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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solid Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Solid Snake has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solid Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard James!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Snake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Richard James has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snake connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James dodges the punch combination from Snake.
Snake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snake scores with a shot to the body.
James looks gassed!
Snake cracks James with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! James looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Snake finish him?
James is rocked!
That has opened up Richard James's cut even more.
Snake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Snake finish him?
Snake cracks James with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solid Snake!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Preston Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Goulart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driver's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Candy Paint. The crowd seem to be enjoying Goulart's choice of entrance music: Shaggy - Mr. Boombastic. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Preston Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Goulart!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goulart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Driver doesn't seem bothered though.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goulart was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Goulart misses with a wild body shot.
Driver throws a right hand that Goulart ducks under and follows up with a left that Goulart also avoids with ease.
Goulart shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Driver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goulart trying to control the action but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver is trying to get back to full guard.
Goulart trying to control from Driver's half guard. Driver has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Driver lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goulart!
Goulart is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goulart sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Goulart is pressing down on Driver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Driver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goulart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Driver is one step ahead there.
Driver decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Goulart pushes Driver up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goulart.
Driver scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Joao Goulart has been cut.
Driver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Driver.
Goulart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goulart missing with knees to the body.
Driver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goulart backwards.
Driver landing knees to the head.
Goulart slowing the pace effectively.
Goulart trying to stall but Driver improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Driver throws an elbow but misses.
Driver looking to throw knees to the head but Goulart is blocking nicely.
Driver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Driver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goulart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Driver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goulart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Goulart looks gassed!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Driver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goulart's brow.
Goulart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Driver's defenses.
Driver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Driver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Driver swings wildly with an uppercut but Goulart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver lands an uppercut.
Driver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Driver works on Goulart's body with a couple of short punches.
Goulart looking to stall.
Driver is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Driver scores with a hook to the body.
Driver misses with a knee strike.
Driver lands a good knee to the midsection. Goulart won't want to take too many of those.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Goulart.
Driver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Driver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driver.
Goulart throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
Driver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goulart backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Driver.
Goulart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goulart misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Driver.
Goulart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goulart managing to block the knees to the body from Driver.
Driver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goulart missing with knees to the body.
Goulart is trying to maintain a safe position but Driver gets an underhook and turns Goulart into the cage.
Goulart using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Goulart scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
A short body shot lands from Driver as the two fighters clinch.
Goulart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Driver.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goulart looking to throw knees to the head but Driver is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goulart throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Driver throws an elbow but misses.
Driver trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Goulart.
Driver trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Driver.
Goulart leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goulart wants to stall.
Driver tries to land a knee to the head but Goulart blocks with his arms.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Driver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Goulart's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Driver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goulart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Goulart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Preston Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goulart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driver.
Goulart slips under a jab.
Goulart gets a clinch.
Driver lands a left hand.
Driver tries to land a knee to the head but Goulart blocks with his arms.
Driver is trying to maintain a safe position but Goulart gets an underhook and turns Driver into the cage.
Driver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goulart avoids it.
Goulart throws a head punch that misses.
Goulart trying to stall but Driver improves his position.
A short uppercut from Goulart.
Driver avoids the elbow strike from Goulart, against the cage.
Goulart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goulart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goulart takes a knee right on the jaw!
Driver tries a knee to the head but Goulart blocks it.
Driver lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goulart takes a shot to the head.
Driver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Driver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goulart avoids it.
Goulart looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver misses with a knee to the head.
Driver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goulart holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Driver connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goulart's face.
Goulart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driver avoiding damage as Goulart throws knees to the body.
Goulart dodges an elbow strike from Driver.
Goulart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Driver's defenses.
Goulart is trying to stall.
Driver missing with knees to the body.
Goulart tries to stall but Driver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Driver lands a shoulder strike.
Goulart has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Driver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Driver blocks an elbow strike.
Driver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goulart unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Driver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Driver throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goulart.
Goulart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goulart lands an elbow inside.
Goulart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Driver blocks the elbow strike.
Driver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Driver takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goulart has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Goulart pushes off an throws an elbow but Driver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Driver connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goulart.
Goulart lands an elbow inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goulart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Driver avoids it.
Goulart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Driver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goulart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goulart throws a head punch that misses.
Goulart lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Preston Driver has been cut.
Goulart tries a knee to the head but Driver blocks it.
Goulart pushes off an throws an elbow but Driver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goulart missing with knees to the body.
Driver blocks the elbow strike.
Preston Driver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Driver blocks the elbow strike.
Goulart trying to land knees to the body.
Driver lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goulart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Driver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Driver with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Goulart.
The referee calls for Goulart to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Driver as Goulart tries to tie him up.
Driver tries to land a knee to the head but Goulart blocks with his arms.
Driver avoids the elbow strike from Goulart, against the cage.
Goulart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Goulart.
Driver being controlled against the cage.
Goulart tries to land knees in the clinch but Driver avoids the damage to the body.
Driver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goulart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goulart.
Goulart managing to block the knees to the body from Driver.
Goulart lands a damaging elbow.
Goulart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goulart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Driver's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Driver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Driver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goulart backwards.
Goulart works on Driver's body with a couple of short punches.
Driver utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Goulart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Driver.
The referee calls for Driver to work.
Driver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goulart backwards.
Goulart tries to work over Driver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goulart trying to stall but Driver improves his position.
Driver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goulart.
Goulart taking a breather.
Driver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goulart backwards.
A shot in the inside from Driver.
Driver pushes Goulart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goulart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goulart pushes off an throws an elbow but Driver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goulart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joao Goulart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Goulart thows a body shot but no joy.
Goulart misses with an attempted mid kick.
Driver swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goulart counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
Goulart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Driver throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Goulart counters with a takedown into side control.
Goulart tries to move to mount but Driver blocks the move with his legs.
Goulart wants to take a breather but Driver manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Goulart.
Goulart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Driver wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goulart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver looking for a sweep. Not yet Driver, not yet.
Driver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Driver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Driver keeping moving, preventing Goulart from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Driver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Driver missing with a left hand there. Goulart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driver throws a hook to the side of Goulart's head but Goulart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goulart throws a leg kick but Driver moved away.
Driver darts in trying to clinch
and Goulart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goulart preventing the sweep.
Goulart slips nicely into half guard.
Driver controlling the position well.
Goulart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Driver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goulart might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Driver kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Driver trying to control but Goulart postures up.
Goulart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Driver sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goulart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Driver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goulart looks to score with a jab to the body but Driver is just out of range.
Driver darts in and clinches Goulart up against the cage.
Goulart unloads a knee to the mid-section. Driver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Driver.
Driver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goulart is keeping busy.
Driver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goulart tries to score a body lock takedown but Driver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Driver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Driver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driver controlling the action here for a moment.
Driver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goulart backwards.
Goulart being controlled against the cage.
Driver misses with a knee strike.
Goulart displaying some good clinch control by pressing Driver up against the cage.
Driver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goulart blocks it with crossed arms.
Goulart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Driver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goulart throws an elbow but it misses.
Driver tries to land a knee to the head but Goulart blocks with his arms.
Driver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goulart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goulart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver tries a body shot but Goulart blocks it.
Goulart trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Goulart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goulart 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Goulart!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AK Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pao Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ling has chosen Jay Chou - General/Checkmate as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, AK Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pao Ling!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling catches Hong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ling checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ling misses with a straight right.
Ling takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Ling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ling checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ling.
Ling connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hong's hands.
Hong is rocked!
Ling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Hong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hong tries a low kick but Ling avoids it.
Hong seems to have got his legs back now.
Hong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ling throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Hong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ling's calf.
Ling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hong avoids the body shot from Ling.
Ling cracks Hong with a good jab.
Pao Ling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Ling misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ling lands a big uppercut and Hong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hong looks OK. Ling waves Hong back to his feet!
A clash of legs there as Ling blocks the low kick.
Ling checks a low kick from Hong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Ling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ling steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hong is out on his feet! Ling sets himself and nearly takes Hong's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pao Ling!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ivanovits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska comes to the cage accompanied by 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. Ivanovits has chosen The Odorants - This Night as his entrance music. Santeri Sikaniska has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Ivanovits!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovits misses with a takedown attempt - Sikaniska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanovits looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sikaniska checks a leg kick.
Ivanovits tries to clinch up.
Sikaniska leaves Ivanovits with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sikaniska gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanovits working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanovits fails to land.
Ivanovits stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ivanovits misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanovits takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivanovits misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovits throws a head punch that misses.
Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Sikaniska walks into a left hand.
Sikaniska darts in trying to clinch
and Ivanovits counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovits can't find room to land a body shot as Sikaniska controls the action.
Sikaniska leaning against his opponent.
Ivanovits misses with the head strike.
Ivanovits misses with a body punch.
Sikaniska is trying to force a seperation but Ivanovits has the dominant position.
Sikaniska is looking to control Ivanovits's arms but Ivanovits gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sikaniska has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sikaniska has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ivanovits misses with a punch on the inside.
Sikaniska keeps control of Ivanovits as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ivanovits looking to slow down the pace here.
Sikaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sikaniska leaves Ivanovits with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ivanovits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ivanovits dodges the punch combination from Sikaniska.
Ivanovits is looking to clinch but Sikaniska is avoiding it.
Sikaniska fails to land with a series of punches.
Sikaniska clinches up against the cage.
Ivanovits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sikaniska tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanovits swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Ivanovits finds it's target.
Ivanovits tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sikaniska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanovits showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sikaniska.
Ivanovits darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivanovits slips a nice elbow through Sikaniska's hands, connecting with Sikaniska's forehead.
Ivanovits throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sikaniska might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ivanovits is keen to just control but Sikaniska is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits thows a huge punch but Sikaniska dodges it nicely.
Sikaniska tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ivanovits manages to move to mount!
Ivanovits with good strikes from the mount here!
Sikaniska blocking the ground and pound.
Sikaniska wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanovits is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sikaniska somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Santeri Sikaniska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Sikaniska does no damage.
Ivanovits swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sikaniska.
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!
Ivanovits fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ivanovits throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sikaniska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits forces Sikaniska back against the cage and clinches.
Sikaniska blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Sikaniska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ivanovits tries a body shot but Sikaniska blocks it.
Ivanovits lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sikaniska or not.
Sikaniska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Ivanovits.
Sikaniska wants to get back to striking at distance but Ivanovits won't allow it.
Ivanovits stalling against the cage.
Ivanovits goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikaniska trying to stall but Ivanovits improves his position.
Ivanovits is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ivanovits is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ivanovits 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.
Sikaniska throws a right hand that Ivanovits ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanovits also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Sikaniska misses.
Sikaniska stuffs the takedown.
Ivanovits misses with a head kick.
Sikaniska is looking to clinch but Ivanovits is avoiding it.
Sikaniska tries to clinch but Ivanovits is having none of it.
A punch combination from Sikaniska misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ivanovits throws the left hand but Sikaniska avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Sikaniska misses.
Santeri Sikaniska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanovits throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovits tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sikaniska takes one to the chin there.
Sikaniska tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanovits swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanovits shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sikaniska as he avoids it easily.
Ivanovits has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sikaniska moves into range and clinches up with Ivanovits.
Sikaniska being controlled against the cage.
Ivanovits tries to break free but Sikaniska pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovits shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sikaniska sprawls well. Sikaniska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanovits gets slowly back to his feet.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ivanovits.
Sikaniska's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sikaniska duly obliges.
Ivanovits looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivanovits is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ivanovits fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ivanovits is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanovits.
Ivanovits fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sikaniska rushes Ivanovits and presses him up against the cage.
Ivanovits wants to stall.
Sikaniska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ivanovits has a couple of punches blocked by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sikaniska lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ivanovits.
Sikaniska is struggling to control the position.
Ivanovits stalling in the clinch.
Sikaniska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanovits lands with a right to the head.
Sikaniska tries to break free but Ivanovits pushes him back against the cage.
Ivanovits tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sikaniska's elbow.
Sikaniska blocking some punches.
Ivanovits wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sikaniska has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovits tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits wants to break free but Sikaniska has control.
Ivanovits wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivanovits wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ivanovits wants to stall.
Sikaniska prevents a body shot from Ivanovits.
Sikaniska tries to circle away but Ivanovits has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanovits fails to land.
Ivanovits tries to throw a body punch but Sikaniska avoids it by throwing Ivanovits back against the cage.
Ivanovits goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Sikaniska.
Ivanovits breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanovits throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Sergei Ivanovits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sikaniska moves into the clinch successfully.
Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Sikaniska moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Ivanovits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sikaniska closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sikaniska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovitss head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sikaniska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ivanovits swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanovits.
Ivanovits is working Sikaniska over against the cage.
Sikaniska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santeri Sikaniska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sikaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanovits rushes Sikaniska and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovits misses with some punches.
Ivanovits tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sikaniska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sikaniska blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Sikaniska dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Sikaniska tries to bum rush Ivanovits with a series of wild strikes but Ivanovits uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanovits connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sikaniska works over Ivanovits's head and body with a nice combination.
Sikaniska takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sikaniska lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ivanovits backs up against the cage.
Sergei Ivanovits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovits has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Ivanovits does it's job there.
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!
Ivanovits shoots in for a takedown but Sikaniska shows good takedown defense.
Ivanovits closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sikaniska circles away.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ivanovits.
Sikaniska fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanovits has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivanovits there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sikaniska scores with a one two! Ivanovits had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ivanovits fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sikaniska sprawls well initially but Ivanovits persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sikaniska pushes Ivanovits off and gets back to his feet.
Sikaniska ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivanovits takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sikaniska tries to clinch up but Ivanovits circles away and keeps his distance.
Sikaniska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikaniska drives through and clinches with Ivanovits against the cage.
Ivanovits working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivanovits tries a body shot but Sikaniska blocks it.
Ivanovits misses with a punch on the inside.
Sikaniska has Ivanovits pressed against the cage.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sikaniska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanovits bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ivanovits fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ivanovits just content to control the position.
Sikaniska is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergei Ivanovits has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sikaniska prevents Ivanovits from improving position.
Ivanovits is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sikaniska knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sikaniska sneaks out the side door and pushes Ivanovits away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ivanovits keeps the fight on the outside.
Sikaniska scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sikaniska tries to clinch up but Ivanovits circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sikaniska slips under a jab.
Ivanovits dodges the punch combination from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska tries to clinch up.
Sikaniska throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ivanovits changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sikaniska tries to avoid it but Ivanovits manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sikaniska to the ground. Sikaniska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ivanovits shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sikaniska as he jumps to the side.
Ivanovits swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sikaniska has Ivanovits up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanovits throws a head punch that misses.
Sikaniska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanovits backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits tries a body shot but Sikaniska blocks it.
Sikaniska stalls.
Ivanovits lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sikaniska stalling the fight.
Ivanovits wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sikaniska has him pressed against the cage.
Sikaniska keeps control of Ivanovits as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sikaniska is looking to control Ivanovits's arms but Ivanovits gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sikaniska has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanovits breaks from the clinch.
Ivanovits shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sikaniska looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Ivanovits comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ivanovits 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Ivanovits!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarja Halonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarja Halonen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Halonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halonen.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is controlling Halonen's trapped leg to prevent Halonen from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to control Halonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Halonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson tries to kick Halonen off but Halonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Halonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Halonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Halonen is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halonen on the ground.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halonen is aware though and is defending well.
Halonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Halonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Halonen controlling him for the moment.
Halonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Halonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halonen lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Halonen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Halonen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Halonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halonen works his way into side control.
Halonen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Halonen with a couple of short strikes.
Halonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halonen lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Halonen with good strikes from the mount here!
Halonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halonen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnson is rocked!
Halonen cracks Johnson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarja Halonen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danihh Kamarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtala comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pohjois-Karjala kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Danihh Kamarainen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kaarlo Vihtala's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danihh Kamarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamarainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Kamarainen does no damage.
Vihtala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamarainen.
Vihtala lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Danihh Kamarainen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vihtala cracks Kamarainen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vihtala has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kamarainen to stand back up!
Kamarainen misses with a wild combination.
Vihtala cracks a nice hook into Kamarainen's ribs.
Kamarainen is breathing heavily.
Vihtala throws a monster overhand right that drops Kamarainen! Vihtala follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaarlo Vihtala!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will McRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior scores with a takedown into McRoberts's guard.
Junior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Junior wants to control from the top but McRoberts keeps moving.
McRoberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McRoberts's guard.
Junior thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing McRoberts to regain full guard.
Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McRoberts is keeping the position for now.
Junior throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but McRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McRoberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McRoberts keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McRoberts pushes Junior off looking to stand but Junior dives back in and keeps control.
McRoberts moves into full guard.
McRoberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McRoberts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McRoberts wants to stand up but Junior has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McRoberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts is trying to control. Junior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McRoberts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Junior tries to get to full guard but McRoberts has control of the leg.
Junior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McRoberts is working away from the top position though.
Junior manages to get to full guard.
McRoberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McRoberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Junior pulls McRoberts in close to prevent any damage.
Junior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McRoberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior pulls McRoberts in close to his closed guard and prevents McRoberts from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McRoberts manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Junior won't allow McRoberts to sweep him here.
McRoberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Junior's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McRoberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McRoberts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Junior makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Junior connects with a couple of short punches.
Junior working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Junior preventing the sweep.
Junior lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Junior 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.
McRoberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junior pinned against the cage. Junior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McRoberts dives in and grabs Junior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes down on McRoberts's head and hops out.
Junior shoots in and bounces McRoberts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Junior throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Junior cracks McRoberts with a solid left hand.
McRoberts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Junior manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McRoberts is stalling here. Junior is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McRoberts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Junior has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts taking punishment in the form of punches.
Junior is putting a hurting on McRoberts here, landing some big shots from side control.
McRoberts defending against the ground and pound.
Junior cracks McRoberts with a big elbow.
McRoberts can't do much from the bottom here.
McRoberts is breathing heavily.
Junior scoring with punches and elbows.
McRoberts takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McRoberts is rocked!
It looks like Will McRoberts has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior scoring with punches from side control.
Jones Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior cracks McRoberts with a big elbow.
Junior connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McRoberts some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McRoberts down.
Check out the look on Junior's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Junior landing a few strikes.
Junior lands an elbow.
Junior looks up at the clock and then as McRoberts takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Junior smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Junior cracks McRoberts with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Junior lands a few punches from side control.
McRoberts is trying to get back to half guard.
McRoberts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Junior off and has taken his back!
McRoberts missing with strikes from the back.
McRoberts missing with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior covering up well under a series of strikes from McRoberts.
McRoberts throws a series of strikes and Junior wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Junior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Junior blocking the ground and pound.
McRoberts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Junior is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Junior wants to hold on but McRoberts pushes him away.
McRoberts throwing strikes but Junior bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
McRoberts works over Junior with some ground and pound from guard.
Junior lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McRoberts!
Junior lands a heavy elbow.
Junior landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Junior connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Junior connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Junior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will McRoberts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Junior scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McRoberts is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McRoberts defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Junior lands a nice short elbow.
McRoberts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Junior scores with a couple of nice shots.
Junior is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McRoberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Junior.
Junior thows a huge punch but McRoberts dodges it nicely.
McRoberts is trying to control but can't.
McRoberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Junior trying to pass the guard but McRoberts defending well.
Junior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McRoberts defending well though.
Junior looks to land a strike but McRoberts avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior moves into the clinch.
Junior blocks an uppercut.
McRoberts lands with a left to the head.
McRoberts lands an elbow that stopped Junior in his tracks for a moment.
McRoberts is pressed up against the cage. Junior has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McRoberts down to the mat. McRoberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Junior closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McRoberts is trying to improve his position.
Junior is putting a hurting on McRoberts here, landing some big shots from side control.
Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McRoberts can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to score with some ground and pound. McRoberts controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Junior in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McRoberts is looking to reverse the position.
Junior grinds an elbow into McRoberts's temple.
McRoberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior is working McRoberts over with some ground and pound from side control.
Junior lands a decent elbow from side control.
Junior working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Junior throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McRoberts manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Junior desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McRoberts.
McRoberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Junior keeping control of the position.
McRoberts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Junior tries to get out of the position.
Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McRoberts scores with a couple of nice shots.
McRoberts looks to land a strike but Junior avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McRoberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
McRoberts throws a strike but Junior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McRoberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McRoberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McRoberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McRoberts looking to control.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McRoberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Junior is fending him off so far but McRoberts persists. Nope, Junior circles away and we're back to standing.
McRoberts tries to keep at a distance but Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Will McRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Junior gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Junior has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Junior!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Ruohonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Tasalakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Ruohonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tasalakki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruohonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruohonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tasalakki misses with a two punch combination.
Ruohonen cracks Tasalakki with a good jab.
Tasalakki tries to clinch up but Ruohonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruohonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tasalakki, pushing him back against the cage.
Ruohonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruohonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tasalakki looks to throw the jab but Ruohonen is out of range.
Tasalakki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ruohonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruohonen throws a nice head kick!
Tasalakki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tasalakki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruohonen moves away.
Tasalakki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Tasalakki misses.
Ruohonen slips a straight right by Tasalakki.
Tasalakki misses with a double jab.
Ruohonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruohonen scores with a three punch combo!
Ruohonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tasalakki tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruohonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruohonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ruohonen.
Good shot there by Ruohonen.
Tasalakki tries to bum rush Ruohonen with a series of wild strikes but Ruohonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tasalakki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tasalakki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruohonen is just riding it out for now. Tasalakki eventually gives up the hold.
Tasalakki is keen to just control but Ruohonen is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruohonen wants to improve his position but Tasalakki is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen is controlling Tasalakki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tasalakki wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruohonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruohonen is looking to escape.
Ruohonen is not content to let Tasalakki control the position.
Tasalakki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruohonen defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tasalakki shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruohonen sprawls well. He's pushed Tasalakki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tasalakki swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruohonen.
Ruohonen darts in trying to clinch
and Tasalakki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen scores with a body shot.
Tasalakki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ruohonen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tasalakki is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tasalakki. Ruohonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tasalakki misses with a jab to the body
and Ruohonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruohonen tries to clinch up
and Tasalakki counters by clinching up.
Ruohonen tries to stall but Tasalakki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruohonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruohonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tasalakki's head backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A leg kick checked by Ruohonen.
Tasalakki throws a looping overhand right but Ruohonen ducks down to avoid it.
Ruohonen cracks Tasalakki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tasalakki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruohonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruohonen thuds a left hand into Tasalakki's body.
Ruohonen misses with a combination
and Tasalakki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruohonen thinking.
Ruohonen is breathing heavily.
Tasalakki doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruohonen circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruohonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tasalakki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tasalakki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ruohonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ruohonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tasalakki throws a leg kick but Ruohonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Tasalakki misses
and Ruohonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tasalakki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tasalakki lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tasalakki.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruohonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tasalakki has him pressed against the cage.
Tasalakki lands a shoulder strike.
Tasalakki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruohonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pasi Ruohonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tauno Tasalakki.
Ruohonen tries to break the clinch but Tasalakki is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruohonen managing to block the knees to the body from Tasalakki.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruohonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tasalakki.
Ruohonen has had enough of the clinch but Tasalakki keeps him there for the moment.
Ruohonen blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Ruohonen dominated that round.
That's time! Ruohonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruohonen misses with a double jab
and Tasalakki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ruohonen!
Ruohonen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki trying to control but Ruohonen is having none of it.
Ruohonen wants to hold on but Tasalakki pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tasalakki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruohonen?
Ruohonen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tasalakki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki goes for an armbar but Ruohonen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ruohonen.
Ruohonen gets to his feet. Tasalakki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ruohonen ducks under a wild hook from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki swings for the body but Ruohonen moves out of range.
Ruohonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tasalakki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruohonen moves away.
Tasalakki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruohonen digs a good body shot into Tasalakki's ribs.
Ruohonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tasalakki punishes Ruohonen's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tasalakki moves away.
Ruohonen tries to clinch
and Tasalakki moves into the clinch.
Ruohonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tasalakki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tasalakki working a defensive guard here.
Ruohonen tries to stand but Tasalakki is controlling from the bottom.
Tasalakki controlling the position.
Tasalakki looking for a sweep. Not yet Tasalakki, not yet.
Tasalakki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ruohonen!
Tasalakki with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Tasalakki.
Tasalakki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ruohonen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ruohonen and Tasalakki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ruohonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ruohonen tries to get out of the position.
Tasalakki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tasalakki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tasalakki.
Tasalakki working the ground and pound but Ruohonen is defending the strikes.
Tasalakki is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruohonen is defending well.
Tasalakki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ruohonen has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Tasalakki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ruohonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Tasalakki.
Ruohonen cracks the inside of Tasalakki's front leg.
Tasalakki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Tasalakki misses
and Ruohonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tasalakki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruohonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ruohonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tasalakki.
Tasalakki tries to clinch
and Ruohonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruohonen lunges at Tasalakki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tasalakki's hand.
Ruohonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tasalakki misses with a hook. Ruohonen ducked under it nicely.
Tasalakki swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruohonen.
Ruohonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tasalakki's head.
Ruohonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tasalakki.
Tasalakki shoots for a takedown but Ruohonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tasalakki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Ruohonen does no damage.
Ruohonen pushes Tasalakki away with a front kick.
Ruohonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tasalakki trying to land knees to the body.
Ruohonen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tasalakki trying to control the position but instead, Ruohonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tasalakki into the cage.
Tasalakki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruohonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruohonen landing knees to the body.
Ruohonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pasi Ruohonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tasalakki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruohonen sprawls well. Ruohonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tasalakki gets slowly back to his feet.
Pasi Ruohonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tauno Tasalakki.
Ruohonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tasalakki is looking to control Ruohonen's arms but Ruohonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tasalakki has his back to the cage.
Ruohonen lands a damaging elbow.
Ruohonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tasalakki has him pressed against the cage.
Tasalakki lands a shot to the body.
Ruohonen stalling the fight.
Ruohonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tasalakki or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen landing knees to the body.
Ruohonen breaks from the clinch.
Tasalakki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ruohonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruohonen as he connects with a hook.
Tasalakki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tasalakki shoots in but Ruohonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruohonen lands a really nice looking cross but Tasalakki seems unphased.
Ruohonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruohonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tasalakki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tasalakki moves into the clinch.
Ruohonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tasalakki misses with a takedown attempt - Ruohonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pasi Ruohonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tasalakki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruohonen keeps Tasalakki at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ruohonen.
Tasalakki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ruohonen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruohonen.
Ruohonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tasalakki blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruohonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tasalakki is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruohonen gets an underhook and turns Tasalakki into the cage.
Tasalakki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruohonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tasalakki wants to clinch
and Ruohonen counters with a big head kick but Tasalakki shrugs it off.
Tasalakki lands with an overhand left.
Ruohonen tries to clinch but Tasalakki is having none of it.
Ruohonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Ruohonen misses.
Tasalakki just misses with a punch to the body.
Tasalakki fails with the takedown.
Ruohonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tasalakki wants to clinch up but Ruohonen keeps it at a distance.
Tasalakki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No joy there for Tasalakki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruohonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tasalakki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruohonen lands a right hook to the body.
Pasi Ruohonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruohonen darts in and clinches Tasalakki up against the cage.
Ruohonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruohonen throws a leg kick which misses Tasalakki's front leg but catches the back leg as Tasalakki tries to avoid it.
Tasalakki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruohonen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tasalakki somewhat.
Tasalakki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruohonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Ruohonen misses with the combination.
Tasalakki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tasalakki misses with a hook to the body
and Ruohonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruohonen taking a breather.
Tasalakki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruohonen is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasi Ruohonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruohonen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasi Ruohonen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubert Kuminauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragunov comes to the cage accompanied by American idiot. Kuminauha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Celine Dion - Just Walk Away. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubert Kuminauha!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Dragunov.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dragunov.
Kuminauha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dragunov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuminauha manages to get to full guard.
Dragunov wants to stand and escape but instead Kuminauha has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dragunov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuminauha won't allow Dragunov to sweep him here.
Dragunov has an active guard here but Kuminauha has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuminauha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dragunov defends it well.
Kuminauha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuminauha thows a huge punch but Dragunov dodges it nicely.
Kuminauha looks to land a strike but Dragunov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dragunov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dragunov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kuminauha is now in half guard.
Kuminauha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragunov keeps working.
Kuminauha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuminauha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuminauha is thwarting Dragunov's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov is trying to stand up here but Kuminauha is controlling him well.
Kuminauha is looking to take a break and control but Dragunov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuminauha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dragunov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dragunov tries to clinch up but Kuminauha circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuminauha misses with a takedown attempt
and Dragunov counters with a nice body shot.
Dragunov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dragunov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dragunov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Dragunov stalling away here and it's allowed Kuminauha to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragunov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dragunov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dragunov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dragunov stands and steps away. Kuminauha gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kuminauha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dragunov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kuminauha's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuminauha trying to control the position.
Kuminauha keeping moving, preventing Dragunov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dragunov 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.
Dragunov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuminauha is trying to defend but Dragunov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dragunov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dragunov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuminauha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuminauha looking for submissions off his back.
Kuminauha looking for submissions off his back.
Kuminauha trying to control but Dragunov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Dragunov there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragunov decides to stand and escape the position.
Kuminauha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dragunov was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuminauha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dragunov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dragunov is trying to control the position but Kuminauha postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuminauha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dragunov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuminauha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dragunov is looking to stand up but Kuminauha isn't so interested in that idea.
Dragunov keeping full guard, as Kuminauha tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuminauha forces his way into half guard.
Kuminauha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dragunov trying to control here.
Dragunov controlling the position for now.
Dragunov pushes Kuminauha off looking to stand but Kuminauha dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dragunov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dragunov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuminauha.
Ivan Dragunov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dragunov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dragunov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kuminauha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dragunov counters with a shoot takedown. Kuminauha fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuminauha keeping moving, preventing Dragunov from controlling successfully.
Dragunov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuminauha is retaining full guard.
Dragunov looking to sit in guard and control but Kuminauha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dragunov wants to get back to his feet but Kuminauha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuminauha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov wants to stand and escape but Kuminauha is having none of it.
Dragunov is controlling Kuminauha's posture.
Kuminauha trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragunov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dragunov gets caught flat footed, as Kuminauha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dragunov has his hands on Kuminauha's head, controlling the position.
Dragunov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov is really struggling to control Kuminauha but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuminauha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dragunov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dragunov has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dragunov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuminauha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dragunov trying to control but Kuminauha is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuminauha is proving hard to escape from.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dragunov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dragunov thows a big elbow that misses.
Kuminauha trying to keep a closed guard but Dragunov is proving a slippery customer.
Dragunov throws a strike but Kuminauha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuminauha wants to control from the top but Dragunov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuminauha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dragunov counters with a single leg into guard. Kuminauha didn't expect that.
Kuminauha controlling Dragunov's posture.
Dragunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuminauha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dragunov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivan Dragunov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dragunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuminauha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragunov is looking to advance position but Kuminauha has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dragunov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dragunov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dragunov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yrjo Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska's entrance music is GWB -rap. A fine choice. Kuusela has chosen Promentory as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yrjo Puska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Kuusela there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from Kuusela.
Kuusela misses with a straight left.
Kuusela lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuusela as he connects with a hook.
Puska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuusela.
Kuusela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puska was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuusela.
Kuusela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puska moves in looking to clinch but Kuusela pushes him off.
Kuusela lands a big head kick that sends Puska tumbling to the mat! Kuusela takes a step backwards and waves Puska back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Puska is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuusela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puska tests Kuusela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A leg kick checked by Puska.
A punch combination from Puska misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuusela.
Puska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuusela doesn't seem bothered though.
Yrjo Puska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuusela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puska doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Puska finds it's way through Kuusela's defenses.
Puska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuusela.
Puska fails to land with a series of punches.
Puska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuusela throws a solid leg kick but Puska takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuusela.
Kuusela keeps the fight on the outside.
Puska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puska takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuusela cracks Puska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Kuusela misses.
Puska blocks a jab.
Puska is looking to clinch.
Crunch! Kuusela slams his shin into Puska's torso.
Kuusela throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Puska shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuusela desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuusela trying to control but Puska postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuusela defending well though.
Puska is looking to stall here but Kuusela recovers full guard.
Kuusela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuusela looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuusela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puska is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Puska takes a swing at Kuusela's ribcage but misses.
Puska throws a body punch but Kuusela moves out of range.
Kuusela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puska shoots in for a double leg but Kuusela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuusela lands a jab to Puska's midsection.
Kuusela throws a head kick but Puska moves out of range.
Kuusela lands a head kick. Puska smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Puska moves in looking to clinch but Kuusela pushes him off.
Puska doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuusela circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela scores with a spinning back kick!
Puska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuusela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puska stalks Kuusela and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuusela's face. Kuusela staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuusela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puska checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puska.
Kuusela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puska tries for a takedown but Kuusela sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yrjo Puska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puska is breathing heavily.
Puska misses with a looping right.
Kuusela fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puska wants to clinch
and Puska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puska is looking to wear down Kuusela with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Nice cross by Kuusela.
Puska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuusela swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puska counters with a straight right hand.
Kuusela scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuusela cracks the inside of Puska's front leg.
Kuusela connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puska's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Puska tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuusela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puska wants to clinch
and Kuusela counters with a nice leg kick.
Puska ducks right into an uppercut from Kuusela.
Kuusela misses with a body shot.
Kuusela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puska.
Armo Kuusela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuusela swings for the body but Puska moves out of range.
Kuusela getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuusela looks to score with a jab to the body but Puska is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puska. Kuusela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puska takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Puska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuusela moves out of range of the strikes.
Puska seems to have got his legs back now.
Puska instigates a clinch.
Puska is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuusela gets an underhook and turns Puska into the cage.
Puska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuusela digs a right hand underneath Puska's ribcage. Puska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puska throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuusela.
Puska is trying to stall.
Puska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska takes a knee right on the jaw!
Puska digs a right hand underneath Kuusela's ribcage. Kuusela let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuusela using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puska has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuusela misses with a knee to the head.
Puska lands with a left to the head.
Kuusela tries a knee to the head but Puska blocks it.
Puska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuusela missing with knees to the body.
Kuusela connects with a knee to the head.
Kuusela lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuusela.
Kuusela being controlled against the cage.
Kuusela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puska is defending well for now.
Kuusela tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puska avoids it.
Puska is working for takedown but Kuusela is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuusela has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuusela misses with a knee strike.
Puska wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuusela is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Puska on the inside.
Kuusela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puska working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puska is defending well for now.
Puska lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Puska.
Kuusela misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuusela.
Kuusela stalling against the cage.
Puska lands a body shot.
Kuusela is breathing heavily.
Kuusela tries to stall but Puska uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kuusela prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yrjo Puska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puska misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Puska fails to land.
Kuusela trying to land knees to the body.
Puska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puska managing to block the knees to the body from Kuusela.
Kuusela throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Puska.
Puska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puska tries for a takedown but Kuusela manages to get underhooks.
Puska misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Kuusela.
Puska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuusela landing knees to the body.
Kuusela tries to land a knee to the head but Puska blocks with his arms.
Kuusela tries to land a knee to the head but Puska blocks with his arms.
Puska has Kuusela pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuusela manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuusela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuusela using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Puska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuuselas head.
Kuusela leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kuusela is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Puska has Kuusela pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Puska pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuusela tumbling to the mat - Puska dives into Kuusela's guard.
Kuusela wants to sweep but no luck.
Puska throws a strike but Kuusela rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuusela wants to control from the top but Puska keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska is trying to hold Kuusela in close to prevent damage but Kuusela has managed to pass into half guard.
Puska keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Puska wants to improve his position but Kuusela is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuusela is taking a breather. Puska 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puska manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Puska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kuusela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puska.
Kuusela is looking to score with low kicks.
Kuusela feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puska's calf.
Puska listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuusela displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puska.
Puska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuusela pushes Puska away with a front kick.
Kuusela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puska misses the shot to the body.
Puska shoots for a takedown but Kuusela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuusela ducks under a wild hook from Puska.
Puska throws an overhand right that lands on Kuusela's shoulder, as Kuusela tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuusela.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuusela wants to slow Puska down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuusela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuusela jabs Puska right on the nose. Puska blinks but takes it well.
Puska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuusela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuusela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuusela sneaks back into half guard.
Kuusela gets back to full guard.
Puska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuusela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuusela is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Puska tries to roll over but Kuusela keeps him under control.
Kuusela trying to control the action but Puska is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuusela trying to control the action but Puska is working from the bottom.
Kuusela prevents Puska from improving his position.
Kuusela performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuusela trying to control from Puska's half guard. Puska has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Puska has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuusela can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela wants to control from the top but Puska keeps moving.
Puska is trying to control the position but Kuusela postures up.
Puska looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kuusela is defending well. Puska quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kuusela has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Puska celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yrjo Puska!
Yrjo Puska retains his middleweight title!
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