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Duel: Riot PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Mabbit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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188 cm
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184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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193 cm
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201 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Mabbit ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Black Mamba! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mabbit throws a sloppy head kick and Mamba moves out of range easily. Mamba tries for a takedown but Mabbit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mamba blocks a head kick by Mabbit .
Mabbit throws a right hand that Mamba ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamba also avoids with ease. Mabbit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamba moves in looking to clinch but Mabbit pushes him off. Mamba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mabbit stuffs the takedown. Mabbit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamba circles away quickly and effectively. Mabbit misses with a head kick.
Mabbit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Mamba ducks right into an uppercut from Mabbit . Mamba fails in his attempt to clinch. Mabbit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mabbit misses with the combination.
Mabbit throws a head kick that misses. Mabbit misses with a head kick.
Mabbit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mabbit misses the jab. Mabbit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamba. Craig Mabbit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Mamba. Mabbit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mamba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mabbit but Mabbit pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mamba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mamba avoids the head kick by Mabbit .
Mabbit misses with a head kick.
Mabbit misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mabbit . Craig Mabbit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mabbit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mabbit looks to land a combination but Mamba avoids it well. Mabbit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mabbit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mamba checks the leg kick. Mamba is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mabbit throws a head kick but Mamba moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mamba slips a jab from Mabbit . Mamba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mabbit . Mabbit throws a right and a left that Mamba avoids nicely. Mamba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mabbit . Mabbit misses with a series of wild punches.
Mamba fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mabbit throws a head kick that misses. Mabbit throws a wild body kick that Mamba sees coming a mile off. Mabbit is breathing heavily. Mabbit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamba manages to avoid it. Mamba tries to clinch up but Mabbit circles away and keeps his distance. Mamba shoots in for a takedown but Mabbit shows good takedown defense. Mabbit throws a sloppy head kick and Mamba moves out of range easily. Mamba shoots in and drives through. Mabbit sprawls well. Mabbit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mamba fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamba. Mabbit lands a head kick!
Mabbit jabbing away but nothing is landing. A punch combination from Mabbit misses. Mabbit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamba dives in and grabs Mabbit 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mabbit pushes down on Mamba's head and hops out. Mamba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mabbit as he jumps to the side. Mabbit tries to bum rush Mamba with a series of wild strikes but Mamba uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mamba looks for a takedown but Mabbit sprawls well. Mabbit throws a sloppy head kick and Mamba moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Mabbit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mabbit throws a sloppy head kick and Mamba moves out of range easily. Mabbit throws an overhand right that lands on Mamba's shoulder, as Mamba tries to avoid the shot. Good work by Mamba as he checks the leg kick. Mamba blocks a head kick by Mabbit .
Mamba is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mamba tries to clinch but Mabbit is having none of it. Mamba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mamba shoots in for a takedown but Mabbit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mamba shoots in looking for a takedown. Mabbit tries to sprawl out of it but Mamba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mabbit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mabbit throws a series of punches but Mamba moves out of range. Mabbit looks to land a left hand but Mamba moved out of range nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mabbit dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mabbit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Mabbit . Mabbit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mamba shoots in but Mabbit avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mabbit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mamba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mabbit pinned against the cage. Mabbit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mamba shoots in for a takedown but Mabbit shows good takedown defense. Craig Mabbit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Mamba. Mabbit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mamba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mabbit as he jumps to the side. Mabbit throws a right hand that Mamba ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamba also avoids with ease. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mabbit throws a sloppy head kick and Mamba moves out of range easily. Mabbit throws a right hand that Mamba ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamba also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mabbit lands with a nice body punch. Mabbit throws a right hand that Mamba ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamba also avoids with ease. Mamba shoots in but no luck this time. Mamba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Left hook, right uppercut from Mabbit . Mabbit tries a head kick but it misses.
Mabbit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamba fails with a takedown attempt. Mamba looks for a takedown but Mabbit sprawls well. Mabbit throws a combination. Mamba tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Mabbit throws a sloppy head kick and Mamba moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice combination there by Mabbit .
Mabbit looks to land a combination but Mamba avoids it well. Mamba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mamba closes the distance and clinches up with Mabbit , looking for a takedown. Mamba pushes Mabbit against the cage but Mabbit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A combination from Mabbit does no damage. Craig Mabbit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mamba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mabbit 's waist but Mabbit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamba off to one side. Mamba fails with the takedown. Mamba blocks a low kick nicely. Mabbit throws a right and a left that Mamba avoids nicely. Mamba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mabbit pinned against the cage. Mabbit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mamba fails with a takedown attempt. Craig Mabbit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Horrible takedown by Mamba or perhaps it was just good defense by Mabbit which made him look bad. Mamba drops his hands momentarily and Mabbit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nice takedown defense from Mabbit . No joy for Mamba on that attempt. Mabbit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Mamba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mabbit pinned against the cage. Mabbit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mabbit throws a right and a left that both miss. Mabbit misses the jab. Mabbit throws a right and a left that both miss. Mamba avoids the head kick by Mabbit .
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mamba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mamba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mabbit . The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mamba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mabbit paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mabbit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamba is defended easily by Mabbit . Mamba slips under a jab from Mabbit . Mamba tries to clinch up. Mamba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mabbit defends it nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mabbit throws a head kick but Mamba moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mabbit dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Mabbit throws out a powerful jab. Mamba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mabbit throws a hook to the side of Mamba's head but Mamba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mamba fails in his attempt to clinch. Mamba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A head kick misses from Mabbit . Mabbit throws a series of punches but Mamba avoids them all with ease. Mamba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mabbit defends it nicely. Mabbit closes the distance and lands a one-two. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mabbit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mabbit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mabbit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mamba shoots in but no luck this time. Craig Mabbit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Mamba. Mabbit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamba manages to avoid it. Mabbit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mabbit throws a shot from downtown. Mamba moves away and avoids it. Mabbit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mamba is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mabbit is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mamba. Mabbit throws a head kick but Mamba moves out of range.
Mabbit throws a wild body kick that Mamba sees coming a mile off. Mabbit slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamba, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mamba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mabbit sprawls well. Mabbit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mamba gets slowly back to his feet. Mabbit throws a head kick but Mamba moves out of range.
Mamba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mabbit throws a head kick that Mamba semi-blocks.
Mamba fails in his attempt to clinch. Mamba has a takedown stuffed. Mabbit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamba circles away quickly and effectively. Mamba has a takedown stuffed. No joy there for Mabbit , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mabbit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mabbit wants it to stay on the feet. Mamba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Mamba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mabbit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mamba somewhat. Mamba blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mabbit stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamba. Mamba gets slowly back to his feet. Mabbit throws a sloppy head kick and Mamba moves out of range easily. Mamba dives in and grabs Mabbit 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mabbit pushes down on Mamba's head and hops out. Mamba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mabbit .
Mabbit tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Mabbit . No joy for Mamba on that attempt. Mabbit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mamba's head. Mabbit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mamba blocks a head kick by Mabbit .
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Mabbit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamba dodges the punch combination from Mabbit .
Mabbit stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamba. Mamba gets slowly back to his feet. Black Mamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mabbit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mamba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mabbit . No luck for Mamba with that takedown attempt. Mabbit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mabbit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mamba has a takedown stuffed. Mabbit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mamba's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight! Craig Mabbit showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mabbit 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mabbit !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilpo Larha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Extreme Ways kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Ilpo Larha has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ilpo Larha seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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208 lbs
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211 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilpo Larha! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Larha doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiilopaa circles away.
Larha darts in and clinches Kiilopaa up against the cage. Larha wants the takedown. Kiilopaa is fighting it off but Larha persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kiilopaa's guard against the cage. Larha preventing the sweep. Larha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kiilopaa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kiilopaa is looking for a triangle but Larha pushes his legs off easily.
Kiilopaa wants to improve his position but instead Larha has moved into half guard.
Kiilopaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larha. Kiilopaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kiilopaa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larha is working away from the top position though. Kiilopaa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larha connects with a nice short shot to Kiilopaa's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kiilopaa is in trouble now - Larha has advanced to mount! Larha landing strikes, looking to finish! Kiilopaa is looking to improve his position but Larha isn't that keen on the idea. Larha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kiilopaa's face.
It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut. Kiilopaa looks gassed! Larha prevents Kiilopaa from getting the reversal. Kiilopaa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Larha in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Larha 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. Larha lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Larha lands a nice shot to the head.
That has opened up Pertti Kiilopaa's cut even more. Larha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The cut above Pertti Kiilopaa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pertti Kiilopaa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ilpo Larha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Peto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palkki Niskavuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sabaton - Talvisota . Niskavuori has chosen Torture killer - Obsessed with homicide as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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181 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Peto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Palkki Niskavuori! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niskavuori's waist but Niskavuori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peto off to one side. Nice sprawl there from Niskavuori as Peto shoots in. Peto moves in looking to clinch but Niskavuori pushes him off. Niskavuori throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peto on the side of the head. Peto shoots in for a takedown but Niskavuori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Peto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Niskavuori jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Niskavuori fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Peto dives in and grabs Niskavuori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Niskavuori pushes down on Peto's head and hops out. Peto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Peto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Peto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Niskavuori closes the distance and clinches. Niskavuori lands an elbow inside that Peto shrugs off.
It looks like Pertti Peto has been cut. Peto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peto. No luck for Peto with that takedown attempt. Peto is breathing heavily. Peto shoots in for a double leg but Niskavuori sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Peto shoots in but Niskavuori avoids the takedown attempt easily. Niskavuori pushes Peto away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Niskavuori. Niskavuori feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peto's calf. Peto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Niskavuori is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Niskavuori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fight moves into the clinch position. Niskavuori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peto backwards. Niskavuori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Niskavuori lands on the inside with an uppercut. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Niskavuori lands an uppercut. Niskavuori lands a knee to the body.
Niskavuori lands a nice elbow. Peto avoids the elbow strike from Niskavuori, against the cage.
Peto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Niskavuori connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peto's face.
A knee to the head by Niskavuori.
Niskavuori slows down the pace here.
Niskavuori tries a knee to the head but Peto blocks it.
Niskavuori prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Niskavuori obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knees to the body from Niskavuori.
Niskavuori pushes Peto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Niskavuori stalling the fight.
Knees to the body from Niskavuori.
Niskavuori scores a nice knee to the body.
Niskavuori connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peto's face.
Niskavuori lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Niskavuori lands an elbow just above Peto 's eye. Niskavuori leaning his opponent against the cage. Peto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Niskavuori wanted to stand there but Peto had control of the position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Niskavuori looking to pass the guard. Niskavuori trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peto's guard. Niskavuori must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Niskavuori stopping the sweep attempt from Peto. Peto is looking for a triangle but Niskavuori pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peto is working an open guard so Niskavuori takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Niskavuori clinches up with Peto and pushes him back against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Niskavuori just misses with a elbow thrown towards Peto's brow. Peto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Niskavuori pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peto dives in and grabs Niskavuori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Niskavuori pushes down on Peto's head and hops out. Peto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Niskavuori throws a nice outside leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Niskavuori. Peto tries to clinch up. Palkki Niskavuori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. No luck for Peto with that takedown attempt. Niskavuori keeps Peto at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Niskavuori - the referee stops the clock and Peto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Niskavuori. Peto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Niskavuori throws a head kick that Peto semi-blocks.
Peto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Niskavuori lands with an uppercut that bounces Peto off the cage and back into rage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. A solid body kick from Niskavuori. Niskavuori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Niskavuori keeps Peto at a distance using the push kick. Peto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niskavuori keeps Peto at a distance using the push kick. Niskavuori lands a head kick. Peto smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Peto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Niskavuori can pounce on him.
Niskavuori lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Niskavuori connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Niskavuori.
Peto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Niskavuori looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Niskavuori is looking to slow Peto down with leg kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palkki Niskavuori dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pertti Peto's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Niskavuori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peto walks into a stiff left hand from Niskavuori. Peto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niskavuori as he avoids it easily. Palkki Niskavuori seems to be getting the better of the standup. Niskavuori is looking to slow Peto down with leg kicks. Peto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niskavuori. Pertti Peto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Niskavuori misses with a head kick.
Peto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from Niskavuori. No joy for Peto on that attempt. Peto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Peto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Niskavuori. That one must have hurt. Niskavuori lands a head shot. Niskavuori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Niskavuori slams his shin into Peto's torso. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Niskavuori jabs at Peto's body. Niskavuori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Niskavuori scores with a kick to the midsection. Niskavuori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Niskavuori scores with a shot to the body.
Pertti Peto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Niskavuori throws a nice head kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Niskavuori!
Niskavuori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Niskavuori cracks the inside of Peto's front leg. Niskavuori throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Niskavuori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peto. Niskavuori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Niskavuori. Niskavuori instigates a clinch. Niskavuori lands on the inside with an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niskavuori. Nice elbow from Niskavuori. Niskavuori creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peto's defenses. Niskavuori lands a shoulder strike. Peto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niskavuori landing knees to the head.
Niskavuori has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Niskavuori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action! Niskavuori lands a hook that snaps the head of Peto backwards. Niskavuori works on Peto's body with a couple of short punches. Niskavuori lands an elbow inside. Peto takes an elbow to the temple. Nice elbow from Niskavuori. Peto takes a knee to the side of the body. Palkki Niskavuori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Niskavuori misses with an elbow strike.
Niskavuori lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Niskavuori.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knees to the body from Niskavuori.
Niskavuori lands a good knee to the midsection. Peto won't want to take too many of those. Niskavuori lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Niskavuori. Niskavuori comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A nice left hand lands by Niskavuori.
Peto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peto looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Peto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Peto takes an elbow to the forehead. Niskavuori stops a takedown attempt from Peto.
Nice elbow from Niskavuori. Peto takes a knee to the side of the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Niskavuori obliges. Nice elbow from Niskavuori. A short right from Niskavuori. A shot in the inside from Niskavuori. Niskavuori with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peto is trying to drag Niskavuori to the mat but Niskavuori just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Niskavuori tries to land a knee to the head but Peto blocks with his arms.
Niskavuori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peto.
Peto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Niskavuori just stands there and leans against the cage. Niskavuori scores with a shot to the side of Peto's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Niskavuori - that landed with a thud.
Niskavuori lands a nice uppercut. Niskavuori lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Niskavuori lands a knee to the head.
Niskavuori comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Peto jumps guard but Niskavuori stands there with Peto around his waist. Peto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niskavuori walks away with a smile on his face. Peto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Niskavuori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peto dives in and grabs Niskavuori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Niskavuori pushes down on Peto's head and hops out. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Niskavuori - the referee stops the clock and Peto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Niskavuori. Peto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Niskavuori throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Peto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niskavuori's waist but Niskavuori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peto off to one side. Niskavuori digs a good body shot into Peto's ribs. Peto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Niskavuori. Niskavuori lands a front kick. Niskavuori closes the distance and clinches. A quick uppercut on the inside from Niskavuori. Niskavuori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Niskavuori lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A right hand to the body from Niskavuori.
Niskavuori using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Niskavuori misses with an elbow over the top. Niskavuori scores with a shot to the side of Peto's head. Peto jumps guard but Niskavuori stands there with Peto around his waist. Peto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Niskavuori lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Peto goes for a takedown attempt but Niskavuori pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Niskavuori connects with the punch. Niskavuori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peto. Niskavuori lands with a hook. Peto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peto is defended easily by Niskavuori. The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Niskavuori scores with a nice hook to the head. Peto blocks an elbow strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palkki Niskavuori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Pertti Peto's cut. That's time! Peto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Niskavuori as Peto shoots in. Nice body kick from Niskavuori. A chopping leg kick lands by Niskavuori. Peto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niskavuori. Niskavuori obviously looking to wear him down.
Peto scores a takedown into full mount! Niskavuori avoids a series of strikes thrown by Peto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Niskavuori is squirming around, avoiding Peto's attempts to control the action. Peto prevents Niskavuori from getting the reversal. Niskavuori tries to hold on but Peto pushes him away. Niskavuori is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Niskavuori can do anything to dispel that myth. Peto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Peto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Niskavuori is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Niskavuori wants to stand but Peto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Niskavuori stands and steps away. Peto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Niskavuori keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Peto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Niskavuori sprawls well. Niskavuori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peto gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Peto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Niskavuori rushes Peto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Niskavuori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Peto blocks the elbow strike.
Niskavuori lands a good knee to the midsection. Peto won't want to take too many of those. A nice left hand lands by Niskavuori.
Niskavuori stops a takedown attempt from Peto.
Peto takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee is keeping an eye on Niskavuori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Niskavuori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peto backwards. Peto avoids a wild elbow strike from Niskavuori. A bit of stalling here from Niskavuori.
Peto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niskavuori walks away with a smile on his face. Peto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Peto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Niskavuori wants to clinch up but Peto keeps it at a distance. Niskavuori lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peto takes a kick to the side of the head. Niskavuori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peto. Niskavuori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Niskavuori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peto's hands. Peto fails with a takedown attempt. Niskavuori lands a head kick. Peto smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Niskavuori works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Niskavuori. Niskavuori scores with a kick to the body.
Peto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Peto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Peto closes the distance and clinches up with Niskavuori, looking for a takedown. Peto pushes Niskavuori against the cage but Niskavuori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Niskavuori has managed to clinch.
Peto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niskavuori avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Niskavuori gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Niskavuori landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Niskavuori. Peto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Niskavuori pulls him back up using the underhooks. A knee to the head by Niskavuori.
Still in the clinch, Niskavuori scores with a nice short uppercut. Niskavuori lands an elbow inside that Peto shrugs off. Peto takes an elbow to the temple. Niskavuori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Peto takes an elbow to the temple. Niskavuori misses with an elbow over the top. Niskavuori wants to stall.
Peto wants a takedown.
Palkki Niskavuori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Niskavuori lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Pertti Peto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peto tries to score a body lock takedown but Niskavuori shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Niskavuori is pressed up against the cage. Peto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niskavuori down to the mat. Niskavuori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Niskavuori lands with a straight right. Peto didn't see that one coming. Peto walks into a left hand. Niskavuori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A solid leg kick lands there for Niskavuori.
Niskavuori gets in close and instigates a clinch. Niskavuori gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Peto wants a takedown.
Niskavuori lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Niskavuori lands a good knee to the midsection. Peto won't want to take too many of those. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Niskavuori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peto backwards. Niskavuori gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Niskavuori throws an elbow but it misses.
Peto wants a takedown but no success here.
Niskavuori scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Palkki Niskavuori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Niskavuori 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palkki Niskavuori!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turbo Negro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negro has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. as his entrance music. Jake Orange has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 cm
20
216 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Orange! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turbo Negro! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Negro checks a leg kick nicely. Negro misses with a hook. Negro swings for the body but Orange moves out of range.
Negro throws a series of punches but Orange moves out of range. Negro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orange avoids it really well and circles away. Negro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Negro looks to throw the jab but Orange is out of range. Negro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Orange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Negro.
Jake Orange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Orange is looking to score with low kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Negro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orange takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Negro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orange tries to avoid it but Negro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orange to the ground. Orange escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Negro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orange. Negro misses with a hook. Negro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Orange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Orange wants to control but Negro is keeping busy.
Orange is pressing down on Negro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Negro wants to pass the guard but Orange is keeping the position. Orange looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Orange controlling Negro's posture. Orange will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Orange controls Negro momentarily but Negro frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orange 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. Negro wants to control from the top but Orange keeps moving. Negro thows a big elbow that misses. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orange is on top in guard.
Orange trying to control the position from guard on top but Negro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Negro has his hands on Orange's head, controlling the position. Negro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Negro trying to control from Orange's half guard. Orange has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Orange seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Orange working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Negro. Negro throws a big right hand that misses. Orange working a defensive guard but Negro passes into half guard.
Orange on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orange tries to get out of the position. Orange is staying active underneath Negro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Negro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orange with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Orange is looking for a sweep. Negro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Negro performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Negro thows a huge punch but Orange dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Well, if Negro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Negro not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are battling for position here. Orange manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Orange 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. Negro being controlled here momentarily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Orange'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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Turbo Negro will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Orange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Orange with a hook. Orange does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Negro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Negro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orange sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Negro somewhat. A big left from Negro misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Negro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Negro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Negro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Orange staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Orange.
Negro shoots in for a takedown but Orange shows good takedown defense. Orange blocks a jab. Orange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Negro moves away. Orange uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Negro. Orange throws a leg kick which misses Negro's front leg but catches the back leg as Negro tries to avoid it. Orange scoring well with a low kick there.
Negro blocks a leg kick. Orange throws and low kick but Negro moves out of range easily. Negro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orange. Negro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Negro there as he acknowledges the shot. Negro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Negro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Negro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jake Orange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Negro misses with a double jab.
Orange plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Turbo Negro has been cut. Negro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orange sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Negro somewhat. Jake Orange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turbo Negro. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Negro blocks a leg kick. Orange misses with a low kick.
Orange throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orange, right into the meat.
Negro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orange manages to avoid it. Orange tries to score with a low kick but Negro moves his leg out of the way. Turbo Negro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Negro misses with an uppercut. Orange saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Orange stuffs the takedown attempt from Negro. Negro gets slowly back to his feet. Orange throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Orange throws a shot to the body.
Negro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Orange throws a leg kick which misses Negro's front leg but catches the back leg as Negro tries to avoid it. Negro is breathing heavily. Negro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Negro with that takedown attempt. Negro tries to move into range but Orange moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Negro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Negro avoids the attempt from Orange to control. Negro with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Orange holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Negro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Orange tries to hold on but Negro postures up. Negro looking to finish Orange with some ground and pound. This is bad for Orange! Orange tries to reverse the position but Negro maintains control. Negro looking to ground and pound but Orange is blocking nicely. Orange gets back to half guard. Negro trying to mount his opponent but Orange defends it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Negro is keen to just control but Orange is a slippery customer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Orange dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Turbo Negro's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Negro looks to land a combination but Orange avoids it well. Orange looks to land a left hand but Negro moved out of range nicely. Orange cracks the inside of Negro's front leg. Negro throws a jab but it's blocked by Orange. Orange throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Orange walks into a jab. Negro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Orange rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Negro moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Negro throws a combination that misses and Orange counters with a good low kick that Negro was not able to check. Orange throws a sloppy head kick and Negro moves out of range easily. Orange gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Negro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orange tries to avoid it but Negro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orange to the ground. Orange escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Orange swings for the body but Negro moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Negro thows a body shot but no joy. Negro looks to land a combination but Orange avoids it well. Orange just misses with a punch to the body.
Orange wants to slow Negro down by chopping away at his legs. Negro connects with a single shot there. Orange throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Negro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orange to the mat! Orange manages to get full guard. Negro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Negro is fighting to break Orange's control of his arms but Orange is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Negro passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orange is trying to get back to full guard. Orange keeping control of the position. Orange wants to control but Negro is keeping busy and won't allow it. Orange regains full guard. Nicely done. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orange holds on and takes a little breather. Negro wants to control from the top but Orange keeps moving. Orange tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Negro with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orange controls Negro momentarily but Negro frees himself. Negro trying to control the position from guard on top but Orange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Negro throws a right and a left that both miss. Negro throws a hook to the side of Orange's head but Orange sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Negro throws a series of punches but Orange avoids them all with ease. Negro throws a jab but it's blocked by Orange.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Negro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orange throws out the jab. Orange slips under a jab. Orange scores with a sloppy right hand. Negro should have avoided that one. Negro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orange finds it's way round the side to connect with Negro's head. Orange dodges the punch combination from Negro.
Orange lands with a thumping leg kick.
Negro scores with a nice strike. Orange avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orange finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Negro throws a hook but Orange avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Jake Orange showed his dominance in that final round. I think Orange has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Orange!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max McRiot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRiot is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Insomnium - The Killjoy. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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197 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Koch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max McRiot! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Koch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McRiot moves forwards but Koch connects with a nice, crisp jab. Koch just misses with a punch to the body.
McRiot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Koch cracks McRiot with an open hand slap. Some wild striking there from Koch.
Koch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRiot manages to avoid it. Koch swinging wildly here.
Koch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koch takes a swing at McRiot's ribcage but misses. Koch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. McRiot shoots in but no luck this time. Koch misses with a straight right. A looping hook to the body misses from Koch. McRiot does a little dance to reset his feet. Koch looks to land a combination but McRiot avoids it well. McRiot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Koch avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McRiot. McRiot throws an elbow but Koch slips to the side and avoids it well. McRiot tries to move to mount but Koch blocks the move with his legs. Koch avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McRiot. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Koch is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McRiot lands a decent elbow from side control. Koch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Koch wants to improve his position but McRiot is controlling well.
McRiot trying to mount his opponent but Koch defends it. Koch desperately trying to maintain half guard. McRiot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Koch has managed to free his arm - good work. McRiot looks gassed! Koch is trying to stand back up but McRiot is controlling him
McRiot thows a huge punch but Koch dodges it nicely.
Koch is not content to let McRiot control the position. McRiot looking for a submission but Koch manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koch looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McRiot has picked Koch up and slammed him! Koch can't keep hold of the triangle and McRiot manages to pass to side control! McRiot content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Koch is looking to regain half guard here but McRiot keeps moving and retains side control. Koch can't do much from the bottom here. Koch is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Koch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Koch is looking to reverse the position. McRiot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Koch tries to improve position but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Koch fails to land with a series of punches.
Koch throws a series of punches but McRiot moves out of range. McRiot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koch throws a right hand that McRiot ducks under and follows up with a left that McRiot also avoids with ease. A big left from Koch misses. Koch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McRiot. Koch just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Koch 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.
Koch lands a jab to McRiot's midsection. Michael Koch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McRiot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koch avoids it really well and circles away. The fighters circle momentarily. Koch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A nice combination there by Koch.
Koch throws a hook but McRiot blocks it. Nice body punch from Koch. Koch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Koch throws a body punch but McRiot moves out of range. Koch lands a with a good body shot. Koch is looking to wear down McRiot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. McRiot is breathing heavily. A punch combination from Koch misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. McRiot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koch.
Koch drops McRiot with a naaaaasty hook - McRiot is in real trouble here! Koch dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Koch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fransico Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Jutila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jutila has chosen The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter as his entrance music. Jari Jutila has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fransico Junior! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Jutila! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jutila moves out of range as Junior throws a body kick.
Junior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jutila at a distance.
Junior scores a takedown into full mount! Junior wants to control the pace but Jutila is squirming around nicely. Junior cracks Jutila with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Junior looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jutila is looking to escape. Jutila blocking the ground and pound. Jutila wants to control but Junior is having none of it. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Junior cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round. Junior throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jutila because Junior loaded up on that one. Junior lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jutila hang on? Jutila holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Junior tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Junior lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jutila hang on? Junior lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Junior misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Junior throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Junior 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. Jutila tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control. Junior throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Junior landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Junior scoring with strikes but Jutila is staying in there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Junior landing strikes, looking to finish! Jutila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jutila regains half guard. Jutila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Jutila 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. Jutila keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully. Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jutila's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jutila is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard. Junior passes the guard and advances to mount! Junior cracks Jutila with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Junior raining down shots from the mount! Junior is trying to control here but Jutila has managed to regain half guard.
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jutila gets full guard. Jutila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jutila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junior accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jutila looking for a sweep. Not yet Jutila, not yet. Jutila seems keen to control Junior's posture. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Junior trying to move into half guard but instead Jutila has managed to sweep! Jutila trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fransico Junior dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jutila misses with a takedown and Junior counters with a stiff right hand. Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jutila. Jutila gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Junior lunges at Jutila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jutila's hand. Jutila shoots and misses letting Junior counter with a right hand. Fransico Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Jutila. Jutila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Junior's head backwards. Junior clinches up against the cage. Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jutila wants to break free but Junior has control.
Junior jumps guard but Jutila stands there with Junior around his waist. Junior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jutila drops down looking for an ankle pick but Junior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jutila is breathing heavily. Junior closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jutila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior. Jutila is positioning himself well to prevent Junior advancing to mount. Junior lands strikes from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jutila won't allow Junior to pass to mount. Junior uses his free foot to push down on Jutila's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jutila.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Junior cracks Jutila with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Junior tries to control but Jutila wriggling away. Junior with shots to the head and body - Jutila looks very uncomfortable down there. Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jutila is looking to escape. Jutila is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jutila tries to lock up and control but Junior gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Junior raining down shots from the mount! Jutila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Junior is in the full mount, landing strikes. You get the feeling that Jutila really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jutila is looking to improve his position but Junior isn't that keen on the idea. Junior looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jutila can do to turn this around? Junior unloads with some shots from mount but Jutila bucks and avoids them well.
Junior fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jutila blocking the ground and pound. Jutila is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Junior with shots to the head and body - Jutila looks very uncomfortable down there. The referee warns Jutila that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Junior working the ground and pound effectively.
Junior misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Junior jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jutila is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jutila and Junior has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Junior tries to advance position but instead Jutila slips a leg back in to half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Junior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fransico Junior 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!
Jutila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jutila doesn't succeed with the takedown and Junior counters with a nice body kick. Junior jabs at Jutila's body. Jari Jutila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Junior, as that shot connected.
Junior scores with a body shot.
Jab by Junior. Junior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jutila looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Junior lands a nice forearm strike. Jutila can't do much from the bottom here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jutila wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Junior working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Junior is chipping away with strikes.
Junior tries to advance to mount but can't. Jutila wants to get back to his feet but Junior drags him back down. Junior in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Jutila taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fransico Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Junior scoring with punches from side control. Junior remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Junior creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Fransico Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Junior moves into full mount! Jutila in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Junior looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jutila is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Junior looking to control but Jutila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Junior unloading with bombs! Junior dominating with strikes here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Junior is landing with some decent strikes but Jutila is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Junior cracks Jutila with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Junior lands a heavy elbow. Jutila wants to control but Junior is having none of it. Junior looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Junior breaks from Jutila's wrist control and lands an elbow. Junior is in the full mount, landing strikes. Junior dominating with strikes here. A nice elbow there by Junior. Jutila is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Junior working Jutila over with strikes here. Junior landing strikes, looking to finish! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jutila tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away. Junior trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jutila is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jari Jutila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Junior lands with some strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Junior wants to control the pace but Jutila is squirming around nicely. Jutila in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Fransico Junior showed his dominance in that final round. Well Junior has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fransico Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Lukottaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Noitalahti (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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239 lbs
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262 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Lukottaja! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riku Noitalahti! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lukottaja lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noitalahti's sensitive parts. Noitalahti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noitalahti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lukottaja. Lukottaja slips a jab and a cross from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lukottaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Noitalahti. Noitalahti misses with a two punch combination.
Noitalahti misses with a series of wild punches.
Lukottaja moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Noitalahti looks gassed! Lukottaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Lukottaja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lukottaja escapes and gets back to his feet. Lukottaja throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Lukottaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noitalahti pinned against the cage. Noitalahti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lukottaja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lukottaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Lukottaja trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lukottaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Noitalahti defends it well. Lukottaja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Lukottaja is looking to advance position but Noitalahti won't allow it. Lukottaja 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. Lukottaja trying to control from half guard but Noitalahti is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Noitalahti won't allow Lukottaja to pass to mount. Lukottaja moves nicely into side control. Lukottaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Lukottaja trying to control the action but Noitalahti is working from the bottom. Noitalahti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lukottaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Noitalahti is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Noitalahti tries to buck Lukottaja off but Lukottaja is having none of it. Noitalahti tries to escape but Lukottaja is in control. Noitalahti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lukottaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Lukottaja is looking to take a break and control but Noitalahti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Lukottaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Lukottaja tries to pass to full mount but Noitalahti defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lukottaja lands with a punch from half guard. Noitalahti is looking for a sweep. Lukottaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lukottaja trying to control the pace. Lukottaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lukottaja trying to control the action but Noitalahti is working from the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lukottaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Lukottaja dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lukottaja misses with a straight left. Lukottaja dodges the punch combination from Noitalahti.
Lukottaja turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Noitalahti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lukottaja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Noitalahti's guard. Lukottaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noitalahti works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Noitalahti wants to get back to his feet but Lukottaja is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Lukottaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lukottaja prevents Noitalahti from getting back to his feet. Noitalahti is breathing heavily. Lukottaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lukottaja works a leg free and moves into half guard. Lukottaja wants to control but Noitalahti is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lukottaja. Lukottaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Lukottaja trying to control the action but Noitalahti is working from the bottom. Noitalahti tries to get to full guard but Lukottaja has control of the leg. Noitalahti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Noitalahti.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lukottaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Noitalahti is retaining full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Noitalahti can do anything to dispel that myth. Lukottaja wants to control from the top but Noitalahti keeps moving. Lukottaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lukottaja trying to stand up but can't free himself from Noitalahti's guard. Lukottaja wants to control from the top but Noitalahti keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Noitalahti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lukottaja has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lukottaja is defended easily by Noitalahti. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Lukottaja. That's going to take a lot out of him. Noitalahti works over Lukottaja's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Lasse Lukottaja has been cut. Noitalahti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noitalahti throws a right hand that Lukottaja ducks under and follows up with a left that Lukottaja also avoids with ease. No luck with that takedown attempt from Lukottaja. A punch combination from Noitalahti misses. Noitalahti throws a nice looking combination but Lukottaja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lukottaja slips a jab and a cross from Noitalahti.
Lukottaja moves out of range of the strikes. Lukottaja shoots in and drives through. Noitalahti sprawls well. Noitalahti throws a right hand that Lukottaja ducks under and follows up with a left that Lukottaja also avoids with ease. Lukottaja gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lukottaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noitalahti wants to get back to striking at distance but Lukottaja won't allow it.
Noitalahti wants to get back to striking at distance but Lukottaja won't allow it.
Noitalahti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A hook to the body from Lukottaja.
Lukottaja tries to pull guard but Noitalahti holds him up against the cage and eventually Lukottaja drops back down to his feet.
Noitalahti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noitalahti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lukottaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lukottaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Noitalahti is trying to maintain the position but Lukottaja is very close to passing his half guard. 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 Lasse Lukottaja will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lasse Lukottaja's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lukottaja fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lukottaja clinches. Lukottaja fails to pull guard.
Lukottaja keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Noitalahti's efforts to push away. Noitalahti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Noitalahti is trying to force a seperation but Lukottaja has the dominant position. Lukottaja turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Lukottaja tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Noitalahti wants to get back to his feet but Lukottaja drags him back down. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lukottaja working the ground and pound but Noitalahti is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lukottaja tries for a kimura but Noitalahti is defending well. Lukottaja trying to control the position but Noitalahti is working away. Noitalahti can't do much from the bottom here. Noitalahti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lukottaja asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lukottaja throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. No joy there for Lukottaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lasse Lukottaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Noitalahti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lukottaja counters by moving into the clinch. Lukottaja has hold of one of Noitalahti's legs. Noitalahti is fighting the takedown attempt but Lukottaja gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Lukottaja wants to control from the top but Noitalahti keeps moving. Noitalahti wants to stand and escape but Lukottaja is having none of it. Lukottaja stands up from Noitalahti's guard - Lukottaja perhaps looking for a knockout. Noitalahti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lukottaja decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Noitalahti's guard. Lukottaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noitalahti works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lukottaja trying to control but Noitalahti is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Noitalahti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lukottaja is one step ahead there. Noitalahti pulls Lukottaja in close to prevent any damage. Lukottaja slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Noitalahti manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lukottaja tries to bum rush Noitalahti with a series of wild strikes but Noitalahti uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lukottaja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lukottaja there as he acknowledges the shot. Noitalahti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lukottaja counters with a shoot takedown. Noitalahti fights it but they end up in guard. Lukottaja content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Riku Noitalahti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lukottaja looking to pass the guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lasse Lukottaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Noitalahti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lukottaja defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Lasse Lukottaja showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lukottaja, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Lukottaja!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lord Lindermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lord Lindermann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Mules! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lindermann throws a right hand that Mules ducks under and follows up with a left that Mules also avoids with ease. Mules scores with a hook to the body. Lindermann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Mules moves into the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Mules.
Lindermann letting Mules take a breather here. The crowd are getting on Mules's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Lindermann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mules tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindermann avoids the damage to the body. Mules effectively controlling the action here. Mules makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mules stalling against the cage.
Mules lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Lord Lindermann has been cut. Lindermann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mules avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mules slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Mules. Good shot there by Lindermann. Mules moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mules is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mules lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Nice body punch from Mules. Nice elbow from Mules. Mules scores with a hook to the body. Lindermann is breathing heavily. Mules lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lindermann or not. Mules unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lindermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mules lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lindermann or not. Mules is pushing Lindermann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A right handed body shot lands from Mules.
Mules misses with a knee to the head. Mules scores a nice knee to the body.
Mules creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lindermann's defenses.
Lord Lindermann's cut is getting worse. Mules lands a right hand. A body shot lands from Mules.
Mules dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Mules. Lindermann throws a hook but Mules avoids it easily. Lindermann throws a jab but it's blocked by Mules. Mules swinging wildly here.
Mules swings for the body but Lindermann moves out of range.
Lindermann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mules.
Mules looks to land a combination but Lindermann avoids it well. Mules rushes Lindermann and presses him up against the cage. Lindermann managing to block the knees to the body from Mules.
Mules softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Mules.
Lindermann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mules gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mules tries a knee to the head but Lindermann blocks it.
Knees to the body from Mules.
Mules misses with a knee strike.
Mules creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lindermann's defenses.
Lord Lindermann's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mules obliges. Lindermann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mules gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Lindermann. That's going to take a lot out of him. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Mules lands a knee to the head.
Mules stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Mules. Mules pushes Lindermann up against the cage in a clinch. Mules missing with knees to the body.
Mules using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mules is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lindermann is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mules lands a body punch. Mules tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindermann avoids the damage to the body. Mules lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Mules. Mules controlling the action here for a moment.
Mules scores with a shoulder strike. Stalling in the clinch from Mules.
Mules lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mules misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lindermann.
Mules lands a body punch. Lindermann is trying to break the clinch but Mules is controlling him. Lindermann is trying to break the clinch but Mules has him pressed against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lindermann tries to pull guard but Mules holds him up against the cage and eventually Lindermann drops back down to his feet.
Mules leaning his opponent against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mules dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lord Lindermann's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Lindermann scores with a jab. Danga de danga de dang - Lindermann scores with a four punch combination! Jab by Mules. Mules throws a series of punches but Lindermann moves out of range. Lindermann lands with a hook. Mules tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lindermann throws a right and a left that both miss. Lindermann misses with a combination
and Mules counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lindermann lands with an uppercut that bounces Mules off the cage and back into rage. Lindermann throws a combination that misses and Mules counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Mules throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lindermann on the side of the head. 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! Mules has managed to clinch.
Mules lands a shot to the body. A short left from Mules. Mules leaning his opponent against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lindermann tries a body shot but Mules blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mules landing knees to the head.
Jeez, Lord Lindermann's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Lindermann takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lord Lindermann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert Mules!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ara Virta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Vera (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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ara Virta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucio Vera! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ara Virta has been cut. Vera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Vera is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Virta tries to keep at a distance but Vera has taken the fight into the clinch. Nice body punch from Vera. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vera. Virta wants to get back to striking at distance but Vera won't allow it.
Vera tries a body shot but Virta blocks it.
Virta working hard to break the clinch. Vera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virta.
Vera looking to slow down the pace here. Vera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vera tries to land knees in the clinch but Virta avoids the damage to the body. Vera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virta blocks it with crossed arms. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Vera looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Virta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Virta blocks an uppercut.
Vera keeps control of Virta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Vera effectively controlling the action here. Vera pushes off an throws an elbow but Virta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Vera keeps control of Virta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Vera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vera goes for a takedown attempt but Virta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Vera. Virta throws a hook to the side of Vera's head but Vera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Vera clinches up with Virta and pushes him back against the cage. Virta blocks a body shot from Vera. Vera tries to land knees in the clinch but Virta avoids the damage to the body. Vera is pushing Virta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Vera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vera avoiding damage.
Vera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Virta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ara Virta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Vera. Vera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vera avoiding damage.
Vera trying to control the position but instead, Virta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vera into the cage. Virta has had enough of the clinch but Vera keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Virta backwards. Virta is looking to break free of the clinch but Vera has double underhooks. Virta managing to block the knees to the body from Vera.
Virta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Virta throws an overhand right that lands on Vera's shoulder, as Vera tries to avoid the shot. A big left from Virta misses. Ara Virta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Virta looks to land a right hand but Vera moved out of range. Vera slips under a jab. Virta misses with a two punch combination.
Virta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Virta misses the jab. Virta misses with a looping left. Ara Virta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Virta lands a jab. Vera moves in looking to clinch but Virta pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Vera tries to clinch but Virta is having none of it. Virta works Vera's body with a nice hook. Virta throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Vera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A telegraphed right hand from Virta misses the target. Virta throws a hook but Vera blocks it. Vera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virta. Virta looks to land a combination. Vera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Virta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vera in his tracks. Vera tries to land a front kick but Virta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Vera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Virta connects with the punch. Vera throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
Vera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Virta's sensitive parts. Virta tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Virta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Virta. Virta connects with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Vera dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ara Virta's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Virta misses with a looping right. Virta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vera.
Virta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nice takedown defense from Virta. No joy for Vera on that attempt. Vera lands the left hand. Vera thows a body shot but no joy. The fight moves into the clinch position. Vera lands with a short shot to the head. Vera taking a breather. Virta is trying to break free. Vera missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vera trying to control the position but instead, Virta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vera into the cage. Vera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vera pressing his opponent against the cage. Vera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virta blocks it with crossed arms. Virta wants to get back to striking at distance but Vera won't allow it.
Vera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Vera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Vera misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Vera. Virta is pushing Vera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Vera tries to throw a body punch but Virta avoids it by throwing Vera back against the cage. Virta manages to break the clinch.
Vera slips a jab and a cross from Virta.
A slow jab from Vera misses its intended target. Vera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Vera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vera is looking to clinch. Virta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vera. Vera drives through and clinches with Virta against the cage.
Vera is leaning against Virta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Vera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Virta breaks from the clinch.
Virta throws out a loose jab but Vera uses good head movement to avoid it. Virta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vera counters with a shoot takedown. Virta fights it but they end up in guard. Vera sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Vera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Vera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Virta wants to stand but Vera is controlling the position. Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Virta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Virta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vera. Virta is looking to stand up but Vera isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Vera postures up in Virta's guard and throws a big left but Virta blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Vera dodges the punch combination from Virta.
Vera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Virta misses with a hook. Virta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lucio Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Virta's head. A punch combination from Vera misses. Vera moves out of range of the strikes. Virta throws a lazy right hand but Vera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virta. Vera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Virta sprawls well initially but Vera persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Virta is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ara Virta's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Vera moves out of range as Virta strikes. Vera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Vera looks to score with a jab to the body but Virta is just out of range. Virta looks to throw the jab but Vera is out of range. Virta cracks Vera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. No joy there for Virta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Virta cracks Vera with a good jab. Vera motions for Virta to come forward. Vera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Vera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nice cross by Virta. Vera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Virta misses with a double jab
and Vera counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Virta is lucky that one didn't land flush. Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Virta paws at him with a jab and circles away. Virta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vera can pounce on him.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vera clinches up with Virta and pushes him back against the cage. Vera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vera misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vera looking to slow down the pace here. Vera tries to land a knee to the head but Virta blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Vera fails to land. Vera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Vera fails to land. Virta manages to break the clinch.
Vera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Virta misses with a wild combination.
Virta throws a combination that misses and Vera counters with a stiff right hand. Virta looks to land a combination. Vera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virta.
Vera throws a combination that misses and Virta counters with a stiff right hand. Vera takes one to the chin there. Virta misses with a body shot.
Virta throws a combination. Vera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vera moves away from the strike by Virta. Virta swings for the body but Vera moves out of range.
Virta throws a jab when Vera was well out of range. Virta moves out of range as Vera throws a body kick.
Virta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Virta. A good leg kick by Vera. Virta misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vera.
Vera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Virta throws a nice looking combination but Vera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ara Virta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virta. Vera tries to clinch there but Virta circles away.
Virta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Virta fails to land with a series of punches.
Vera on the wrong end of a nice jab. Virta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vera. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vera is stalling in the full guard. Vera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Vera throws a big right hand that misses. Virta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Virta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vera on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Vera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Vera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Virta wants to stand but Vera is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Virta misses with a straight left. Virta ducks right into an uppercut from Vera. Virta throws a hook but Vera blocks it. Vera gets a clinch. Virta stops a takedown attempt from Vera.
Virta blocks a body shot from Vera. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Virta blocks an uppercut.
Vera lands a knee to the body.
Vera scores with a nice hook to the head. Virta scores with an uppercut up the middle. Virta lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Lucio Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Vera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucio Vera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Pinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinta comes to the cage accompanied by God Is an Astronaut - All Is Violent, All Is Bright. Grossman has chosen Apple bottom jeans, boots with the fur... as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Pinta! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Les Grossman! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pinta, right into the meat.
Grossman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pinta defends it nicely. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pinta, right into the meat.
Pinta tries for a takedown but Grossman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Grossman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A big right from Pinta misses. Pinta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grossman.
Pinta looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Pinta looking to sit in guard and control but Grossman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Grossman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Grossman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinta is keeping the position for now. Pinta is adopting a defensive guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pinta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grossman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grossman wants to control from the top but Pinta keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pinta is on top in guard.
Pinta content to stall in guard here. Pinta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grossman for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Grossman managing to control the position. Pinta won't allow Grossman to sweep him here. Grossman keeping moving, preventing Pinta from controlling successfully. Pinta throwing strikes from guard but Grossman blocks nicely. Pinta preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grossman seems keen to control Pinta's posture. Pinta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Pinta trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pinta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pinta just misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinta misses with a wild body shot. Pinta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grossman. Pinta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss! Pinta throws a hook but Grossman blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pinta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grossman's half guard. Grossman trying to control but Pinta postures up.
Pinta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Grossman keeping hold of Pinta's head, controlling as best he can. Pinta is figuring out what he wants to do next. Grossman is not content to let Pinta control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Pinta dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grossman misses with a takedown and Pinta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Pinta digs a good hook to Grossman's body.
Pinta throws a shot from downtown. Grossman moves away and avoids it. Grossman misses with a body shot
and Pinta counters with a left to the body. Pinta shoots in but no luck this time. Grossman misses with a shot to the body and Pinta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grossman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Pinta is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pinta manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Grossman stopping the sweep attempt from Pinta. Pinta is pulling down on Grossman's head. It's preventing any offense from Grossman, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pinta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grossman's guard. Pinta controls from within his opponent's guard. Grossman seems keen to control Pinta's posture. Pinta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grossman is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Pinta is fighting to break Grossman's control of his arms but Grossman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Pinta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Pinta stands up over Grossman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Pinta throws a big right hand that misses. Grossman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pinta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pinta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Grossman trying to control the position here. Pinta trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Grossman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pinta trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Grossman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Grossman looking for a sweep. Not yet Grossman, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Grossman with a lazy takedown attempt and Pinta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grossman thinking. Grossman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinta looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range. Grossman fails with the takedown and Pinta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Thomas Pinta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Les Grossman. Grossman is breathing heavily. Pinta throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pinta closes the distance and lands a one-two. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Pinta dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinta.
Pinta is looking to wear down Grossman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Grossman doesn't succeed with the takedown and Pinta counters with a stiff right hand. Grossman misses with a body shot.
Pinta tests Grossman's chin there with a solid looking shot. Grossman with a poor takedown and Pinta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Thomas Pinta is winning the standup battle so far. Pinta scores with a spinning back kick! Pinta feints and as Grossman raises his hands in defense, Pinta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Grossman is working an open guard so Pinta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grossman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Some wild striking there from Pinta.
Grossman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Pinta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Grossman with a lazy takedown attempt and Pinta counters with a nice double leg into guard. Thomas Pinta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Les Grossman. Pinta sitting in guard, not really doing much. Pinta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grossman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pinta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Pintais looking to pass into half guard but Grossman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grossman is in guard. Pinta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grossman's guard. Pinta trying to control but Grossman is working from the bottom. Pinta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pinta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grossman can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Grossman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinta manages to get himself to full guard.
Pinta tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pinta keeping moving, preventing Grossman from controlling successfully. Thomas Pinta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Pinta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grossman manages to get himself to full guard.
Grossman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pinta 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. Pinta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Pinta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grossman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Pinta with a flurry of punches that miss. Pinta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Grossman shoots in and bounces Pinta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Grossman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pinta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grossman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pinta controls Grossman momentarily but Grossman frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Pinta clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Pinta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Grossman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Pinta counters with a nice uppercut. Pinta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grossman slips under a jab. Grossman tries for a takedown but Pinta circles away easily and Pinta counters with a low kick, right behind Grossman 's knee. Grossman doesn't succeed with the takedown and Pinta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Thomas Pinta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Les Grossman. Pinta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grossman's head backwards. Pinta throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range. Pinta lands a head shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pinta gets the takedown into side control. Pinta just content to control the position. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pinta stands up. Grossman with a lazy takedown attempt and Pinta counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grossman! Pinta controlling the position easily from mount. Grossman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pinta.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pinta trying to control but he's not successful this time. Pinta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Grossman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pinta wants to control the pace but Grossman is squirming around nicely. Pinta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pinta trying to control but Grossman is having none of it. Grossman blocking the ground and pound. Grossman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pinta content just to control the position here. Grossman is looking to improve his position but Pinta isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Pinta avoids the attempt from Grossman to control. Grossman taking shots to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pinta wants to control the pace but Grossman is squirming around nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Pinta had his way with Les Grossman in that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pinta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grossman moves away. Pinta misses with a straight right. Pinta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Pinta misses with the combination.
Grossman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pinta! Pinta wants to control but Grossman is having none of it. Grossman with the ground and pound from mount. Grossman landing punches. Pinta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Pinta is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Grossman cracks Pinta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pinta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. A nice elbow there by Grossman. Pinta wants to control but Grossman is having none of it. Grossman throws some wild stikes that Pinta manages to avoid easily.
Pinta tries to reverse the position but Grossman maintains control. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Grossman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Grossman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pinta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pinta manages to regain half guard. Good work. Pinta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grossman throwing shots but Pinta is blocking nicely. Grossman trying to control the action but Pinta is working from the bottom. Grossman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Pinta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Grossman trying to control but Pinta is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pinta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Pinta working a defensive guard here.
Grossman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinta works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pinta pulls Grossman in close to prevent any damage. Grossman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A clash of legs there as Grossman blocks the low kick. Grossman misses with a takedown and Pinta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pinta scores with a hook to the body. Grossman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Pinta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Pinta's corner is telling him to maintain position. Grossman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinta manages to get himself to full guard.
Thomas Pinta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pinta wants to sweep but no luck. Pinta is working hard here to advance position. Les Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Grossman is working Pinta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grossman throwing strikes but missing. Pinta wants to sweep here but Grossman controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Les Grossman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pinta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:45 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:45 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Pinta! Thomas Pinta retains his light heavyweight title!
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