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VFN 30: Folkeson Vs Anderson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Go Getter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe comes to the cage accompanied by If You Want Blood. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Go Getter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wolfe enables Getter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wolfe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Getter wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Go Getter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Getter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Getter looks gassed!
Getter misses with a wild combination.
Wolfe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Wolfe scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Getter keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe thows a body kick. Getter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wolfe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Getter backs up against the cage.
Getter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wolfe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wolfe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Getter on his heels. He'll look to pass Getter's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfe gets to his feet - Getter follows without any prompting.
Wolfe lands a left and a right that send Getter crashing to the mat, dazed. Wolfe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Getter is rocked!
Wolfe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Getter is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfe finish him?
Wolfe gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Wolfe to work.
Wolfe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Getter.
Getter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolfe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Getter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Getter seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Wolfe.
Wolfe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfe missing with knees to the body.
Wolfe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Getter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wolfe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scott Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Go Getter.
Wolfe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Wolfe coming out on top.
Wolfe works over Getter's head and body with a nice combination.
Wolfe feints with a jab and clips Getter right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Getter is sent crashing into the canvas and Wolfe leaps in for the kill! Getter tries to get to his feet but Wolfe is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Getter is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Wolfe!
Scott Wolfe looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'There is more where that came from.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tony Chopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Tony Chopper 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Tony Chopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Cole!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chopper tries a head kick but it misses.
Chopper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chopper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tony Tony Chopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chopper is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cole. That's going to slow Chopper down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cole.
Cole stuns Chopper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cole lands a big head kick that sends Chopper tumbling to the mat! Cole takes a step backwards and waves Chopper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chopper is rocked!
It looks like Tony Tony Chopper has been cut.
Chopper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Chopper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chopper seems to have got his legs back now.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cole.
Cole seems to be stalking Chopper here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Chopper drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Winston Cole!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Brunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Brunch acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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216 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Brunch!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hogan misses with the combination.
Hogan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brunch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hogan walks into a left hand.
Brunch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan tries to bum rush Brunch with a series of wild strikes but Brunch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogan defending well as Brunch loads up on a big left hand.
Brunch avoids a kick to the body.
Hogan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hogan ducks right into an uppercut from Brunch.
Hogan is rocked!
Hogan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Hogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hogan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Brunch misses.
Brunch throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunch throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan seems to have got his legs back now.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan throws a one two combo.
Hogan throws a right hand that Brunch ducks under and follows up with a left that Brunch also avoids with ease.
Hogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunch lands with an uppercut that bounces Hogan off the cage and back into range.
Hogan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brunch scores with a counter punch that sends Hogan to the canvas! Brunch smells blood - he's punishing Hogan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hogan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Brunch!
Brad Brunch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnSubs for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Elovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Belleville might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid . 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 Jesse Elovaara was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse Elovaara!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belleville misses with an uppercut
and Elovaara counters with a series of strikes. Belleville will be more careful next time no doubt.
Belleville on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Belleville, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belleville will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elovaara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Elovaara swats away the attempt to clinch by Belleville.
Belleville misses with a looping right.
Belleville uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Elovaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elovaara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Elovaara.
Belleville needs to keep his hands up - Elovaara had a free shot at his head there.
Elovaara tests Belleville's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elovaara lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elovaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Belleville.
Elovaara wants to slow Belleville down by chopping away at his legs.
Belleville closes the distance and clinches.
Belleville with a knee to the head.
Belleville swings wildly with an uppercut but Elovaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belleville is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Belleville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elovaara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belleville. Belleville circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Elovaara digs a good hook to Belleville's body.
Belleville wants to clinch but Elovaara slips to the side
and Elovaara counters with a straight right hand.
Elovaara scores with a punch to the head.
Belleville shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Belleville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belleville uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elovaara.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belleville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elovaara tests Belleville's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elovaara throws out a powerful jab.
Elovaara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belleville.
Belleville drops his hands momentarily and Elovaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elovaara lands a head shot.
Elovaara scores with a punch to the head.
Elovaara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Belleville tries to close the distance and clinch but Elovaara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belleville is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elovaara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belleville tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Elovaara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belleville scores with the left hand. Elovaara knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elovaara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elovaara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Belleville tries for a takedown but Elovaara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Belleville looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elovaara is fending him off so far but Belleville persists. Nope, Elovaara circles away and we're back to standing.
Elovaara lands with a good body shot.
Belleville changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elovaara tries to avoid it but Belleville manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elovaara to the ground. Elovaara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belleville scores with a jab. Elovaara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Elovaara scores with a jab to the body.
Elovaara connects with a single shot there.
Belleville has a takedown stuffed.
Elovaara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elovaara swats away the attempt to clinch by Belleville.
Belleville tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elovaara throws a jab but it's blocked by Belleville.
Belleville takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jesse Elovaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elovaara scores with the left hand. Belleville knows he should have avoided that one.
Belleville shoots in and bounces Elovaara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Belleville controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belleville drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belleville jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Elovaara dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Elovaara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Belleville bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elovaara's head.
Elovaara blocks a jab.
Belleville looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Elovaara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Elovaara misses.
Belleville avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belleville drops his hands momentarily and Elovaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Belleville fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elovaara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belleville swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belleville pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elovaara swats away the attempt to clinch by Belleville.
Belleville takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Belleville with that takedown attempt.
Elovaara throws a hook to the side of Belleville's head but Belleville sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belleville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elovaara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jesse Elovaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belleville fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belleville takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belleville tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elovaara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elovaara misses with a looping right.
Belleville tries to clinch but Elovaara moves away
and Belleville takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elovaara dips to his left and cracks Belleville with an uppercut!
Belleville walks into a jab.
Belleville takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belleville is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Belleville looking to control and managing it successfully.
Elovaara is trying to escape the mount but Belleville keeps good control and instead manages to take Elovaara's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Belleville is working for a rear naked choke. Elovaara is not defending it well and Belleville has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Elovaara refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Elovaara's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benjamin Belleville!
Benjamin Belleville was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeor Mormont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Dahmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jeor Mormont has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jeor Mormont seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeor Mormont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Dahmer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahmer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mormont looks for a takedown but Dahmer sprawls well.
Dahmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dahmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mormont looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Dahmer.
Dahmer lands an elbow that stopped Mormont in his tracks for a moment.
Dahmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dahmer.
Dahmer trying to control the position but instead, Mormont has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dahmer into the cage.
Dahmer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeffrey Dahmer.
Dahmer gets a clinch.
Mormont has Dahmer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dahmer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeor Mormont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dahmer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dahmer working aggressively here.
Dahmer just leaning against Mormont, taking a breather.
Mormont dodges an elbow strike from Dahmer.
Dahmer is pressed up against the cage. Mormont has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dahmer down to the mat. Dahmer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dahmer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jeor Mormont has been cut.
Mormont closes the distance and clinches up with Dahmer, looking for a takedown. Mormont pushes Dahmer against the cage but Dahmer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer closes the distance and pushes Mormont back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahmer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mormont wants to take the fight to the mat but Dahmer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dahmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dahmer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mormont takes an elbow to the temple.
Dahmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dahmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Mormont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mormont blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dahmer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dahmer throws an elbow but it misses.
Dahmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mormont has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dahmer after a bit of a struggle.
Dahmer throws an elbow that misses.
Dahmer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mormont's defenses.
Dahmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mormont blocks the elbow strike.
Mormont dodges an elbow strike from Dahmer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dahmer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dahmer lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer is looking to control Mormont's arms but Mormont gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dahmer has his back to the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dahmer.
Dahmer is looking to control Mormont's arms but Mormont gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dahmer has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeffrey Dahmer.
Dahmer has Mormont up against the cage in a clinch.
Dahmer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mormont is trying to drag Dahmer to the mat but Dahmer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Dahmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeor Mormont's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dahmer darts in and clinches Mormont up against the cage.
Dahmer avoiding damage.
Mormont has picked Dahmer up - he's going for a ride! Mormont dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mormont is looking for a kimura but Dahmer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mormont to get the leverage.
Mormont is trying to control. Dahmer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mormont thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mormont is looking to take a break and control but Dahmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormont is taking a breather. Dahmer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mormont looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeor Mormont.
Mormont walks into a straight right hand from Dahmer.
Dahmer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mormont dodges an elbow strike from Dahmer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mormont is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mormont's defenses.
Mormont takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dahmer.
Dahmer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mormont goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dahmer prevents it.
Mormont has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dahmer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeor Mormont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mormont takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeor Mormont's cut is getting worse.
Mormont takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Mormont is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer throws an elbow but it misses.
Dahmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dahmer throws an elbow that misses.
Mormont dodges an elbow strike from Dahmer.
Mormont is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dahmer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dahmer throws an elbow but it misses.
Mormont blocks an elbow strike from Dahmer.
Mormont has Dahmer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dahmer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer lands an uppercut.
Dahmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mormont backwards.
Mormont avoids a wild elbow strike from Dahmer.
Dahmer looking to stall.
Dahmer lands a damaging elbow.
Dahmer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dahmer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mormont.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahmer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Dahmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeor Mormont's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dahmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dahmer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dahmer throws an elbow but misses.
Mormont has Dahmer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dahmer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mormont wants the takedown. Dahmer is fighting it off but Mormont persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dahmer's guard against the cage.
Mormont wants to pass the guard but Dahmer is keeping the position.
Mormont throws a big elbow that misses.
Mormont wants to control from the top but Dahmer keeps moving.
Dahmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mormont. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dahmer is looking to stand up but Mormont isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dahmer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mormont drops back looking for a leg! Dahmer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dahmer manages to kick Mormont off! Mormont jumps back into Dahmer's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dahmer is keeping the position for now.
Dahmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mormont wants to control from the top but Dahmer keeps moving.
Dahmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mormont shoots in but Dahmer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mormont has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeor Mormont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dahmer has closed the distance and engaged Mormont in a clinch.
Jeor Mormont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dahmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mormont tightens his grip and picks Dahmer up, before dumping him to the ground. Dahmer manages to land in guard.
Mormont trying to control but Dahmer is working from the bottom.
Mormont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormont postures up in Dahmer's guard and throws a big left but Dahmer blocks it.
Mormont throws a big right hand that misses.
Mormont working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mormont trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mormont throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeor Mormont showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dahmer 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Dahmer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Dyrdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
153 lbs
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24
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Dyrdek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jens Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyrdek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.
Dyrdek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johansson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johansson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dyrdek.
Dyrdek misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johansson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dyrdek working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Dyrdek's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dyrdek working away.
Dyrdek throws a strike aimed at the side of Johansson's head but Johansson avoids it well.
Dyrdek misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johansson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyrdek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson parries the strikes from Dyrdek easily there. Dyrdek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johansson to escape.
Johansson dodges the ground and pound from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek lands an elbow.
Johansson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dyrdek.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johansson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johansson is not content to let Dyrdek control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Dyrdek.
The strikes coming from Dyrdek are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dyrdek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dyrdek is putting a hurting on Johansson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dyrdek scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johansson to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dyrdek tries to move to mount but Johansson blocks the move with his legs.
Dyrdek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johansson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dyrdek controls the position.
Dyrdek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dyrdek.
Dyrdek working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dyrdek working the strikes but Johansson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Johansson is looking to control Dyrdek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johansson avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dyrdek scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johansson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johansson pushes Dyrdek off looking to stand but Dyrdek dives back in and keeps control.
Johansson is not content to let Dyrdek control the position.
Dyrdek 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.
Johansson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dyrdek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyrdek has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dyrdek with shots to the head and body - Johansson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dyrdek 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.
Dyrdek throwing strikes but Johansson recovers to half guard. A much better position.
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. Dyrdek connects with a nice short shot to Johansson's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Dyrdek there.
Dyrdek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Dyrdek 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.
Johansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dyrdek dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Dyrdek fails with the takedown.
Rob Dyrdek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyrdek scores with a takedown into Johansson's guard.
Dyrdek throwing strikes but missing.
Dyrdek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dyrdek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johansson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyrdek scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson trying to control the position.
Johansson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johansson looking to control.
Dyrdek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Dyrdek tries to pass.
Johansson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johansson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyrdek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dyrdek cracks Johansson with a solid left hand.
Dyrdek throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyrdek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyrdek connects with a couple of short punches.
Dyrdek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dyrdek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dyrdek throwing strikes but missing.
Dyrdek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rob Dyrdek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dyrdek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johansson pulls Dyrdek in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyrdek is looking to work some ground and pound but Johansson has wrist control.
Dyrdek throws an elbow that misses. Johansson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dyrdek's guard. Nice move by Johansson!
Dyrdek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johansson defends it easily.
Johansson postures up.
Dyrdek wants to hit a switch here but Johansson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dyrdek there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dyrdek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dyrdek manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dyrdek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johansson pulls his head out easily.
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.
Johansson is pressing down on Dyrdek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dyrdek is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Dyrdek dominated that second round.
That's time! Dyrdek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dyrdek has his takedown stuffed
and Johansson counters with a one-two to the body.
Dyrdek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jens Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyrdek misses the shot to the body.
Dyrdek tries for a takedown but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Dyrdek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyrdek has his takedown stuffed
and Johansson counters with a one-two to the body.
Dyrdek is rocked!
Johansson knocks out Dyrdek with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Johansson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Johansson picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jens Johansson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigoriev Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. Maxim has chosen Dolphin feat Stella - Eyes as his entrance music. Jarni Kutsoo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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22
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigoriev Maxim!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxim throws a hook but Kutsoo blocks it.
The fighters circling - Maxim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kutsoo throws a wild body kick that Maxim sees coming a mile off.
Maxim avoids the head kick by Kutsoo.
Kutsoo has his takedown stuffed
and Maxim counters with a right hand to the body.
Kutsoo fails with the takedown.
Kutsoo staying out of range there.
Kutsoo walks into a stiff left hand from Maxim.
Kutsoo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maxim is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kutsoo dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutsoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kutsoo tries for a kimura but Maxim is defending well.
Maxim tries to escape but Kutsoo is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kutsoo slips under a jab from Maxim.
Kutsoo throws a head kick but Maxim moves out of range.
Kutsoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maxim.
Maxim throws an overhand right that lands on Kutsoo's shoulder, as Kutsoo tries to avoid the shot.
Kutsoo throws a sloppy head kick and Maxim moves out of range easily.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maxim defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxim lands with a cross.
Kutsoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maxim misses with a wild body shot.
Kutsoo moves away from the strike by Maxim.
Kutsoo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maxim's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxim is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Maxim has clasped his hands together around Kutsoo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxim decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kutsoo throws a series of punches but Maxim moves out of range.
Maxim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kutsoo momentarily.
Maxim misses with a looping left.
Kutsoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maxim stuffs the takedown attempt from Kutsoo. Kutsoo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kutsoo throws a head kick that Maxim semi-blocks.
Maxim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kutsoo circles away quickly and effectively.
Maxim scores with the left hand. Kutsoo knows he should have avoided that one.
Maxim lands a head shot.
Kutsoo fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt
and Maxim counters with a one-two to the body.
Kutsoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maxim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kutsoo is breathing heavily.
Maxim connects with a looping right hand.
Kutsoo throws a head kick that misses.
Maxim connects with a body shot that sends Kutsoo's belly button to the back.
Kutsoo is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maxim. Kutsoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutsoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maxim swivels and escapes.
Maxim throws a hook but Kutsoo blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Maxim as he connects with a hook.
Maxim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maxim takes a swing at Kutsoo's ribcage but misses.
Maxim throws a body punch but Kutsoo moves out of range.
Maxim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutsoo is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt - Maxim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maxim misses with a straight right.
Maxim just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutsoo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo tries to clinch up.
Kutsoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maxim throws a lazy uppercut
and Kutsoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maxim's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kutsoo 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.
Maxim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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 Jarni Kutsoo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kutsoo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kutsoo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kutsoo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kutsoo fails with the takedown
and Kutsoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jarni Kutsoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maxim lands with a shot to the body.
Maxim loads up on a big right hand but Kutsoo slips the punch.
Maxim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutsoo moves away.
Maxim throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutsoo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maxim is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kutsoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maxim.
Kutsoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Maxim misses with a few strikes there.
Kutsoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maxim swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kutsoo with that takedown attempt.
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!
Maxim works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim throws out a powerful jab.
Grigoriev Maxim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutsoo moves away.
Kutsoo has his takedown stuffed
and Maxim counters with a right hand to the body.
Maxim throws a body punch but Kutsoo moves out of range.
Maxim misses with a body punch
and Kutsoo counters with a low kick, right behind Maxim 's knee.
Maxim avoids the head kick by Kutsoo.
Kutsoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Grigoriev Maxim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but Maxim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kutsoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Maxim counter with a right hand.
Maxim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutsoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxim jabs at Kutsoo's body.
Maxim thows a body shot but no joy.
Kutsoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutsoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maxim.
Maxim throws a jab when Kutsoo was well out of range.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maxim but Maxim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maxim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maxim lands with an overhand left.
Kutsoo avoids the body shot from Maxim.
Kutsoo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutsoo shoots in but Maxim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maxim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kutsoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutsoo takes one to the side of the head.
Maxim misses with a wild body shot.
Maxim scores with a nice right hand.
Kutsoo moves into the clinch successfully.
Maxim has hold of one of Kutsoo's legs. Kutsoo is fighting the takedown attempt but Maxim gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Maxim stands and throws Kutsoo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kutsoo is trying to escape the position but Maxim is controlling the position.
Kutsoo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maxim lands some shots froms side control.
Kutsoo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kutsoo manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kutsoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kutsoo gets back to full guard.
Maxim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maxim won't allow Kutsoo to sweep him here.
Kutsoo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maxim!
Kutsoo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jarni Kutsoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maxim bucks up and throws Kutsoo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nice takedown defense from Maxim. No joy for Kutsoo on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maxim lands a lovely overhand right.
Maxim misses with a jab to the body
and Kutsoo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maxim defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigoriev Maxim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maxim scores with a decent looking hook.
Maxim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutsoo moves away.
Kutsoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maxim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutsoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Maxim.
Kutsoo throws a looping overhand right but Maxim ducks down to avoid it.
Maxim thows a body shot but no joy.
Kutsoo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maxim quickly recovers to half guard.
Maxim kicks Kutsoo off and gets back to his feet.
Kutsoo throws a nice looking combination but Maxim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maxim scores with a nice head shot.
Kutsoo moves in looking to clinch but Maxim pushes him off.
Kutsoo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left lands for Maxim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kutsoo throws a head kick but Maxim moves out of range.
Maxim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kutsoo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maxim tries to kick Kutsoo off in order to stand up. Kutsoo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kutsoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maxim can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kutsoo scoring with punches from side control.
Maxim throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Maxim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxim misses with a looping right.
Kutsoo pushes Maxim up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxim blocks an elbow strike.
Kutsoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maxim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kutsoo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maxim has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kutsoo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Can Kutsoo hold on?! Maxim is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kutsoo trying to control the hands but Maxim won't let him.
I really don't envy Kutsoo right now.
Maxim lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maxim's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maxim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maxim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kutsoo is refusing to be controlled, as Maxim sits in half guard.
Kutsoo moves into full guard.
Maxim has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kutsoo is proving hard to escape from.
Maxim is fighting to break Kutsoo's control of his arms but Kutsoo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Maxim frees his head nicely. Oh but Kutsoo has switched to an armbar! Maxim is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jarni Kutsoo!
Jarni Kutsoo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Nyholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dostoinii Paren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Nyholm has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Nyholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dostoinii Paren!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paren with a poor takedown
and Nyholm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nyholm!
Paren closes the distance and clinches up with Nyholm, looking for a takedown. Paren pushes Nyholm against the cage but Nyholm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dostoinii Paren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyholm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nyholm lands with a straight right. Paren didn't see that one coming.
Paren tries for a takedown but Nyholm circles away easily
and Nyholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fred Nyholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dostoinii Paren.
Paren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nyholm counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paren with a poor takedown
and Nyholm counters with a straight right hand.
Paren misses with a takedown
letting Nyholm counter with a right hand.
Paren looks gassed!
Nyholm drives through with a takedown into Paren's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nyholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Paren is retaining full guard.
Paren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nyholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Paren is retaining full guard.
Nyholm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paren has momentary wrist control but Nyholm slips an elbow through the middle.
Paren wants to stand and escape but Nyholm is having none of it.
Nyholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nyholm content to stall in guard here.
Nyholm wants to control from the top but Paren keeps moving.
Nyholm connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paren keeping full guard, as Nyholm tries to pass.
Paren wants to get back to his feet but Nyholm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nyholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm prevents Paren from getting back to his feet.
Paren is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nyholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nyholm is working hard here to advance position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nyholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Paren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paren fails with the takedown
and Nyholm counters with a three punch combo that has Paren backing up. Paren nods at Nyholm to acknowledge the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm throws a series of punches but Paren moves out of range.
Nyholm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nyholm lands with a good body shot.
Nyholm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paren wants to stand up but Nyholm is controlling him.
Nyholm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nyholm is pushing down on Paren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paren is fighting to maintain full guard but Nyholm has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nyholm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Nyholm 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.
Paren pushes Nyholm off and gets back to his feet.
Paren tries for a takedown but Nyholm circles away easily
and Nyholm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyholm lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Nyholm lands.
Paren is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nyholm is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Paren.
Paren has his takedown stuffed
and Nyholm counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Paren is staying active underneath Nyholm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nyholm trying to mount his opponent but Paren defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nyholm seems to be looking for submissions.
Paren is trying to escape back to his feet but Nyholm uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nyholm connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Paren some visible discomfort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paren tries to escape but Nyholm is in control.
Nyholm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paren has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paren is pushing Nyholm's head away, looking to escape. Nyholm manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Nyholm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nyholm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paren on his heels. He'll look to pass Paren's guard now, I'm sure.
Paren wants to stand but Nyholm is controlling the position.
Nyholm throwing strikes from guard but Paren blocks nicely.
Paren keeping full guard, as Nyholm tries to pass.
Nyholm 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.
Paren wants to get back to his feet but Nyholm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nyholm looking to pass the guard.
Paren wants to get back to his feet but Nyholm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paren keeping moving, preventing Nyholm from controlling successfully.
Nyholm wants to pass the guard but Paren is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nyholm counters with a straight right hand.
Paren is breathing heavily.
Nyholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nyholm scores with a hook to the body. Paren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nyholm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paren can do to turn this around?
Paren with a poor takedown
and Nyholm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fred Nyholm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyholm lands a nice hook to Paren's body. Paren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nyholm pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Paren back to the cage. Nyholm follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nyholm misses with a wild combination.
Paren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nyholm counters with a left and a right that stings Paren.
Fred Nyholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dostoinii Paren.
Nyholm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paren stops Nyholm from passing to mount.
Nyholm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Paren taking shots to the head.
Paren is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nyholm working for a guillotine from mount but Paren is in no mood to give up.
Paren is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Paren defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nyholm.
You get the feeling that Paren really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nyholm looking to control but Paren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paren is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nyholm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paren is looking to escape.
Paren squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nyholm working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nyholm is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paren can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Paren is trying to stand up.
Nyholm lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Paren trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nyholm scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Paren?
Paren taking shots to the head.
Nyholm working for a submission but Paren is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Paren can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paren is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nyholm wants to finish this one by submission but Paren is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nyholm.
Paren wants to get back to his feet.
Nyholm lands a big shot there that rocks Paren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nyholm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paren is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Nyholm dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nyholm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nyholm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nyholm throws a series of punches but Paren avoids them all with ease.
Paren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nyholm counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nyholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paren is keeping the position for now.
Nyholm trying to control but Paren is working from the bottom.
Nyholm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paren scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Nyholm connects with a nice looking jab.
Paren misses with a takedown attempt
and Nyholm counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paren's guard now.
Nyholm is standing up over Paren. Paren looks to escape but Nyholm dives into side control.
Nyholm tries to advance to mount but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paren is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nyholm is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paren prevents Nyholm from improving position.
Paren is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nyholm landing a few strikes.
Paren on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Paren is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nyholm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nyholm is trying to get an arm triangle but Paren is defending well.
Nyholm is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Paren's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paren pushes Nyholm away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nyholm gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nyholm wants to control but Paren is keeping him busy.
Paren is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Paren gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyholm wants to finish this one by submission but Paren is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nyholm.
Nyholm is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paren has managed to escape the submission attempt.
You get the feeling that Paren really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paren is squirming around, avoiding Nyholm's attempts to control the action.
Nyholm with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paren is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nyholm looking to control but Paren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyholm looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nyholm controlling the pace for now.
Nyholm looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paren tries to buck Nyholm off but he can't manage it.
Nyholm throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Paren has his hands clasped together but Nyholm breaks the hold and Paren is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Nyholm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Nyholm!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulus Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quest Love (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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196 lbs
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192 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulus Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quest Love!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Love misses with a series of wild punches.
Love uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Herzog.
Love fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Love lands with a hook. Herzog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Love swats away the attempt to clinch by Herzog.
Love connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Love misses.
Herzog throws a left and a right that both miss
and Love counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herzog.
Love steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herzog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herzog. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Love connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Herzog momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Love. Those never looked like landing.
Love swings widly with a right hand
and Herzog counters with a straight right hand.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Herzog.
Love slips under a jab from Herzog.
Love swings widly with a right hand
and Herzog counters with a left to the body.
Herzog moves away from the strike by Love.
Herzog throws a jab when Love was well out of range.
A big left from Herzog misses.
Love lands a really nice looking cross but Herzog seems unphased.
Love lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herzog misses with a hook to the body
and Love connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Love avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herzog wants to clinch up but Love keeps it at a distance.
Quest Love is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Herzog.
Love tries to score with a low kick but Herzog moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy left from Love finds it's target.
Herzog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Love.
Love thows a body shot but no joy.
Herzog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Love takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Love tried to score with a low kick but Herzog checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Herzog.
Love slips under a jab from Herzog.
Herzog moves into the clinch.
Love with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Herzog stalling against the cage.
Love trying to control the position but instead, Herzog has worked for underhooks and has pushed Love into the cage.
Herzog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herzog is trying to stall.
Love misses with a short punch on the inside.
Love doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Love.
Nice body punch from Herzog - that landed with a thud.
Herzog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Love is trying to stall.
Herzog trying to stall but Love improves his position.
Love taking a breather.
Love lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herzog backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herzog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Love wants to take the fight to the mat but Herzog manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Herzog is struggling to control the position.
Love lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herzog backwards.
Love looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herzog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Herzog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herzog blocking some punches.
Herzog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Love backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quest Love dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Love throws a lazy uppercut
and Herzog counters by clinching up.
Herzog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herzog lands a shoulder strike.
Love is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Herzog.
Herzog taking a breather.
Herzog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herzog lands with a short shot to the head.
Herzog misses with some punches.
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Love as Herzog tries to tie him up.
Herzog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Love tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herzog's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Herzog.
A head punch on the inside from Herzog fails to land.
Herzog can't find room to land a body shot as Love controls the action.
Herzog misses with a body punch.
Love wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Love has Herzog pressed against the cage, preventing Herzog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Love looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paulus Herzog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Herzog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herzog struggles to land a body shot inside as Love controls his hands.
Love tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herzog blocks an uppercut.
Herzog has a couple of punches blocked by Love.
Love blocking some punches.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Love misses with a punch on the inside.
Love misses with the head strike.
Herzog taking a breather.
Love throws a head punch that misses.
Herzog misses with a body punch.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herzog scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Love swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Love working aggressively here.
Herzog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loves head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Love goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Love misses with a lunging right hand
and Herzog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Love thinking.
Herzog is looking to clinch but Love is avoiding it.
Love defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herzog.
Herzog just misses with a punch to the body.
Herzog throws a combination that misses
and Love counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quest Love seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Love scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Herzog doesn't seem bothered though.
Love bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Love swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog has closed the distance and engaged Love in a clinch.
Herzog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Herzog is looking to control Love's arms but Love gets an underhook and turns him. Now Herzog has his back to the cage.
Herzog struggles to land a body shot inside as Love controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herzog.
Herzog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Love lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Love misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Love.
Love swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Herzog avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Love.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Love fails to land.
Love using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Herzog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Love misses with a punch to the body.
Love escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herzog throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Love.
Love on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
Herzog slips under a jab.
Love fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Herzog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Herzog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Love sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herzog sizes up Love with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herzog.
Love throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Herzog counters with a nice uppercut.
Herzog misses with a hook
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulus Herzog dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Love avoids the body shot from Herzog.
Herzog moves away from the strike by Love.
Herzog throws a shot to the body.
Herzog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Herzog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Love swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herzog tries to clinch there but Love circles away.
Love looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Herzog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Love.
Herzog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Love throws the left hand but Herzog avoids the punch easily.
Herzog lands with a nice body punch.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Love throws a poor cross that misses
and Love takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herzog takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Herzog moves in looking to clinch but Love pushes him off.
Love slips under a jab.
Herzog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Love.
Herzog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herzog throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
Love misses with a hook. Herzog ducked under it nicely.
Herzog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Love.
Herzog is looking to clinch but Love is avoiding it.
Herzog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Herzog throws out a powerful jab.
Herzog throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
Herzog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Herzog.
A shot to the liver by Love. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herzog tries to clinch up
and Love cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Herzog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Love is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herzog.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herzog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love throws a hook to the side of Herzog's head but Herzog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Love misses.
Love connects with a body shot.
Love looks to throw the jab but Herzog is out of range.
Herzog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herzog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Herzog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Love with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Herzog's shoulder, as Herzog tries to avoid the shot.
Herzog lands a head shot.
Love misses with an uppercut. Herzog saw that one coming.
Herzog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herzog.
Herzog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Love throws a lazy uppercut
and Herzog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herzog misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Love lands a really nice looking cross but Herzog seems unphased.
Herzog avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Paulus Herzog.
I think Herzog has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Quest Love!
A relieved looking Quest Love thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sune Folkeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alexander Anderson enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sune Folkeson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Folkeson's half guard.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Folkeson won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Folkeson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Folkeson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson drops an elbow to the side of Folkeson's head.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Folkeson is defending well.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Folkeson defending well though.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Folkeson dodges it nicely.
Anderson stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson moves nicely into side control.
Anderson trying to control the position but Folkeson is working away.
Anderson advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Folkeson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Folkeson tries to get out of the position.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anderson lands a big elbow.
Folkeson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Folkeson really wants to buck Anderson off and get back to his feet.
Anderson with a couple of short strikes.
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Folkeson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Folkeson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson looking to ground and pound but Folkeson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson breaks from Folkeson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Folkeson frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You get the feeling that Folkeson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Folkeson seems to have got his legs back now.
Folkeson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anderson 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.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Folkeson scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Folkeson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson lunges at Folkeson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Folkeson's hand.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Folkeson sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Folkeson misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Folkeson as Anderson shoots in.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Folkeson.
Folkeson throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Folkeson's front leg but catches the back leg as Folkeson tries to avoid it.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Folkeson as he avoids it easily.
Sune Folkeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Anderson.
Folkeson moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Folkeson throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Folkeson is out of range.
Folkeson blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Folkeson blocks the low kick.
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Folkeson is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Folkeson's guard.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson trying to control but Folkeson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson trying to control but Folkeson is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Folkeson can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Folkeson is defending well.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Folkeson recovers full guard.
Folkeson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Folkeson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Folkeson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Folkeson!
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Folkeson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Folkeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Folkeson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Folkeson.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Folkeson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Folkeson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Folkeson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sune Folkeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Folkeson's waist but Folkeson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Folkeson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Folkeson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Folkeson moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Folkeson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Folkeson's calf.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Folkeson but Folkeson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Folkeson throws out the jab.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Folkeson slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folkeson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Folkeson checks it.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Folkeson rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Folkeson circles away.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Folkeson.
Folkeson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson defending well as Folkeson loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Folkeson.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Folkeson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Folkeson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson tries to work over Folkeson's front leg with a kick but Folkeson checks it.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Folkeson but Folkeson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Folkeson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Folkeson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson thows a body kick. Folkeson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Folkeson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Folkeson slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Folkeson throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sune Folkeson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Folkeson.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Folkeson moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Folkeson checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Folkeson jumps back.
Anderson throws a head kick but Folkeson moves out of range.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Folkeson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Folkeson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folkeson throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Folkeson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Folkeson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sune Folkeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Anderson.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Folkeson's knee but Folkeson avoids it well.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Folkeson.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Folkeson.
Folkeson blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Folkeson throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Sune Folkeson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Folkeson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Folkeson slips under a jab.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Folkeson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Folkeson to the mat! Folkeson manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Folkeson wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Folkeson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Folkeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Folkeson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Folkeson!
Anderson has Folkeson pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folkeson is looking to stand up but Anderson won't let him.
Folkeson won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anderson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anderson misses with the ground and pound.
Folkeson pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anderson grinds an elbow into Folkeson's temple.
Anderson working the ground and pound but Folkeson is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Anderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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.
Anderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anderson lands an elbow.
Anderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Folkeson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anderson yanks on the arm and Folkeson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Anderson!
Alexander Anderson is the new middleweight champion!
Alexander Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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