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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Palander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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300 lbs
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287 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Palander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakrzewski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
Palander misses with a hook. Zakrzewski ducked under it nicely.
Palander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palander looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakrzewski is just out of range.
Palander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zakrzewski.
Nice uppercut there from Palander.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palander throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Zakrzewski stumbling backwards into the cage! Zakrzewski bounces back off the cage towards Palander, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Palander lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Palander celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pasi Palander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Bandit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieszko Grzmotojad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzmotojad has chosen Power Metal as his entrance music. Mieszko Grzmotojad told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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191 lbs
8 - 14 - 1 |
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200 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Bandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mieszko Grzmotojad!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandit has his takedown stuffed
and Grzmotojad counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandit fails with the takedown
so Grzmotojad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bandit thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Grzmotojad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grzmotojad postures up in Bandit's guard and throws a big left but Bandit blocks it.
Bandit is striking off his back. Grzmotojad thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Grzmotojad slips a nice elbow through Bandit's hands, connecting with Bandit's forehead.
Grzmotojad lands strikes from 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!
Bandit punching from the bottom.
Bandit 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.
Grzmotojad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bandit tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grzmotojad trying to control the pace.
Bandit is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzmotojad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grzmotojad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grzmotojad blocks the strikes from Bandit.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grzmotojad lands a nice short elbow.
Grzmotojad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad working over Bandit with some ground and pound. Bandit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grzmotojad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grzmotojad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bandit is rocked!
Bandit manages to get to full guard.
Grzmotojad won't allow Bandit to sweep him here.
Bandit keeping moving, preventing Grzmotojad from controlling successfully.
Grzmotojad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bandit kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit tries to strike from the bottom.
Grzmotojad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bandit's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grzmotojad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grzmotojad is in close to Bandit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bandit throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Grzmotojad cracks Bandit with a solid left hand.
Grzmotojad works over Bandit with some ground and pound from guard.
Bandit is striking but Grzmotojad is not phased and passes to half guard.
Grzmotojad is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grzmotojad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grzmotojad lands strikes from half guard.
Grzmotojad working over Bandit with some ground and pound. Bandit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bandit misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bandit being controlled here, momentarily.
Grzmotojad postures up.
Grzmotojad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grzmotojad chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandit is on top in guard.
Grzmotojad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grzmotojad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grzmotojad pulls Bandit in close to prevent any damage.
Grzmotojad wants to stand but Bandit is controlling the position.
Grzmotojad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit throwing strikes from guard but Grzmotojad blocks nicely.
Grzmotojad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grzmotojad wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Bandit loads up on a big right hand but Grzmotojad slips the punch.
Grzmotojad misses with a body kick.
Grzmotojad gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzmotojad scoring with punches and elbows.
Grzmotojad looks up at the clock and then as Bandit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grzmotojad smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bandit manages to get back to half guard.
Grzmotojad prevents Bandit from improving his position.
Bandit punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mieszko Grzmotojad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bandit is looking to clinch.
Grzmotojad throws a good cross that connects.
Bandit moves out of range of the leg kick from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad clinches with his opponent.
Bandit jumps guard but Grzmotojad stands there with Bandit around his waist. Bandit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bandit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grzmotojad's brow.
Bandit decides to pull guard.
Grzmotojad postures up and lands a big shot to Bandit's brow.
Bandit throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Grzmotojad trying to control but Bandit is working from the bottom.
Grzmotojad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bandit's head.
Grzmotojad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grzmotojad distracts Bandit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzmotojad works over Bandit with some ground and pound from guard.
Grzmotojad postures up and lands a big shot to Bandit's brow.
Bandit trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bandit is working an open guard so Grzmotojad takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grzmotojad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee Bandit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grzmotojad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bandit wants to clinch but Grzmotojad slips to the side
and Grzmotojad counters by moving into the clinch.
Bandit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grzmotojad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grzmotojad stalling.
Bandit looking for a takedown.
Bandit tries to pull guard but Grzmotojad holds him up against the cage and eventually Bandit drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bandit tries for a takedown but Grzmotojad circles away easily
and Grzmotojad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bandit's knee momentarily.
Grzmotojad misses with a low kick.
Grzmotojad moves into the clinch.
Grzmotojad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bandit.
Grzmotojad works on Bandit's body with a couple of short punches.
Bandit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grzmotojad.
Nice body punch from Grzmotojad - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad stalling in the clinch.
Grzmotojad missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Grzmotojad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Grzmotojad.
Bandit is trying to break free.
Grzmotojad lands a nice knee to the body.
Grzmotojad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grzmotojad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grzmotojad controlling the position.
Grzmotojad 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.
Grzmotojad pulls Bandit in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mieszko Grzmotojad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Grzmotojad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit closes the distance but Grzmotojad moves to the side
and Grzmotojad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grzmotojad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bandit taking some punishment here, with Grzmotojad in his half guard.
Grzmotojad postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bandit to stand up.
Grzmotojad scores with a push kick.
Bandit lands a two punch combo.
Grzmotojad shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grzmotojad showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzmotojad stands up and beckons Bandit to join him on the feet.
Grzmotojad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mieszko Grzmotojad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bandit closes the distance but Grzmotojad moves to the side
enabling Grzmotojad to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandit with a poor takedown
and Grzmotojad counters with a left to the body.
Grzmotojad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bandit!
Bandit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mieszko Grzmotojad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grzmotojad with a couple of short strikes.
Grzmotojad lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Grzmotojad raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Bandit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grzmotojad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bandit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandit is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grzmotojad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Grzmotojad postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Bandit out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Grzmotojad goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mieszko Grzmotojad!
A relieved looking Mieszko Grzmotojad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konsta Pylkkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by Notkea rotta - Itä meidän. Billy Bob has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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Very strong |
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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
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konsta Pylkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob jabs Pylkkanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bob darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pylkkanen tries to kick Bob off but Bob keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pylkkanen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pylkkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bob is aware though and is defending well.
Bob wants to get up but he can't break Pylkkanen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bob throwing strikes but missing.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but Pylkkanen blocks nicely.
Bob connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pylkkanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bob.
Bob will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bob sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pylkkanen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pylkkanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bob working the head and body with strikes.
Pylkkanen is looking to control Bob's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pylkkanen avoid being mounted?
Bob is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bob blocks the strikes from Pylkkanen.
Pylkkanen trying to control but Bob postures up.
Bob throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pylkkanen wants to control but Bob is keeping busy.
Bob wants to control but Pylkkanen is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pylkkanen to regain full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pylkkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bob is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob wants to control from the top but Pylkkanen keeps moving.
Bob working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pylkkanen's head.
Bob has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but Pylkkanen blocks nicely.
Bob working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pylkkanen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pylkkanen looking for a guillotine here but Bob defends easily.
Bob trying to control but Pylkkanen is working from the bottom.
Pylkkanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bob postures up.
Bob is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bob connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bob gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bob pushing down on Pylkkanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Pylkkanen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pylkkanen.
Bob drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bob jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bob missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pylkkanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bob.
Bob has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pylkkanen is proving hard to escape from.
Bob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bob gets a double leg takedown into Pylkkanen's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bob accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bob forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bob there.
Bob throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bob thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bob is nestled in close to Pylkkanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bob is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pylkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
Bob wants to pass to mount but Pylkkanen is defending the position.
Bob is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bob gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bob throws a series of punches but Pylkkanen avoids them all with ease.
Bob throws a series of punches but Pylkkanen moves out of range.
Bob throws a right and a left that Pylkkanen avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bob throws a right and a left that Pylkkanen avoids nicely.
Bob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob looks to throw the jab but Pylkkanen is out of range.
Pylkkanen throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billy Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pylkkanen.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pylkkanen slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
Bob closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pylkkanen wants to control but Bob is keeping busy.
Pylkkanen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bob kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bob is trying to control the action in half guard but Pylkkanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pylkkanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bob postures up in Pylkkanen's guard and throws a big left but Pylkkanen blocks it.
Bob trying to control but Pylkkanen is working from the bottom.
Pylkkanen controls Bob momentarily but Bob frees himself.
Pylkkanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pylkkanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bob defends it easily.
Pylkkanen keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pylkkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bob has managed to get both his arms back between Pylkkanen's legs - danger averted.
Bob stands and throws Pylkkanen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bob cracks Pylkkanen with a big right hand but Pylkkanen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bob tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bob has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bob has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob 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!
Pylkkanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bob on the side of the head.
Pylkkanen throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pylkkanen did well to prevent Bob getting side control.
Bob throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bob not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pylkkanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bob is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pylkkanen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pylkkanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bob with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob wants to control from the top but Pylkkanen keeps moving.
Pylkkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bob is aware though and is defending well.
Bob working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pylkkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bob defends well.
Bob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bob's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bob postures up and lands a big shot to Pylkkanen's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob is in close to Pylkkanen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen has his foot on Bob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bob works his way back into a safe position though.
Pylkkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bob missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bob is looking to stand up but Pylkkanen won't let him.
Pylkkanen keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.
Bob chips away with some ground and pound.
Pylkkanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pylkkanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bob throws a strike but Pylkkanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pylkkanen being controlled here momentarily.
Billy Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bob takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pylkkanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pylkkanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
Bob drives through with a takedown into Pylkkanen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Konsta Pylkkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pylkkanen is trying to keep Bob in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bob gets to his feet - Pylkkanen follows without any prompting.
Pylkkanen throws a looping overhand right but Bob ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bob showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bob, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bob!
An out of breath Billy Bob 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
184 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
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28
138 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stevens is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stevens wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Stevens dodges it nicely.
Stevens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anderson.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stevens holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Anderson passes Stevens's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stevens is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stevens defends it well.
Anderson not doing much here.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anderson tries to control but Stevens wriggling away.
Anderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stevens's face.
Stevens is rocked!
Anderson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Stevens in real trouble here! The ref calls for Stevens to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turd Anderson!
Turd Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Nye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Yarbourgh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willy Yarbourgh has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
187 lbs
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195 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Nye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Yarbourgh!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarbourgh shoots for a takedown but Nye saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yarbourgh misses with a jab to the body
and Nye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yarbourgh rushes Nye and presses him up against the cage.
Nye controlling the action here for a moment.
Yarbourgh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarbourgh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yarbourgh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Yarbourgh might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Yarbourgh trying to control the action but Nye is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willy Yarbourgh has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Yarbourgh moves into the clinch successfully.
Nye looking to stall.
Nye has Yarbourgh pushed against the cage.
Yarbourgh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nye pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarbourgh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yarbourgh dives in and grabs Nye's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nye pushes down on Yarbourgh's head and hops out.
Bill Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Yarbourgh.
Yarbourgh wants to clinch up but Nye keeps it at a distance.
Nye wants to clinch but Yarbourgh slips to the side
and Yarbourgh counters with a nice body shot.
Nye closes the distance and clinches.
Yarbourgh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye stalls.
Nye pushes Yarbourgh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nye looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yarbourgh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nye shoots in and bounces Yarbourgh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yarbourgh is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nye trying to control but Yarbourgh is working from the bottom.
Yarbourgh is pulling down on Nye's head to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nye forces Yarbourgh back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willy Yarbourgh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nye tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yarbourgh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nye tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yarbourgh moves into the clinch.
Nye breaks from the clinch.
Yarbourgh looks to clinch
and Nye counters with a nice leg kick.
Nye looks to clinch
and Yarbourgh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yarbourgh controlling the pace.
Nye wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarbourgh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yarbourgh trying to control from half guard but Nye is working away.
Yarbourgh stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nye to get to his feet.
Yarbourgh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nye tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yarbourgh is in Nye's guard.
Yarbourgh trying to control but Nye is working from the bottom.
Nye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yarbourgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nye tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yarbourgh.
Yarbourgh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nye is looking to stall here but Yarbourgh recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarbourgh keeping moving, preventing Nye from controlling successfully.
Nye decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yarbourgh clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarbourgh prevents a body shot from Nye.
Nye is stalling here.
Nye gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yarbourgh.
Yarbourgh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nye is trying to pull guard but Yarbourgh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarbourgh has a couple of punches blocked by Nye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Yarbourgh 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.
Nye displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yarbourgh.
Willy Yarbourgh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nye throws a leg kick but Yarbourgh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nye moves in looking to clinch but Yarbourgh pushes him off.
Nye displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yarbourgh.
Yarbourgh tries to clinch up.
Yarbourgh shoots in for a takedown but Nye shows good takedown defense.
Bill Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Yarbourgh.
Yarbourgh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nye moves into the clinch.
Nye is pressed up against the cage. Yarbourgh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nye down to the mat. Nye avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yarbourgh tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye has closed the distance and engaged Yarbourgh in a clinch.
Nye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nye closes the distance and pushes Yarbourgh back into the cage.
Yarbourgh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yarbourgh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nye circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yarbourgh swats away the attempt to clinch by Nye.
Nye tries to clinch
and Yarbourgh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yarbourgh wants to clinch but Nye slips to the side
and Nye makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nye tries to clinch but Yarbourgh moves away
letting Yarbourgh counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yarbourgh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nye won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yarbourgh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Yarbourgh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yarbourgh tries to advance to mount but can't.
Yarbourgh controls the position from side control.
Nye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarbourgh misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bill Nye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yarbourgh takes a little break here. Nye wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yarbourgh tries to move to mount but Nye blocks the move with his legs.
Nye is trying to work for a sweep but Yarbourgh has mounted him!
Yarbourgh cracks Nye with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Yarbourgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nye wants to get back to his feet.
Yarbourgh lands a big shot there that rocks Nye but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yarbourgh tries to control but Nye wriggling away.
Nye squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Yarbourgh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nye is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nye is squirming around, avoiding Yarbourgh's attempts to control the action.
Willy Yarbourgh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yarbourgh controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Yarbourgh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yarbourgh 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 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Yarbourgh!
Willy Yarbourgh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wazz Dakka has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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34
130 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
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33
155 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
KO power |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dakka wants to clinch.
Dakka tries to close the distance and clinch but Aspenia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aspenia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dakka. No joy for Aspenia on that attempt.
Dakka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kato Aspenia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aspenia with a poor takedown
and Dakka counters with a left and a right that stings Aspenia.
Aspenia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dakka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aspenia's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dakka wanted to stand there but Aspenia had control of the position.
Dakka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dakka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka throwing strikes from guard but Aspenia blocks nicely.
Aspenia keeping moving, preventing Dakka from controlling successfully.
Wazz Dakka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Aspenia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dakka defends it nicely.
Aspenia misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Dakka misses.
Dakka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aspenia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aspenia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dakka is fending him off so far but Aspenia persists. Nope, Dakka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aspenia fails with the takedown
and Dakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aspenia is breathing heavily.
Dakka throws a combination. Aspenia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Dakka as Aspenia shoots in.
Dakka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dakka pushes Aspenia away with a front kick.
Dakka stuffs the takedown.
Dakka scoring well with a low kick there.
Dakka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dakka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Dakka.
Dakka thuds his right hand into Aspenia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aspenia tries for a takedown but Dakka circles away easily
and Dakka counters with a head kick that wobbles Aspenia - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Dakka sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wazz Dakka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fleegle Bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Bivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bananasplits comes into the arena with call to prayer blaring out of the sound system. Bivar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC Back In Black. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
212 lbs
25 - 21 - 0 |
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27
214 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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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
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fleegle Bananasplits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luciano Bivar!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bivar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bivar sprawls well. Bivar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bananasplits gets slowly back to his feet.
Bivar clinches up against the cage.
Bivar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bananasplits avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bananasplits fails to land.
Bananasplits gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bivar.
Bivar tries a knee to the head but Bananasplits blocks it.
Bananasplits working aggressively here.
Bivar is trying to drag Bananasplits to the mat but Bananasplits just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fleegle Bananasplits has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Bivar.
Bivar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bananasplits lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bivar has picked Bananasplits up - he's going for a ride! Bivar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bivar wants to pass the guard but Bananasplits is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bivar passes to full mount!
Bananasplits blocking the ground and pound.
Bivar working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bananasplits looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bivar! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luciano Bivar!
Luciano Bivar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leather Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jusma Siltanen (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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29
265 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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28
283 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leather Slammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jusma Siltanen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slammer looking to score a takedown here. Siltanen is defending well but Slammer drives through and ends up in Siltanen's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Siltanen being controlled here, momentarily.
Siltanen looking to control.
Slammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siltanen keeping full guard, as Slammer tries to pass.
Slammer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Siltanen dives on top into guard.
Slammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siltanen is aware though and is defending well.
Slammer working a defensive guard here.
Siltanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Siltanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Siltanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Siltanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siltanen has managed to get both his arms back between Slammer's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siltanen defends it easily.
Slammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siltanen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slammer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siltanen wants to get up but he can't break Slammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slammer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Siltanen is now in half guard.
Slammer looking for submissions off his back.
Slammer is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slammer wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slammer is trying to control but Siltanen manages to pass to mount!
Slammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Siltanen has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slammer wants to hold on but Siltanen pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leather Slammer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slammer is defended easily by Siltanen.
Siltanen works over Slammer's head and body with a nice combination.
Slammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Siltanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Siltanen throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siltanen closes the distance and clinches.
Siltanen lands with a right to the head.
Siltanen working aggressively here.
Siltanen lands a shot to the body.
Slammer tries for a takedown but Siltanen manages to get underhooks.
Siltanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siltanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slammer.
Siltanen is trying to force a seperation but Slammer has the dominant position.
Siltanen lands a right hand.
Siltanen breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siltanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Siltanen's guard.
Siltanen 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.
Siltanen has his hands on Slammer's head, controlling the position.
Siltanen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Slammer has passed into side control.
Slammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Siltanen, who protects the arm well.
Slammer wants to control but Siltanen is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slammer in side control, throwing shots but Siltanen defends.
Slammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Siltanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slammer trying to control the action but Siltanen is working from the bottom.
Slammer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slammer wants to control but Siltanen is keeping him busy.
Slammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Siltanen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Siltanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slammer working the ground and pound but Siltanen is defending the strikes.
Siltanen tries to improve position but can't.
Slammer taking a break here but Siltanen is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Siltanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slammer is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Siltanen to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Slammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Siltanen 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jusma Siltanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Siltanen cracks a nice hook into Slammer's ribs.
Siltanen dips to his left and cracks Slammer with an uppercut!
Slammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leather Slammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Siltanen swivels and escapes.
Leather Slammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siltanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slammer scores with a takedown into Siltanen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siltanen managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Siltanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Siltanen trying to keep a closed guard but Slammer is proving a slippery customer.
Slammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Siltanen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slammer looking to sit in guard and control but Siltanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slammer working for a triangle but Siltanen defends it easily.
Slammer looking for a guillotine here but Siltanen defends easily.
Siltanen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slammer, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slammer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leather Slammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siltanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slammer.
Siltanen lands a slapping body shot.
Siltanen cracks Slammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Siltanen throws a series of strikes that have Slammer backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slammer shoots in for a double leg but Siltanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slammer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Siltanen as he avoids it easily.
Slammer fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Siltanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siltanen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Siltanen breaks the clinch.
Slammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Siltanen tries to avoid it but Slammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Siltanen to the ground. Siltanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Siltanen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice cross by Siltanen.
Slammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slammer is rocked!
Siltanen lands with a right and another and another! Slammer is in big trouble! Siltanen lands again and this time it's lights out for Slammer! A quality knockout there for Siltanen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jusma Siltanen!
Jusma Siltanen gave a mention to FinnSubs in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Piper (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alonzo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Piper!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piper fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris rushes Piper and presses him up against the cage.
Harris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harris has Piper pressed against the cage.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Piper or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris which made him look bad.
Piper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alonzo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Piper.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Harris drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Piper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piper looking for a sweep. Not yet Piper, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Piper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pipers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Piper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Piper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris won't be happy with that.
Piper is trying to ground and pound but Harris uses the momentary lack of control by Piper to regain half guard.
Piper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harris has hold of Piper's hands but Piper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piper trying to advance position but Harris counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Piper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piper throws an elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Piper's guard. Nice move by Harris!
Piper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harris throws a strike but Piper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Piper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Piper looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Piper working a defensive guard here.
Harris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper trying to control the position.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harris trying to control but Piper is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Piper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Piper persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Alonzo Harris will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Piper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris tries to bum rush Piper with a series of wild strikes but Piper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piper.
Piper slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Piper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Piper shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Piper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Piper tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris counters with a two punch combo.
Alonzo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Piper.
Harris sizes up Piper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harris wants to slow Piper down by chopping away at his legs.
Piper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Piper takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris leaves Piper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Piper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piper takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris counters with a series of strikes. Piper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Piper is out of range.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piper.
Roddy Piper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Piper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piper shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Piper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Piper fails with a takedown attempt.
Piper looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Piper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
Harris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Piper's half guard.
Harris wants to advance to full mount but Piper doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harris is pushing down on Piper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Piper is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harris is keen to just control but Piper is a slippery customer.
Harris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Piper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harris is keen to just control but Piper is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Piper defending well though.
Piper taking some punishment here, with Harris in his half guard.
Piper tries to kick Harris off but Harris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Piper has his hands clasped together around Harris's back. He's all about the action.
Harris misses with a head shot. Piper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alonzo Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Piper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Piper is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture.
Harris throws an elbow that misses. Piper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harris's guard. Nice move by Piper!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piper wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Harris dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Harris throws a hook but Piper avoids it easily.
Harris tries to clinch but Piper moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Piper.
Piper has a takedown stuffed.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pipers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harris misses with an uppercut. Piper saw that one coming.
Harris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Piper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris works Piper's body with a nice hook.
Piper shoots and misses
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alonzo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Piper.
Piper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Piper misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piper tries to sprawl but Harris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Piper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throwing shots but Piper is blocking nicely.
Harris wants to take a breather but Piper is having none of it.
Harris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Piper is trying to stand.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris misses with a head shot. Piper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harris wants to control from the top but Piper keeps moving.
Piper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Piper blocks nicely.
Harris 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.
Piper keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to sit in guard and control but Piper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Piper throws a strike but Harris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roddy Piper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Piper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Piper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris 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 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Harris!
After the fight, Alonzo Harris 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Kunnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trasseli has chosen Look at my horse! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Kunnas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Trasseli!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunnas looks to land a combination. Trasseli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Trasseli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kunnas.
A slapping body kick lands there for Trasseli.
Kunnas cracks Trasseli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trasseli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kunnas manages to avoid it.
Trasseli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trasseli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kunnas tries to avoid it but Trasseli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kunnas to the ground. Kunnas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kunnas throws an overhand right that lands on Trasseli's shoulder, as Trasseli tries to avoid the shot.
Trasseli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trasseli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trasseli tries to close the distance and clinch but Kunnas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trasseli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kunnas quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kunnas tries to get to full guard but Trasseli has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trasseli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas is looking to control Trasseli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kunnas avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kunnas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kunnas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trasseli on the side of the head.
Trasseli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kunnas slaps away a takedown attempt from Trasseli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pena Trasseli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kunnas throws the left hand but Trasseli avoids the punch easily.
Kunnas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trasseli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kunnas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown by Trasseli or perhaps it was just good defense by Kunnas which made him look bad.
Karl Kunnas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Trasseli.
Kunnas tries to close the distance and clinch but Trasseli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kunnas to score with a decent uppercut.
Trasseli jabs at Kunnas's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kunnas stuns Trasseli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kunnas throws a right hand that Trasseli ducks under and follows up with a left that Trasseli also avoids with ease.
Kunnas scores with a nice head shot.
Kunnas misses with a low kick as Trasseli jumps back.
Trasseli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kunnas lands a jab to the nose.
Trasseli instigates a clinch.
Trasseli breaks the clinch.
Kunnas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kunnas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trasseli's corner calls for a 1-2. Trasseli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trasseli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kunnas.
Kunnas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trasseli misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli defending well as Kunnas loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Kunnas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trasseli scores with a jab to the body.
Trasseli throws an overhand right that lands on Kunnas's shoulder, as Kunnas tries to avoid the shot.
Kunnas misses the shot to the body.
Kunnas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kunnas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trasseli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kunnas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trasseli looks to clinch
and Kunnas counters with a right hand to the body.
Trasseli swings for the body but Kunnas moves out of range.
Good work by Trasseli as he checks the leg kick.
Trasseli thows a body shot but no joy.
Kunnas misses with a looping right.
Trasseli lands a nice looking body shot.
Trasseli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Kunnas misses its intended target.
Kunnas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kunnas wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Trasseli or perhaps it was just good defense by Kunnas which made him look bad.
Kunnas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kunnas.
Trasseli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kunnas scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Kunnas misses its intended target.
Good work by Trasseli as he checks the leg kick.
Trasseli takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pena Trasseli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Trasseli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kunnas, as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Kunnas. No joy for Trasseli on that attempt.
Trasseli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kunnas blocks a head kick by Trasseli.
Trasseli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kunnas but Kunnas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Kunnas. Those never looked like landing.
Trasseli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kunnas throws an overhand right that lands on Trasseli's shoulder, as Trasseli tries to avoid the shot.
Trasseli tries to clinch up.
Trasseli walks into a straight right hand from Kunnas.
Trasseli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kunnas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karl Kunnas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Trasseli.
Trasseli ducks right into an uppercut from Kunnas.
Karl Kunnas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kunnas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kunnas.
Kunnas drops his hands momentarily and Trasseli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trasseli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trasseli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kunnas tries to avoid it but Trasseli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kunnas to the ground. Kunnas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trasseli shoots in looking for a takedown but Kunnas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trasseli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trasseli doesn't manage to clinch there - Kunnas circles away.
Trasseli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trasseli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Trasseli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kunnas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Trasseli but great work by Kunnas.
You can see the frustration on Trasseli's face as Kunnas controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kunnas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Trasseli throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas stuffs the takedown attempt from Trasseli. Trasseli gets slowly back to his feet.
Trasseli tests Kunnas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trasseli misses with a series of wild punches.
Kunnas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Trasseli.
Kunnas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trasseli has a takedown stuffed.
Trasseli blocks a jab.
Kunnas throws out a loose jab but Trasseli uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli fails with a takedown attempt.
Kunnas catches Trasseli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trasseli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kunnas avoids it really well and circles away.
Trasseli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kunnas.
Kunnas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kunnas throws a low kick, looking for Trasseli's leg but Trasseli calmly moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kunnas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trasseli - the referee stops the clock and Kunnas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trasseli. Kunnas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kunnas stuffs the takedown attempt from Trasseli. Trasseli gets slowly back to his feet.
Karl Kunnas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kunnas defending well as Trasseli loads up on a big left hand.
Kunnas moves in looking to clinch but Trasseli pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trasseli slips a straight right by Kunnas.
Trasseli misses with a takedown attempt - Kunnas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trasseli fails with the takedown.
Trasseli is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Kunnas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kunnas.
Trasseli throws a body kick that misses.
Trasseli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kunnas's head backwards.
Trasseli doesn't manage to clinch there - Kunnas circles away.
Trasseli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kunnas rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kunnas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Trasseli.
Kunnas scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Kunnas. Those never looked like landing.
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 Karl Kunnas 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kunnas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kunnas connects with a leg kick. Trasseli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Trasseli jabs Kunnas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trasseli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kunnas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trasseli somewhat.
Trasseli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trasseli throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kunnas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trasseli is in Kunnas's guard.
Kunnas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kunnas tries to get out of the position.
Kunnas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kunnas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trasseli is looking to escape.
Trasseli is looking to improve his position but Kunnas isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli wants to control but Kunnas is having none of it.
Trasseli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kunnas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunnas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trasseli is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli tries to hold on but Kunnas pushes him away.
Pena Trasseli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trasseli regains half guard.
Trasseli moves into full guard.
Trasseli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kunnas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kunnas preventing the sweep.
Trasseli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kunnas stacks Trasseli on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kunnas!
Trasseli can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Trasseli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kunnas wants to stand up but Trasseli manages to regain full guard.
Trasseli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kunnas stands and throws Trasseli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trasseli manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas wants to stand up but Trasseli has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kunnas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trasseli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trasseli.
Kunnas trying to control the position from guard on top but Trasseli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trasseli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kunnas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trasseli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kunnas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Trasseli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trasseli 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pena Trasseli!
A very excited looking Pena Trasseli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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