much here.
Ukko tries to roll over but Inas keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Oliver Inas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Inas lands a nice looking body shot.
Ukko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Inas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Inas scores with a nice right hand.
Inas lands a really nice looking cross but Ukko seems unphased.
Ukko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Inas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ukko rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inas lands a head shot.
Inas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Inas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ukko tries to clinch up.
Inas scores with a jab to the body.
Ukko misses with a hook
and Inas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Inas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Inas controlling his opponent.
Ukko wants to hold on but Inas pushes him away.
Ukko working to try and regain half guard.
Inas controlling his opponent.
Ukko tries to hold on but Inas postures up.
Inas controlling from mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ukko is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inas tries to control but Ukko wriggling away.
Ukko tries to lock up and control but Inas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inas wants to control the pace but Ukko is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Inas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Inas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ukko is looking to escape.
Ukko tries to lock up and control but Inas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ukko wants to hold on but Inas pushes him away.
Inas controlling the pace for now.
Ukko is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Inas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Inas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Inas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tonttu Ukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Inas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ukko. That did some damage!
Inas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Inas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Inas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Inas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ukko. Ukko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Inas catches Ukko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Inas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ukko looks for a takedown but Inas sprawls well.
Inas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inas lands a nice shot that snaps Ukko's head back.
Ukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ukko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inas.
Nice body punch from Inas.
Inas throws a sloppy head kick and Ukko moves out of range easily.
Ukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Inas tries to sprawl out of it but Ukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonttu Ukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ukko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Inas stuffs the takedown attempt from Ukko. Ukko gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ukko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inas connects with a leg kick. Ukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ukko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A right-left combo lands from Inas.
Ukko has his takedown stuffed
and Inas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ukko takes one to the chin there.
Inas lands a nice shot that snaps Ukko's head back.
Inas scores with a jab to the body.
Inas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Inas does no damage.
Ukko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Inas lands with an overhand left.
Inas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Inas lands in his opponent's guard.
Inas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ukko keeping moving, preventing Inas from controlling successfully.
Ukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inas trying to control but Ukko is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oliver Inas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ukko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Inas to the mat! Inas manages to get full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Inas wants to stand up but Ukko is controlling him.
Ukko throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Inas pulls Ukko in to control the position.
Ukko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ukko with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ukko won't allow Inas to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Inas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ukko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ukko is working for a kimura but Inas is defending it quite comfortably.
Inas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ukko.
Ukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Inas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Inas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Inas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ukko throws a strike but Inas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ukko keeping moving, preventing Inas from controlling successfully.
Ukko 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.
Ukko wants to sweep here but Inas controlling him for the moment.
Inas trying to control but Ukko is working from the bottom.
Ukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ukko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Inas has managed to get both his arms back between Ukko's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Inas wants to pass the guard but Ukko is keeping the position.
Ukko keeping moving, preventing Inas from controlling successfully.
Inas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ukko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Inas manages to get himself to full guard.
Ukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Inas has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ukko throwing strikes but missing.
Ukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ukko postures up in Inas's guard and throws a big left but Inas blocks it.
Ukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ukko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ukko is trying to work for a kimura but Inas is defending well.
Ukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ukko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ukko throwing shots but Inas is blocking nicely.
Ukko seems to be looking for submissions.
Ukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inas defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Inas sees it coming and defends easily.
Ukko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonttu Ukko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Inas 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 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Inas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Zelda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musashi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Musashi Miyamoto was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Zelda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musashi Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zelda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Musashi Miyamoto has been cut.
Miyamoto looks to land a combination. Zelda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zelda has Miyamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zelda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zelda manages to break the clinch.
Miyamoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Zelda keeps control of Miyamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zelda tries to pull guard but Miyamoto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miyamoto tries to circle away but Zelda has him pinned against the cage.
Miyamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto is trying to force a seperation but Zelda has the dominant position.
Miyamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but Zelda is having none of it.
Miyamoto moves into range and clinches up with Zelda.
Zelda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zelda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zelda misses with a body shot
and Miyamoto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zelda is concentrating on defense, preventing Miyamoto from advancing position.
Miyamoto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zelda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyamoto pulls his head out easily.
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!
Zelda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyamoto pulls his head out easily.
Zelda won't allow Miyamoto to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto prevents Zelda from standing back up.
Zelda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyamoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyamoto's back!
Miyamoto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zelda looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zelda missing with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelda tightening his grip on Miyamoto, looking for the choke.
Miyamoto finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Miyamoto because Zelda loaded up on that one.
Zelda controlling the pace for now.
Zelda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zelda wants to finish this one by submission but Miyamoto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zelda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Zelda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Musashi Miyamoto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zelda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miyamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyamoto moves in looking to clinch but Zelda pushes him off.
Zelda misses with a right hand
and Miyamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Zelda throws a hook but Miyamoto blocks it.
Nice shot by Zelda.
Miyamoto avoids the body shot from Zelda.
Zelda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zelda swings widly with a right hand
and Miyamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zelda.
Miyamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Zelda circles away.
Zelda misses with a hook
and Miyamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Miyamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miyamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miyamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Zelda misses.
Miyamoto wants to clinch up but Zelda keeps it at a distance.
Zelda slips under a jab.
Miyamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zelda looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyamoto is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelda takes a swing at Miyamoto's ribcage but misses.
Zelda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miyamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zelda moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zelda is trying to push Miyamoto away but Miyamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miyamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zelda thuds a left hand into Miyamoto's body.
Miyamoto moves out of range as Zelda strikes.
Zelda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyamoto.
Miyamoto rushes Zelda and presses him up against the cage.
Miyamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zelda has him pressed against the cage.
Zelda jumps guard.
Miyamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelda working a defensive guard here.
Miyamoto stops Zelda from standing up.
Miyamoto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zelda looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Miyamoto is defending well. Zelda quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Miyamoto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zelda celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lance Zelda!
Lance Zelda thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between North Rupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Suligoj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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218 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, North Rupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Suligoj!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rupp throws a nice looking combination but Suligoj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Rupp.
Suligoj moves away from the strike by Rupp.
Suligoj has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Suligoj.
Rupp takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Suligoj.
Suligoj looking to throw knees to the head but Rupp is blocking nicely.
Suligoj scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suligoj unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rupp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rupp is breathing heavily.
Suligoj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Suligoj unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rupp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Suligoj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Suligoj lands a nice elbow.
Suligoj working Rupp over with knees to the body.
Suligoj connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rupp's face.
Suligoj pushes Rupp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suligoj landing knees to the head.
It looks like North Rupp has been cut.
Suligoj lands a knee to the body.
Suligoj works on Rupp's body with a couple of short punches.
Suligoj lands a good knee to the midsection. Rupp won't want to take too many of those.
Suligoj lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suligoj unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rupp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Suligoj.
Rupp stalling in the clinch but Suligoj improves position.
Suligoj with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rupp is rocked!
Suligoj has Rupp pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Rupp is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Suligoj - that's hurt Rupp badly! Oh, another knee lands and Rupp is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Rupp doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Filip Suligoj!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato Aspenia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Knock Out's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knock Out!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspenia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aspenia misses with the combination.
Out misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Out. Aspenia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aspenia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Out tries to keep at a distance but Aspenia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Out lands a body punch.
Aspenia prevents a body shot from Out.
Aspenia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aspenia lands a nice hook to Out's body. Out takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aspenia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Out moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspenia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Out counters with a solid body kick.
Aspenia moves away from the strike by Out.
Aspenia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aspenia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspenia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Out misses with a body shot.
Aspenia clinches up with Out and pushes him back against the cage.
Aspenia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aspenia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Out counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aspenia misses with a straight right.
Out tries to work over Aspenia's front leg with a kick but Aspenia checks it.
Aspenia wants to clinch up but Out keeps it at a distance.
Out checks a low kick from Aspenia.
A left and a right from Out both land. Nice combination.
Out thuds a left hand into Aspenia's body.
Aspenia wants to clinch up but Out keeps it at a distance.
Aspenia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Aspenia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aspenia is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Out. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Out.
Out comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aspenia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Out scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Aspenia does no damage.
Kato Aspenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspenia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aspenia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Out.
Out lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Out lands a right hook to the body.
Aspenia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aspenia misses with a combination
and Out cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aspenia is rocked!
Out throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aspenia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Aspenia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Out connects with a right hand. Aspenia shakes it off.
Aspenia misses with a double jab
and Out makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aspenia really felt that one!
Aspenia seems to have got his legs back now.
Out scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aspenia needs to keep his hands up - Out had a free shot at his head there.
Aspenia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Out throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aspenia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out connects with an inside leg kick.
Out's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aspenia under the eye.
Aspenia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Out.
Aspenia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Out. Out obviously looking to wear him down.
Out with a hook.
Aspenia doesn't manage to clinch there - Out circles away.
The fighters circling - Out throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Out bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Out cracks Aspenia with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Aspenia tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Out pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Aspenia is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knock Out!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Knock Out made sure he mentioned 1337 ANZAC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hois Kreisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keke Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreisi comes to the cage accompanied by Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hois Kreisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Pummel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreisi throws a shot from downtown. Pummel moves away and avoids it.
Kreisi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keke Pummel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pummel.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pummel.
A head kick misses from Pummel.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pummel.
Pummel throws a series of punches but Kreisi avoids them all with ease.
Pummel tries a head kick but it misses.
Kreisi blocks a jab.
Kreisi looks to clinch
and Pummel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pummel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kreisi counters with a three punch combo that has Pummel backing up. Pummel nods at Kreisi to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreisi.
Pummel lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Kreisi.
Pummel connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Pummel misses
and Kreisi counters with a nice uppercut.
Pummel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kreisi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kreisi misses with a jab to the body
and Pummel counters with a body kick that stops Kreisi in his tracks momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pummel.
Kreisi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Pummel.
Pummel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreisi doesn't seem bothered though.
Pummel works Kreisi's body with a nice hook.
Kreisi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Keke Pummel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Pummel.
Pummel scores with a hook to the body. Kreisi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kreisi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pummel misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pummel tries to land a front kick but Kreisi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pummel jabs at Kreisi's body.
Pummel misses with a head kick.
Pummel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pummel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kreisi throws a shot from downtown. Pummel moves away and avoids it.
Pummel jabs at Kreisi's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pummel delivers a nice body kick.
Kreisi checks a leg kick.
Pummel lands a body shot.
Kreisi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pummel misses with a double jab
and Kreisi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pummel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kreisi if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Pummel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pummel jabs at Kreisi's body.
Kreisi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kreisi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pummel misses with a low kick.
Pummel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pummel lands with a good body shot.
Pummel moves out of range as Kreisi strikes.
Pummel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kreisi rather than just go for the knockout.
Pummel throws a right hand that Kreisi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kreisi also avoids with ease.
Keke Pummel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Pummel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreisi blocks a low kick nicely.
Pummel throws a series of punches but Kreisi moves out of range.
Pummel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kreisi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pummel lands a nice shot that snaps Kreisi's head back.
Pummel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kreisi back to the cage. Pummel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Hois Kreisi has been cut.
Kreisi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keke Pummel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Pummel.
Pummel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi blocks the body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kreisi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pummel misses with a low kick.
Kreisi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kreisi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kreisi drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kreisi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pummel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pummel has escaped and now he's on top!
Pummel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pummel.
Pummel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Keke Pummel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pummel lands a glancing blow to the side of Kreisi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel lands with a cross.
Kreisi misses with a looping right.
Kreisi throws a hook but Pummel blocks it.
Pummel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreisi misses the target.
Kreisi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pummel throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pummel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kreisi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kreisi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Pummel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hois Kreisi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pummel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreisi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pummel.
Pummel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Pummel.
Pummel moves out of range of the strikes.
Pummel cracks Kreisi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kreisi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pummel scores with a jab.
Pummel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kreisi misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreisi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kreisi blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pummel. Kreisi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pummel connects with a looping right hand.
Pummel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kreisi looks for a takedown but Pummel sprawls well.
Kreisi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pummel circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kreisi drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Pummel follows Kreisi to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keke Pummel!
Keke Pummel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Jonhson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Jonhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Silva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Jonhson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jonhson.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jeff Jonhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonhson lands a two punch combo.
A big right from Jonhson misses.
Some wild striking there from Jonhson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonhson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Silva avoids the head kick by Jonhson.
Jonhson throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Jonhson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jonhson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jonhson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jonhson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jonhson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids the head kick by Jonhson.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jonhson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jonhson circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva throws a head kick but Jonhson moves out of range.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jonhson manages to avoid it.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
A lazy left from Jonhson finds it's target.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jonhson's head.
It looks like Jeff Jonhson has been cut.
Jonhson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jonhson misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonhson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jonhson throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonhson throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jonhson.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Jonhson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jonhson misses with the combination.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Jonhson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva misses with a combination
and Jonhson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jonhson misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva swings for the body but Jonhson moves out of range.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jonhson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jonhson.
Jonhson misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonhson misses with a straight left.
Silva 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.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Jonhson's side.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jonhson.
A jab from Jonhson finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Jonhson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jonhson throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a head kick that drops Jonhson to the mat! Jonhson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jonhson misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva swings for the body but Jonhson moves out of range.
Jonhson works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Jonhson. That snapped Silva's head back.
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 Jeff Jonhson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeff Jonhson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jonhson. Silva shrugs it off though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jonhson.
Jonhson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonhson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A combination from Jonhson does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Jonhson cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Jonhson lands an overhand right.
Jonhson throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonhson tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva defending well as Jonhson loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jonhson doesn't seem phased though.
Jonhson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Jonhson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jonhson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Jonhson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Jonhson throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jonhson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva wants to clinch up but Jonhson keeps it at a distance.
Jonhson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jonhson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Silva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jonhson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Silva's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Jonhson!
Our winner, Jeff Jonhson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Bjorklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarja Halonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jan Bjorklund has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jan Bjorklund seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Bjorklund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarja Halonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Halonen as he checks the leg kick.
Halonen misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bjorklund.
Bjorklund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halonen takes one to the chin there.
Bjorklund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halonen throws a looping overhand right but Bjorklund ducks down to avoid it.
Halonen moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Halonen is predictable there
and Bjorklund counters with a nice body kick.
Bjorklund misses with a low kick as Halonen jumps back.
Halonen misses with a looping left.
Halonen swings for the body but Bjorklund moves out of range.
Halonen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Jan Bjorklund has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halonen tries to keep at a distance but Bjorklund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bjorklund tries a knee to the head but Halonen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorklund is stalling here.
Halonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halonen.
Bjorklund tries a knee to the head but Halonen blocks it.
Halonen tries to stall but Bjorklund uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Halonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjorklund.
Bjorklund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Halonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Halonen missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Halonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bjorklund blocks an elbow strike from Halonen.
Halonen working aggressively here.
Halonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjorklund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bjorklund missing with knees to the body.
Bjorklund missing with knees to the body.
Bjorklund dodges an elbow strike from Halonen.
Halonen avoiding damage as Bjorklund throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halonen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bjorklund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halonen is defending well for now.
Halonen avoiding damage as Bjorklund throws knees to the body.
Bjorklund trying to land knees to the body.
Halonen is trying to stall.
Halonen tries to throw a body punch but Bjorklund avoids it by throwing Halonen back against the cage.
Halonen trying to land knees to the body.
Halonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjorklund controls his hands.
Halonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halonen takes a shot to the head.
Bjorklund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bjorklund as Halonen tries to tie him up.
Bjorklund with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bjorklund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bjorklund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halonen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Halonen misses with an elbow strike.
Halonen lands with a right to the head.
Jan Bjorklund's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halonen misses with an elbow over the top.
Halonen taking a breather.
Halonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjorklund backwards.
Bjorklund looking to throw knees to the head but Halonen is blocking nicely.
Bjorklund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bjorklund tries a knee to the head but Halonen blocks it.
Bjorklund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halonen avoids it.
Halonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Bjorklund avoids the damage to the body.
Halonen trying to control the position but instead, Bjorklund has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halonen into the cage.
Halonen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bjorklund lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halonen or not.
Halonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bjorklund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halonen avoids it.
Bjorklund throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Halonen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bjorklund's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjorklund blocks an elbow strike from Halonen.
Halonen avoiding damage as Bjorklund throws knees to the body.
Halonen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bjorklund's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Bjorklund gets an underhook and turns Halonen into the cage.
Bjorklund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halonen is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Jan Bjorklund's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bjorklund tries to land a knee to the head but Halonen blocks with his arms.
Halonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjorklund backwards.
Bjorklund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bjorklund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halonen is defending well for now.
Bjorklund blocks an elbow strike from Halonen.
Halonen lands a good knee to the midsection. Bjorklund won't want to take too many of those.
Bjorklund is breathing heavily.
Halonen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jan Bjorklund's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tarja Halonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Berkovitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abraham Berkovitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Berkovitz.
A leg kick checked by Berkovitz.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Berkovitz is just out of range.
Berkovitz tries to clinch up
and McDonald counters with a leg kick.
Abraham Berkovitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Berkovitz moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Berkovitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Berkovitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by McDonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Berkovitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berkovitz moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Berkovitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Berkovitz.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
Berkovitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Berkovitz breaks from the clinch.
Berkovitz is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
Berkovitz misses with a head kick.
McDonald lands a head kick. Berkovitz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Abraham Berkovitz has been cut.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Berkovitz's body. Berkovitz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Berkovitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berkovitz moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonald!
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berkovitz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws the left hand but Berkovitz avoids the punch easily.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Berkovitz cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Berkovitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Berkovitz works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Berkovitz is working McDonald over against the cage.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berkovitz works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
Berkovitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berkovitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berkovitz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Berkovitz tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Berkovitz backwards.
Berkovitz can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald tries a body shot but Berkovitz blocks it.
Berkovitz is working McDonald over against the cage.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Berkovitz backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berkovitz.
Berkovitz swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald lands an uppercut.
Berkovitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from McDonald.
Berkovitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald lands a left hand.
Berkovitz is rocked!
Berkovitz swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Berkovitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berkovitz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to stall but Berkovitz improves his position.
Berkovitz seems to have got his legs back now.
Berkovitz tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
A short right from Berkovitz on the inside.
Berkovitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berkovitz tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Berkovitz misses with a punch to the body.
Berkovitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald takes a swing at Berkovitz's ribcage but misses.
Berkovitz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDonald punishes Berkovitz's body with a nice straight punch.
Berkovitz takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berkovitz avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald instigates a clinch.
Berkovitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maurice McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Berkovitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDonald gets tackled into the cage by Berkovitz. Berkovitz maintains the clinch.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berkovitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berkovitz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Berkovitz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berkovitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berkovitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berkovitz's back!
I really don't envy Berkovitz right now.
McDonald is looking to control Berkovitz but Berkovitz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Berkovitz trying to control the action but McDonald just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control momentarily.
McDonald is not going to allow Berkovitz to sit and survive in this position.
Berkovitz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Berkovitz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Berkovitz is trying to control but can't.
Berkovitz tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
Berkovitz looking for submissions off his back.
Berkovitz is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
Berkovitz tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berkovitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkovitz looking for submissions off his back.
Berkovitz wants to get back to full guard.
Berkovitz is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berkovitz wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if McDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Berkovitz wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berkovitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkovitz wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald working over Berkovitz with some ground and pound. Berkovitz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald stalling.
McDonald is keen to just control but Berkovitz is a slippery customer.
Berkovitz won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald working Berkovitz over with strikes.
Berkovitz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing shots but Berkovitz is blocking nicely.
Berkovitz wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Berkovitz is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berkovitz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berkovitz.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berkovitz looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
Berkovitz looking for subs off his back but McDonald has passed one foot through into half guard.
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 Abraham Berkovitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Berkovitz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McDonald scores with a hook.
Berkovitz throws a head kick that half lands.
Berkovitz fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a low kick but Berkovitz moves out of range easily.
Berkovitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berkovitz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Berkovitz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maurice McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Berkovitz rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonald, as that shot connected.
Berkovitz is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Berkovitz.
Berkovitz clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berkovitz.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berkovitz's elbow.
Abraham Berkovitz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Berkovitz can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Berkovitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berkovitz backwards.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berkovitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berkovitz struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
A short right from McDonald.
Berkovitz tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Berkovitz throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Berkovitz.
Berkovitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Berkovitz wants a takedown.
Berkovitz digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Berkovitz working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Berkovitz controls the action.
Berkovitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berkovitz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Berkovitz lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berkovitz as McDonald tries to tie him up.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
Berkovitz looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Berkovitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Berkovitz moved away.
Berkovitz checks the leg kick.
Berkovitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Berkovitz is out of range.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Berkovitz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Berkovitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Berkovitz.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Berkovitz sees coming a mile off.
Berkovitz lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Berkovitz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Berkovitz 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.
Berkovitz avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berkovitz was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Berkovitz if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a hook but Berkovitz avoids it easily.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Berkovitz moves out of range easily.
Berkovitz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Berkovitz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Berkovitz.
Berkovitz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonald!
McDonald is looking to chop away at Berkovitz's legs.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Berkovitz wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice McDonald!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lukottaja Bart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spede Jussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukottaja Bart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukottaja Bart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spede Jussi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Bart.
Bart clobbers Jussi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jussi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bart.
Jussi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bart.
Bart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bart tries to clinch there but Jussi circles away.
Jussi rushes Bart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jussi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bart tries to get to full guard but Jussi has control of the leg.
Bart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bart is working hard here to advance position.
Jussi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bart tries to get to full guard but Jussi has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jussi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Jussi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jussi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jussi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bart defends it well.
Jussi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jussi is nestled in close to Bart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bart.
Bart looking for a guillotine here but Jussi defends easily.
Jussi is working Bart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jussi landing some decent shots from guard.
Jussi landing some decent shots from guard.
Jussi won't allow Bart to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jussi is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jussi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jussi with a nice head shot there.
Jussi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jussi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jussi has managed to get both his arms back between Bart's legs - danger averted.
Jussi passes Bart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Jussi connects with a nice short shot to Bart's temple.
Jussi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jussi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jussi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bart is pressing down on Jussi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jussi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jussi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jussi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jussi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jussi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jussi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jussi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bart's head.
Bart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bart prevents Jussi from improving his position.
Jussi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussi keeping full guard, as Bart tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jussi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bart defends it easily.
Bart wants to control from the top but Jussi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jussi is on top in guard.
Jussi won't allow Bart to sweep him here.
Bart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jussi landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jussi is working Bart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bart looking for a guillotine here but Jussi defends easily.
Jussi works over Bart with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spede Jussi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bart blocks a jab.
Jussi ducks right into an uppercut from Bart.
Bart misses with an uppercut. Jussi saw that one coming.
Jussi slips under a jab from Bart.
Bart connects with a body shot.
Bart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bart avoids the body shot from Jussi.
Jussi throws an overhand right that lands on Bart's shoulder, as Bart tries to avoid the shot.
Jussi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jussi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jussi preventing the sweep.
Jussi with a nice head shot there.
Bart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jussi cracks Bart with a solid left hand.
Bart 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.
Jussi postures up in Bart's guard and throws a big left but Bart blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussi stands up over Bart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bart is trying to control the position but Jussi postures up.
Jussi stopping the sweep attempt from Bart.
Jussi chips away with some ground and pound.
Bart controls Jussi momentarily but Jussi frees himself.
Jussi lands a couple of digs.
Jussi postures up and lands a big shot to Bart's brow.
Jussi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jussi chips away with some ground and pound.
Bart keeping moving, preventing Jussi from controlling successfully.
Jussi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jussi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jussi landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jussi working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bart is on top in guard.
Jussi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bart 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.
Bart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jussi working for a triangle but Bart defends it easily.
Bart trying to control the position from guard on top but Jussi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jussi is looking for a triangle but Bart pushes his legs off easily.
Jussi is looking for a triangle but Bart pushes his legs off easily.
Jussi is breathing heavily.
Bart trying to control but Jussi is working from the bottom.
Jussi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bart manages to get himself to full guard.
Bart wants to sweep but no luck.
Bart is looking for a triangle but Jussi pushes his legs off easily.
Jussi throws a big right hand that misses.
Jussi throws a strike but Bart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bart passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bart is looking for a kimura here.
Jussi wants to improve his position but Bart is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jussi gets full guard.
Bart passes Jussi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jussi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jussi.
Jussi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bart's guard.
Jussi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jussi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jussi's guard.
Bart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bart advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spede Jussi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jussi misses with a right hand
and Bart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Bart.
Bart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jussi on the side of the head.
Bart throws a big shot that misses.
Jussi misses the jab.
Bart's corner calls for a 1-2. Bart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bart wants to clinch up but Jussi keeps it at a distance.
Jussi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jussi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bart.
Bart scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jussi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jussi thinking.
Bart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bart drops his hands momentarily and Jussi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jussi scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bart wants to clinch up but Jussi keeps it at a distance.
Jussi avoids the body shot from Bart.
Bart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bart tries to clinch but Jussi is having none of it.
Jussi throws out a loose jab but Bart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Bart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bart.
Jussi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bart wants to clinch up but Jussi keeps it at a distance.
Jussi misses the jab.
Jussi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bart prevents Jussi from moving into mount.
Jussi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bart gets back to half guard.
Jussi working the head and body with strikes.
Jussi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bart is pressing down on Jussi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jussi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jussi has managed to get both his arms back between Bart's legs - danger averted.
Bart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jussi is aware though and is defending well.
Spede Jussi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jussi defends well.
Jussi works over Bart with some ground and pound from guard.
Jussi landing with the ground and pound.
Bart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jussi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jussi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jussi stays in close to Bart's body and controls the position.
Bart looking for a sweep. Not yet Bart, not yet.
Jussi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bart looking for a guillotine here but Jussi defends easily.
Jussi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jussi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bart's head.
Bart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jussi's guard.
Bart trying to control but Jussi is working from the bottom.
Bart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jussi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bart has managed to get both his arms back between Jussi's legs - danger averted.
Bart works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jussi is just riding it out for now. Bart eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jussi is defending against the submission attempts here by Bart.
Jussi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bart's back!
Jussi lands shots from the back.
Bart trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jussi is trying to stick to Bart's back but Bart is turning into Jussi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jussi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bart.
Lukottaja Bart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bart postures up in Jussi's guard and throws a big left but Jussi blocks it.
Jussi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lukottaja Bart.
I think Jussi 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spede Jussi!
Spede Jussi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nic Ola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu comes to the cage accompanied by Kerrankin Tarpeekseen. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ola's choice of entrance music: Disorder by Ice T&Slayer. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Nic Ola!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ola jabs at Heiluu's body.
Ola is looking to clinch.
Heiluu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ola cracks Heiluu with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ola. That's going to slow Heiluu down.
Ola misses with a lunging right hand
and Heiluu counters with a left to the body.
Heiluu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heiluu misses with a body shot.
Ola tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ola.
Heiluu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ola's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ola trying to control the position here.
Heiluu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heiluu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heiluu throws a strike but Ola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Heiluu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heiluu looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ola looking to pass the guard.
Heiluu keeping moving, preventing Ola from controlling successfully.
Ola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ola trying to control but Heiluu is working from the bottom.
Heiluu wants to sweep but no luck.
Ola trying to control but Heiluu is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ola won't allow Heiluu to sweep him here.
Heiluu is trying to control the position but Ola postures up.
Heiluu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ola is one step ahead there.
Ola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Heiluu wants to sweep here but Ola controlling him for the moment.
Ola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ola postures up.
Heiluu looking for a sweep. Not yet Heiluu, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heiluu's head.
Heiluu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ola is aware though and is defending well.
Ola throws a big right hand that misses.
Ola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heiluu is on top in guard.
Heiluu is fighting to break Ola's control of his arms but Ola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heiluu is one step ahead there.
Ola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heiluu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heiluu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heiluu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ola manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ola lands a couple of elbows.
Ola preventing the sweep.
Ola throws a big elbow that misses.
Ola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ola preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heiluu has his foot on Ola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ola works his way back into a safe position though.
Ola trying to control but Heiluu is working from the bottom.
Heiluu working for a triangle but Ola defends it easily.
Ola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heiluu's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heiluu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ola is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nic Ola will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ola throws the kick towards the body but Heiluu avoids it.
Ola thows a body shot but no joy.
Heiluu tries for a takedown but Ola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ola connects with a single shot there.
Heiluu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ola lands a nice looking body shot.
Nic Ola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ola moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heiluu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ola after a bit of a struggle.
Heiluu misses with the head strike.
Heiluu goes for a takedown attempt but Ola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heiluu defending well as Ola loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heiluu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heiluu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ola throws a solid leg kick but Heiluu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ola.
Cassit Heiluu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ola thows a body shot but no joy.
Heiluu throws a good cross that connects.
Ola defending well as Heiluu loads up on a big left hand.
Ola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Heiluu misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Heiluu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heiluu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ola.
Ola scores with a head kick. Heiluu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ola thows a body kick. Heiluu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ola lands a head shot.
Nic Ola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ola scores with a jab. Heiluu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Ola misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Ola scores with a four punch combination!
Ola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Heiluu is rocked!
Ola cracks Heiluu with a good jab.
Oh Heiluu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heiluu looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ola lands a right hand from hell, dropping Heiluu. Ola pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nic Ola! Nic Ola retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Nic Ola said 'Yeaaaaah....thats better!!!!'.
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