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QFC Tournament 117 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samoilija Holovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CF McTootleberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CF McTootleberry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samoilija Holovaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, CF McTootleberry!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holovaara has McTootleberry up against the cage in a clinch.
McTootleberry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holovaara manages to pull guard.
McTootleberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holovaara is looking for a triangle but McTootleberry pushes his legs off easily.
McTootleberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holovaara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McTootleberry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McTootleberry trying to control but Holovaara is working from the bottom.
Holovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTootleberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTootleberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McTootleberry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTootleberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Holovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. CF McTootleberry was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Holovaara shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holovaara showed some decent athleticism there.
McTootleberry trying to control here.
Holovaara trying to control the action but McTootleberry is working from the bottom.
Holovaara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McTootleberry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holovaara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holovaara is looking to take a break and control but McTootleberry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McTootleberry wants to get back to full guard but Holovaara has mounted him!
McTootleberry wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
McTootleberry avoids the strikes from Holovaara.
Will Holovaara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Holovaara has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McTootleberry has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holovaara misses with an elbow to the head.
Holovaara working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Holovaara is hanging on to McTootleberry's back as he tries to escape.
Holovaara working for a choke but McTootleberry is defending well.
McTootleberry tries to roll but Holovaara sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holovaara is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTootleberry is really stuck here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTootleberry preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holovaara.
McTootleberry is really stuck here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoilija Holovaara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holovaara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holovaara shoots in and bounces McTootleberry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Holovaara has gone for a leg lock! McTootleberry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holovaara's guard.
Holovaara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McTootleberry escapes and throws Holovaara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Holovaara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holovaara actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTootleberry is looking to take a break and control but Holovaara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holovaara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McTootleberry.
Holovaara has his foot on McTootleberry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McTootleberry works his way back into a safe position though.
Holovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTootleberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTootleberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McTootleberry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holovaara's head.
Holovaara has his foot on McTootleberry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McTootleberry works his way back into a safe position though.
Holovaara looking for a guillotine here but McTootleberry defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTootleberry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McTootleberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Holovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTootleberry defends well.
McTootleberry trying to control but Holovaara is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTootleberry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that McTootleberry 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.
Holovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTootleberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTootleberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holovaara looking for a guillotine here but McTootleberry defends easily.
McTootleberry works over Holovaara with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holovaara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McTootleberry defends it easily.
McTootleberry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTootleberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTootleberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McTootleberry wants to control from the top but Holovaara keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holovaara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McTootleberry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoilija Holovaara dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McTootleberry throws out a powerful jab.
McTootleberry throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holovaara.
Holovaara drives through with a takedown into guard.
McTootleberry 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.
McTootleberry controlling the position.
Holovaara pushes down on McTootleberry's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holovaara trying to control the action but McTootleberry is working from the bottom.
Holovaara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McTootleberry sees it coming and defends easily.
Holovaara trying to control from half guard but McTootleberry is working away.
Holovaara seems to be looking for submissions.
Holovaara is looking to take a break and control but McTootleberry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoilija Holovaara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holovaara is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holovaara looks to land a strike but McTootleberry avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Holovaara looking to pass the guard.
Holovaara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTootleberry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holovaara is one step ahead there.
McTootleberry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holovaara trying to control the position from guard on top but McTootleberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holovaara wants to pass the guard but McTootleberry is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTootleberry controlling the position.
CF McTootleberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CF McTootleberry has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Holovaara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTootleberry.
McTootleberry throws a wild body kick that Holovaara sees coming a mile off.
Holovaara takes the fight into the clinch.
McTootleberry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holovaara's elbow.
Holovaara pulls guard effortlessly.
Holovaara is looking for a triangle but McTootleberry pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holovaara is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samoilija Holovaara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holovaara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Samoilija Holovaara!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Samoilija Holovaara!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Samoilija Holovaara!
Samoilija Holovaara wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Samoilija Holovaara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salomao Trindade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Kallstrom (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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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salomao Trindade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Kallstrom!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trindade closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trindade wants to take a breather but Kallstrom is having none of it.
Trindade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kallstrom looking for submissions off his back.
Kallstrom looking for subs from the bottom but Trindade mounts him!
Kallstrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trindade has control of Kallstrom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kallstrom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Trindade avoids the attempt from Kallstrom to control.
Trindade content just to control the position here.
Kallstrom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trindade is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kallstrom to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kallstrom shrugs it off.
Kallstrom is working to get back to half guard.
Trindade wants to control the pace but Kallstrom is squirming around nicely.
Kallstrom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kallstrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trindade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trindade's back!
Kallstrom looking to hold on to the position here but Trindade rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Kallstrom wants to control from the top but Trindade keeps moving.
Kallstrom wants to pass the guard but Trindade is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trindade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kallstrom wants to pass the guard but Trindade is keeping the position.
Kallstrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trindade looking to control.
Trindade keeping moving, preventing Kallstrom from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Trindade looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kallstrom!
Trindade sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kallstrom gets back to half guard.
Trindade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kallstrom keeps working.
Kallstrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kallstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kallstrom is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallstrom actively working from the bottom here.
Kallstrom looks winded!
Trindade trying to control from half guard but Kallstrom is working away.
Trindade works his way into full mount!
Trindade working for a guillotine from mount but Kallstrom is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trindade seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kallstrom is holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kallstrom is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trindade throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kallstrom wants to hold on but Trindade pushes him away.
Kallstrom is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Salomao Trindade will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Trindade shoots in and gets a takedown into Kallstrom's guard.
Trindade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kallstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trindade has managed to get both his arms back between Kallstrom's legs - danger averted.
Kallstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trindade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trindade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trindade tries to free his leg and advance position but Kallstrom is retaining full guard.
Kallstrom has his foot on Trindade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trindade works his way back into a safe position though.
Kallstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kallstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kallstrom trying to control the position.
Trindade trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trindade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kallstrom is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallstrom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Trindade has passed into half guard!
Trindade seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kallstrom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trindade wants to free his trapped foot but Kallstrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kallstrom gets back to full guard.
Trindade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trindade trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kallstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trindade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kallstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trindade trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trindade scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trindade wants to control from the top but Kallstrom keeps moving.
Trindade passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trindade trying to control the action but Kallstrom is working from the bottom.
Kallstrom tries to bench press Trindade off him but Trindade keeps the position.
Trindade misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallstrom is looking to reverse the position.
Trindade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kallstrom, who protects the arm well.
Kallstrom tries to bench press Trindade off him but Trindade keeps the position.
Trindade throws a strike aimed at the side of Kallstrom's head but Kallstrom avoids it well.
Trindade tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trindade has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kallstrom tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Trindade presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Trindade throws some wild stikes that Kallstrom manages to avoid easily.
Kallstrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trindade trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kallstrom holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Trindade tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kallstrom working to try and regain half guard.
Trindade looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trindade can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kallstrom is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kallstrom is working to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Salomao Trindade dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Trindade.
Trindade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kallstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kallstrom misses the shot to the body.
Trindade avoids the body shot from Kallstrom.
The fighters circling - Kallstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallstrom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kallstrom lands a right hook to the body.
Trindade throws a leg kick which misses Kallstrom's front leg but catches the back leg as Kallstrom tries to avoid it.
Kallstrom throws a nice looking combination but Trindade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trindade scores with a leg kick.
Kallstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Kallstrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Trindade.
Trindade shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Trindade was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kallstrom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trindade is trying for a kimura here. Kallstrom looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Trindade wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salomao Trindade!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Keramin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Tim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Keramin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiny Tim!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnem�ki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keramin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tim throws a jab but it's blocked by Keramin.
A lazy left from Keramin finds it's target.
Keramin tries to clinch up but Tim circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiny Tim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keramin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tim takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tim tried to score with a low kick but Keramin checks it.
Keramin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keramin.
Tim thows a body shot but no joy.
Keramin lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tim shoots in for a takedown but Keramin shows good takedown defense.
Tim dives in and grabs Keramin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keramin pushes down on Tim's head and hops out.
Keramin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tim.
Andrei Keramin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keramin lands a glancing blow to the side of Tim's head.
Keramin gets caught flat footed, as Tim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tim throwing strikes from guard but Keramin blocks nicely.
Keramin controls Tim momentarily but Tim frees himself.
Tim passes Keramin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Tim connects with a nice short shot to Keramin's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tim slips a nice elbow through Keramin's hands, connecting with Keramin's forehead.
Tim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tim throwing shots but Keramin is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Tim.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keramin is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tim lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Tim seems content to control.
Tim passes to side control.
Keramin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tim.
Tim working the ground and pound but Keramin is defending the strikes.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tim has eaten all the pies!
Keramin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tim lands a few punches from side control.
Keramin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keramin tries to get out of the position.
Tim in side control, throwing shots but Keramin defends.
Keramin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tim on the ground.
Keramin parries the strikes from Tim easily there. Tim is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Keramin to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tim working the head with strikes.
Tim misses with the ground and pound.
Keramin is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here as Tim stalls 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!
Tim wants to control but Keramin is keeping him busy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny Tim dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tim throws a low kick but Keramin moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Keramin.
Keramin lands with a right hand.
Tim swats away the attempt to clinch by Keramin.
Tim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Keramin.
Tim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keramin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keramin lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Keramin.
Keramin swats away the attempt to clinch by Tim.
Keramin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tim shoots in for a takedown but Keramin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keramin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tim misses with a looping left.
Tim shoots for a double leg takedown but Keramin sprawls well. He's pushed Tim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrei Keramin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny Tim.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tim lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keramin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keramin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tim swats away the attempt to clinch by Keramin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tim is defended easily by Keramin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tim loads up on a big right hand but Keramin slips the punch.
A left and a right from Keramin both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Tiny Tim has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keramin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tim throws a low kick but Keramin avoids it.
Keramin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keramin sizes up Tim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keramin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keramin lands with a straight right. Tim didn't see that one coming.
Keramin misses with a few strikes there.
Keramin tries to clinch but Tim moves out of range.
Keramin lands a glancing blow to the side of Tim's head.
Keramin lands a nice looking body shot.
Keramin lands with a good body shot.
Keramin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tim wants to clinch up but Keramin keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tim takes the fight into the clinch.
Tim tries to break free but Keramin pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Keramin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keramin scores with a shoulder strike.
Keramin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keramin.
Tim is trying to trip Keramin. He has hold of a leg but Keramin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tim persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Keramin controls Tim momentarily but Tim frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Keramin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiny Tim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Keramin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tim shoots in but no luck this time.
Tim looks to score with a jab to the body but Keramin is just out of range.
Keramin has managed to clinch.
Keramin digs a right hand into Tim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tim's gas tank.
Keramin lands a shot to the body.
Keramin lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keramin.
Still in the clinch, Keramin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tim working aggressively here.
Keramin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Keramin scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keramin is working Tim over against the cage.
Keramin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tim lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keramin's head.
Tim is nestled in close to Keramin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tiny Tim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keramin is not content to let Tim control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tim lands a nice short elbow.
Tim works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tim pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tim lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Keramin hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tim looking to finish Keramin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Keramin!
Tim cracks Keramin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tim lands a big shot there that rocks Keramin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tim landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tim lands a big shot there that rocks Keramin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Keramin wants to hold on but Tim pushes him away.
Tim landing strikes from the mount and Keramin is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tim landing strikes from the mount and Keramin is in trouble!
Tim postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Keramin looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tim controlling from mount.
Tim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
BOOM! Tim connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tim looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiny Tim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Tiny Tim!
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight for Tiny Tim!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Tiny Tim!
Tiny Tim wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Tiny Tim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Yonnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strange Bug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mehdi Yonnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Strange Bug!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bug attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Yonnes as he checks the leg kick.
Yonnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Yonnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Bug keeps Yonnes at a distance using the push kick.
Bug connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bug connects with an inside leg kick.
Yonnes misses with a body shot.
Strange Bug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bug. That's going to slow Yonnes down.
Bug pushes Yonnes away with a front kick.
Bug scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Bug.
Yonnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bug.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bug lands a leg kick that knocks Yonnes off balance momentarily.
Yonnes connects with a body shot.
Yonnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bug.
Yonnes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bug.
Yonnes throws a jab when Bug was well out of range.
Yonnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yonnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bug scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yonnes misses with a straight left.
Bug clinches with his opponent.
Bug stalling the fight.
Bug pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bug looking for a triangle here. Yonnes is fighting it but it looks tight! Bug pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yonnes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Strange Bug!
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