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MMA HELSINKI 95 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paivi Rasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasanen comes to the cage accompanied by Uniikki - Pojat On Poikii. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paivi Rasanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenji Kato!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasanen misses with a double jab.
A solid body kick from Kato.
Rasanen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rasanen. Those never looked like landing.
Kato lands with a right hand.
Rasanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kato. Kato obviously looking to wear him down.
Kato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rasanen on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasanen misses with a wild combination.
Rasanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kato.
Kato lands a nice looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kato.
Rasanen is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Rasanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kato. Kato obviously looking to wear him down.
Kato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kato! Rasanen is out on his feet! Kato rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rasanen is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rasanen is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Kato!
Kenji Kato seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edu Xande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hois Kreisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreisi has chosen Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 lbs
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178 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edu Xande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hois Kreisi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xande looks to land a combination but Kreisi avoids it well.
Kreisi throws a body punch but Xande moves out of range.
Kreisi lands a nice hook to Xande's body. Xande takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xande walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kreisi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xande avoids it really well and circles away.
Xande lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slow jab from Kreisi misses its intended target.
Kreisi defending well as Xande loads up on a big left hand.
Xande displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kreisi.
Xande digs a good body shot into Kreisi's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xande leaves Kreisi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edu Xande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hois Kreisi.
Xande tries a head kick but it misses.
Xande throws a combination that misses
and Kreisi counters with a left to the body.
Xande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kreisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xande moves away.
Xande misses with a wild body shot.
Xande throws a right hand that Kreisi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kreisi also avoids with ease.
Xande connects with a crisp jab.
Kreisi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xande sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kreisi somewhat.
Xande tries to clinch but Kreisi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kreisi misses with a hook.
Xande slaps away a takedown attempt from Kreisi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kreisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreisi avoids the body shot from Xande.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreisi scores with a sloppy right hand. Xande should have avoided that one.
Xande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xande moves out of range as Kreisi strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi connects with a body shot.
Kreisi misses with a hook. Xande ducked under it nicely.
Kreisi shoots in for a takedown but Xande shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kreisi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xande.
Kreisi 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.
Xande throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kreisi.
Xande pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kreisi back to the cage. Xande follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Hois Kreisi has been cut.
Xande throws a front kick aimed at Kreisi's knee but Kreisi avoids it well.
Xande throws a head kick but Kreisi moves out of range.
Kreisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Xande is just out of range.
Kreisi throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xande. Kreisi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xande throws a hook but Kreisi blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xande misses with a looping left.
Xande throws a right hand that misses
and Kreisi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreisi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xande looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreisi.
Xande slips under a jab.
Xande displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kreisi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreisi with a hook.
Xande throws a nice looking combination but Kreisi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hois Kreisi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hois Kreisi's cut.
That's time! Xande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kreisi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Xande.
Kreisi thows a body shot but no joy.
Kreisi fails with the takedown.
Kreisi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xande punishes Kreisi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kreisi shoots for a double leg takedown but Xande sprawls well. He's pushed Kreisi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Xande.
Xande throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Xande is looking to wear down Kreisi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreisi moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xande keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edu Xande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hois Kreisi.
Kreisi lands with an overhand left.
Xande throws a right hand that Kreisi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kreisi also avoids with ease.
Kreisi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xande is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kreisi takes a swing at Xande's ribcage but misses.
Xande lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Xande swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kreisi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xande misses with a right hand
and Kreisi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xande stalks Kreisi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kreisi's face. Kreisi staggers backwards, shaken.
Edu Xande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreisi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kreisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xande.
A slow jab from Kreisi misses its intended target.
Kreisi drops his hands momentarily and Xande takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab lands there for Xande.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Kreisi got wobbled bad by a big combination! Xande presses forward with punches and knees until Kreisi stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Kreisi closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edu Xande!
Edu Xande very nearly forgot to thank Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Wulff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Man Zend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zend is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Up. Michael Wulff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Man Zend's chin.
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Wulff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Man Zend!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zend stuns Wulff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wulff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zend's calf.
Zend lands a big shot that drops Wulff! Can he finish him?
Wulff is rocked!
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wulff keeping full guard, as Zend tries to pass.
Zend sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wulff wants to stand and escape but Zend is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zend controlling from the top position.
Man Zend has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wulff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zend counters with a big uppercut that knocks Wulff off his feet! Zend dives into side control looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes there by Zend.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wulff stops Zend from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulff is being controlled here.
Wulff is trying to buck Zend off.
Wulff is trying to escape the position but Zend is controlling the position.
Wulff throws Zend to one side and escapes!
Zend lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wulff doesn't manage to clinch there - Zend circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulff moves out of range of the body kick from Zend.
Wulff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michael Wulff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wulff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zend.
Wulff tries for a takedown but Zend sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zend wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wulff is breathing heavily.
Zend shoots in for a takedown but Wulff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zend has closed the distance and engaged Wulff in a clinch.
Zend goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wulff can't find room to land a body shot as Zend controls the action.
Zend is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wulff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zend has Wulff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wulff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Wulff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Man Zend.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulff tries to throw a body punch but Zend avoids it by throwing Wulff back against the cage.
Wulff is trying to break the clinch but Zend is controlling him.
Zend scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wulff missing with knees to the body.
Zend managing to block the knees to the body from Wulff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wulff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zend's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zend as Wulff tries to tie him up.
Wulff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wulff missing with knees to the body.
Wulff stalling in the clinch but Zend improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Wulff.
Wulff is trying to maintain a safe position but Zend gets an underhook and turns Wulff into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zend scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wulff working hard to break the clinch.
Wulff lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zend is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zend lands a right hand.
Zend lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Zend dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zend keeps the fight on the outside.
Zend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wulff scores with a one two! Zend had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wulff tries to clinch
and Zend cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wulff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zend swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wulff tries to clinch up.
Zend misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zend swats away the attempt to clinch by Wulff.
Wulff thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Wulff.
Zend tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wulff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Zend.
Wulff misses with a head kick.
Michael Wulff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zend has managed to clinch.
Zend is looking to control Wulff's arms but Wulff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zend has his back to the cage.
Zend breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zend lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wulff at a distance.
Zend scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wulff lands with a nice combination. Zend backs away looking to recover.
Zend is looking to land body kicks.
Wulff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zend! Wulff is out on his feet! Zend rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Wulff is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Wulff is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Man Zend!
A very excited looking Man Zend made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claus Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Lola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Clausen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clausen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lola avoids the body shot from Clausen.
Lola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lola misses with a hook to the body
and Clausen counters with a straight right hand.
Lola loads up on a big right hand but Clausen slips the punch.
Lola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clausen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lola.
Lola misses with a body shot.
Lola connects with a body shot that sends Clausen's belly button to the back.
Lola slips under a jab.
Lola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clausen misses with a body shot.
Lola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clausen in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clausen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lola on the side of the head.
Lola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clausen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lola throws a lazy right hand but Clausen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clausen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lola was well out of range. Poor timing from Clausen.
Clausen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clausen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lola.
Lola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clausen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lola stuns Clausen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clausen moves away.
Clausen throws a sloppy head kick and Lola moves out of range easily.
Lola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Claus Clausen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lola slips a straight right by Clausen.
A big left from Clausen misses.
Lola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lola digs a good body shot into Clausen's ribs.
Lola is looking to wear down Clausen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clausen manages to avoid it.
Clausen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Lola misses.
Lola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clausen.
Lola lands with a hook. Clausen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clausen misses with a low kick.
Clausen throws out a loose jab but Lola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clausen.
Lola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clausen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clausen moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausen digs a good hook to Lola's body.
Lola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clausen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lola looks to score with a jab to the body but Clausen is just out of range.
Clausen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lola jabs Clausen right on the nose. Clausen blinks but takes it well.
Clausen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lola.
Lola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clausen slips under a jab from Lola.
Lola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clausen manages to avoid it.
Lola with a jab.
Lola slips under a jab from Clausen.
Lola throws a hook to the side of Clausen's head but Clausen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Don Lola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Lola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clausen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Lola.
Clausen jabs Lola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Lola.
Clausen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lola.
Clausen looks to land a left hand but Lola moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Lola coming out on top.
Lola scores with a shot to the body.
Lola misses with a body shot.
Lola misses with a hook.
Lola misses with a body shot.
Clausen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lola was well out of range. Poor timing from Clausen.
Lola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clausen avoids the body shot from Lola.
Clausen looks to throw the jab but Lola is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lola. Clausen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lola connects with a looping right hand.
Lola takes one on the button.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lola! Clausen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Lola!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonttu Ukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonttu Ukko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen throws a body punch but Ukko moves out of range.
Cohen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ukko sprawls well initially but Cohen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cohen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cohen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ukko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ukko gets back to full guard.
Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Ukko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ukko manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Ukko's guard.
Ukko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ukko keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ukko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cohen is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko is controlling Cohen's posture.
Let's hope that Ukko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cohen won't allow Ukko to sweep him here.
Ukko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cohen manages to get himself to full guard.
Ukko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cohen's guard.
Ukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ukko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ukko is looking for a kimura but Cohen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ukko to get the leverage.
Cohen is concentrating on defense, preventing Ukko from advancing position.
Cohen trying to hold on to Ukko's head to control him but Ukko postures up.
Ukko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ukko thows a huge punch but Cohen dodges it nicely.
Cohen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ukko throws an elbow that misses. Cohen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ukko's guard. Nice move by Cohen!
Ukko pulls Cohen in close to his closed guard and prevents Cohen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ukko working for a triangle but Cohen defends it easily.
Ukko keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukko wants to sweep here but Cohen controlling him for the moment.
Cohen trying to control but Ukko is working from the bottom.
Cohen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cohen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen trying to control but Ukko is working from the bottom.
Ukko keeping full guard, as Cohen tries to pass.
Ukko keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
Cohen postures up.
Cohen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ukko controls Cohen momentarily but Cohen frees himself.
Ukko keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen preventing the sweep.
Ukko looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cohen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cohen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ukko keeps working.
Ukko is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cohen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ukko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cohen.
Ukko tries to get to full guard but Cohen has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cohen is keen to just control but Ukko is a slippery customer.
Ukko trying to hold on to Cohen's head to control him but Cohen postures up.
Cohen is trying to work for a kimura but Ukko is defending well.
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 Caleb Cohen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cohen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ukko quickly recovers to half guard.
Ukko is trying to get back to full guard.
Ukko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Ukko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ukko manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Ukko's guard.
Cohen wants to pass the guard but Ukko is keeping the position.
Ukko controlling the position.
Cohen preventing the sweep.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cohen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko looking for a guillotine here but Cohen defends easily.
Cohen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ukko is keeping the position for now.
Ukko has his hands on Cohen's head, controlling the position.
Ukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cohen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Ukko keeps moving.
Cohen stopping the sweep attempt from Ukko.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cohen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ukko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukko is looking for a sweep.
Cohen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ukko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ukko can't do much from the bottom here.
Ukko controls the position for a moment.
Cohen is trying to get an arm triangle but Ukko is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cohen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ukko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ukko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ukko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cohen is thwarting Ukko's attempts to control the position.
Cohen wants to take a breather but Ukko is having none of it.
Cohen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cohen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cohen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ukko wants to control but Cohen is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukko actively working from the bottom here.
Ukko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cohen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cohen's back!
Cohen turns into Ukko and is now in his guard.
Ukko is pulling down on Cohen's head to control his posture.
Ukko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cohen is one step ahead there.
Ukko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cohen trying to control but Ukko is working from the bottom.
Cohen is pushing down on Ukko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ukko is fighting to maintain full guard but Cohen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ukko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cohen seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Cohen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cohen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ukko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cohen won't allow Ukko to sweep him here.
Cohen trying to control but Ukko is working from the bottom.
Cohen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cohen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukko moves away.
Ukko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cohen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ukko counters with a shoot takedown. Cohen fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko landing some decent shots from guard.
Cohen working a defensive guard here.
Ukko postures up in Cohen's guard and throws a big left but Cohen blocks it.
Caleb Cohen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ukko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ukko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ukko throwing strikes but missing.
Cohen is trying to keep Ukko in close.
Ukko passes Cohen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ukko seems to be working for a kimura but Cohen defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen wants to improve his position but Ukko is controlling well.
Ukko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cohen sees it coming and defends easily.
Ukko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cohen wants to improve his position but Ukko is controlling well.
Ukko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ukko seems to be working for a kimura but Cohen defends the submission attempt.
Ukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ukko is thwarting Cohen's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cohen is looking for a sweep. Ukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cohen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ukko is working away from the top position though.
Ukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cohen actively working from the bottom here.
Cohen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ukko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cohen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ukko working some strikes from top position.
Ukko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cohen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cohen has escaped and now he's on top!
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen postures up.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ukko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ukko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cohen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cohen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cohen preventing the sweep.
Ukko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cohen!
Ukko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cohen is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cohen preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonttu Ukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cohen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Caleb Cohen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lukottaja Bart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knoxville has chosen Big Ballz as his entrance music. Lukottaja Bart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonny Knoxville's chin.
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukottaja Bart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Knoxville!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bart is looking to clinch but Knoxville is avoiding it.
Knoxville closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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.
Knoxville has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bart clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bart breaks Knoxville's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Knoxville is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bart defends well.
Knoxville looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bart has picked Knoxville up and slammed him! Knoxville can't keep hold of the triangle and Bart manages to pass to side control!
Knoxville is not content to let Bart control the position.
Bart is working to tighten is grip on Knoxville's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Knoxville has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bart is really squeezing tight and eventually Knoxville passes out! Bart breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lukottaja Bart!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski comes to the cage accompanied by War is My Destiny. Miller has chosen Frightened Rabbit - Modern Leper as his entrance music. Nataniel Byczynski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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289 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Miller!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Byczynski.
Byczynski throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Byczynski.
Miller blocks a jab.
Byczynski throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Miller thuds a left hand into Byczynski's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Byczynski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Byczynski gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Miller points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Byczynski wakes up just in time to hear Miller thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Miller!
As Danny Miller got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I would fight again right now if they would let me!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwighd Shrude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwighd Shrude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shrude swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a head kick. That will keep Shrude thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shrude lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Brian Murphy has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a head kick but Shrude moves out of range.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Shrude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Shrude.
Shrude tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shrude misses with a wild combination.
Shrude swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Shrude was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Shrude misses
and Murphy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shrude swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a low kick, right behind Shrude 's knee.
Shrude moves into the clinch.
Shrude misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shrude tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Shrude back against the cage.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Shrude won't allow it.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Shrude misses the jab.
Shrude swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a nice leg kick.
Shrude throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Shrude swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shrude takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shrude misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a nice body kick.
Shrude is breathing heavily.
Shrude tries to clinch up
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Shrude misses
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Shrude.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Shrude misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a nice leg kick.
Shrude swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with an inside leg kick.
Shrude moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Shrude misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy lands a big head kick that sends Shrude tumbling to the mat! Murphy takes a step backwards and waves Shrude back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shrude is rocked!
It looks like Dwighd Shrude has been cut.
Shrude is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy and Shrude are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Murphy throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Shrude into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Murphy knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brian Murphy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Tessin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu comes into the arena with Kerrankin Tarpeekseen blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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151 lbs
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heiluu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tessin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tessin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heiluu shoots in and drives through. Tessin sprawls well.
Tessin tries to clinch up.
A jab from Tessin misses.
Heiluu feints a jab promting Tessin to slip. Heiluu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tessin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tessin throws a right and a left that Heiluu avoids nicely.
Heiluu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tessin was well out of range. Poor timing from Heiluu.
Tessin thows a body shot but no joy.
Tessin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heiluu.
Tessin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heiluu at a distance.
Heiluu catches Tessin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heiluu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tessin is fending him off so far but Heiluu persists. Nope, Tessin circles away and we're back to standing.
Heiluu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heiluu connects with a right hand. Tessin shakes it off.
Tessin misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Heiluu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tessin to score with a decent uppercut.
Randy Tessin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tessin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heiluu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heiluu loads up on a big right hand but Tessin slips the punch.
Heiluu throws a looping overhand right but Tessin ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Tessin misses.
Heiluu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tessin sprawls well initially but Heiluu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tessin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Heiluu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heiluu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tessin defending well though.
Tessin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heiluu is working away from the top position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tessin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heiluu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu is trying to control the action in half guard but Tessin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tessin is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heiluu is working away from the top position though.
Tessin is not content to let Heiluu control the position.
Tessin is looking to escape.
Tessin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heiluu 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tessin with a jab.
Tessin digs a good body shot into Heiluu's ribs.
Tessin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heiluu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tessin.
A jab from Heiluu finds it's way through Tessin's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu slips a jab from Tessin.
Heiluu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tessin's head backwards.
Heiluu takes one on the button.
Heiluu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tessin's hands.
Heiluu shoots in for a takedown but Tessin shows good takedown defense.
Heiluu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tessin.
Heiluu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heiluu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tessin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tessin cracks Heiluu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heiluu fails to land with a series of punches.
Tessin swings widly with a right hand
and Heiluu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessin loads up on a big right hand but Heiluu slips the punch.
Tessin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tessin.
Tessin moves away from the strike by Heiluu.
Tessin tries to clinch but Heiluu is having none of it.
Tessin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heiluu manages to avoid it.
Tessin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heiluu.
Heiluu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tessin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heiluu counters with a stiff right hand.
Heiluu misses with a hook. Tessin ducked under it nicely.
Tessin lands with a good body shot.
Tessin misses with a left hand
and Heiluu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tessin is looking to clinch but Heiluu is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tessin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randy Tessin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessin throws a poor cross that misses
and Heiluu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heiluu lands a nice shot that snaps Tessin'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 Cassit Heiluu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tessin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heiluu manages to avoid it.
Tessin throws a jab but it's blocked by Heiluu.
A big left from Heiluu misses.
Tessin moves away from the strike by Heiluu.
Tessin throws a nice looking combination but Heiluu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tessin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tessin digs a good body shot into Heiluu's ribs.
Tessin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heiluu staying out of range there.
Heiluu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tessin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heiluu.
Heiluu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tessin's waist but Tessin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heiluu off to one side.
A jab lands there for Tessin.
Tessin tries to clinch there but Heiluu circles away.
A jab from Heiluu does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Heiluu.
Tessin drives through and clinches with Heiluu against the cage.
Heiluu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heiluu can't get the takedown.
Tessin connects with a knee to the head.
Tessin tries a knee to the head but Heiluu blocks it.
Tessin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heiluu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tessin missing with knees to the body.
Tessin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heiluu jumps guard and drags Tessin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Heiluu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tessin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heiluu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tessin has picked Heiluu up and slammed him! Heiluu can't keep hold of the triangle and Tessin manages to pass to side control!
Tessin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Heiluu is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Heiluu's face as Tessin controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Heiluu manages to get back to half guard.
Heiluu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tessin trying to control but Heiluu is working from the bottom.
Heiluu wants to sweep here but Tessin controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Tessin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tessin throws a sloppy body shot
and Heiluu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tessin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Tessin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin throws a nice looking combination but Heiluu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heiluu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tessin circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heiluu misses the shot to the body.
Heiluu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tessin's waist but Tessin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heiluu off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tessin, as that shot connected.
A big left from Heiluu misses.
Tessin throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Tessin. Those never looked like landing.
Tessin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heiluu.
Tessin misses with a body shot.
Tessin throws out a loose jab but Heiluu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tessin avoids the body shot from Heiluu.
Tessin misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heiluu scores with a shot to the body.
Tessin stuns Heiluu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tessin looks to score with a jab to the body but Heiluu is just out of range.
Heiluu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heiluu is thwarting Tessin's attempts to control the position.
Tessin has his hands clasped together around Heiluu's back. He's all about the action.
Ground and pound from Heiluu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tessin trying to hold on to Heiluu's head to control him but Heiluu postures up.
Tessin keeping hold of Heiluu's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Tessin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Heiluu fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tessin. Heiluu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heiluu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tessin manages to avoid it.
Heiluu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tessin is fending him off so far but Heiluu persists. Nope, Tessin circles away and we're back to standing.
Tessin misses the shot to the body.
Heiluu lands a jab to the nose.
Heiluu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tessin throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Heiluu.
Tessin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tessin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tessin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Tessin. Beautiful body shot.
Tessin blocks a jab.
Tessin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heiluu blocks a jab.
Tessin misses with a wild body shot.
Tessin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heiluu stopping the sweep attempt from Tessin.
Heiluu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heiluu forces his way into half guard.
Heiluu trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin is trying to get back to full guard.
Tessin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heiluu controlling the pace.
Tessin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Heiluu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tessin wants to control but Heiluu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tessin wants to get back to full guard.
Heiluu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tessin swings widly with a right hand
and Heiluu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heiluu lands with a hook. Tessin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tessin misses with a looping left.
Randy Tessin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heiluu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Heiluu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tessin misses with a looping right.
A big right from Tessin misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tessin.
Heiluu cracks Tessin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heiluu misses with a body shot.
Heiluu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tessin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heiluu counters with a right hand to the body.
Heiluu scores with a takedown into Tessin's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heiluu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heiluu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tessin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tessin looking to control.
Tessin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heiluu's guard.
Cassit Heiluu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tessin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heiluu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heiluu looking for a sweep. Not yet Heiluu, not yet.
Heiluu looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tessin is stalling in the full guard.
Tessin trying to control the position from guard on top but Heiluu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassit Heiluu clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to the body from Heiluu misses
and Tessin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heiluu throws a body punch but Tessin moves out of range.
Tessin missing with a left hand there. Heiluu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heiluu misses with a jab to the body
and Tessin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heiluu thinking.
Heiluu misses with a few strikes there.
Tessin looks to clinch
and Heiluu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heiluu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tessin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tessin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heiluu at a distance.
Tessin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tessin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heiluu slips under a jab.
Tessin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Heiluu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tessin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heiluu wants to control from the top but Tessin keeps moving.
Heiluu throwing strikes from guard but Tessin blocks nicely.
Heiluu stopping the sweep attempt from Tessin.
Heiluu pushes down on Tessin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Heiluu looks to land a strike but Tessin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tessin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Heiluu!
Heiluu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin wants to control the pace but Heiluu is squirming around nicely.
Heiluu is trying desperately to improve position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tessin controlling his opponent.
Heiluu is desperately trying to improve his position but Tessin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin controlling the pace for now.
Heiluu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tessin content just to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Randy Tessin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Heiluu shoots in and drives through. Tessin sprawls well.
Tessin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tessin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heiluu in his tracks.
Tessin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heiluu.
Tessin thuds a left hand into Heiluu's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Tessin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heiluu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heiluu closes the distance and clinches up with Tessin, looking for a takedown. Heiluu pushes Tessin against the cage but Tessin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tessin loads up on a big right hand but Heiluu slips the punch.
Heiluu walks into a left hand.
Heiluu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tessin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Tessin dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Heiluu.
Heiluu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tessin.
Tessin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tessin lands with a shot to the body.
Heiluu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tessin moves away.
Tessin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tessin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heiluu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tessin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tessin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Tessin as Heiluu shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu defending well as Tessin loads up on a big left hand.
Tessin tries to clinch up but Heiluu circles away and keeps his distance.
Heiluu tests Tessin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tessin throws a poor cross that misses
and Heiluu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Tessin.
Tessin misses with a right hand
and Heiluu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tessin cracks Heiluu with a good jab.
Tessin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heiluu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heiluu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tessin connects with a single shot there.
Heiluu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tessin.
Tessin lands the left hand.
Heiluu is rocked!
Tessin lands with a good body shot.
Oh Heiluu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heiluu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Heiluu seems to have got his legs back now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heiluu wants to free his trapped foot but Tessin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Heiluu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tessin manages to get to full guard.
Tessin managing to control the position.
Heiluu wants to control from the top but Tessin keeps moving.
Tessin seems keen to control Heiluu's posture.
Tessin keeping full guard, as Heiluu tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heiluu manages to get himself to full guard.
Tessin sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tessin tries to free his leg and advance position but Heiluu is retaining full guard.
Tessin trying to control the position from guard on top but Heiluu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tessin passes into half guard.
Heiluu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tessin wants to control but Heiluu is keeping him busy.
Heiluu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessin tries to control but Heiluu wriggling away.
Heiluu can't escape the position.
Tessin controlling from mount.
Heiluu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heiluu is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Tessin seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Tessin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tessin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Tessin!
Randy Tessin is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Len Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala comes to the cage accompanied by Volga. Speed has chosen Tupac. Feat Eminem. Dr.Dre and Biggie- Dont go to sleep as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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World class 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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Len Speed!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takala checks the leg kick.
Takala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takala throws a jab but it's blocked by Speed.
Speed throws the left hand but Takala avoids the punch easily.
Speed missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Speed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takala's calf.
Takala misses with a wild body shot.
Speed swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a right hand to the body.
Speed is looking to slow Takala down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Speed misses
and Takala counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
Speed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takala counters with a good low kick that Speed was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Speed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Speed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speed. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala staying out of range there.
Speed throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala slips a jab and a cross from Speed.
Speed swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Takala misses.
Takala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speed.
Takala connects with the punch.
Len Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takala tried to score with a low kick but Speed checks it.
Nice jab there from Speed.
Takala cracks Speed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Speed misses with a hook.
Speed misses with a few strikes there.
Takala throws a body kick that misses.
Speed throws a right hand that misses
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala lands with a hook. Speed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takala slips a jab from Speed.
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!
Takala lands with a shot to the body.
Speed walks into a stiff left hand from Takala.
Speed swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Speed misses with a wild combination.
Speed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takala slips a jab from Speed.
Speed scores with a jab. Takala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Speed.
Takala takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
Takala scores with a shot to the body.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala cracks the inside of Speed's front leg.
Takala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Speed. That did some damage!
Speed swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala avoids a kick to the body.
Takala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Speed misses with an uppercut.
Takala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Speed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takala.
Takala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
Takala scoring well with a low kick there.
Takala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Speed works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Speed motions for Takala to come forward. Speed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Speed misses with a hook.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala cracks Speed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Speed misses.
Speed swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala lands a slapping body shot.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed slips a jab and a cross from Takala.
Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Speed misses with a body shot.
Takala scores with a nice head shot.
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 Topi Takala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Takala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Takala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Speed misses its intended target.
Takala is looking to wear down Speed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Speed takes one on the button.
Takala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Speed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Speed.
Takala throws a head kick that Speed semi-blocks.
Takala feints and then cracks Speed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Speed down.
Speed throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Speed misses with a straight left.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Speeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala's corner calls for a 1-2. Takala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speed. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Speed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takala thumps Speed with a low kick.
Speed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takala. Takala obviously looking to wear him down.
Takala lands with a slapping head kick.
Takala throws a combination. Speed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Speed is rocked!
Speed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Topi Takala!
A very excited looking Topi Takala made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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