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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gruffo Muffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kuosmanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gruffo Muffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Kuosmanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muffo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muffo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuosmanen passes Muffo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuosmanen prevents Muffo from improving his position.
Muffo keeping control of the position.
Kuosmanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuosmanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Muffo trying to control from the bottom.
Muffo is trying to stand up here but Kuosmanen is controlling him well.
Kuosmanen is looking for a kimura but Muffo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuosmanen to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuosmanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Muffo leaves Kuosmanen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gruffo Muffo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muffo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muffo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Muffo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muffo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muffo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuosmanen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kuosmanen looks gassed!
Muffo is looking to slow Kuosmanen down with leg kicks.
Gruffo Muffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muffo lands with a kick to the temple. Kuosmanen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muffo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muffo. That's going to slow Kuosmanen down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muffo throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Muffo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kuosmanen.
Muffo wants to control but Kuosmanen postures up.
Kuosmanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuosmanen tries to move to mount but Muffo blocks the move with his legs.
Muffo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuosmanen on the ground.
Muffo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kuosmanen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Muffo tries to bench press Kuosmanen off him but Kuosmanen keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuosmanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muffo, who protects the arm well.
Muffo struggling a bit here.
Muffo wants to get back to his feet but Kuosmanen drags him back down.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kuosmanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuosmanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muffo.
Kuosmanen shoots in for a takedown but Muffo shows good takedown defense.
Gruffo Muffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keijo Kuosmanen.
An inside leg kick from Muffo misses.
Kuosmanen avoids the head kick by Muffo.
Muffo throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muffo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Muffo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Muffo as Kuosmanen shoots in.
Muffo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuosmanen is able to avoid easily.
Muffo lands a front kick.
Kuosmanen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Muffo.
Muffo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muffo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuosmanen's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muffo.
An inside leg kick lands from Muffo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muffo misses with a low kick.
Muffo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuosmanen's sensitive parts.
Muffo lands with a kick to the temple. Kuosmanen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuosmanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muffo is looking to slow Kuosmanen down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gruffo Muffo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A good leg kick by Muffo.
Muffo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuosmanen. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Muffo. That's going to slow Kuosmanen down.
Muffo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muffo scoring well with a low kick there.
Muffo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muffo lands a head kick!
Muffo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Muffo scores with a spinning back kick!
Kuosmanen is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Muffo.
Muffo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Muffo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuosmanen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Muffo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuosmanen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Muffo throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Muffo.
Muffo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kuosmanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muffo.
Muffo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Muffo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muffo lands a front kick.
Muffo is looking to slow Kuosmanen down with leg kicks.
Muffo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuosmanen's head.
Muffo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muffo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crunch! Muffo slams his shin into Kuosmanen's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muffo feints and then cracks Kuosmanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuosmanen down.
Muffo throws a nice head kick!
Muffo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muffo scores with a nice body kick.
Muffo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muffo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muffo wants to land a leg kick but Kuosmanen is out of range.
Muffo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muffo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muffo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuosmanen's calf.
Muffo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Muffo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Muffo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muffo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muffo.
Muffo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muffo throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muffo tried to score with a low kick but Kuosmanen checks it.
Muffo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuosmanen's sensitive parts.
Muffo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuosmanen can do to turn this around?
Kuosmanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muffo. Muffo obviously looking to wear him down.
Muffo scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid body kick from Muffo.
Kuosmanen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muffo scores with a leg kick.
Muffo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muffo.
Muffo lands with a kick to the temple. Kuosmanen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Muffo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gruffo Muffo is winning the standup battle so far.
Muffo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muffo throws a head kick that misses.
Muffo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muffo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muffo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muffo throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muffo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuosmanen's sensitive parts.
Muffo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muffo throws a leg kick but Kuosmanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuosmanen has managed to clinch.
Kuosmanen tries for a takedown but Muffo manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muffo manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Muffo.
Muffo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muffo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gruffo Muffo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuosmanen blocks a head kick by Muffo.
Kuosmanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Muffo.
Kuosmanen shoots for a takedown but Muffo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Muffo.
Muffo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muffo throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body kick there by Muffo.
Muffo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kuosmanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Muffo tries to sprawl out of it but Kuosmanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muffo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muffo scores with a nice body kick.
Kuosmanen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuosmanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuosmanen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muffo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muffo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Muffo lands a head kick!
Muffo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muffo is looking to slow Kuosmanen down with leg kicks.
Muffo scores with a head kick.
Kuosmanen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muffo defends it nicely.
Gruffo Muffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keijo Kuosmanen.
Muffo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muffo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuosmanen takes a step back to recover.
Muffo fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuosmanen in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muffo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuosmanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muffo. Muffo obviously looking to wear him down.
Muffo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuosmanen checks a leg kick.
Kuosmanen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Muffo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuosmanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muffo connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Muffo.
Kuosmanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muffo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Muffo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muffo.
Muffo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muffo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Muffo.
Kuosmanen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuosmanen avoids the head kick by Muffo.
Muffo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuosmanen. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Muffo.
Good leg kick by Muffo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muffo.
Muffo wants to land a leg kick but Kuosmanen is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Muffo.
Muffo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muffo scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muffo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Muffo.
Kuosmanen blocks a head kick by Muffo.
Muffo lands with a kick to the temple. Kuosmanen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muffo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuosmanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Muffo.
Keijo Kuosmanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muffo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuosmanen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gruffo Muffo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muffo throws a head kick that half lands.
Muffo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muffo lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gruffo Muffo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muffo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gruffo Muffo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zaphod Beeblebrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mocha Latte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Beeblebrox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Unearth - One Step Away. Latte comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vauvan teko homma kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zaphod Beeblebrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mocha Latte!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Beeblebrox misses the target.
Beeblebrox tests Latte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Latte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beeblebrox swivels and escapes.
Beeblebrox cracks Latte with a good jab.
Beeblebrox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beeblebrox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Latte.
Beeblebrox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zaphod Beeblebrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocha Latte.
Beeblebrox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beeblebrox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beeblebrox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beeblebrox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Latte moves away.
Beeblebrox throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beeblebrox lands a lovely overhand right.
Zaphod Beeblebrox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beeblebrox looks to score with a jab to the body but Latte is just out of range.
A combination from Beeblebrox does no damage.
Beeblebrox cracks Latte with an open hand slap.
Latte drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beeblebrox looking for a sweep. Not yet Beeblebrox, not yet.
Beeblebrox is working hard here to advance position.
Beeblebrox working a defensive guard here.
Latte stands and throws Beeblebrox's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox is trying to improve his position.
Latte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beeblebrox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Latte tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Latte has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beeblebrox tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latte is trying to get an arm triangle but Beeblebrox is defending well.
Beeblebrox is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Beeblebrox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beeblebrox cracks Latte with an open hand slap.
Latte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beeblebrox cracks Latte with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Latte moves away from the strike by Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Latte in his tracks.
Beeblebrox throws a one two combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Beeblebrox scores with a four punch combination!
Beeblebrox moves away from the strike by Latte.
Latte moves out of range of the strikes.
Latte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beeblebrox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beeblebrox misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Latte misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beeblebrox misses the shot to the body.
Beeblebrox misses with a hook. Latte ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaphod Beeblebrox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beeblebrox gets caught flat footed, as Latte shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beeblebrox controls Latte momentarily but Latte frees himself.
Beeblebrox doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Beeblebrox throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Beeblebrox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Latte is aware though and is defending well.
Beeblebrox is trying to control the position but Latte postures up.
Latte trying to control but Beeblebrox is working from the bottom.
Latte drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beeblebrox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beeblebrox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beeblebrox!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latte takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latte is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Latte won't allow Beeblebrox to pass to mount.
Beeblebrox has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Latte in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beeblebrox lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Latte hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beeblebrox cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Latte can't escape the position.
Beeblebrox scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beeblebrox pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Latte is squirming around, avoiding Beeblebrox's attempts to control the action.
Latte is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Latte working to try and regain half guard.
Beeblebrox trying to control but Latte is having none of it.
Latte is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Beeblebrox connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Latte that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Beeblebrox controlling from mount.
Latte is looking to improve his position but Beeblebrox isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox landing shots from mount.
Beeblebrox looking for a guillotine from mount but Latte is having none of it.
Beeblebrox lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Beeblebrox scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beeblebrox landing strikes from the mount and Latte is in trouble!
Beeblebrox landing strikes from the mount and Latte is in trouble!
Latte is in a horrible position here. Beeblebrox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Latte is desperately trying to improve his position but Beeblebrox has a good base and remains in mount.
Beeblebrox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beeblebrox with good strikes from the mount here!
Beeblebrox avoids the attempt from Latte to control.
Beeblebrox scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Latte?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Latte is trying to escape the mount.
Latte is bucking up trying to escape but Beeblebrox cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beeblebrox working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Latte that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latte is wriggling around trying to escape.
Latte is in a horrible position here. Beeblebrox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Beeblebrox lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaphod Beeblebrox dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Beeblebrox slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Latte. Beeblebrox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beeblebrox misses with a wild body shot.
Mocha Latte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latte shoots in for a takedown but Beeblebrox shows good takedown defense.
Latte dodges the punch combination from Beeblebrox.
Latte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beeblebrox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Latte manages to avoid it.
Beeblebrox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Latte moves away.
Beeblebrox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Latte manages to avoid it.
Beeblebrox looks to score with a jab to the body but Latte is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeblebrox scores with a jab to the body.
Latte blocks a jab.
Latte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Beeblebrox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Latte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaphod Beeblebrox is winning the standup battle so far.
Beeblebrox lands with a nice combination. Latte backs away looking to recover.
Latte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beeblebrox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Latte swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beeblebrox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beeblebrox scores with a body shot.
Latte is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beeblebrox's half guard.
Beeblebrox trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beeblebrox trying to control but Latte postures up.
Beeblebrox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beeblebrox looking for a sweep. Not yet Beeblebrox, not yet.
Latte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Latte stopping the sweep attempt from Beeblebrox.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Latte drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Latte jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beeblebrox misses with a double jab.
Zaphod Beeblebrox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Latte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Latte can do to turn this around?
Beeblebrox tries to bum rush Latte with a series of wild strikes but Latte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Beeblebrox misses the target.
Latte scores with a body shot.
Beeblebrox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Latte looks to land a right hand but Beeblebrox moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beeblebrox lands a nice looking body shot.
Latte misses with a shot to the body
and Beeblebrox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mocha Latte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Latte misses with a takedown
and Beeblebrox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beeblebrox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaphod Beeblebrox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beeblebrox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Latte.
Beeblebrox fails to land with a series of punches.
Latte shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beeblebrox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Latte thinking.
Zaphod Beeblebrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocha Latte.
Beeblebrox throws an overhand right that lands on Latte's shoulder, as Latte tries to avoid the shot.
Beeblebrox throws a big shot that misses.
Latte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beeblebrox was well out of range. Poor timing from Latte.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaphod Beeblebrox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beeblebrox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaphod Beeblebrox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Cappuccino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cappuccino has chosen I Shot the Sheriff as his entrance music. Al Cappuccino is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Torturo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Cappuccino!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cappuccino misses with a leg kick.
Cappuccino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Torturo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cappuccino tries to close the distance and clinch but Torturo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Torturo.
A combination from Torturo does no damage.
Cappuccino is looking to score with low kicks.
Cappuccino wants to clinch up but Torturo keeps it at a distance.
Cappuccino throws a leg kick that misses.
Cappuccino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cappuccino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cappuccino throws out a leg kick but Torturo moves out of range and Cappuccino only half commits.
Cappuccino throws a leg kick
and Torturo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Cappuccino misses
and Torturo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cappuccino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cappuccino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torturo. Torturo obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Torturo misses.
A low kick from Cappuccino misses
and Torturo counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torturo lands a nice hook to Cappuccino's body. Cappuccino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cappuccino looks gassed!
Cappuccino moves out of range as Torturo throws a body kick.
Cappuccino feints and then cracks Torturo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torturo down.
Torturo clobbers Cappuccino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Al Cappuccino has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cappuccino throws a leg kick but Torturo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cappuccino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torturo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cappuccino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torturo.
Torturo stalks Cappuccino and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cappuccino's face. Cappuccino staggers backwards, shaken.
Al Cappuccino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torturo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cappuccino slips under a jab from Torturo.
Cappuccino is looking to chop away at Torturo's legs.
Torturo throws a head kick that misses.
Torturo throws a leg kick which misses Cappuccino's front leg but catches the back leg as Cappuccino tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cappuccino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torturo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torturo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cappuccino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torturo.
Good shot there by Torturo.
Torturo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torturo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torturo looks to throw the jab but Cappuccino is out of range.
Cappuccino throws a head kick that misses
and Torturo counters with a series of strikes. Cappuccino will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice body kick from Torturo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torturo.
Torturo misses with a few strikes there.
Torturo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Torturo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cappuccino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torturo.
Torturo lands an overhand right.
Torturo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good leg kick by Cappuccino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cappuccino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torturo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cappuccino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cappuccino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torturo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cappuccino throws a leg kick
letting Torturo counter with a right hand.
A big right from Torturo misses.
Cappuccino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torturo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torturo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torturo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cappuccino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cappuccino takes one to the chin there.
Cappuccino is rocked!
Torturo ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Cappuccino out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Torturo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Syman Omapoika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sipho Maseco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maseco has chosen Tan Dun - For The World (Hero Soundtrack) as his entrance music. Sipho Maseco is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syman Omapoika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sipho Maseco!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maseco slaps away a takedown attempt from Omapoika, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maseco scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Syman Omapoika has been cut.
Maseco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omapoika manages to avoid it.
Omapoika shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maseco as he jumps to the side.
Maseco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maseco thows a body kick. Omapoika tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Omapoika fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syman Omapoika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maseco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters circling a little - Maseco finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Omapoika is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maseco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maseco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maseco.
Maseco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Omapoika at a distance.
Maseco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Maseco.
Maseco scoring well with a low kick there.
Omapoika stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maseco.
Maseco moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maseco throws a body kick that misses.
Maseco lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maseco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maseco scores with a head kick.
Syman Omapoika's cut is getting worse.
Maseco misses with a double jab.
Maseco scores with a three punch combo!
Maseco misses with a head kick.
Maseco lands with a slapping head kick.
Maseco throws a nice looking combination but Omapoika bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maseco throws a nice looking combination but Omapoika bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maseco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maseco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omapoika checks a leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Omapoika. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Maseco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maseco throws and low kick but Omapoika moves out of range easily.
Maseco misses with a head kick.
Maseco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Omapoika's calf.
Maseco looks to land a body kick but Omapoika moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Omapoika.
Maseco tries a head kick but it misses.
Maseco misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omapoika fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maseco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omapoika moves away.
Maseco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omapoika manages to avoid it.
Maseco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maseco throws an overhand right that lands on Omapoika's shoulder, as Omapoika tries to avoid the shot.
Omapoika slips a jab and a cross from Maseco.
A head kick misses from Maseco.
A punch combination from Maseco misses.
Sipho Maseco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omapoika staying out of range there.
Maseco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maseco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maseco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sipho Maseco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omapoika shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maseco pinned against the cage. Maseco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maseco throws a head kick but Omapoika moves out of range.
Maseco scores with a leg kick.
Maseco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Omapoika has time to react.
Maseco is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maseco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maseco throws a head kick that misses.
Omapoika 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.
Omapoika might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Omapoika is working Maseco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Omapoika is pushing down on Maseco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maseco is fighting to maintain full guard but Omapoika has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maseco kicks off Omapoika and gets to his feet.
Omapoika takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maseco lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sipho Maseco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Syman Omapoika's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Omapoika closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maseco to the mat! Maseco manages to get full guard.
Maseco 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.
Omapoika postures up in Maseco's guard and throws a big left but Maseco blocks it.
Maseco seems keen to control Omapoika's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maseco wants to get back to his feet but Omapoika is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Omapoika working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maseco's head.
Omapoika in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maseco wants to stand but Omapoika is controlling the position.
Maseco is breathing heavily.
Omapoika is looking to work some ground and pound but Maseco has wrist control.
Omapoika postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Omapoika drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Omapoika seems to have locked his on tight now - Maseco screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Omapoika, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Syman Omapoika!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopo has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Hessu Hopo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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22
250 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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25
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Repe Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorsa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hopo was covering up waiting for the punch and Sorsa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sorsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sorsa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sorsa passes into half guard.
Hopo is looking to improve his position.
Hopo actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa is trying to control the action in half guard but Hopo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hopo tries to roll over but Sorsa keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hopo gets caught flat footed, as Sorsa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hopo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sorsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hopo is tightening it up a little... Sorsa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sorsa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sorsa taps out! nice BJJ there by Hopo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hessu Hopo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Malyshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Duran Duran - The Wild Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Aleksander Malyshev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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240 lbs
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265 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksander Malyshev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malyshev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Taalasmaa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malyshev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malyshev working away.
Taalasmaa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Malyshev.
Taalasmaa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Malyshev's best efforts.
Malyshev is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Taalasmaa still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Taalasmaa has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Malyshev wants to control but Taalasmaa postures up.
Taalasmaa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malyshev has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malyshev tries to bench press Taalasmaa off him but Taalasmaa keeps the position.
Taalasmaa decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malyshev dives in and grabs Taalasmaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa pushes down on Malyshev's head and hops out.
Malyshev fails to land the takedown.
Malyshev shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Malyshev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malyshev scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa tries to lock up and control but Malyshev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taalasmaa gets back to half guard.
Taalasmaa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malyshev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malyshev is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malyshev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taalasmaa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malyshev's guard.
Taalasmaa stopping the sweep attempt from Malyshev.
Taalasmaa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taalasmaa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Malyshev is working from the bottom.
Malyshev controls Taalasmaa momentarily but Taalasmaa frees himself.
Taalasmaa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taalasmaa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malyshev is on top in guard.
Malyshev stopping the sweep attempt from Taalasmaa.
Malyshev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taalasmaa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malyshev!
Taalasmaa looking for a guillotine from mount but Malyshev is having none of it.
Taalasmaa is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Taalasmaa extends the arm and Malyshev is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ismo Taalasmaa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies has chosen Metallica- Enter Sandman as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Luis Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Mies!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
Rodriguez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mies. That did some damage!
Mies looks gassed!
Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mies wants to break free but Rodriguez has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodriguez crunches a lovely knee into Mies's ribcage.
Rodriguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mies's face.
It looks like Per Mies has been cut.
Rodriguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mies's face.
Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rodriguez scores with a knee to the head.
Mies is rocked!
Rodriguez lands a big knee to the head and Mies goes down! Rodriguez pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Luis Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Klubbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. System Of A Down - Vicinity Of Obscenity! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hugo Klubbo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steven Fredriksson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Klubbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klubbo backs up against the cage.
Fredriksson lands a two punch combo.
Klubbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Klubbo throws a leg kick but Fredriksson moved away.
Fredriksson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fredriksson duly obliges.
Fredriksson lands a nice hook to Klubbo's body. Klubbo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Klubbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredriksson misses with a straight left.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot that snaps Klubbo's head back.
Klubbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fredriksson cracks Klubbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Klubbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fredriksson lands with a big left! Klubbo is wobbled badly! Fredriksson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Klubbo to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steven Fredriksson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike The Judge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike The Judge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Green!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Judge throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green punishes The Judge's body with a nice straight punch.
The Judge looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green lands a high kick!
The Judge just misses with a punch to the body.
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Judge. That did some damage!
A head kick from Green lands but The Judge takes it in his stride.
It looks like Mike The Judge has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Judge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
The Judge misses with a few strikes there.
The Judge misses the body punch
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
The Judge throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green counters with a good low kick that The Judge was not able to check.
The Judge is breathing heavily.
Green blocks a jab.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Green throws a leg kick which misses The Judge's front leg but catches the back leg as The Judge tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
Green tries to clinch up but The Judge circles away and keeps his distance.
Green lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Green pushes The Judge away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green digs a good hook to The Judge's body.
Green scores with a head kick.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Green closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Green landing knees to the body.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Judge is defending well for now.
The Judge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Green is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Green.
Green lands a nice knee to the body.
Green is struggling to control the position.
Green utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Green gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Green softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Green - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Judge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Green obliges.
The Judge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Green slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Green.
Green slows down the pace here.
The Judge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Green slows down the pace here.
Green misses with a knee to the head.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Green lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a nice knee to the body.
Green lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Green.
Green throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Judge blocks it with crossed arms.
The Judge managing to block the knees to the body from Green.
Green lands an elbow inside.
Green misses with an elbow over the top.
The Judge avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Green stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The Judge is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Green dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike The Judge's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Green is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Judge misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rob Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Judge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Judge throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
The Judge is looking to wear down Green with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Judge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Green throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Judge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Judge looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
The Judge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
The Judge swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Green feints and then cracks The Judge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Judge down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
Rob Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Green thumps The Judge with a low kick.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green jabs at The Judge's body.
Green throws a head kick that half lands.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Judge.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Green finds it's way through The Judge's defenses.
Green lands a big head kick that sends The Judge tumbling to the mat! Green takes a step backwards and waves The Judge back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The Judge slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Green scores with a leg kick.
The Judge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
Green works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
Green lands a big head kick that sends The Judge tumbling to the mat! Green takes a step backwards and waves The Judge back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The Judge is rocked!
Green is looking to slow The Judge down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Green, right into the meat.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green is looking to slow The Judge down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Green.
The Judge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
Green throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Green lands a big head kick that sends The Judge tumbling to the mat! Green takes a step backwards and waves The Judge back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh The Judge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mike The Judge's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green connects with a body shot.
The Judge seems to have got his legs back now.
Green has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Judge's sensitive parts.
The Judge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Green lands a big head kick that sends The Judge tumbling to the mat! Green takes a step backwards and waves The Judge back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Green, right into the meat.
Green thuds his shin into the meat of The Judge's side.
The Judge avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from The Judge misses the target.
Green lands with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
Green lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Judge.
The Judge misses with a jab to the body
and Green counters with a series of strikes. The Judge will be more careful next time no doubt.
Green moves into the clinch.
Green connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Judge's face.
The Judge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Green landing knees to the head.
The Judge tries to break free but Green pushes him back against the cage.
Green with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Green.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green lands a nice knee to the body.
Green avoiding damage.
The Judge tries to break free but Green pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike The Judge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Judge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
Green lands with a kick to the temple. The Judge shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rob Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Judge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Judge. That did some damage!
The Judge tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green with a jab.
Green lands a with a good body shot.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green scores with a push kick.
The Judge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a nice head kick!
Green jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Green closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Green just leaning against The Judge, taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Green.
The Judge is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Green's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The referee is keeping an eye on Green - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Green.
Green works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Judge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Green lands a nice knee to the body.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Judge tries to break free but Green pushes him back against the cage.
Green works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Green scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Green.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Judge takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Judge avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Green tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Judge avoids it.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Judge is defending well for now.
Green working The Judge over with knees to the body.
Green landing knees to the body.
Green tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Judge avoids it.
Green avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Judge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Judge avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
The Judge avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
The Judge blocks an elbow strike from Green.
The Judge working hard to break the clinch.
Come on The Judge - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Judge is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on The Judge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rob Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
The Judge avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Mike The Judge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Judge can't break the clinch.
Green prevents The Judge from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Judge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green has The Judge pressed against the cage, preventing The Judge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Green!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lessard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Norzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lessard's entrance music is Ozzy Osbourne - Mr Crowley. A fine choice. Norzu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anekdoten - Karelia kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Junior Lessard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Santeri Norzu's chin.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Lessard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Norzu!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lessard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Norzu scores with a hook.
Lessard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lessard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norzu.
Norzu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lessard.
Norzu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norzu throws a looping overhand right but Lessard ducks down to avoid it.
Norzu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norzu misses with a double jab.
Lessard misses with a head kick.
Norzu throws a jab when Lessard was well out of range.
Lessard works over Norzu's head and body with a nice combination.
Lessard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norzu.
Norzu throws a hook but Lessard avoids it easily.
Norzu slips under a jab.
Norzu misses with a hook. Lessard ducked under it nicely.
Norzu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lessard throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norzu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norzu misses the jab.
Norzu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lessard.
A combination from Norzu does no damage.
Lessard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lessard.
Norzu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lessard.
Norzu looks to score with a jab to the body but Lessard is just out of range.
Norzu throws a body punch but Lessard moves out of range.
Lessard throws a head kick but Norzu moves out of range.
Lessard tests Norzu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lessard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Norzu's head.
It looks like Santeri Norzu has been cut.
Lessard slips a jab and a cross from Norzu.
Lessard throws a right hand that Norzu ducks under and follows up with a left that Norzu also avoids with ease.
Norzu misses with an uppercut. Lessard saw that one coming.
Lessard drops Norzu with a beautiful combination! Norzu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lessard is looking for the KO!
Norzu is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lessard fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Norzu out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Junior Lessard!
Junior Lessard retains his lightweight title!
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