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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agapit Blondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Hovon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hovon has chosen HOVON FO SHO VON! as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
4 - 17 - 1 |
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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
4 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Agapit Blondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Van Hovon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hovon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hovon lands a nice looking body kick.
Hovon lands a slapping body shot.
Blondi is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hovon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hovon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blondi 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.
Blondi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hovon.
Hovon lands a big head kick that sends Blondi tumbling to the mat! Hovon takes a step backwards and waves Blondi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Agapit Blondi has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hovon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Van Hovon!
Van Hovon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bama Fight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Witaliy Michilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Witaliy Michilov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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185 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bama Fight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Witaliy Michilov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Fight is going to stand back up.
Fight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michilov on the ground.
Michilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michilov is pressing down on Fight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fight trying to control but Michilov is working from the bottom.
Fight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michilov keeping moving, preventing Fight from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bama Fight just wasn't active enough.
Fight leaves Michilov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michilov.
Fight tries to clinch but Michilov moves out of range.
Michilov shoots in for a double leg but Fight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bama Fight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Witaliy Michilov.
Fight fails with the takedown.
Michilov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michilov.
Fight gets caught flat footed, as Michilov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Michilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michilov looks winded!
Michilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fight is looking to stand up but Michilov isn't so interested in that idea.
Michilov passes Fight's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fight has his hands clasped together around Michilov's back. He's all about the action.
Michilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fight keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fight wants to control but Michilov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Michilov trying to control the pace.
Michilov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michilov trying to mount his opponent but Fight defends it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Witaliy Michilov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Good leg kick by Fight there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Michilov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Michilov lands in his opponent's guard.
Fight is trying to keep Michilov in close.
Michilov has gone for a leg lock! Fight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Michilov's guard.
Fight lands a couple of digs.
Michilov is trying to control the position but Fight postures up.
Fight pushes down on Michilov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michilov trying to control from the bottom.
Fight trying to mount his opponent but Michilov defends it.
Michilov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fight is trying to control the action in half guard but Michilov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michilov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fight is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michilov keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fight wants to control but Michilov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bama Fight will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fight tries for a takedown but Michilov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michilov looks for a takedown but Fight sprawls well.
Fight throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Michilov was covering up waiting for the punch and Fight finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Michilov looking to control.
Fight trying to control the position from guard on top but Michilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michilov controls Fight momentarily but Fight frees himself.
Fight tries to stand but Michilov is controlling from the bottom.
Michilov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bama Fight just wasn't active enough.
Michilov looking to score a takedown here. Fight is defending well but Michilov drives through and ends up in Fight's guard.
Fight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michilov slips nicely into half guard.
Michilov is working for a submission of some sort.
Fight trying to control here.
Witaliy Michilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Michilov is trying to control the action in half guard but Fight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Michilov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Michilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fight keeps working.
Fight is looking to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Witaliy Michilov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Michilov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Michilov manages to get to full guard.
Michilov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fight defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michilov keeping moving, preventing Fight from controlling successfully.
Michilov is looking for a triangle but Fight pushes his legs off easily.
Michilov wants to control the position but Fight says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fight seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Michilov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Michilov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Michilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Michilov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Michilov pulls Fight in close to his closed guard and prevents Fight from doing any damage or advancing position.
Michilov working for a triangle but Fight defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michilov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Witaliy Michilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fight misses with a head kick.
Fight shoots in for a takedown but Michilov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Michilov defends it nicely.
Michilov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Michilov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fight wants to improve his position but Michilov is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michilov works his way into full mount!
Michilov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fight is surviving well by controlling Michilov's body position as best he can.
Michilov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fight defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Michilov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fight is desperately trying to improve his position but Michilov has a good base and remains in mount.
Fight tries to hold on but Michilov postures up.
Michilov looking for a guillotine from mount but Fight is having none of it.
Fight throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Michilov mounts Fight! Really nice guard pass there!
Michilov working for a submission but Fight is keeping him at bay.
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!
Michilov has control of Fight's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fight regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michilov avoids the attempt from Fight to control.
Michilov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fight has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fight!
Michilov is trying to control the position but Fight postures up.
Fight passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Michilov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michilov prevents Fight from improving position.
Michilov is not content to let Fight control the position.
Michilov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fight's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michilov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Michilov trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Witaliy Michilov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Michilov 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Witaliy Michilov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Very Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarvela's entrance music is Real American. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
200 lbs
13 - 34 - 0 |
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18
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
13 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Very Magnum!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvela works Magnum's body with a nice hook.
Jarvela displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magnum.
Magnum misses with a takedown
and Jarvela counters with a crisp one two that drops Magnum! Jarvela thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Magnum to his feet! Magnum is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarvela thuds a left hand into Magnum's body.
Juhani Jarvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnum looks winded!
Magnum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magnum is rocked!
Jarvela connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Magnum covering up! Jarvela comes in with a big uppercut and Magnum goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juhani Jarvela!
Juhani Jarvela took some time post fight to say the following; 'I fight anyman, any animal.. And if Jesus were here i\'d fight him too.. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyons's entrance music is Kvelertak- Kvelertak. A fine choice. Jay West has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay West!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons checks a low kick from West.
West misses with a two punch combination.
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Lyons.
It looks like Jay West has been cut.
Lyons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lyons moves into range and connects with a jab.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lyons pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
Lyons creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through West's defenses.
Lyons decides to pull guard.
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lyons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
West drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lyons manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now West has Lyons in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West is trying to control the position but Lyons postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lyons defends it easily.
Lyons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of West's head.
West is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons wants to get back to full guard.
Lyons looking for submissions off his back.
Lyons actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lyons defends it well.
West stops Lyons from getting back to his feet.
West wants to get back to his feet.
West trying to control from half guard but Lyons is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lyons manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. West manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyons looking to pass the guard.
Lyons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for West on the ground.
Lyons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of West's head.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lyons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lyons throws a big right hand that misses.
Lyons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyons landing some decent shots from guard.
Lyons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
Lyons is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! West is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! West has escaped and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lyons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Lyons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay West's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lyons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lyons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lyons working West over with strikes.
Lyons is pressing down on West's thigh, looking to free his foot. West is holding on for now.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyons.
Lyons looks to land a strike but West avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lyons connects with a couple of short punches.
Lyons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West pulls Lyons in to control the position.
Jack Lyons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons wants to stand but West is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lyons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyons chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lyons throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
Lyons connects with a couple of short punches.
Lyons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lyons is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
Lyons landing with the ground and pound.
Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyons looking to pass the guard.
Lyons wanted to stand there but West had control of the position.
Lyons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of West's head.
Lyons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
West looking to control.
West is breathing heavily.
West working for a triangle but Lyons defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons with a flurry of punches that miss.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons trying to stand up but can't free himself from West's guard.
Lyons wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
Lyons throws an elbow that misses. West uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lyons's guard. Nice move by West!
Lyons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst West is controlling him.
Lyons working for a triangle but West defends it easily.
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!
Lyons looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! West has picked Lyons up and slammed him! Lyons can't keep hold of the triangle and West manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Lyons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay West's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
West misses with a double jab.
Lyons lands a body shot.
Lyons throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely.
Lyons throws a combination. West tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lyons avoids the head kick by West.
Sloppy strikes from Lyons. Those never looked like landing.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as West sprawls well. West wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lyons gets slowly back to his feet.
Lyons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lyons gets the takedown into side control.
West tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lyons sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but West is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West wants to control but Lyons postures up.
Lyons throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and West works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyons.
Lyons works his way into full mount!
Lyons lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons lands a big elbow.
Lyons lands a heavy elbow.
Lyons connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lyons landing strikes from the mount and West is in trouble!
Lyons lands with some strikes.
Lyons unloading with bombs!
Lyons lands a big shot there that rocks West but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
West is rocked!
Lyons lands a big shot there that rocks West but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
West is still in real trouble! Can Lyons finish him?
A nice elbow there by Lyons.
Lyons lands with some strikes.
Lyons looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has West covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Lyons!
Jack Lyons thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Emporors Reign by TERROR. Fedor Emelianenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martinez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Emelianenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Emelianenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Martinez is controlling the position.
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fernando Martinez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Martinez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Martinez off balance momentarily.
Emelianenko misses with a head kick.
Emelianenko scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martinez is defended easily by Emelianenko.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming.
Emelianenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but Martinez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is looking to stand up but Emelianenko won't let him.
Martinez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
Martinez stops Emelianenko from standing up.
Martinez passes into half guard.
Emelianenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko is looking to escape.
Martinez wants to pass to mount but Emelianenko is defending the position.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looks to land a strike but Emelianenko avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Emelianenko wants to stand and escape but Martinez is having none of it.
Emelianenko working a defensive guard here.
Martinez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Martinez prevents Emelianenko from standing back up.
Emelianenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martinez tries to stand but Emelianenko is controlling from the bottom.
Martinez stops Emelianenko from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Emelianenko working a defensive guard here.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martinez looks winded!
Emelianenko throws a series of strikes that have Martinez backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martinez closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Emelianenko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martinez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Emelianenko to the mat. Emelianenko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Martinez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Martinez avoids a kick to the body.
Martinez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martinez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martinez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
Martinez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fernando Martinez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martinez is defended easily by Emelianenko.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Martinez in the body.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Emelianenko works over Martinez's head and body with a nice combination.
Emelianenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Emelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martinez shoots in but no luck this time.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Martinez.
Emelianenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martinez takes one on the button.
Emelianenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko thows a body kick. Martinez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Emelianenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelianenko but Emelianenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Emelianenko, as that shot connected.
Emelianenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martinez will feel that in the morning.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko throws a front kick that sends Martinez stumbling back into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Emelianenko scores with a four punch combination!
Fedor Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martinez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Emelianenko thows a body kick. Martinez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelianenko lands a high kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Emelianenko!
Emelianenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martinez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martinez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Emelianenko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Emelianenko slams his shin into Martinez's torso.
Emelianenko scores with a push kick.
Martinez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Martinez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Emelianenko scores with a three punch combo!
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Emelianenko delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Martinez in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Emelianenko.
Martinez blocks the body kick.
Emelianenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martinez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Emelianenko.
Martinez drives through with a takedown into Emelianenko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Emelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martinez manages to get himself to full guard.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fernando Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martinez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelianenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Emelianenko connects with a leg kick. Martinez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Emelianenko is looking to slow Martinez down with leg kicks.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martinez circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a lazy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Emelianenko - that will leave a mark!
Martinez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Martinez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Emelianenko tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Emelianenko struggling a bit here.
Emelianenko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Martinez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Emelianenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Martinez.
Martinez misses with the ground and pound.
Emelianenko tries to escape but Martinez is in control.
Martinez tries to stand but Emelianenko is controlling his head.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez gets to mount! Emelianenko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is squirming around, avoiding Martinez's attempts to control the action.
Emelianenko working to try and regain half guard.
Martinez thowing shots but they're missing.
Emelianenko regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Fedor Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taktarov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BEAR ATTACK BY CATTLE DECAPITATION. Oleg Taktarov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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260 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taktarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Taktarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taktarov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
James throws a right hand that Taktarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Taktarov also avoids with ease.
Taktarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taktarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Taktarov moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James looks for a takedown but Taktarov sprawls well.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Taktarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taktarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Taktarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Taktarov on his heels. He'll look to pass Taktarov's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taktarov wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
James looking to pass the guard.
James preventing the sweep.
Taktarov controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Oleg Taktarov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taktarov feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Taktarov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taktarov looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taktarov dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taktarov is looking to pass into half guard but James pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now James is in guard.
Taktarov has his hands on James's head, controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taktarov keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Taktarov seems keen to control James's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taktarov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Taktarov in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Taktarov from controlling successfully.
Taktarov stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taktarov tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
Taktarov taking a break here but James is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
Taktarov seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taktarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Taktarov 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.
James tries for a takedown but Taktarov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Taktarov as James shoots in.
Taktarov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
James keeping moving, preventing Taktarov from controlling successfully.
Taktarov trying to move into half guard but instead James has managed to sweep!
Taktarov has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
James looking to pass the guard.
James is looking to advance position but Taktarov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Taktarov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… James turns into him and now he's in Taktarov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov trying to control the position here.
Taktarov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James wants to pass the guard but Taktarov is keeping the position.
Taktarov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. James stacks Taktarov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by James!
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taktarov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Taktarov is trying to improve his position.
Taktarov can't do much from the bottom here.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taktarov, who protects the arm well.
Taktarov tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taktarov holds on to James's head and controls the position momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Taktarov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James working the ground and pound but Taktarov is defending the strikes.
James goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Taktarov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in James's guard! Nice work there by Taktarov!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Taktarov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov advances position into side control!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taktarov has eaten all the pies!
Taktarov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Taktarov keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taktarov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. James is trying to escape and Taktarov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and James is forced to tap! Nice work there by Taktarov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleg Taktarov!
After winning the bout, Oleg Taktarov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Korkkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carneiro has chosen The Rasmus - In the Shadows as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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221 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Korkkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korkkanen is looking to clinch.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown but Korkkanen shows good takedown defense.
Carneiro moves in looking to clinch but Korkkanen pushes him off.
Korkkanen cracks Carneiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Daniel Carneiro has been cut.
Korkkanen lands with a cross.
No luck for Carneiro with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carneiro fails to land the takedown.
Tero Korkkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Carneiro.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Korkkanen tries to kick Carneiro off but Carneiro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carneiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carneiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Korkkanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carneiro.
Korkkanen wants to control but Carneiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korkkanen won't allow Carneiro to pass to mount.
Korkkanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carneiro on the ground.
Korkkanen is concentrating on defense, preventing Carneiro from advancing position.
Korkkanen is looking to improve his position.
Carneiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Korkkanen lands a really nice looking cross but Carneiro seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korkkanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carneiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Carneiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Korkkanen avoids the damage to the body.
Korkkanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carneiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carneiro letting Korkkanen take a breather here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korkkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Korkkanen clinches.
Korkkanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Korkkanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Korkkanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carneiro as Korkkanen tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korkkanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carneiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Korkkanen is trying to force a seperation but Carneiro has the dominant position.
Korkkanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Korkkanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carneiro wants to clinch up but Korkkanen keeps it at a distance.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Korkkanen but Korkkanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Korkkanen throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Carneiro colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Korkkanen as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Carneiro is left battered and dazed whilst Korkkanen and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tero Korkkanen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Maczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juice's entrance music is FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH--THE BURNING. A fine choice. Maczynsky has chosen Hymn as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mike Maczynsky enters the cage!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Juice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Maczynsky!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juice moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Josh Juice has been cut.
Maczynsky lands with a cross.
Maczynsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juice.
Juice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maczynsky but Maczynsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maczynsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juice swings for the body but Maczynsky moves out of range.
Juice fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Juice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maczynsky lands a big head kick that sends Juice tumbling to the mat! Maczynsky takes a step backwards and waves Juice back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Juice is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Maczynsky uses the oldest trick in the book to send Juice tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Maczynsky is absolutely delighted - when Juice wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Maczynsky!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Maczynsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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