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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Einari Leimari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helkama Raisu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raisu has chosen Sleepy Sleepers - Kesämopo as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Helkama Raisu enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Einari Leimari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helkama Raisu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leimari moves out of range of the leg kick from Raisu.
Raisu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leimari.
Raisu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leimari.
Leimari scores with a kick to the body.
Raisu misses with a body shot.
Leimari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leimari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leimari throws out a leg kick but Raisu moves out of range and Leimari only half commits.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leimari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leimari scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leimari slips a jab from Raisu.
Raisu is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Leimari moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einari Leimari!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orsi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eri Keepperi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orsi Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eri Keepperi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keepperi avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keepperi's head.
It looks like Eri Keepperi has been cut.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keepperi ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a nice body kick.
Keepperi throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Keepperi's leg. Keepperi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keepperi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keepperi.
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!
Keepperi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jokinen lands a big head kick that sends Keepperi to the canvas! Jokinen follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orsi Jokinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goku Kakaroto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goku Kakaroto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakaroto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vieira.
Kakaroto wants to clinch.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kakaroto sprawls well. Kakaroto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goku Kakaroto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Vieira.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakaroto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kakaroto tries to clinch up but Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kakaroto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kakaroto tries to clinch up.
Kakaroto wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Kakaroto has closed the distance and engaged Vieira in a clinch.
Vieira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vieira avoids a wild elbow strike from Kakaroto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakaroto breaks from the clinch.
Kakaroto doesn't manage to clinch there - Vieira circles away.
Kakaroto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vieira moves in looking to clinch but Kakaroto pushes him off.
Goku Kakaroto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakaroto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vieira, pushing him back against the cage.
Kakaroto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kakaroto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vieira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kakaroto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Kakaroto.
Vieira is trying to drag Kakaroto to the mat but Kakaroto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kakaroto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Rodolfo Vieira has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kakaroto.
Vieira looks winded!
Kakaroto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakaroto misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakaroto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kakaroto tries to clinch there but Vieira circles away.
Kakaroto wants to clinch but Vieira slips to the side
and Vieira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vieira.
Vieira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Kakaroto lands a shoulder strike.
Kakaroto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Kakaroto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kakaroto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kakaroto lands a nice shot to the body.
Kakaroto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kakaroto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vieira avoids it.
Kakaroto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kakaroto lands an uppercut.
Kakaroto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vieira is rocked!
Kakaroto lands a nice shot to the body.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Kakaroto finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakaroto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vieira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.
Kakaroto lands with a right to the head.
Kakaroto pushes Vieira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kakaroto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vieira's defenses.
Kakaroto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kakaroto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kakaroto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakaroto tries to clinch up but Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
Kakaroto tries to clinch but Vieira is having none of it.
Kakaroto tries to clinch up but Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
Kakaroto pushes Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kakaroto.
Kakaroto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vieira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kakaroto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kakaroto darts in and clinches Vieira up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kakaroto.
Kakaroto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kakaroto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vieira avoids it.
Vieira tries to break the clinch but Kakaroto is controlling the position.
Vieira is trying to break free.
Kakaroto pushes Vieira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kakaroto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vieira.
Vieira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vieira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kakaroto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Rodolfo Vieira's cut even more.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kakaroto obliges.
Kakaroto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kakaroto lands an elbow that stopped Vieira in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goku Kakaroto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Vieira's cut.
That's time! Kakaroto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kakaroto moves into the clinch successfully.
Kakaroto misses with a knee strike.
Kakaroto tries to land a knee to the head but Vieira blocks with his arms.
Vieira goes for a takedown attempt but Kakaroto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakaroto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vieira, pushing him back against the cage.
Kakaroto scores with a hook to the body.
Kakaroto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kakaroto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kakaroto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kakaroto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Kakaroto with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Kakaroto.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakaroto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vieira's defenses.
Kakaroto lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakaroto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kakaroto throws a left that rocks Vieira and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kakaroto dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Vieira regain composure!
Vieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakaroto controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vieira is trying to control. Kakaroto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kakaroto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rodolfo Vieira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kakaroto tries to clinch up.
Vieira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kakaroto pushes Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
Kakaroto lands a nice shot to the body.
Kakaroto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vieira takes an elbow to the temple.
Kakaroto lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakaroto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vieira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vieira avoiding damage as Kakaroto throws knees to the body.
Kakaroto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vieira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kakaroto prevents it.
Goku Kakaroto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Vieira.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kakaroto.
The cut above Rodolfo Vieira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kakaroto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kakaroto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vieira is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Kakaroto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kakaroto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goku Kakaroto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakaroto tries to clinch but Vieira moves out of range.
Kakaroto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kakaroto but Kakaroto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goku Kakaroto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kakaroto working Vieira over with knees to the body.
Kakaroto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vieira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kakaroto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vieira is defending well for now.
Kakaroto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by Kakaroto.
Kakaroto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kakaroto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vieira is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kakaroto is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vieira.
Kakaroto clinches up with Vieira and pushes him back against the cage.
Kakaroto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goku Kakaroto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Vieira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kakaroto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kakaroto clinches.
Kakaroto pushes Vieira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Kakaroto.
Kakaroto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kakaroto connects with a knee to the head.
Kakaroto manages to break the clinch.
Kakaroto has managed to clinch.
Kakaroto works on Vieira's body with a couple of short punches.
Kakaroto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vieira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vieira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kakaroto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kakaroto digs a right hand into Vieira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vieira's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakaroto is leaning against Vieira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kakaroto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vieira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kakaroto lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kakaroto.
Kakaroto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kakaroto - that landed with a thud.
Vieira managing to block the knees to the body from Kakaroto.
Kakaroto tries to land knees in the clinch but Vieira avoids the damage to the body.
Vieira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vieira tries to score a body lock takedown but Kakaroto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vieira avoiding damage as Kakaroto throws knees to the body.
Kakaroto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vieira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kakaroto lands a shot to the body.
Kakaroto lands an elbow just above Vieira 's eye.
Kakaroto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kakaroto lands a nice elbow.
Kakaroto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakaroto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kakaroto missing with knees to the body.
Kakaroto misses with a knee strike.
Vieira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kakaroto after a bit of a struggle.
Goku Kakaroto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Vieira.
Kakaroto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vieira blocks it with crossed arms.
Kakaroto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira avoiding damage as Kakaroto throws knees to the body.
Kakaroto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vieira avoids it.
Vieira tries to pull guard but Kakaroto won't allow it.
Kakaroto landing knees to the body.
Kakaroto prevents the takedown attempt.
Kakaroto lands with a right to the head.
Vieira avoiding damage as Kakaroto throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kakaroto rushes Vieira and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Kakaroto.
Vieira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Kakaroto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kakaroto.
Vieira takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Kakaroto.
Kakaroto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vieira has Kakaroto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kakaroto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kakaroto misses with a knee strike.
Kakaroto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakaroto keeps control of Vieira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vieira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vieira looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Kakaroto.
Kakaroto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kakaroto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vieira blocks it with crossed arms.
Kakaroto trying to land knees to the body.
Kakaroto is trying to break the clinch but Vieira is controlling him.
Kakaroto lands with a short shot to the head.
Vieira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodolfo Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Vieira is trying to drag Kakaroto to the mat but Kakaroto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kakaroto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vieira avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goku Kakaroto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakaroto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goku Kakaroto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Majakivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Laranja is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Majakivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majakivi throws a hook to the side of Laranja's head but Laranja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laranja fails with a takedown attempt.
Laranja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Majakivi counters with a nice body shot.
Laranja sizes up Majakivi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Majakivi as he avoids it easily.
Teuvo Majakivi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Laranja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laranja throws an overhand right that lands on Majakivi's shoulder, as Majakivi tries to avoid the shot.
Majakivi thuds a left hand into Laranja's body.
Majakivi pushes Laranja up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Majakivi.
It looks like Renato Laranja has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Majakivi.
Majakivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
Majakivi lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Majakivi.
Majakivi lands with a right to the head.
Majakivi lands an elbow just above Laranja 's eye.
Majakivi has Laranja pressed against the cage, preventing Laranja from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laranja wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Majakivi.
Laranja is trying to break the clinch but Majakivi has him pressed against the cage.
Majakivi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laranja or not.
Majakivi scores with a hook to the body.
Laranja looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Majakivi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laranja wants to get back to striking at distance but Majakivi won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majakivi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Majakivi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Teuvo Majakivi.
Laranja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Renato Laranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laranja goes for a double leg but Majakivi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Majakivi continues to drive forward.
A bit of stalling here from Majakivi.
Majakivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
Laranja is working for takedown but Majakivi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laranja avoiding damage as Majakivi throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Majakivi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Majakivi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laranja's brow.
Laranja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Majakivi prevents it.
Majakivi keeps control of Laranja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majakivi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Majakivi - that landed with a thud.
Laranja managing to block the knees to the body from Majakivi.
Laranja wants to take the fight to the mat but Majakivi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Laranja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Majakivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majakivi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Majakivi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Majakivi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Majakivi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laranja's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majakivi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Majakivi.
Majakivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
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!
Majakivi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laranja is trying to break the clinch but Majakivi is controlling him.
Majakivi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Majakivi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Majakivi lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laranja wants to break the clinch but can't.
Majakivi gets through Laranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Majakivi leaning against his opponent.
Laranja is working for takedown but Majakivi is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Majakivi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Laranja's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Majakivi tries to clinch but Laranja is having none of it.
Laranja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Majakivi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laranja manages to avoid it.
Laranja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Majakivi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laranja somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Majakivi. Beautiful body shot.
Majakivi moves into range and clinches up with Laranja.
Majakivi lands an elbow inside that Laranja shrugs off.
A right handed body shot lands from Majakivi.
Majakivi tries to work over Laranja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laranja being controlled against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Majakivi.
Laranja is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majakivi tries to land knees in the clinch but Laranja avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Majakivi.
Majakivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Majakivi tries to work over Laranja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majakivi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Laranja tries to circle away but Majakivi has him pinned against the cage.
Majakivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
Majakivi misses with a body punch.
Majakivi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Majakivi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Majakivi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laranja throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majakivi lands a right hand.
Laranja has had enough of the clinch but Majakivi keeps him there for the moment.
Laranja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Majakivi.
Laranja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Majakivi stalls.
Teuvo Majakivi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Majakivi tries a body shot but Laranja blocks it.
A hook to the body from Majakivi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majakivi leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Majakivi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majakivi lands an elbow just above Laranja 's eye.
That has opened up Renato Laranja's cut even more.
Majakivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laranja can do to turn this around?
Laranja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Laranja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Majakivi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Teuvo Majakivi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Majakivi has managed to clinch.
Majakivi pushes Laranja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Majakivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laranja is rocked!
Laranja letting Majakivi take a breather here.
Laranja is still on wobbly legs! Can Majakivi finish him?
Laranja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Majakivi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laranja is pressed against the cage. Majakivi pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Laranja! Two more big strikes from Majakivi and Laranja crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Teuvo Majakivi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perus Jamppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Valo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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224 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perus Jamppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Valo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamppa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jamppa lands with an overhand left.
Valo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jamppa was well out of range. Poor timing from Valo.
Jamppa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Jamppa does no damage.
Valo connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Perus Jamppa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valo throws a right and a left that Jamppa avoids nicely.
Jamppa misses with a few strikes there.
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jamppa throws out the jab.
A combination from Jamppa does no damage.
Jamppa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jamppa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jamppa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valo. Jamppa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamppa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valo throws out the jab.
Jamppa throws a sloppy head kick and Valo moves out of range easily.
Valo ducks under a wild hook from Jamppa.
Valo misses with an uppercut.
Jamppa throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Jamppa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Valo duly obliges.
Jamppa lands with an uppercut that bounces Valo off the cage and back into range.
Perus Jamppa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamppa misses with a double jab
and Valo counters with a three punch combo that has Jamppa backing up. Jamppa nods at Valo to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Valo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Jamppa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valo throws a hook but Jamppa blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jamppa throws a head kick that misses.
Jamppa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perus Jamppa's cut is getting worse.
Jamppa looks to throw the jab but Valo is out of range.
Valo throws a head kick that misses.
Valo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamppa.
Valo lands a left and a right that send Jamppa crashing to the mat, dazed. Valo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jamppa is rocked!
Jamppa throws a sloppy head kick and Valo moves out of range easily.
Oh Jamppa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jamppa backs away from a small jab... but Valo lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Jamppa crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Valo with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Iso Valo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Ascanio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslanbek Basayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ascanio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Otis Taylor / Ten Million Slaves. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Ascanio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslanbek Basayev!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ascanio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Dante Ascanio has been cut.
Basayev swings widly with a right hand
and Ascanio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ascanio slips a straight right by Basayev.
Ascanio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Basayev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ascanio.
It looks like Aslanbek Basayev has been cut.
Aslanbek Basayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Ascanio.
Ascanio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ascanio clinches.
Ascanio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ascanio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Basayev throws a head punch that misses.
Basayev is looking to break free of the clinch but Ascanio has double underhooks.
Ascanio prevents a body shot from Basayev.
Ascanio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ascanio lands an uppercut.
Ascanio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Basayev or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basayev misses with some punches.
Ascanio lands a right hand.
Basayev working hard to break the clinch.
Ascanio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Basayev backwards.
Basayev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ascanio on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ascanio.
Ascanio blocking some punches.
Ascanio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ascanio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ascanio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ascanio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Basayev.
Basayev tries a body shot but Ascanio blocks it.
Ascanio lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ascanio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Basayev misses with a punch on the inside.
Ascanio has Basayev pushed against the cage.
Basayev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ascanio after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ascanio gets through Basayev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ascanio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Basayev is rocked!
Ascanio presses Basayev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Basayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ascanio finish him?
Ascanio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Basayev looks winded!
Basayev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Basayev working aggressively here.
Basayev misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ascanio.
Basayev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ascanio dips a shoulder and cracks Basayev with a mighty uppercut! Basayev falls back against the cage and Ascanio unloads with a barrage of strikes! Basayev is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ascanio screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Ascanio!
Dante Ascanio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Man Noi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Noi's choice of entrance music: One Night in Bangkok By Murray Head. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Man Noi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Noi.
Noi tries for a takedown but Maverick manages to get underhooks.
Maverick tries to work over Noi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Noi is controlling the position.
Noi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maverick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Noi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maverick on his heels. He'll look to pass Maverick's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maverick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Maverick just wasn't active enough.
Maverick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Noi takes a step back to recover.
Maverick keeps the fight on the outside.
Noi moves away from the strike by Maverick.
Noi is looking to clinch.
Noi wants to clinch.
Noi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noi tries to close the distance and clinch but Maverick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noi drives through and clinches with Maverick against the cage.
Noi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maverick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dan Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Man Noi.
Noi clinches with his opponent.
Noi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Maverick is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noi throwing strikes but Maverick manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Noi is trying to control Maverick's posture but Maverick avoids it.
Noi tries to improve position but can't.
Maverick cracks Noi with a big elbow.
Maverick slows the pace down.
Noi is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Noi is trying to maintain the position but Maverick is very close to passing his half guard.
Noi tries to roll over but Maverick keeps him under control.
Noi keeps trying to improve his position.
Noi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maverick is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noi wants to clinch.
Maverick keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maverick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noi looks to clinch
and Maverick counters with a nice leg kick.
Noi tries to clinch
and Maverick counters with a head kick that drops Noi!
Noi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Noi is still in real trouble! Can Maverick finish him?
Maverick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maverick's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Maverick passes Noi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Maverick.
Noi is in trouble now - Maverick has advanced to mount!
A big strike lands for Maverick! That's really hurt Noi and he's turned his back - Maverick keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Maverick jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Maverick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slurgo Morgoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altemio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen I Wanna Fuck You In The Ass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Slurgo Morgoth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slurgo Morgoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Altemio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgoth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgoth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sanchez is tightening it up a little... Morgoth has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Morgoth reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Morgoth taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Altemio Sanchez!
Altemio Sanchez made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koroma comes to the cage accompanied by Antti Tuisku - Ei Aikaa. Kukko has chosen Pyrot laukeaa ja riffit repeää, Rokki ketkuttaa ja jyrää! Kaikki mukaan! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koroma wants to clinch up but Kukko keeps it at a distance.
Koroma looks to land a combination but Kukko avoids it well.
Koroma thuds a left hand into Kukko's body.
The fighters circling - Koroma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kukko slips under a jab.
Kukko throws a shot from downtown. Koroma moves away and avoids it.
Kukko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Koroma trying to control here.
Koroma tries to get to full guard but Kukko has control of the leg.
Koroma is looking to control Kukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koroma avoid being mounted?
Koroma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko trying to control the pace.
Kukko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kukko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Koroma!
Kukko is landing with some decent strikes but Koroma is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Koroma is squirming around, avoiding Kukko's attempts to control the action.
Kukko landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko looking to finish Koroma with some ground and pound. This is bad for Koroma!
Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma's cut is getting worse.
Koroma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kukko on the ground.
Kukko landing shots from mount.
Koroma is rocked!
Koroma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Koroma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koroma seems to have got his legs back now.
Koroma blocking the ground and pound.
Koroma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koroma tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kukko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kukko postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Koroma bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kukko and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokki Kukko!
During a confident post fight interview, Rokki Kukko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma spoke after the fight, saying 'voi perse.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutaali Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Korva (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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Basic striking
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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, Brutaali Pekka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Korva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korva shoots in but Pekka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Korva shoots in but Pekka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pekka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pekka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Korva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pekka slows the pace down in half guard.
Pekka throwing shots but Korva is blocking nicely.
Korva tries to get to full guard but Pekka has control of the leg.
Pekka is working for an americana but Korva has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Pekka was thinking about the submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka throwing strikes from guard but Korva blocks nicely.
Pekka throwing strikes but missing.
Pekka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pekka stays in close to Korva's body and controls the position.
Pekka tries to free his leg and advance position but Korva is retaining full guard.
Pekka forces his way into half guard.
Pekka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Korva trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korva is defending against the submission attempts here by Pekka.
Pekka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Korva won't allow Pekka to pass to mount.
Korva is staying active underneath Pekka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Korva has hold of Pekka's hands but Pekka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korva gets back to full guard.
Korva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pekka!
Korva avoids the attempt from Pekka to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pekka working to try and regain half guard.
Pekka wants to control but Korva is having none of it.
Pekka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Korva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Korva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pekka hang on?
Korva punching from mount but Pekka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pekka regains half guard.
Pekka looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka wants to control but Korva is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Korva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pekka controlling the position for now.
Pekka tries to get to full guard but Korva has control of the leg.
Pekka is looking to control Korva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pekka avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korva wants to take a breather but Pekka is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutaali Pekka 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.
Korva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Korva lands a nice shot to the body.
Pekka looks to land a body kick but Korva moved away.
Korva works the jab nicely.
Brutaali Pekka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korva jabs Pekka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Korva with a hook.
Pekka missing with a left hand there. Korva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pekka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Korva's waist but Korva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pekka off to one side.
Pekka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pekka shoots in looking for a takedown. Korva tries to sprawl out of it but Pekka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Korva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Korva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korva thuds a left hand into Pekka's body.
Pekka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Korva to the ground. Pekka is now in Korva's guard.
Pekka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekka trying to control but Korva is working from the bottom.
Pekka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pekka throwing strikes from guard but Korva blocks nicely.
Pekka 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Korva wants to sweep but no luck.
Pekka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pekka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Korva 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.
Pekka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korva looking for a sweep. Not yet Korva, not yet.
Korva pulls Pekka in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korva working a defensive guard here.
Pekka trying to control but Korva is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Korva's head.
Korva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pekka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Korva keeping moving, preventing Pekka from controlling successfully.
Pekka preventing the sweep.
Pekka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Korva's head.
Pekka wants to control from the top but Korva keeps moving.
Pekka won't allow Korva to sweep him here.
Pekka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pekka distracts Korva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka preventing the sweep.
Korva wants to hit a switch here but Pekka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Korva there!
Pekka landing strikes from the mount and Korva is in trouble!
Pekka lands with some strikes.
It looks like Jorma Korva has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korva regains half guard.
Pekka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pekka.
Pekka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pekka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutaali Pekka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorma Korva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pekka misses with a body shot.
Pekka tries for a takedown but Korva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pekka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Korva counters with a nice uppercut.
Pekka misses with a low kick.
Korva leaves Pekka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutaali Pekka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Korva swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - Korva coming out on top.
Pekka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka misses with a low kick.
Korva cracks a nice hook into Pekka's ribs.
Pekka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Korva jabs at Pekka's body.
Korva shoots in for a takedown but Pekka shows good takedown defense.
Korva darts in looking for a takedown but Pekka gets double underhooks and turns Korva into the cage.
Pekka is trying to pull guard but Korva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pekka is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Korva.
Pekka working hard to break the clinch.
Pekka letting Korva take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Korva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pekka tries to circle away but Korva has him pinned against the cage.
Pekka pulls guard successfully.
Pekka looking for subs off his back but Korva has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pekka is trying to get back to full guard.
Jorma Korva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korva works his way into full mount!
Pekka can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korva with good strikes from the mount here!
Korva is landing with some decent strikes but Pekka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pekka has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pekka wants to hold on but Korva pushes him away.
Pekka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Korva slips a nice elbow through Pekka's hands, connecting with Pekka's forehead.
Pekka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Korva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pekka wants to control but Korva is keeping busy.
Pekka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pekka looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Korva pushes past his half guard into mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korva scoring with strikes but Pekka is staying in there.
Pekka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brutaali Pekka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Korva is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pekka still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pekka has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Korva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pekka 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutaali Pekka!
A very excited looking Brutaali Pekka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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