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MMA HELSINKI 145 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bilashki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Louhikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bilashki comes to the cage accompanied by The Warriors of Skyrim. Louhikko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jon Bilashki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Bilashki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Louhikko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louhikko looks to throw the jab but Bilashki is out of range.
Louhikko misses with a looping left.
Louhikko throws out a loose jab but Bilashki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Louhikko.
Louhikko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Louhikko swings for the body but Bilashki moves out of range.
Louhikko looks to land a combination but Bilashki avoids it well.
Louhikko lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Louhikko.
Louhikko missing with a left hand there. Bilashki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Louhikko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bilashki avoids the body shot from Louhikko.
Louhikko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bilashki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Louhikko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Louhikko misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Louhikko. Beautiful body shot.
Bilashki staying out of range there.
Louhikko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bilashki staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louhikko thows a body shot but no joy.
Bilashki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louhikko.
Lauri Louhikko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bilashki closes the distance and clinches.
Bilashki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bilashki pulls guard successfully.
Louhikko stays in close to Bilashki's body and controls the position.
Bilashki wants to stand and escape but Louhikko is having none of it.
Bilashki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Louhikko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Louhikko trying to control but Bilashki is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lauri Louhikko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Louhikko cracks Bilashki with a good jab.
Bilashki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Louhikko doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bilashki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Louhikko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Louhikko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bilashki momentarily.
Bilashki misses with a series of wild punches.
Louhikko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Louhikko throws a hook but Bilashki avoids it easily.
Louhikko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bilashki. That one must have hurt.
Louhikko tries to clinch but Bilashki is having none of it.
Louhikko throws a hook to the side of Bilashki's head but Bilashki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Louhikko swings widly with a right hand
and Bilashki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bilashki.
Bilashki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bilashki tries to clinch up but Louhikko circles away and keeps his distance.
Louhikko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bilashki counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louhikko misses with a two punch combination.
Bilashki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Louhikko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Louhikko pushes Bilashki up against the cage in a clinch.
Bilashki breaks the clinch.
Louhikko digs a good body shot into Bilashki's ribs.
A punch combination from Louhikko misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki keeps the fight on the outside.
Louhikko throws a looping overhand right but Bilashki ducks down to avoid it.
Louhikko throws a hook but Bilashki avoids it easily.
Lauri Louhikko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bilashki tries to clinch up.
Bilashki defending well as Louhikko loads up on a big left hand.
Louhikko throws an overhand right that lands on Bilashki's shoulder, as Bilashki tries to avoid the shot.
Louhikko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bilashki.
Bilashki moves out of range of the leg kick from Louhikko.
Louhikko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bilashki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Louhikko swings for the body but Bilashki moves out of range.
Louhikko with a nice cross.
Bilashki tries to clinch up but Louhikko circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bilashki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bilashki slips a straight right by Louhikko.
Bilashki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Louhikko.
Bilashki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Louhikko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Louhikko dominated that round.
That's time! Bilashki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bilashki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Louhikko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Louhikko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bilashki moves away.
Bilashki swats away the attempt to clinch by Louhikko.
Louhikko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bilashki.
Louhikko throws a nice looking combination but Bilashki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Louhikko fails to land with a series of punches.
Bilashki misses the jab.
Louhikko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bilashki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jon Bilashki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Louhikko swats away the attempt to clinch by Bilashki.
Louhikko dodges the punch combination from Bilashki.
Louhikko misses the shot to the body.
Bilashki swats away the attempt to clinch by Louhikko.
Louhikko 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.
Lauri Louhikko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louhikko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bilashki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Louhikko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bilashki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bilashki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bilashki is looking to clinch.
Louhikko swinging wildly here.
Louhikko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Louhikko. Bilashki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Louhikko punishes Bilashki's body with a nice straight punch.
Bilashki wants to clinch up but Louhikko keeps it at a distance.
Louhikko connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Louhikko.
Louhikko instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko breaks the clinch.
Bilashki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Lauri Louhikko has been cut.
Bilashki closes the distance and clinches.
Louhikko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bilashki has him pressed against the cage.
Bilashki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bilashki breaks from the clinch.
Bilashki tries to move into range but Louhikko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Louhikko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bilashki counters with a crisp one two that drops Louhikko! Bilashki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Louhikko to his feet! Louhikko is in big trouble!
Louhikko is rocked!
Louhikko misses the shot to the body.
Louhikko is still on wobbly legs! Can Bilashki finish him?
Louhikko cracks Bilashki with a good jab.
Louhikko looks to land a right hand but Bilashki moved out of range.
Bilashki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Louhikko pinned against the cage. Louhikko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big left from Louhikko misses.
Bilashki lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Louhikko - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bilashki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Bilashki!
Jon Bilashki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pirates Powder, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Bolda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Siegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fett's Vette. Josh Bolda has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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203 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Bolda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Siegel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siegel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bolda with a jab.
Bolda misses with a wild combination.
Bolda missing with a left hand there. Siegel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siegel lands a jab to Bolda's midsection.
Bolda blocks the body kick.
Bolda looks to throw the jab but Siegel is out of range.
Siegel thuds a left hand into Bolda's body.
Siegel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bolda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Siegel ducks under a wild hook from Bolda.
Siegel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siegel trying to control but Bolda is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolda looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolda, not yet.
Bolda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Siegel passes into half guard.
Siegel is keen to just control but Bolda is a slippery customer.
Bolda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bolda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Siegel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Siegel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Siegel rolls with it to try and escape but Bolda cranks on the arm and Siegel is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Bolda!
A relieved looking Josh Bolda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Daigle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daigle comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Above The Law . 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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268 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Daigle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daigle punishes Dyer's body with a nice straight punch.
Dyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daigle.
Dyer throws a lazy right hand but Daigle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dyer looks to throw the jab but Daigle is out of range.
Daigle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Stephen Dyer has been cut.
Daigle lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daigle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dyer. Dyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dyer blocks a head kick by Daigle.
Dyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dyer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dyer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daigle checks a leg kick.
Dyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daigle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daigle scores with a punch to the head.
Daigle tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyer avoids the body shot from Daigle.
Daigle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luke Daigle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daigle. That's going to slow Dyer down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daigle works the jab nicely.
Daigle misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daigle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daigle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daigle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Luke Daigle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daigle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daigle moves out of range as Dyer strikes.
Daigle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daigle defending well as Dyer loads up on a big left hand.
Daigle lands an overhand right.
Daigle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dyer wants to clinch up but Daigle keeps it at a distance.
Daigle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dyer's calf.
Dyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daigle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daigle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daigle throws out a loose jab but Dyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daigle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dyer manages to avoid it.
Dyer lands with a straight right. Daigle didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daigle lands a high kick!
Daigle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dyer.
Daigle scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Daigle does it's job there.
Dyer misses with a double jab.
Daigle misses with a hook.
Daigle throws a sloppy head kick and Dyer moves out of range easily.
Dyer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daigle catches Dyer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dyer has closed the distance and engaged Daigle in a clinch.
Daigle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dyer checks a leg kick.
Daigle throws a leg kick
and Dyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dyer misses with the combination.
Daigle misses with a body kick.
Dyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daigle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daigle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daigle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daigle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyer moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daigle. Dyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dyer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daigle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daigle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daigle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dyer misses the shot to the body.
Dyer misses with the combination.
Daigle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dyer throws a series of punches but Daigle avoids them all with ease.
Daigle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daigle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dyer's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daigle misses with a hook.
Daigle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dyer throws a series of punches but Daigle avoids them all with ease.
Daigle throws a push kick but Dyer slaps the foot to one side.
Daigle takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daigle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daigle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dyers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dyer throws a combination. Daigle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daigle is rocked!
Daigle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Daigle gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dyer gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Dyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jusma Siltanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virne comes to the cage accompanied by Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant. On his way into the cage it seems that Jarppi Virne has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jarppi Virne seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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283 lbs
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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
14 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jusma Siltanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virne tries to clinch there but Siltanen circles away.
Virne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Siltanen has a couple of punches blocked by Virne.
Siltanen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Siltanen as the two fighters clinch.
Virne manages to break the clinch.
Virne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siltanen.
Siltanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Virne momentarily.
It looks like Jarppi Virne has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siltanen throws the left hand but Virne avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Siltanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Virne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siltanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Virne dives in and grabs Siltanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Siltanen pushes down on Virne's head and hops out.
A jab from Virne misses.
Virne has Siltanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Virne keeps control of Siltanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Siltanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siltanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Siltanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Virne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Siltanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siltanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Virne.
Virne misses with a looping left.
Virne doesn't manage to clinch there - Siltanen circles away.
Jusma Siltanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Virne walks into a stiff left hand from Siltanen.
A combination from Siltanen does no damage.
Siltanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siltanen as he jumps to the side.
Virne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Siltanen.
Siltanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Virne feints and as Siltanen raises his hands in defense, Virne changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virne trying to control the position from guard on top but Siltanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Siltanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Virne trying to control but Siltanen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siltanen seems keen to control Virne's posture.
Siltanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virne is one step ahead there.
Virne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Virne stands and throws Siltanen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virne misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Siltanen is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siltanen keeps working.
Siltanen dodges the ground and pound from Virne.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virne misses with the ground and pound.
Virne working the strikes but Siltanen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Siltanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Virne.
Siltanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Virne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Siltanen tries to roll over but Virne keeps him under control.
Virne misses with a head shot. Siltanen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Virne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Virne 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siltanen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Virne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siltanen wants to stand and escape but Virne is having none of it.
Virne postures up and lands a big shot to Siltanen's brow.
Siltanen keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jusma Siltanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarppi Virne'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.
Virne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siltanen throws a hook but Virne avoids it easily.
Virne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Siltanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Virne missing with a left hand there. Siltanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarppi Virne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siltanen looks to land a combination. Virne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Virne clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Siltanen.
Virne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Siltanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Virne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Siltanen to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virne.
Siltanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virne looking to throw knees to the head but Siltanen is blocking nicely.
Siltanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Virne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siltanen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virne.
A frustrated look appears on Siltanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Virne blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siltanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Virne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siltanen leaves Virne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Virne slips a straight right by Siltanen.
Siltanen ducks under a wild hook from Virne.
Siltanen slips under a jab.
Virne connects with a body shot.
Virne wants to clinch up but Siltanen keeps it at a distance.
Virne moves out of range of the body kick.
Siltanen avoids the body shot from Virne.
Siltanen thuds his right hand into Virne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virne shoots in looking for a takedown. Siltanen tries to sprawl out of it but Virne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Siltanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarppi Virne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Siltanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Virne moves to clinch but Siltanen breaks away
enabling Siltanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Siltanen 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne darts in and clinches Siltanen up against the cage.
Siltanen tries to throw a body punch but Virne avoids it by throwing Siltanen back against the cage.
Siltanen lands a nice uppercut.
Siltanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virne's elbow.
Virne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch but Siltanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siltanen throws a right and a left that Virne avoids nicely.
Virne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Siltanen but Siltanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Siltanen with a nice cross.
Siltanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virne is looking to clinch.
No luck for Virne with that takedown attempt.
Virne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siltanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Virne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Siltanen misses with a few strikes there.
Siltanen lands the left hand.
Virne misses with an uppercut. Siltanen saw that one coming.
Virne is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Siltanen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Siltanen moves away from the strike by Virne.
Virne lands with an uppercut that bounces Siltanen off the cage and back into range.
Siltanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Virne misses the shot to the body.
Siltanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Siltanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virne tries to clinch but Siltanen is having none of it.
Virne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Siltanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Siltanen missing with a left hand there. Virne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne tries to clinch up but Siltanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Virne has a takedown stuffed.
Jusma Siltanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siltanen throws a wild body kick that Virne sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virne looks to clinch
and Siltanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siltanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Siltanen throws a shot from downtown. Virne moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Siltanen lands.
Siltanen misses with a two punch combination.
Siltanen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Siltanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Virne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Siltanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virne forces Siltanen back against the cage and clinches.
Siltanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Virne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siltanen throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jusma Siltanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarppi Virne'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!
Virne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siltanen, pushing him back against the cage.
Siltanen misses with some punches.
Siltanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Virne backwards.
Virne throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Virne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siltanen works over Virne's head and body with a nice combination.
Virne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Virne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Siltanen defends it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Siltanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jusma Siltanen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Siltanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Virne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Virne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Virne tries to clinch but Siltanen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jarppi Virne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Siltanen.
Virne wants to clinch.
Virne tries to clinch up.
Siltanen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Virne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Virne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virne throws a big elbow that misses.
Siltanen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Virne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne looks up at the clock and then as Siltanen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Virne smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Virne landing a few strikes.
Siltanen is not content to let Virne control the position.
Siltanen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Virne in side control, throwing shots but Siltanen defends.
An elbow from Virne crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Siltanen to see if he's OK.
Siltanen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Siltanen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Virne.
Virne lands a strong strike to the head of Siltanen. That's dazed him! Virne looking to finish here. Siltanen is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Virne lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarppi Virne!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hois Kreisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreisi has chosen Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella as his entrance music. Hois Kreisi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hois Kreisi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Kreisi with that takedown attempt.
Kreisi tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kreisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Good shot there by Collins.
Collins throws a sloppy body shot
and Kreisi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kreisi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreisi is just out of range.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Kreisi throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Collins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreisi shoots in and bounces Collins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kreisi wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Kreisi is proving a slippery customer.
Kreisi tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Kreisi from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Collins is on top in guard.
Collins stands and steps away. Kreisi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Collins with a hook.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Kreisi shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
Collins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Collins throws a leg kick
and Kreisi counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreisi moves away.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Kreisi.
Kreisi jabs at Collins's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Kreisi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steve Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kreisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreisi.
A bone on bone clash there as Kreisi blocks the leg kick.
Kreisi avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins is looking to wear down Kreisi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Collins throws out a leg kick but Kreisi moves out of range and Collins only half commits.
Kreisi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Collins on his heels. He'll look to pass Collins's guard now, I'm sure.
Kreisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kreisi forces his way into half guard.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kreisi.
Kreisi trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Kreisi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kreisi works his way into full mount!
Collins tries to reverse the position but Kreisi maintains control.
Kreisi lands a big elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice elbow there by Kreisi.
Collins tries to reverse the position but Kreisi maintains control.
Kreisi raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kreisi is working for a submission of some sort.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Kreisi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kreisi trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Kreisi has control of the leg.
Kreisi wants to free his trapped foot but Collins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreisi uses his free foot to push down on Collins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Collins.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kreisi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is looking to improve his position but Kreisi isn't that keen on the idea.
Kreisi trying to control but Collins is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hois Kreisi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kreisi digs a good body shot into Collins's ribs.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreisi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kreisi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kreisi connects with a body shot.
Kreisi thumps Collins with a low kick.
Steve Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreisi. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreisi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Collins tried to score with a low kick but Kreisi checks it.
Kreisi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreisi lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Kreisi slips the punch.
Kreisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreisi shoots in looking for a takedown but Collins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kreisi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kreisi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Collins.
Kreisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Collins throws out a powerful jab.
Collins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kreisi throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Kreisi walks into a jab.
Collins moves out of range as Kreisi strikes.
Kreisi loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
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!
Collins misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi moves out of range of the leg kick from Collins.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreisi checks the leg kick.
Kreisi avoids the body shot from Collins.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Kreisi on that attempt.
Collins takes a swing at Kreisi's ribcage but misses.
Collins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kreisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreisi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Collins throws a head kick that half lands.
Kreisi thows a body shot but no joy.
Kreisi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kreisi misses with a body shot.
Kreisi shoots in looking for a takedown. Collins tries to sprawl out of it but Kreisi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Collins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hois Kreisi.
Collins throws the left hand but Kreisi avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kreisi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Collins avoids it really well and circles away.
Collins lands a jab to Kreisi's midsection.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreisi manages to avoid it.
Kreisi scores with a body shot.
Kreisi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Collins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kreisi. Kreisi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kreisi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kreisi. Beautiful body shot.
Collins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kreisi on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Kreisi misses its intended target.
Kreisi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreisi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Kreisi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Collins is rocked!
Kreisi fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Collins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kreisi lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Collins falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kreisi dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hois Kreisi!
A victorious Hois Kreisi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muromets's entrance music is Krec Паром через. A fine choice. Lindel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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255 lbs
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240 lbs
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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
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, ILja Muromets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindel lands a nice shot that snaps Muromets's head back.
Muromets avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muromets manages to avoid it.
Lindel blocks a jab.
Lindel is looking to clinch but Muromets is avoiding it.
Muromets circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lindel lands a two punch combo.
Muromets gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Muromets lands with a hook. Lindel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lindel tests Muromets's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mikael Lindel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muromets feints a jab promting Lindel to slip. Muromets then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lindel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Mikael Lindel has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Lindel does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Muromets.
Muromets shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lindel pinned against the cage. Lindel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Muromets does no damage.
Muromets jabs Lindel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lindel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muromets swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Lindel.
Lindel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Muromets manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muromets ducks under a wild hook from Lindel.
Muromets takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muromets slips a jab and a cross from Lindel.
Lindel misses with a few strikes there.
Muromets throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindel ducks under a wild hook from Muromets.
Lindel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muromets.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muromets moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muromets misses with a looping right.
Lindel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muromets is trying to force a seperation but Lindel has the dominant position.
Lindel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muromets up against the cage.
Lindel tries to stall but Muromets uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muromets is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lindel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lindel just leaning against Muromets, taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindel throws a series of punches but Muromets moves out of range.
Lindel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muromets momentarily.
Muromets fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikael Lindel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muromets moves away.
Lindel loads up on a big right hand but Muromets slips the punch.
Lindel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lindel digs a good hook to Muromets's body.
Lindel moves into the clinch successfully.
Lindel avoiding damage.
Lindel is trying to stall.
Muromets avoiding damage.
Lindel is trying to maintain a safe position but Muromets gets an underhook and turns Lindel into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muromets's elbow.
Lindel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Muromets looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindel tries to throw a body punch but Muromets avoids it by throwing Lindel back against the cage.
Lindel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muromets's elbow.
Lindel has a couple of punches blocked by Muromets.
Muromets tries for a takedown but Lindel manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ILja Muromets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lindel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muromets wants a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lindel misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Lindel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lindel moves out of range as Muromets strikes.
Some wild striking there from Muromets.
Decent striking displayed by Muromets there.
Lindel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muromets.
A swing and a miss from Lindel.
Lindel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muromets.
Lindel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muromets takes one on the button.
Muromets rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lindel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muromets misses with a left hand
and Lindel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muromets is looking to break free of the clinch but Lindel has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Lindel.
Lindel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Lindel finds it's way through Muromets's defenses.
Muromets takes one on the button.
Muromets avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindel stuns Muromets with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muromets shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lindel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindel misses with a looping right.
Lindel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muromets.
Lindel gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muromets is trying to push Lindel away but Lindel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lindel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindel is stalling here.
Lindel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muromets backwards.
Muromets is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel avoiding damage.
Oh Muromets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindel pushes Muromets against the cage. Lindel is working some dirty boxing. Lindel pushes off with a quick right hook! Muromets goes down! Muromets tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lindel moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Lindel!
After the big win, Mikael Lindel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Vondrachek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balrog Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
216 lbs
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34
219 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vondrachek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Balrog Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks for the body kick but Vondrachek saw that one coming.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Vondrachek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vondrachek rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Vondrachek lands a right hand.
Vondrachek tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to stall but Vondrachek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vondrachek is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vondrachek can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Vondrachek's ribcage. Vondrachek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vondrachek is struggling to control the position.
Vondrachek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson tries a body shot but Vondrachek blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vondrachek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Vondrachek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson wants to control but Vondrachek is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vondrachek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vondrachek tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vondrachek 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.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Vondrachek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Vondrachek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Vondrachek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vondrachek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vondrachek.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vondrachek.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Vondrachek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson sizes up Vondrachek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek moves into the clinch.
Vondrachek jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Vondrachek around his waist. Vondrachek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Vondrachek tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
A short left from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson works on Vondrachek's body with a couple of short punches.
Vondrachek wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vondrachek wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vondrachek is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vondrachek swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vondrachek tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balrog Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Vondrachek saw that one coming.
Johnson thows a body kick. Vondrachek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vondrachek takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Balrog Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vondrachek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vondrachek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondrachek wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vondrachek takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vondrachek tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Vondrachek tries to clinch up.
Vondrachek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Vondrachek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balrog Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vondrachek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vondrachek fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Vondrachek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Vondrachek wants to clinch.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Vondrachek tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vondrachek swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
It looks like Petr Vondrachek has been cut.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Vondrachek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Vondrachek's side.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vondrachek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Vondrachek moved away.
Johnson cracks Vondrachek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Vondrachek misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vondrachek is rocked!
Vondrachek shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Vondrachek crumples to the floor! Johnson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Balrog Johnson!
A relieved looking Balrog Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurens Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Sluijs has chosen Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
184 lbs
12 - 6 - 2 |
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24
176 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Van Der Sluijs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Van Der Sluijs's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Sluijs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson trying to control but Van Der Sluijs is working from the bottom.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sluijs is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Der Sluijs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anderson has Van Der Sluijs in his guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Van Der Sluijs from controlling successfully.
Anderson 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.
Anderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Van Der Sluijs uses it to pass to side control.
Anderson gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs not doing much here.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Van Der Sluijs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Der Sluijs wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Laurens Van Der Sluijs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Van Der Sluijs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Van Der Sluijs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to control. Van Der Sluijs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Van Der Sluijs still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Van Der Sluijs has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Van Der Sluijs crashes against the mat.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Van Der Sluijs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson tries to bench press Van Der Sluijs off him but Van Der Sluijs keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Anderson dominated 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.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Van Der Sluijs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson shoots in but Van Der Sluijs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anderson works over Van Der Sluijs with some ground and pound from guard.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Van Der Sluijs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Der Sluijs wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Van Der Sluijs is working from the bottom.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson distracts Van Der Sluijs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Sluijs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Sluijs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Van Der Sluijs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Anderson wants to control but Van Der Sluijs is having none of it.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Van Der Sluijs isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs looking to finish with strikes here!
Anderson holds on for dear life, controlling Van Der Sluijs's posture momentarily.
Van Der Sluijs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Van Der Sluijs cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Van Der Sluijs connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control the pace.
Van Der Sluijs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Der Sluijs is controlling the pace.
Anderson tries to roll over but Van Der Sluijs keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Der Sluijs.
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 Turd Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Der Sluijs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Der Sluijs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control the pace.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Laurens Van Der Sluijs wasn't active enough on the ground.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson tries to roll over but Van Der Sluijs keeps him under control.
Van Der Sluijs controlling the pace.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Der Sluijs stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Laurens Van Der Sluijs wasn't active enough on the ground.
Van Der Sluijs cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a straight left.
Van Der Sluijs swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Der Sluijs.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Der Sluijs sprawls well. Van Der Sluijs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Van Der Sluijs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs lands a slapping body shot.
Turd Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Der Sluijs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is not content to let Van Der Sluijs control the position.
Van Der Sluijs content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Der Sluijs is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turd Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Der Sluijs looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Sluijs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson swings for the body but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
BOOM! Van Der Sluijs lands a beautiful left hook that drops Anderson. Anderson tries to recover but Van Der Sluijs is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Anderson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
A victorious Laurens Van Der Sluijs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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30
156 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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30
154 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson cracks Velcic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Velcic does no damage.
Johansson staying out of range there.
Johansson misses with a head kick.
Velcic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johansson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johansson throws a body kick that misses.
Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Velcic.
Johansson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Velcic throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Velcic blocks a head kick by Johansson.
Johansson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velcic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mikael Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson lands a body shot.
Johansson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Velcic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Johansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johansson slips a jab and a cross from Velcic.
Velcic avoids the head kick by Johansson.
Johansson misses with a head kick.
Velcic throws a chopping leg kick but Johansson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johansson scores with a sloppy right hand. Velcic should have avoided that one.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velcic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velcic.
Johansson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Johansson misses
and Velcic counters with a good low kick that Johansson was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson throws a body punch but Velcic moves out of range.
Johansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velcic throws a leg kick which misses Johansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johansson tries to avoid it.
Velcic misses with a kick to the body.
Velcic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Velcic throws a leg kick but Johansson moved away.
Velcic connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Johansson looks to land a body kick but Velcic moved away.
Johansson scores with a push kick.
Velcic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Johansson. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic avoids the head kick by Johansson.
Velcic connects with a right hand. Johansson shakes it off.
Velcic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johansson.
Johansson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velcic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Nice body punch from Velcic.
Nice shot by Johansson.
Velcic slips under a jab from Johansson.
Johansson checks a leg kick.
Johansson throws the kick towards the body but Velcic avoids it.
Velcic avoids a kick to the body.
Johansson tries to clinch up but Velcic circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Velcic.
Velcic blocks a jab.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Velcic ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Velcic is out of range.
Velcic wants to land a leg kick but Johansson is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Velcic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velcic.
Velcic moves out of range as Johansson throws a body kick.
Johansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Johansson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velcic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Velcic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velcic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johansson's hands.
Johansson is looking to land body kicks.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Velcic's head but Velcic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson swings for the body but Velcic moves out of range.
Velcic scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Mikael Johansson has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Velcic avoids the head kick by Johansson.
Velcic misses with a leg kick.
Velcic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic blocks the body kick.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson throws a head kick that misses.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Velcic moved out of range.
Velcic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Johansson throws a sloppy head kick and Velcic moves out of range easily.
Velcic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johansson is out of range and Velcic settles back down.
Johansson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johansson slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velcic. That's going to slow Johansson down.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Velcic digs a good body shot into Johansson's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lands a high kick!
Velcic throws a leg kick but Johansson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Velcic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johansson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velcic throws a leg kick but Johansson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velcic.
Velcic fails to land with a series of punches.
Johansson fakes the leg kick and cracks Velcic in the body.
Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velcic throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Velcic fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Johansson. That snapped Velcic's head back.
No joy there for Velcic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velcic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johansson.
Velcic throws a one two combo.
Johansson doesn't manage to clinch there - Velcic circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Johansson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Velcic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson thuds his right hand into Velcic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johansson throws a head kick but Velcic moves out of range.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velcic.
Johansson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Velcic. Velcic obviously looking to wear him down.
Velcic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Velcic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johansson thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Velcic misses.
Velcic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Davor Velcic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikael Johansson'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!
Velcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velcic moves away.
Mikael Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Velcic counters with an outside leg kick.
Johansson throws a sloppy head kick and Velcic moves out of range easily.
Velcic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Velcic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velcic cracks a nice hook into Johansson's ribs.
Velcic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johansson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velcic defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson throws a head kick but Velcic moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johansson under the eye.
A big left from Velcic misses.
Johansson throws a head kick but Velcic moves out of range.
Johansson throws a front kick that sends Velcic stumbling back into the cage.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Velcic moves away and avoids it.
Johansson slips under a jab from Velcic.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Velcic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johansson at a distance.
Johansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Velcic throws a body kick that misses.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson drops his hands momentarily and Velcic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Velcic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Velcic.
Velcic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velcic scores with a nice head shot.
Johansson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Velcic backs up against the cage.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velcic connects with a solid leg kick.
Johansson rushes Velcic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velcic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson tries a knee to the head but Velcic blocks it.
Johansson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson has Velcic pressed against the cage.
Velcic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johansson is trying to keep an underhook but Velcic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Velcic tries to pass to full mount but Johansson defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Velcic wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velcic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Davor Velcic.
Velcic loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic connects with a body shot.
Velcic thows a body shot but no joy.
Johansson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velcic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johansson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johansson throws a sloppy head kick and Velcic moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Velcic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velcic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velcic manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velcic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velcic.
Johansson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davor Velcic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velcic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davor Velcic!
A very excited looking Davor Velcic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sub Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sub Artist could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sasha Grey's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sub Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sasha Grey!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist scores with a decent looking hook.
Artist goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Artist feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grey sprawling to the canvas! Grey rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Artist finish him?!
Grey is rocked!
Grey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artist throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Artist misses its intended target.
Grey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artist stuns Grey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grey wants to clinch up but Artist keeps it at a distance.
Grey tries to clinch up.
Grey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Artist counters with a nice uppercut.
Grey gets a clinch.
Artist wants to get back to striking at distance but Grey won't allow it.
Artist gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grey.
Grey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Artist after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Grey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sub Artist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Grey.
Grey takes a shot to the head.
Artist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Artist prevents a body shot from Grey.
Artist gets through Grey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Artist gets through Grey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grey can't get the takedown.
Artist is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Artist.
Grey throws a punch but it's blocked by Artist.
Grey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Artist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grey or not.
Grey looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Artist effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Artist.
Artist displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grey up against the cage.
Artist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey has Artist pressed against the cage, preventing Artist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grey misses with the head strike.
Grey wants to stall.
Artist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Artist lands a shoulder strike.
Artist drops Grey onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Grey is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Grey is still on wobbly legs! Can Artist finish him?
Artist pushes Grey against the cage. Artist is working some dirty boxing. Artist pushes off with a quick right hook! Grey goes down! Grey tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Artist moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sub Artist!
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