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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Lippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lippo has chosen Lordi, Hard rock hallelujah as his entrance music. Rafael Carneiro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Lippo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lippo.
Lippo rushes Carneiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Carneiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lippo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Carneiro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lippo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lippo keeping full guard, as Carneiro tries to pass.
Lippo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lippo pulls Carneiro in close to prevent any damage.
Carneiro stops Lippo from standing up.
Carneiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro chips away with some ground and pound.
Lippo is looking to sweep but instead, Carneiro has passed into half guard.
Lippo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Carneiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lippo!
Carneiro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lippo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lippo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro trying to control but Lippo is having none of it.
Lippo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lippo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lippo wanted to stand there but Carneiro had control of the position.
Lippo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lippo tries to free his leg and advance position but Carneiro is retaining full guard.
Lippo lying in Carneiro's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Carneiro decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lippo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Carneiro!
A determined Rafael Carneiro didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Dantibo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Dantibo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Dantibo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantibo fails with a takedown attempt.
Dantibo shoots and misses
and Barksdale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dantibo won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dantibo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale works his way to his opponent's back.
Dantibo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Barksdale is looking to control Dantibo but Dantibo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Barksdale has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dantibo fending off the submission attempt from Barksdale.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dantibo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dantibo taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Avon Barksdale!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marius Matei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dougie Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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200 lbs
1 - 0 - 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marius Matei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dougie Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Matei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matei swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Matei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Matei cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Matei moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matei shoots in but no luck this time.
Matei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matei. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva lands a head kick. Matei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A low kick from Matei is predictable there
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Matei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matei throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Matei tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Matei back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Matei is rocked!
It looks like Marius Matei has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Matei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva scores with a push kick.
Matei is breathing heavily.
Silva throws a quick head kick that knocks Matei silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Silva is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dougie Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talentti comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold. 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 Liam Nate was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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153 lbs
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147 lbs
9 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Nate!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nate enables Talentti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nate manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Talentti drops back looking for a leg! Nate is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nate manages to kick Talentti off! Talentti jumps back into Nate's guard.
Talentti advances to half guard.
Nate has hold of Talentti's hands but Talentti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Talentti 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nate is trying to stand up here but Talentti is controlling him well.
Talentti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nate sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talentti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Talentti throwing shots but Nate is blocking nicely.
Nate tries to kick Talentti off but Talentti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Talentti 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.
Talentti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nate defends it well.
Talentti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nate to get to his feet.
Nice jab there from Nate.
Talentti shoots in looking for a takedown but Nate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talentti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nate throws a lazy right hand but Talentti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Talentti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nate's guard.
Talentti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Talentti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nate is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Talentti is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talentti throwing strikes from guard but Nate blocks nicely.
Talentti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Talentti drops back looking for a leg! Nate is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nate manages to kick Talentti off! Talentti jumps back into Nate's guard.
Talentti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nate can't keep his opponent in guard - Talentti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Talentti trying to mount his opponent but Nate defends it.
Talentti is looking for a kimura here.
Talentti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nate has managed to free his arm - good work.
Talentti working over Nate with some ground and pound. Nate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Talentti 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.
Talentti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nate sees it coming and defends easily.
Talentti is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nate manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No luck for Talentti with that takedown attempt.
Nate throws a right hand that misses
and Talentti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nate's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talentti won't allow Nate to get back to his feet.
Talentti distracts Nate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Talentti 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.
Talentti prevents Nate from getting back to his feet.
Talentti stands up from Nate's guard - Talentti perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Talentti counters with a two punch combo.
Talentti moves into range and clinches up with Nate.
Nate is looking to break free of the clinch but Talentti has double underhooks.
Talentti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Talentti 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.
Talentti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talentti shoots for a takedown but Nate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Talentti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nate's waist but Nate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Talentti off to one side.
Nate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Talentti counters with a takedown into side control.
Nate is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Talentti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Talentti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nate wants to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Talentti's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nate is trying to buck Talentti off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talentti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nate has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nate is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talentti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Talentti misses with the ground and pound.
Talentti is trying to get an arm triangle but Nate is defending well.
Nate is pushing Talentti's head away, looking to escape. Talentti manages to hold on to the position though.
Talentti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nate has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nate tries to escape but Talentti is in control.
Talentti throws a strike aimed at the side of Nate's head but Nate avoids it well.
Talentti decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nate to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Nate. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Nate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talentti clinches up against the cage.
Talentti has Nate pressed against the cage, preventing Nate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nate is looking to break free of the clinch but Talentti has double underhooks.
Talentti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nate regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talentti tries to free his leg and advance position but Nate is retaining full guard.
Talentti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Talentti landing strikes.
Talentti sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nate is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Talentti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Talentti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nate pushes Talentti away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Talentti gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nate tries to escape back to his feet but Talentti has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Nate's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Nate is tapping! Talentti saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommi Talentti!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tommi Talentti made sure he mentioned CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Vogelpohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Yumma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yumma has chosen Poison as his entrance music. Teemu Yumma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Vogelpohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Yumma!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yumma wants to clinch up but Vogelpohl keeps it at a distance.
Yumma scores with a head kick.
Vogelpohl leaves Yumma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vogelpohl moves out of range of the leg kick from Yumma.
Vogelpohl moves out of range of the leg kick from Yumma.
Yumma misses with a right hand
and Vogelpohl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yumma wants to clinch.
Yumma looks to throw the jab but Vogelpohl is out of range.
Yumma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Teemu Yumma has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vogelpohl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumma looks to land a body kick but Vogelpohl moved away.
Vogelpohl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumma was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl throws a body punch but Yumma moves out of range.
Yumma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yumma looks to throw the jab but Vogelpohl is out of range.
Yumma blocks a low kick nicely.
Vogelpohl lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogelpohl is looking to chop away at Yumma's legs.
Vogelpohl lands with an uppercut that bounces Yumma off the cage and back into range.
Vogelpohl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teemu Yumma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumma misses with a left hand
and Vogelpohl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yumma throws a head kick that misses
and Vogelpohl counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vogelpohl missing with a left hand there. Yumma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yumma. Vogelpohl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yumma throws a sloppy head kick and Vogelpohl moves out of range easily.
Vogelpohl just misses with a punch to the body.
Yumma wants to clinch.
Vogelpohl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vogelpohl cracks Yumma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yumma wants to land a leg kick but Vogelpohl is out of range.
Vogelpohl misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vogelpohl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogelpohl jabs Yumma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yumma clinches.
Yumma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vogelpohl wants a takedown but no success here.
Vogelpohl avoids a wild elbow strike from Yumma.
Vogelpohl pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vogelpohl has hold of one of Yumma's legs. Yumma is fighting the takedown attempt but Vogelpohl gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vogelpohl prevents Yumma from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vogelpohl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yumma wants to get back to his feet but Vogelpohl is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yumma is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Yumma wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vogelpohl manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yumma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vogelpohl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vogelpohl seems to be working for a kimura but Yumma defends the submission attempt.
Yumma is trying to stand up here but Vogelpohl is controlling him well.
Vogelpohl wants to free his trapped foot but Yumma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yumma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vogelpohl is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vogelpohl tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yumma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vogelpohl 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yumma is defending against the submission attempts here by Vogelpohl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl is trying to control the action in half guard but Yumma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yumma wants to get back to his feet.
Vogelpohl winds up and cracks Yumma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yumma wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vogelpohl lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yumma has one foot on Vogelpohl's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yumma moves out of range of the leg kick from Vogelpohl.
Yumma closes the distance and clinches up with Vogelpohl, looking for a takedown. Yumma pushes Vogelpohl against the cage but Vogelpohl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Vogelpohl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teemu Yumma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vogelpohl thuds a left hand into Yumma's body.
Yumma takes one on the button.
Yumma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yumma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yumma checks a low kick from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vogelpohl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yumma.
Yumma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vogelpohl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vogelpohl misses the shot to the body.
Yumma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vogelpohl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vogelpohl wants to land a leg kick but Yumma is out of range.
Vogelpohl pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yumma is out of range and Vogelpohl settles back down.
Yumma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vogelpohl is fending him off so far but Yumma persists. Nope, Vogelpohl circles away and we're back to standing.
Yumma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yumma darts in and clinches Vogelpohl up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yumma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vogelpohl slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogelpohl has clasped his hands together around Yumma's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Yumma pushes Vogelpohl away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vogelpohl gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vogelpohl trying to control the position but Yumma is working away.
Vogelpohl tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yumma's legs.
Yumma wants to get back to his feet but Vogelpohl drags him back down.
Vogelpohl grinds an elbow into Yumma's temple.
Vogelpohl trying to control the action but Yumma is working from the bottom.
Vogelpohl lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumma prevents Vogelpohl from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yumma wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogelpohl postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yumma pushes Vogelpohl away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vogelpohl gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vogelpohl cracks Yumma with a big right hand but Yumma just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yumma sneaks out the side door and pushes Vogelpohl away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Yumma is breathing heavily.
Vogelpohl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumma moves away.
The crowd cheers as Vogelpohl lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yumma doesn't seem phased though.
Vogelpohl stuffs the takedown.
Vogelpohl throws a jab but it's blocked by Yumma.
Vogelpohl scores with a nice head shot.
Yumma avoids the body shot from Vogelpohl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yumma swings for the body but Vogelpohl moves out of range.
Chuck Vogelpohl is winning the standup battle so far.
Vogelpohl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yumma has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Vogelpohl there.
Yumma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vogelpohl throws out the jab.
Yumma catches Vogelpohl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yumma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yumma rushes Vogelpohl and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vogelpohl lands a shoulder strike.
Vogelpohl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yumma closes the distance and clinches up with Vogelpohl, looking for a takedown. Yumma pushes Vogelpohl against the cage but Vogelpohl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chuck Vogelpohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teemu Yumma.
Vogelpohl blocks a jab.
Yumma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yumma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vogelpohl looks to land a left hand but Yumma moved out of range nicely.
Vogelpohl misses with a hook. Yumma ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vogelpohl swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yumma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yumma looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogelpohl is just out of range.
Vogelpohl sizes up Yumma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vogelpohl is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yumma tries to clinch but Vogelpohl moves away
and Vogelpohl counters with a right hand to the body.
Yumma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vogelpohl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vogelpohl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vogelpohl misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Vogelpohl - just one landing.
Yumma shoots in looking for a takedown but Vogelpohl manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yumma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yumma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yumma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vogelpohl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A clash of legs there as Vogelpohl blocks the low kick.
Yumma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vogelpohl. Yumma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vogelpohl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yumma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Vogelpohl dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teemu Yumma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yumma shoots in but no luck this time.
Vogelpohl thuds his right hand into Yumma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vogelpohl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yumma sprawls well. Yumma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vogelpohl gets slowly back to his feet.
Vogelpohl with a nice cross.
Vogelpohl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yumma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vogelpohl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vogelpohl looks to land a left hand but Yumma moved out of range nicely.
Yumma is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vogelpohl is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Yumma.
Vogelpohl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yumma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yumma takes one on the button.
Yumma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yumma tries to clinch up but Vogelpohl circles away and keeps his distance.
Vogelpohl throws a low kick but Yumma moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yumma misses with a straight left.
Vogelpohl moves out of range as Yumma throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumma misses with a takedown attempt - Vogelpohl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chuck Vogelpohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teemu Yumma.
Yumma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vogelpohl throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yumma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vogelpohl pinned against the cage. Vogelpohl gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vogelpohl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yumma.
Vogelpohl tries to land a leg kick but Yumma saw it coming and moves away.
Yumma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vogelpohl. Vogelpohl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yumma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yumma shoots in looking for a takedown. Vogelpohl tries to sprawl out of it but Yumma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vogelpohl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yumma tries to close the distance and clinch but Vogelpohl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vogelpohl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yumma has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl lands with a shot to the body.
Yumma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vogelpohl but Vogelpohl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yumma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vogelpohl connects with a looping right hand.
Yumma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vogelpohl counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogelpohl misses with a straight left.
A big left from Vogelpohl misses.
Yumma tries to clinch but Vogelpohl moves out of range.
Yumma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vogelpohl scores with a nice strike.
Yumma closes the distance and clinches.
Yumma tries to stall but Vogelpohl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vogelpohl will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yumma up against the cage.
Vogelpohl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl throws a head punch that misses.
Yumma blocks an elbow strike.
Yumma misses with a punch to the body.
Vogelpohl has Yumma pressed against the cage, preventing Yumma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vogelpohl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vogelpohl circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yumma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vogelpohl lands a slapping body shot.
Yumma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yumma doesn't manage to clinch there - Vogelpohl circles away.
Yumma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Teemu Yumma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vogelpohl misses with a wild body shot.
Yumma with a nice cross.
Yumma throws a head kick but Vogelpohl moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumma tries to close the distance and clinch but Vogelpohl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yumma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vogelpohl.
Yumma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yumma throws a right hand that Vogelpohl ducks under and follows up with a left that Vogelpohl also avoids with ease.
Chuck Vogelpohl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vogelpohl misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogelpohl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yumma.
Yumma wants to clinch up but Vogelpohl keeps it at a distance.
Vogelpohl throws the left hand but Yumma avoids the punch easily.
Vogelpohl throws a hook to the side of Yumma's head but Yumma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vogelpohl tries to keep at a distance but Yumma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yumma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vogelpohl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yumma has Vogelpohl pushed against the cage.
Yumma looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Vogelpohl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vogelpohl, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Vogelpohl!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hazuka Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahapussi has chosen Caged in A Rage as his entrance music. Hazuka Oyama has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hazuka Oyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Oyama catches Rahapussi right on the button with a cross.
Rahapussi throws a low kick but Oyama moves out of range easily.
Oyama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rahapussi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oyama lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rahapussi sprawling to the canvas. Oyama follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rahapussi hang on?
Rahapussi is rocked!
It looks like Taisto Rahapussi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oyama stands up and beckons Rahapussi to join him on the feet.
Rahapussi is still on wobbly legs! Can Oyama finish him?
Oyama closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rahapussi out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hazuka Oyama!
Hazuka Oyama managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Funny Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Truong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Truong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Funny Jobber's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funny Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Truong!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Truong quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jobber seems to be working for a kimura but Truong defends the submission attempt.
Truong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jobber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jobber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jobber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jobber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Truong keeps working.
Truong is trying to escape back to his feet but Jobber uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Truong parries the strikes from Jobber easily there. Jobber is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Truong to escape.
Jobber taking a breather here.
Jobber scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Truong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jobber's guard! Nice work there by Truong!
Truong stopping the sweep attempt from Jobber.
Jobber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber wants to sweep but no luck.
Jobber has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Truong doesn't defend quickly enough and Jobber has managed to lock this one up! Can Truong escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jobber on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Funny Jobber!
Funny Jobber gave a mention to Brute in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaheli Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Bodies/Drowning pool blaring out of the sound system. Sonni has chosen Chica as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kirk Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaheli Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
Sonni swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Sonni.
Sonni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sonni is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Sonni circles away and we're back to standing.
Sonni misses with a looping left.
Sonni throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sonni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Sonni jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sonni circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sonni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sonni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sonni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Sonni denies him.
Sonni tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gracie controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kirk Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sonni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonni misses with a straight right.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sonni did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Sonni is looking to improve his position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonni keeps working.
Sonni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Sonni wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kirk Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sonni wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Sonni is looking to score with low kicks.
Sonni thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sonni tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sonni to the ground. Sonni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sonni throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Sonni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sonni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Sonni misses with a looping right.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonni throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonni misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaheli Sonni 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.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Sonni sprawls well.
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sonni avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Sonni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sonni to the mat! Sonni manages to get full guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonni is retaining full guard.
Sonni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonni pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to control but Sonni is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sonni throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Sonni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sonni defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonni throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sonni. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonni.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sonni counters by clinching up.
Sonni has Gracie pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni looking to stall.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Kirk Gracie has been cut.
Sonni trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kaheli Sonni.
Sonni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Sonni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sonni!
Kaheli Sonni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sonni misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonni looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonni.
A jab from Sonni does it's job there.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sonni napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sonni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie trying to control the position but Sonni is working away.
Sonni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sonni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sonni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni being controlled for a moment.
Gracie wants to control for a moment but Sonni uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sonni wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie wants to control but Sonni is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaheli Sonni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kirk Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sonni.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sonni.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Sonni ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sonni.
Sonni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Sonni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Sonni.
Sonni throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sonni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sonni. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonni stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Sonni thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Sonni throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Sonni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonni trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Sonni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Sonni.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sonni thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kirk Gracie just wasn't active enough.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaheli Sonni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sonni forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Sonni.
Sonni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie wants to stall.
Sonni avoiding damage.
Sonni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Sonni.
Sonni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Sonni sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kirk Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaheli Sonni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sonni winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaheli Sonni!
After winning the bout, Kaheli Sonni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maarten Van Der Moot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhijing Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maarten Van Der Moot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhijing Wang!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang is looking to slow Van Der Moot down with leg kicks.
Van Der Moot misses with a two punch combination.
Van Der Moot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wang momentarily.
Van Der Moot tries to bum rush Wang with a series of wild strikes but Wang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Der Moot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wang trying to control but Van Der Moot is having none of it.
Van Der Moot tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Der Moot stops Wang from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wang goes for an armbar but Van Der Moot turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Van Der Moot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is trying to control the position but Van Der Moot postures up.
Van Der Moot wants to stand but Wang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Moot postures up.
Van Der Moot wanted to stand there but Wang had control of the position.
Wang has an active guard here but Van Der Moot has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Der Moot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wang on the ground.
Van Der Moot stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wang to get to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wang.
Zhijing Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Moot just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Moot gets caught flat footed, as Wang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Van Der Moot keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang throws a big elbow that misses.
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Der Moot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Der Moot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Der Moot!
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Der Moot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is not content to let Van Der Moot control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Der Moot is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhijing Wang dominated that round.
That's time! Van Der Moot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Der Moot just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Moot misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Der Moot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Wang is looking to slow Van Der Moot down with leg kicks.
Wang avoids the body shot from Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wang.
Van Der Moot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Der Moot takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Der Moot's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Moot misses with a body shot.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Van Der Moot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Moot misses with a combination
and Wang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Van Der Moot is defending the position.
Wang is looking for a kimura but Van Der Moot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage.
Zhijing Wang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wang is working for a kimura but Van Der Moot is defending it quite comfortably.
Van Der Moot is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang works his way into side control.
Wang trying to control the action but Van Der Moot is working from the bottom.
Wang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Der Moot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Der Moot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control but Van Der Moot is keeping him busy.
Wang working away.
Wang tries for a kimura but Van Der Moot is defending well.
Wang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Van Der Moot wants to control but Wang postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang working the ground and pound but Van Der Moot is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhijing Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Van Der Moot blocks a head kick by Wang.
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wang is defended easily by Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wang lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Der Moot lands with a cross.
Van Der Moot misses with the combination.
Maarten Van Der Moot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Moot throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Van Der Moot is looking to wear down Wang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wang.
Wang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Der Moot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Der Moot moves out of range of the body kick from Wang.
Van Der Moot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Der Moot.
It looks like Zhijing Wang has been cut.
Van Der Moot throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Wang looks to land a body kick but Van Der Moot moved away.
Wang slips a jab and a cross from Van Der Moot.
Wang misses with a head kick.
Van Der Moot misses with a combination
and Wang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maarten Van Der Moot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maarten Van Der Moot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Moot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Der Moot is fending him off so far but Wang persists. Nope, Van Der Moot circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Der Moot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Van Der Moot lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maarten Van Der Moot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhijing Wang.
Van Der Moot thuds a left hand into Wang's body.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Der Moot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Der Moot takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Wang looks to land a body kick but Van Der Moot moved away.
Maarten Van Der Moot is winning the standup battle so far.
Wang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Moot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Der Moot shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wang eats them both and turns towards Van Der Moot to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Van Der Moot looks to throw the jab but Wang is out of range.
Wang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot scores with a shot to the body.
Van Der Moot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wang throws the kick towards the body but Van Der Moot avoids it.
Van Der Moot looks to throw the jab but Wang is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Moot gets caught flat footed, as Wang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Van Der Moot thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Moot looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Der Moot, not yet.
Zhijing Wang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang trying to control but Van Der Moot is working from the bottom.
Zhijing Wang has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Van Der Moot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Maarten Van Der Moot.
I think Wang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhijing Wang!
Our winner, Zhijing Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgi Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wursty's entrance music is Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
153 lbs
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28
153 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georgi Todorov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Wursty as Todorov shoots in.
Todorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wursty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todorov checks it well.
Wursty lands a nice shot that snaps Todorov's head back.
Wursty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wursty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wursty tries a head kick but it misses.
Wursty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Todorov.
Todorov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wursty napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Todorov in side control, throwing shots but Wursty defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov trying to control the action but Wursty is working from the bottom.
Todorov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wursty is trying to get back to half guard.
Wursty holding on.
Wursty defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty defending against the ground and pound.
Wursty tries to buck Todorov off but Todorov is having none of it.
Todorov throws an elbow but Wursty slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wursty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Todorov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Todorov in side control, throwing shots but Wursty defends.
Todorov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wursty is looking to regain half guard here but Todorov keeps moving and retains side control.
Todorov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov trying to control the action but Wursty is working from the bottom.
Todorov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wursty sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Todorov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Todorov is looking to take a break and control but Wursty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wursty taking a bit of punishment here - Todorov scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty prevents Todorov from moving into mount.
Todorov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Todorov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Todorov crashes against the mat.
Todorov working the body and head with strikes.
Todorov tries to score with some ground and pound. Wursty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Todorov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Todorov works to advance to full mount. Wursty defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wursty tries to hold on but Todorov pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wursty is squirming around, avoiding Todorov's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgi Todorov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wursty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wursty wants it to stay on the feet.
Todorov looks to land a left hand but Wursty moved out of range nicely.
Wursty stuffs the takedown.
Todorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Wursty tries to sprawl out of it but Todorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wursty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antero Wursty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgi Todorov.
Wursty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Todorov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Todorov stopping the sweep attempt from Wursty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov throws a strike but Wursty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wursty tries to free his leg and advance position but Todorov is retaining full guard.
Wursty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Todorov controlling the position.
Wursty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Todorov wants to sweep here but Wursty controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Antero Wursty just wasn't active enough.
Jab by Wursty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todorov's calf.
Wursty tries a low kick but Todorov avoids it.
Todorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wursty.
Todorov checks a leg kick.
Todorov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wursty can pounce on him.
Todorov shoots for a takedown but Wursty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left and a right from Wursty both land. Nice combination.
Antero Wursty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todorov misses with a low kick.
Wursty defending well as Todorov loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wursty sprawls well initially but Todorov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wursty gets back to full guard.
Wursty looking for a sweep. Not yet Wursty, not yet.
Todorov forces his way into half guard.
Todorov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wursty!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todorov throwing strikes but Wursty bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Todorov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wursty looking to pass the guard.
Todorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wursty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antero Wursty will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wursty scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Wursty.
Todorov blocks a head kick by Wursty.
A jab from Wursty does it's job there.
Todorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todorov looks for a takedown but Wursty sprawls well.
Wursty scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wursty's waist but Wursty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Todorov off to one side.
Antero Wursty is winning the standup battle so far.
Todorov has a takedown stuffed.
Antero Wursty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgi Todorov.
Wursty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wursty.
Donk. Wursty catches Todorov right on the button with a cross.
Todorov is rocked!
Todorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wursty scores with a decent looking hook.
Todorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Wursty finish him?
Wursty lands an uppercut, right on the button! Todorov tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antero Wursty!
Antero Wursty retains his featherweight title!
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