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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilian Mladenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Zyuzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantin Zyuzin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilian Mladenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konstantin Zyuzin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zyuzin shoots in and bounces Mladenov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mladenov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zyuzin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mladenov looking to control.
Mladenov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zyuzin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mladenov regains half guard.
Zyuzin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zyuzin controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zyuzin connects with a nice short shot to Mladenov's temple.
Zyuzin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mladenov's head.
Zyuzin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zyuzin passes to side control.
Zyuzin controls the position from side control.
Mladenov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov dodges the ground and pound from Zyuzin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zyuzin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mladenov down.
Zyuzin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mladenov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zyuzin connects with a decent elbow.
Zyuzin working the ground and pound.
Zyuzin working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zyuzin working the ground and pound but Mladenov is defending the strikes.
Zyuzin is trying to get an arm triangle but Mladenov is defending well.
Zyuzin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mladenov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zyuzin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mladenov to see if he's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Mladenov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zyuzin connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zyuzin is working Mladenov over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zyuzin works to advance to full mount. Mladenov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zyuzin scoring with strikes but Mladenov is staying in there.
Zyuzin scoring with strikes but Mladenov is staying in there.
BOOM! Zyuzin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zyuzin working for a submission but Mladenov is keeping him at bay.
Zyuzin lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mladenov tries to lock up and control but Zyuzin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zyuzin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zyuzin dives in and scores a takedown into Mladenov's guard.
Zyuzin postures up and lands a big shot to Mladenov's brow.
Zyuzin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mladenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zyuzin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zyuzin distracts Mladenov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zyuzin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mladenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mladenov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zyuzin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zyuzin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mladenov dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zyuzin wants to sweep here but Mladenov controlling him for the moment.
Mladenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zyuzin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mladenov being controlled here momentarily.
Zyuzin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zyuzin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zyuzin holds on and takes a little breather.
We're going to have a standup here because Ilian Mladenov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A jab lands there for Mladenov.
Zyuzin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Konstantin Zyuzin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zyuzin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zyuzin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zyuzin working some strikes from top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mladenov looking to control.
Zyuzin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zyuzin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zyuzin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zyuzin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zyuzin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zyuzin is stalling in the full guard.
Zyuzin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov trying to keep a closed guard but Zyuzin is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zyuzin scores with a takedown into Mladenov's guard.
Zyuzin stops Mladenov from standing up.
Zyuzin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zyuzin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zyuzin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Zyuzin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zyuzin thows a huge punch but Mladenov dodges it nicely.
Zyuzin drops an elbow to the side of Mladenov's head.
Zyuzin is looking for a kimura but Mladenov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zyuzin to get the leverage.
Zyuzin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mladenov trying to hold on to Zyuzin's head to control him but Zyuzin postures up.
Zyuzin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zyuzin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zyuzin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zyuzin working over Mladenov with some ground and pound. Mladenov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zyuzin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zyuzin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zyuzin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zyuzin throwing shots but Mladenov is blocking nicely.
Zyuzin thows a huge punch but Mladenov dodges it nicely.
Ilian Mladenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zyuzin controlling the action here.
Mladenov has hold of Zyuzin's hands but Zyuzin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zyuzin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mladenov taking some punishment here, with Zyuzin in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zyuzin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mladenov's head.
Zyuzin working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zyuzin connects with a nice short shot to Mladenov's temple.
Zyuzin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zyuzin lands with a punch from half guard.
Mladenov is looking to escape.
Zyuzin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zyuzin slips a nice elbow through Mladenov's hands, connecting with Mladenov's forehead.
Zyuzin controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zyuzin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zyuzin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zyuzin working over Mladenov with some ground and pound. Mladenov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zyuzin lands strikes from half guard.
Zyuzin lands strikes from half guard.
Zyuzin wants to work for an arm triangle but Mladenov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zyuzin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zyuzin in particular looking to stall.
Zyuzin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zyuzin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Zyuzin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zyuzin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Zyuzin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Konstantin Zyuzin waved his t-shirt featuring Key Clothing LLC's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Key Chain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Key Chain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Fury!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury shoots for a double leg takedown but Chain sprawls well. He's pushed Fury's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fury throws a head kick that misses.
Chain avoids the head kick by Fury.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Chain pulls guard.
Chain keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
Fury is fighting to break Chain's control of his arms but Chain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fury looking to pass the guard.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Chain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fury gets tackled into the cage by Chain. Chain maintains the clinch.
Chain manages to break the clinch.
Fury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fury's guard.
Fury has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chain off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chain circles away quickly and effectively.
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chain as he avoids it easily.
Fury shoots in looking for a takedown. Chain tries to sprawl out of it but Fury keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Key Chain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fury looks winded!
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!
Chain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fury's guard.
Chain wanted to stand there but Fury had control of the position.
Chain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fury's guard.
Chain postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fury to stand up.
Chain throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Brian Fury has been cut.
Brian Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Fury tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Chain is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Fury buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Fury!! Fury is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Chain throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Key Chain!
After the big win, Key Chain made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Key Clothing LLC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gevorg Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes to the cage accompanied by Flight of the Valkyries. Gevorg Petrosyan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gevorg Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Bryan misses.
Petrosyan jabs Bryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrosyan ducks under a wild hook from Bryan.
Bryan tries for a takedown but Petrosyan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab from Bryan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrosyan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bryan did well to prevent Petrosyan getting side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrosyan in particular looking to stall.
Bryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrosyan pulls his head out easily.
Bryan looking for submissions off his back.
Petrosyan is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bryan looking for submissions off his back.
Petrosyan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bryan can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan is working hard here to advance position.
Petrosyan looking to control but Bryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petrosyan lands a nice shot to the head.
Petrosyan unloads with some shots from mount but Bryan bucks and avoids them well.
Bryan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Petrosyan throwing shots but Bryan is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrosyan in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Petrosyan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bryan is refusing to be controlled, as Petrosyan sits in half guard.
Bryan tries to roll over but Petrosyan keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gevorg Petrosyan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Petrosyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by Petrosyan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bryan which made him look bad.
Bryan lands with a straight right. Petrosyan didn't see that one coming.
Bryan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daniel Bryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gevorg Petrosyan.
Bryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrosyan lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Petrosyan misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bryan.
Petrosyan looks winded!
Bryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryan catches Petrosyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrosyan is rocked!
Bryan lands a front kick.
Bryan fakes the body blow, causing Petrosyan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Petrosyan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Bryan!
Daniel Bryan took some time post fight to say the following; 'Since I have only been given bonuses in loses fights, I was really hoping to earn KOTN. I train everyday to finish fights. I want to thank Stephen Learmont, Vincent Lontrame, Dolph Ziggler, Ishyrun Thalis and everybody else at Team Finland for helping me train.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ki Duk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ieuan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ki Duk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, north korea's national anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bong Ki Duk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ieuan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ki Duk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ki Duk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ki Duk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ieuan Williams has been cut.
Ki Duk lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ki Duk.
Williams looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ki Duk missing with knees to the body.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ki Duk has him pressed against the cage.
Ki Duk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ki Duk lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ki Duk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ki Duk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Ki Duk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Ki Duk.
A hook to the body from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ki Duk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk lands a right hand.
Ki Duk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ki Duk lands an uppercut.
Williams is rocked!
Ki Duk lands a nice uppercut.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Ki Duk finish him?
Ki Duk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ki Duk lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Ki Duk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ki Duk stalling.
Ki Duk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ki Duk lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Ki Duk digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ki Duk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ki Duk looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Ki Duk.
A body shot lands from Ki Duk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk lands a nice elbow.
Ki Duk digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ki Duk scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ki Duk drops Williams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Williams is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ki Duk drops Williams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Williams is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ki Duk lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Williams to his knees! Ki Duk keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bong Ki Duk!
An intense looking Bong Ki Duk took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'all hail president kim il-sung, our father, kim jong-il, and supreme leader kim jong-un. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henderson Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuula Natsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula Natsi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henderson Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuula Natsi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natsi feints and as Braga raises his hands in defense, Natsi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Natsi preventing the sweep.
Braga looking to control.
Braga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Natsi controls the pace.
Natsi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Braga trying to control the position.
Natsi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Natsi moves out of range of the strikes.
Braga misses with a series of wild punches.
Braga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Natsi manages to avoid it.
Braga misses with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Braga enables Natsi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Braga manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Natsi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Braga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Braga has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga throws a big elbow that misses.
Braga passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Natsi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Braga postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Natsi is not content to let Braga control the position.
You can see the frustration on Natsi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Braga.
Braga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natsi keeps working.
Natsi tries to bench press Braga off him but Braga keeps the position.
Natsi gets back to half guard.
Braga is trying to work for a kimura but Natsi is defending well.
Braga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Braga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braga cracks Natsi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Natsi regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Natsi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Braga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Braga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Natsi wants to control but Braga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Natsi is not content to let Braga control the position.
Braga tries to pass to full mount but Natsi defends it.
Braga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga uses his free foot to push down on Natsi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Natsi.
Natsi is looking to improve his position but Braga isn't that keen on the idea.
Braga in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natsi tries to reverse the position but Braga maintains control.
Braga goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Natsi is on top in guard.
Braga looking for a guillotine here but Natsi defends easily.
Braga is trying to control the position but Natsi postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braga looking for a sweep. Not yet Braga, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henderson Braga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuula Natsi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Natsi gets a takedown into half guard.
Henderson Braga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Natsi is working for a kimura but Braga is defending it quite comfortably.
Braga wants to control but Natsi is keeping busy.
Braga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Natsi trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom.
Braga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Braga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Braga looking for subs off his back but Natsi has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Braga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Braga taking some punishment here, with Natsi in his half guard.
Braga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Natsi won't allow Braga to sweep him here.
Braga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Natsi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Natsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Natsi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Braga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Natsi trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom.
Braga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsi trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom.
Braga throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Natsi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natsi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Braga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Natsi throwing strikes but missing.
Natsi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Natsi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Braga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Braga has escaped and now he's on top!
Natsi is breathing heavily.
Braga tries to free his leg and advance position but Natsi is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsi working for submissions but it's allowed Braga to get to half guard.
Braga looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Natsi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Braga trying to control the action but Natsi is working from the bottom.
Natsi is looking for a sweep. Braga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Braga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braga is thwarting Natsi's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Natsi is not content to let Braga control the position.
Natsi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kuula Natsi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kuula Natsi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Braga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natsi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Natsi lands in his opponent's guard.
Natsi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Braga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Natsi trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom.
Braga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Natsi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Natsi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Natsi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Braga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Natsi, into his guard.
Natsi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Natsi's head.
Braga tries to free his leg and advance position but Natsi is retaining full guard.
Braga is working hard here to advance position.
Natsi wants to sweep here but Braga controlling him for the moment.
Natsi is looking for a triangle but Braga pushes his legs off easily.
Braga is in close to Natsi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Braga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Natsi is keeping the position for now.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Natsi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Natsi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Braga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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!
Braga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Natsi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Braga is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Natsi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Natsi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsi is looking for a sweep. Braga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Natsi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Natsi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braga is aware though and is defending well.
Natsi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Natsi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Braga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Natsi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Braga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braga throws a big right hand that misses.
Natsi controls Braga momentarily but Braga frees himself.
Braga wants to control from the top but Natsi keeps moving.
Braga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Natsi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braga has managed to get both his arms back between Natsi's legs - danger averted.
Braga throws a big right hand that misses.
Natsi has momentary wrist control but Braga slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Braga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Braga cracks Natsi with a solid left hand.
Braga lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henderson Braga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braga 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henderson Braga!
After the fight, Henderson Braga was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jummi Jammi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jummi Jammi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jummi Jammi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaraivo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jammi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Jammi moves out of range.
Takaraivo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jammi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takaraivo moves into the clinch.
Jammi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jammi misses with a punch to the body.
Takaraivo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Jammi on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jammi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jammi.
Jammi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takaraivo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jammi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jammi tries to break free but Takaraivo pushes him back against the cage.
Jammi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takaraivo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jammi keeps control of Takaraivo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takaraivo is looking to break free of the clinch but Jammi has double underhooks.
Jammi tries a body shot but Takaraivo blocks it.
Jammi misses with the head strike.
Jammi is pushing Takaraivo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jammi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jammi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takaraivos head.
Takaraivo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jammi is defending well for now.
Jammi manages to break the clinch.
Takaraivo throws a front kick that sends Jammi stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jammi throws a hook to the side of Takaraivo's head but Takaraivo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takaraivo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jammi is out of range and Takaraivo settles back down.
Jammi tries a low kick but Takaraivo avoids it.
Takaraivo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jammi throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
A swing and a miss from Jammi.
Takaraivo wants to clinch.
Takaraivo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jammi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jammi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jammi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takaraivo takes a step back to recover.
Jammi misses with a body punch
and Takaraivo counters with a nice body kick.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo throws a leg kick but Jammi moved away.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Jammi throws a big shot that misses.
Takaraivo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jammi lands with a hook. Takaraivo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jammi misses with a body kick.
Takaraivo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takaraivo wants to clinch up but Jammi keeps it at a distance.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jammi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jammi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takaraivo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jammi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaraivo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takaraivo blocks a low kick nicely.
Takaraivo misses with a right hand
and Jammi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takaraivo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takaraivo is looking to clinch but Jammi is avoiding it.
Takaraivo is looking to clinch.
Jammi thows a body shot but no joy.
Takaraivo lands with a nice body kick.
Jammi is breathing heavily.
Jammi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Jammi.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Jammi moves out of range easily.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nyyrikki Takaraivo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jammi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jammi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jammi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jammi moves out of range of the body kick from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jammi slips a jab and a cross from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jammi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jammi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jammi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaraivo manages to avoid it.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Jammi moves out of range.
Takaraivo tries to move into range but Jammi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takaraivo tries to land a front kick but Jammi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jammi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo looks for the body kick but Jammi saw that one coming.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jammi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jammi blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Jammi lands with a nice combination. Takaraivo backs away looking to recover.
Jammi lands with a straight right. Takaraivo didn't see that one coming.
Jammi throws a body punch but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Takaraivo tries to land a front kick but Jammi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Takaraivo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses.
Takaraivo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jammi. Jammi obviously looking to wear him down.
Takaraivo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jammi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takaraivo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jammi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jammi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Jammi moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jammi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takaraivo is able to avoid easily.
Jammi dips to his left and cracks Takaraivo with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takaraivo ducks right into an uppercut from Jammi.
Jammi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takaraivo tries to bum rush Jammi with a series of wild strikes but Jammi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takaraivo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jammi keeps the fight on the outside.
Jammi tries to land a leg kick but Takaraivo saw it coming and moves away.
Jammi throws a sloppy head kick and Takaraivo moves out of range easily.
Jammi swats away the attempt to clinch by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo moves in looking to clinch but Jammi pushes him off.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jammi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takaraivo wants to clinch up but Jammi keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jammi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takaraivo misses with an uppercut
and Jammi counters with a nice leg kick.
Jammi looks to land a body kick but Takaraivo moved away.
Takaraivo blocks a head kick by Jammi.
Jammi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takaraivo takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo throws a body kick that misses.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo wants to clinch up but Jammi keeps it at a distance.
Takaraivo moves in looking to clinch but Jammi pushes him off.
Takaraivo looks to land a body kick but Jammi moved away.
Takaraivo misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jammi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takaraivo is out of range.
Jammi takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jammi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jammi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Takaraivo throws a wild body kick that Jammi sees coming a mile off.
Takaraivo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takaraivo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takaraivo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jammi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jammi throws a jab but it's blocked by Takaraivo.
Jammi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takaraivo throws a right and a left that Jammi avoids nicely.
Jammi connects with a leg kick. Takaraivo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takaraivo pushes Jammi away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jummi Jammi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jammi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jammi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takaraivo moves out of range of the leg kick from Jammi.
Jammi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jammi throws a lazy right hand but Takaraivo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jammi misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Jammi moves out of range.
Takaraivo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takaraivo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jammi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takaraivo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jammi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takaraivo backs up against the cage.
Jammi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takaraivo. That did some damage!
Jammi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jammi scores with the left hand. Takaraivo knows he should have avoided that one.
Takaraivo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jammi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takaraivo, as that shot connected.
Takaraivo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takaraivo tries to score with a low kick but Jammi moves his leg out of the way.
Jammi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takaraivo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Takaraivo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jammi slips a jab from Takaraivo.
Jammi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takaraivo throws the kick towards the body but Jammi avoids it.
Takaraivo has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jammi has Takaraivo pressed against the cage.
Takaraivo working hard to break the clinch.
Takaraivo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jammi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jammi tries to break free but Takaraivo pushes him back against the cage.
Jammi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jammi.
Takaraivo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jammi.
Jammi lands a glancing blow to the side of Takaraivo's head.
Takaraivo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jammi.
Jammi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jammi avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jammi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takaraivo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Takaraivo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jammi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jammi throws a nice looking combination but Takaraivo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jammi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takaraivo clinches with his opponent.
Jammi has Takaraivo pressed against the cage.
Jammi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takaraivo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jammi manages to break the clinch.
Takaraivo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jammi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takaraivo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takaraivo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Takaraivo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jammi moves out of range of the body kick from Takaraivo.
Jammi moves out of range as Takaraivo throws a body kick.
Takaraivo just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Takaraivo blocks the leg kick.
Jammi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jammi takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jummi Jammi.
I think Jammi 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jummi Jammi!
Jummi Jammi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petter Krustev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krustev comes into the arena with Hubava si moya goro. blaring out of the sound system. Trouble Some has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Petter Krustev's chin.
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petter Krustev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krustev is defended easily by Some.
Krustev misses the jab.
Krustev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some connects with a leg kick. Krustev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some lands a head kick!
It looks like Petter Krustev has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krustev.
Krustev shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petter Krustev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Krustev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some scoring well with a low kick there.
Some keeps Krustev at a distance using the push kick.
Some connects with a solid leg kick.
Some buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some throws a push kick but Krustev slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krustev misses with a leg kick.
Krustev moves out of range of the body kick.
Some loads up on a big right hand but Krustev slips the punch.
Krustev blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Some as Krustev shoots in.
A punch lands to the side of Krustev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krustev throws an overhand right that lands on Some's shoulder, as Some tries to avoid the shot.
Some just misses with a punch to the body.
Some lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krustev feints and as Some raises his hands in defense, Krustev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Some is pulling down on Krustev's head to control his posture.
Some is trying to control the position but Krustev postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wants to sweep here but Krustev controlling him for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
Krustev cracks Some with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krustev ducks under a wild hook from Some.
Some digs a good hook to Krustev's body.
Krustev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Some as he jumps to the side.
Some throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Krustev.
Krustev works Some's body with a nice hook.
Krustev slips under a jab.
Krustev walks into a stiff left hand from Some.
Krustev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Some sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krustev misses the jab.
Some throws a front kick that sends Krustev stumbling back into the cage.
Krustev thows a body shot but no joy.
Krustev scores with a punch to the head.
Some throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krustev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Some.
Some misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krustev.
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krustev.
Some tries to clinch up but Krustev circles away and keeps his distance.
Some throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krustev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krustev works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Krustev.
Krustev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trouble Some is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krustev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some moves out of range as Krustev strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Krustev if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krustev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krustev cracks the inside of Some's front leg.
Krustev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krustev, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Some fails to land.
Krustev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Some backwards.
Krustev avoids a wild elbow strike from Some.
Krustev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some prevents the takedown attempt.
Some throws a head punch that misses.
Some lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krustev backwards.
Some goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krustev is trying to break free.
Krustev blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petter Krustev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Krustev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Some sprawls well. Some wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krustev gets slowly back to his feet.
Krustev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Some sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krustev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Some. Some obviously looking to wear him down.
Krustev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Krustev is trying to get an arm triangle but Some is defending well.
Some is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krustev off and has taken his back!
Some wants to control the position but Krustev frees himself and scrambles - Some manages to regain control in side control.
Krustev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some decides to stand back up.
Some connects with an inside leg kick.
Some throws a front kick that sends Krustev stumbling back into the cage.
Some fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some misses with a body kick.
Krustev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krustev dives in and grabs Some's left leg, looking for a takedown. Some pushes down on Krustev's head and hops out.
Some uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krustev.
Trouble Some seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krustev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krustev fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petter Krustev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some tries to clinch up but Krustev circles away and keeps his distance.
Some sizes up Krustev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krustev throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Some to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some moves out of range of the body kick from Krustev.
Some throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some keeps Krustev at a distance using the push kick.
Some scores with a nice right hand.
Krustev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Some.
Krustev misses with a hook
and Some counters with a nice uppercut.
Some gets a clinch.
Some lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krustev backwards.
Some throws a head punch that misses.
Some lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krustev wants to break free but Some has control.
Krustev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krustev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krustev as Some tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Some.
Some working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krustev is rocked!
Krustev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Krustev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krustev can't get the takedown.
Some creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Krustev's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Krustev drops to his knees and Some pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trouble Some!
Trouble Some decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Murt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Tapout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murt comes to the cage accompanied by I like to move it. Tapout has chosen Runaway as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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142 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Murt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Tapout!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tapout checks it well.
Tapout swings for the body but Murt moves out of range.
Tapout scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murt tries to get to full guard but Tapout has control of the leg.
Tapout missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murt is refusing to be controlled, as Tapout sits in half guard.
Tapout is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murt is just riding it out for now. Tapout eventually gives up the hold.
Tapout thows a huge punch but Murt dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapout is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tapout is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tapout wants to take a breather but Murt is having none of it.
Tapout is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tapout trying to control from half guard but Murt is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapout seems to be looking for submissions.
Tapout is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tapout is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murt defends it well.
Murt moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Murt trying to control but Tapout is having none of it.
Tapout gets back to half guard.
Tapout looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tapout is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murt pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murt prevents Tapout from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tapout manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tapout looking to control.
Tapout is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tapout working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapout is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murt wants to control from the top but Tapout keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tapout dominated that round.
That's time! Murt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tapout scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tapout working the ground and pound but Murt is defending the strikes.
Tapout tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tapout has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tapout advances nicely into full mount.
Tapout jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murt and Tapout has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Murt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tapout asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapout looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murt is avoiding damage well.
Murt is looking for a sweep.
Tapout is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tapout working the ground and pound from side control.
Tapout is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tapout tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tapout has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapout wants to control but Murt is keeping him busy.
Tapout is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Murt tries to improve position but can't.
Tapout working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tapout tries for a kimura but Murt is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapout is trying to get an arm triangle but Murt is defending well.
Tapout is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Murt tries to bench press Tapout off him but Tapout keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapout advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tapout showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tapout misses with a wild body shot.
Murt misses with a head kick.
Tapout avoids a kick to the body.
Murt lands a high kick!
It looks like Tommy Tapout has been cut.
Tapout looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murt is fending him off so far but Tapout persists. Nope, Murt circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tapout.
Tapout has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tapout is working for a guillotine from mount but Murt frees his head quite easily.
Murt is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapout looking to control but Murt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Tapout.
Tapout looking to control but Murt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tapout scoring with strikes but Murt is staying in there.
Tapout breaks from Murt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tapout lands a big elbow.
Murt is rocked!
Tommy Tapout has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tapout throws some wild stikes that Murt manages to avoid easily.
Tommy Tapout is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murt tries to hold on but Tapout pushes him away.
Tapout controlling his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matthew Murt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tommy Tapout.
Tapout fails with the takedown.
Murt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murt tries to work over Tapout's front leg with a kick but Tapout checks it.
Tapout avoids a kick to the body.
Murt swinging wildly here.
Murt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tapout blocks a head kick by Murt.
Matthew Murt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapout scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tapout is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Murt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tapout's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapout tries to move into full mount but can't pass Murt's legs.
Tapout has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tapout remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Tapout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tapout winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Tapout!
A victorious Tommy Tapout thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funny Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gods Son. Ingemar Anders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funny Jobber!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jobber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jobber throws a hook but Anders avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Anders. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anders.
Anders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anders misses with a straight left.
Anders misses with a head kick.
Anders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jobber.
Anders gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jobber to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jobber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anders is trying to hold Jobber in close to prevent damage but Jobber has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber throwing shots but Anders is blocking nicely.
Anders trying to hold on to Jobber's head to control him but Jobber postures up.
Anders is trying to control but Jobber manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jobber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anders is looking to escape.
Jobber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by Jobber there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber wants to control the pace but Anders is squirming around nicely.
Jobber sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Jobber there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jobber avoids the attempt from Anders to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber prevents Anders from getting the reversal.
Jobber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anders is looking to escape.
Jobber controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Funny Jobber will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jobber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jobber closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anders did well to prevent Jobber getting side control.
Anders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jobber is working away from the top position though.
Anders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jobber.
Anders is looking to control Jobber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anders avoid being mounted?
Anders is staying active underneath Jobber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ingemar Anders.
Anders thuds his right hand into Jobber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jobber shoots in looking for a takedown. Anders tries to sprawl out of it but Jobber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jobber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anders struggling a bit here.
Anders tries to buck Jobber off but Jobber is having none of it.
Jobber goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anders rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jobber's guard! Nice work there by Anders!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber working for submissions but it's allowed Anders to get to half guard.
Anders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jobber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders stalling.
Jobber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Funny Jobber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jobber actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Anders prevents Jobber from improving his position.
Jobber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jobber.
Jobber working for submissions but it's allowed Anders to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Funny Jobber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Anders throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jobber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ingemar Anders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jobber.
Anders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anders throws a leg kick which misses Jobber's front leg but catches the back leg as Jobber tries to avoid it.
A jab from Anders does it's job there.
Anders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anders wants it to stay on the feet.
Jobber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anders pinned against the cage. Anders gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funny Jobber.
Jobber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anders is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders won't allow Jobber to pass to mount.
Jobber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anders does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jobber is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ingemar Anders just wasn't active enough.
Jobber tries to move into range but Anders moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ingemar Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anders.
Anders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jobber works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jobber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anders's head.
Anders tries to roll over but Jobber keeps him under control.
Jobber works his foot free and advances to mount.
Funny Jobber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber wants to control the pace but Anders is squirming around nicely.
Jobber looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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.
Jobber controlling from the full mount.
Jobber looking to control but Anders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Funny Jobber.
I've got Jobber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Funny Jobber!
Funny Jobber really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brute logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovchenko's entrance music is Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown but Yakovchenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Li's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Li drops his hands momentarily and Yakovchenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Li throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yakovchenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Li closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yakovchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yakovchenko is working hard here to advance position.
Yakovchenko has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Li seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yakovchenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yakovchenko is trying is best to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Li seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yakovchenko is just riding it out for now. Li eventually gives up the hold.
Li is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yakovchenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Li wants to take a breather but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
Li passes to side control.
Li scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yakovchenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Li off and has taken his back!
Yakovchenko keeps control of the position as Li tries to break free.
Li breaks Yakovchenko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Yakovchenko controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko wants to hit a switch here but Li passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yakovchenko there!
Yakovchenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li dominating with strikes here.
Yakovchenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Li wants to finish this one by submission but Yakovchenko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Li.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko tries to improve his position but instead Li has taken his back!
Yakovchenko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Yakovchenko is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Yakovchenko right now.
Li has the hooks in. Yakovchenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Yakovchenko tries to escape but Li has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Li punishes Yakovchenko with strikes from the back mount.
Li not allowing Yakovchenko to control his hands.
Li has the hooks in. Yakovchenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Li is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Yakovchenko has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Li is hanging on to Yakovchenko's back as he tries to escape.
Li landing with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakovchenko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yakovchenko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yakovchenko tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakovchenko trying to control the hands but Li breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakovchenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Li looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Li is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wai Man Li dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakovchenko.
Li connects with a body shot.
Li decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yakovchenko trying to control here.
Li wants to pass the guard but Yakovchenko is defending well.
Yakovchenko is not content to let Li control the position.
Yakovchenko trying to hold on to Li's head to control him but Li postures up.
Li takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Li is working for a submission of some sort.
Li is thwarting Yakovchenko's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to pass to mount but Yakovchenko is defending the position.
Li trying to control from half guard but Yakovchenko is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yakovchenko misses with a head kick.
Li closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yakovchenko quickly recovers to half guard.
Yakovchenko tries to get to full guard but Li has control of the leg.
Yakovchenko trying to hold on to Li's head to control him but Li postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Li is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Li prevents Yakovchenko from improving his position.
Li working over Yakovchenko with some ground and pound. Yakovchenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Li is taking a breather. Yakovchenko 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yakovchenko is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yakovchenko has worked his arm free - good work by Yakovchenko!
Yakovchenko sneaks back into half guard.
Yakovchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Li thows a huge punch but Yakovchenko dodges it nicely.
Yakovchenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Li's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Li's back!
Li is trying to remain composed but Yakovchenko is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
You can see the frustration on Li's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Li tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yakovchenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yakovchenko lands a big shot there that rocks Li but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Li is looking to get to half guard.
Yakovchenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yakovchenko prevents Li from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yakovchenko tries to control but Li wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wai Man Li will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Li misses the shot to the body.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakovchenko.
Li looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard.
Li trying to control but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Yakovchenko trying to control the position.
Yakovchenko keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Wai Man Li hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yakovchenko as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Li lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Li throws a nice looking combination but Yakovchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yakovchenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Yakovchenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Li takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yakovchenko checks a leg kick.
Yakovchenko gets caught flat footed, as Li shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Li preventing the sweep.
Li is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to advance position but Yakovchenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko lands a big elbow.
Yakovchenko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yakovchenko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Li is squirming around, avoiding Yakovchenko's attempts to control the action.
Yakovchenko prevents Li from getting the reversal.
Yakovchenko dominating with strikes here.
Yakovchenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Li?
Yakovchenko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Li's face.
Li wants to hold on but Yakovchenko pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko prevents Li from getting the reversal.
Yakovchenko lands a nice shot to the head.
Yakovchenko is landing with some decent strikes but Li is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Li is rocked!
Yakovchenko working for a guillotine from mount but Li is in no mood to give up.
Li is still in real trouble! Can Yakovchenko finish him?
Yakovchenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Li tries to reverse the position but Yakovchenko maintains control.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Li is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Li is trying desperately to improve position.
Yakovchenko with a couple of short strikes.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovchenko postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Li bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Yakovchenko and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Yakovchenko!
Igor Yakovchenko retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Igor Yakovchenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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