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Infinty 50: Jampo vs The Eagle PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonis Liete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalja Turpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalja Turpa 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonis Liete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalja Turpa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liete counters with a straight right hand.
Turpa wants to clinch but Liete slips to the side
and Liete counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Liete.
Turpa looks to clinch
and Liete counters with a huge left! Turpa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Liete isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Turpa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Liete!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonis Liete!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysiek Oki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysiek Oki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oki passes into half guard.
Oki stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Oki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith wants to improve his position but Oki is controlling well.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Oki is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oki stands up and beckons Smith to join him on the feet.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Oki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oki has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Oki has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Krzysiek Oki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Bumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konstantin Bumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marvin Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bumov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bumov.
We've been told by Bumov's head coaches at Gladiators **ELITE** Steel Penn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mendoza tries to keep at a distance but Bumov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bumov is pushing Mendoza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bumov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Bumov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bumov breaks the clinch.
Bumov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendoza, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendoza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bumov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bumov lands an elbow inside.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumov jumps guard and drags Mendoza to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bumov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendoza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendoza trying to control but Bumov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza drops back looking for a leg! Bumov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bumov manages to kick Mendoza off! Mendoza jumps back into Bumov's guard.
Mendoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mendoza has passed into half guard!
Mendoza stops Bumov from getting back to his feet.
Mendoza moves into full mount! Bumov won't be happy about that!
Mendoza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bumov tries to reverse the position but Mendoza maintains control.
Mendoza wants to take Bumov's back but he can't do it this time.
Mendoza working Bumov over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza controlling from mount.
Mendoza lands a big shot there that rocks Bumov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mendoza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendoza landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've been informed that Mendoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the head.
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendoza breaks from Bumov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendoza avoids the attempt from Bumov to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza blocks Bumov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bumov is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Mendoza turns him over and now has his back.
Bumov wants to escape the position.
Good control from Mendoza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bumov trying to control the hands but Mendoza won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Mendoza 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.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bumov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bumov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bumov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marvin Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza looks for a takedown but Bumov sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Bumov.
Mendoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bumov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bumov forces Mendoza back against the cage and clinches.
Bumov gets control of Mendoza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bumov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Bumov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumov looking to control.
Mendoza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bumov's guard.
Bumov controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bumov is pulling down on Mendoza's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendoza, at least for the moment.
Konstantin Bumov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mendoza stuffs the takedown attempt from Bumov. Bumov gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendoza misses with a left hand
and Bumov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mendoza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mendoza shoots in for a double leg but Bumov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Konstantin Bumov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Mendoza.
Bumov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bumov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bumov scores with a hook to the body. Mendoza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mendoza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bumov.
Mendoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bumov.
Mendoza stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza fails with the takedown.
Bumov tries for a takedown but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendoza wants to clinch.
Mendoza tries to clinch up.
Bumov lands a two punch combo.
Bumov cracks Mendoza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mendoza gets tackled into the cage by Bumov. Bumov maintains the clinch.
Bumov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Bumov. No joy for Mendoza on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bumov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendoza but Mendoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bumov tries for a takedown but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendoza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bumov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bumov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendoza looks to clinch
and Bumov counters with a body kick.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bumov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bumov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bumov's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Bumov dominated that second round.
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!
Mendoza tries to clinch up.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bumov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bumov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza avoids it really well and circles away.
Bumov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendoza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bumov somewhat.
Bumov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bumov shoots for a takedown but Mendoza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Bumov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bumov as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza shoots for a double leg takedown but Bumov sprawls well. He's pushed Mendoza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mendoza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bumov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bumov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mendoza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendoza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendoza wants it to stay on the feet.
Mendoza misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Bumov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendoza which made him look bad.
Mendoza is looking to clinch but Bumov is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bumov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Mendoza with that takedown attempt.
Bumov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bumov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mendoza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bumov breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bumov.
Bumov tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bumov slips a jab from Mendoza.
Nice takedown defense from Mendoza. No joy for Bumov on that attempt.
Konstantin Bumov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bumov tries to avoid it but Mendoza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bumov to the ground. Bumov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendoza moves in looking to clinch but Bumov pushes him off.
Mendoza gets tackled into the cage by Bumov. Bumov maintains the clinch.
Bumov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bumov lands a knee to the head.
Mendoza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bumov pulls Mendoza into guard.
Bumov wants to improve his position but instead Mendoza has moved into half guard.
Mendoza wants to take a breather but Bumov is having none of it.
Bumov is trying to stand up here but Mendoza is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is keen to just control but Bumov is a slippery customer.
Mendoza is trying for a kimura here. Bumov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mendoza wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marvin Mendoza!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaisla Suhisee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vihtori Kellolinnake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaisla Suhisee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vihtori Kellolinnake!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kellolinnake connects with a solid leg kick.
Kellolinnake takes a swing at Suhisee's ribcage but misses.
Kellolinnake wants to land a leg kick but Suhisee is out of range.
Kellolinnake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaisla Suhisee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suhisee moves into range and clinches up with Kellolinnake.
A frustrated look appears on Kellolinnake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suhisee breaks from the clinch.
Kellolinnake connects with a leg kick. Suhisee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kellolinnake is looking to slow Suhisee down with leg kicks.
Suhisee tries to clinch up.
Kellolinnake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kellolinnake misses with a head kick.
Suhisee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kellolinnake is just out of range.
Suhisee is looking to clinch.
Kellolinnake's corner calls for a 1-2. Kellolinnake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kellolinnake swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhisee.
Kellolinnake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suhisee wants to clinch but Kellolinnake slips to the side
and Suhisee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kellolinnake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kellolinnake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suhisee wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellolinnake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suhisee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kellolinnake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suhisee misses with a head kick.
Kellolinnake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suhisee. That did some damage!
Suhisee wants to clinch.
Suhisee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake keeps Suhisee at a distance using the push kick.
Kellolinnake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kellolinnake cracks the inside of Suhisee's front leg.
Suhisee tries to close the distance and clinch but Kellolinnake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kellolinnake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kellolinnake throws a head kick but Suhisee moves out of range.
Kellolinnake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kellolinnake checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellolinnake's corner calls for a 1-2. Kellolinnake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Kaisla Suhisee has been cut.
Kellolinnake connects with a leg kick. Suhisee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kellolinnake swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhisee.
Kellolinnake throws a nice head kick!
Suhisee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake lands a jab to Suhisee's midsection.
Suhisee is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kellolinnake. Suhisee shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kellolinnake.
Suhisee is looking to clinch.
Suhisee tries to close the distance and clinch but Kellolinnake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suhisee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kellolinnake throws a sloppy head kick and Suhisee moves out of range easily.
Suhisee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kellolinnake is looking to slow Suhisee down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhisee doesn't manage to clinch there - Kellolinnake circles away.
Suhisee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kellolinnake. That one must have hurt.
Suhisee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kellolinnake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suhisee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kellolinnake.
Suhisee walks into a jab.
Suhisee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kellolinnake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kellolinnake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kellolinnake there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suhisee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Suhisee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suhisee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kellolinnake lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kellolinnake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suhisee drops his hands momentarily and Kellolinnake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaisla Suhisee's cut is getting worse.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kellolinnake. That's going to slow Suhisee down.
Kellolinnake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kellolinnake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kellolinnake thumps Suhisee with a low kick.
Kellolinnake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kellolinnake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kellolinnake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kellolinnake lands with a nice body punch.
Kellolinnake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Suhisee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kellolinnake. Kellolinnake obviously looking to wear him down.
Kellolinnake misses with a wild body shot.
Kellolinnake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kellolinnake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suhisee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kellolinnake.
A lazy left from Kellolinnake finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vihtori Kellolinnake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaisla Suhisee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kellolinnake tries a head kick but it misses.
Suhisee throws a low kick but Kellolinnake moves out of range easily.
Kellolinnake scoring well with a low kick there.
Suhisee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kellolinnake is out of range.
Kellolinnake feints and then cracks Suhisee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suhisee down.
Kellolinnake buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suhisee wants to clinch but Kellolinnake slips to the side
and Kellolinnake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suhisee wants to clinch up but Kellolinnake keeps it at a distance.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suhisee tries to clinch but Kellolinnake is having none of it.
Kellolinnake feints and then cracks Suhisee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suhisee down.
Kellolinnake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suhisee is out of range and Kellolinnake settles back down.
Suhisee is looking to clinch but Kellolinnake is avoiding it.
Kellolinnake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kellolinnake misses with a hook. Suhisee ducked under it nicely.
Kellolinnake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kellolinnake. That's going to slow Suhisee down.
Kellolinnake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhisee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kellolinnake thumps Suhisee with a low kick.
Kellolinnake throws a front kick that sends Suhisee stumbling back into the cage.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick that knocks Suhisee off balance momentarily.
Kellolinnake connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kellolinnake.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake cracks a nice hook into Suhisee's ribs.
Kellolinnake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kellolinnake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kellolinnake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kellolinnake connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suhisee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suhisee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vihtori Kellolinnake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kellolinnake thumps Suhisee with a low kick.
Kellolinnake lands a right hook to the body.
Kellolinnake looks to score with a jab to the body but Suhisee is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhisee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kellolinnake. Kellolinnake obviously looking to wear him down.
Suhisee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kellolinnake can pounce on him.
Kellolinnake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kellolinnake connects with a leg kick. Suhisee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suhisee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kellolinnake.
Suhisee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Suhisee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suhisee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kellolinnake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suhisee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kellolinnake.
That kick from Kellolinnake tenderised Suhisee's leg. Suhisee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kellolinnake cracks the inside of Suhisee's front leg.
Suhisee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaisla Suhisee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kellolinnake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suhisee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellolinnake throws a sloppy head kick and Suhisee moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suhisee.
Suhisee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kellolinnake, right into the meat.
Suhisee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake scoring well with a low kick there.
Kellolinnake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suhisee.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kellolinnake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suhisee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kellolinnake connects with a jab.
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!
Suhisee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kellolinnake lands a jab to Suhisee's midsection.
Suhisee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kellolinnake connects with a high kick.
Suhisee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suhisee wants to clinch up but Kellolinnake keeps it at a distance.
Suhisee darts in trying to clinch
and Kellolinnake counters with a big head kick but Suhisee shrugs it off.
Kellolinnake throws a series of punches but Suhisee avoids them all with ease.
Kellolinnake swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhisee.
Suhisee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Suhisee is predictable there
enabling Kellolinnake to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suhisee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake misses with a looping right.
Kellolinnake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kellolinnake lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vihtori Kellolinnake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaisla Suhisee's cut.
That's time! Suhisee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Suhisee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Kellolinnake.
Suhisee is looking to clinch.
Suhisee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kellolinnake counters with a nice leg kick.
Suhisee tries to clinch but Kellolinnake moves out of range.
Kellolinnake swinging wildly here.
Suhisee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suhisee tries to clinch up but Kellolinnake circles away and keeps his distance.
Suhisee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kellolinnake lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suhisee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kellolinnake.
Suhisee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Suhisee is looking to clinch.
Kellolinnake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suhisee's calf.
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!
Suhisee is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suhisee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kellolinnake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellolinnake tries a head kick but it misses.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick that knocks Suhisee off balance momentarily.
Suhisee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Suhisee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kellolinnake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suhisee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kellolinnake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kellolinnake lands with an uppercut that bounces Suhisee off the cage and back into range.
Kellolinnake lands a leg kick that knocks Suhisee off balance momentarily.
Kellolinnake lands a head kick. Suhisee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kellolinnake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suhisee tries to clinch but Kellolinnake moves away
and Kellolinnake counters with an outside leg kick.
Kellolinnake clobbers Suhisee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kellolinnake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kellolinnake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suhisee manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhisee tries to clinch but Kellolinnake is having none of it.
Kellolinnake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suhisee checks a leg kick nicely.
Suhisee is looking to clinch but Kellolinnake is avoiding it.
Kellolinnake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suhisee's calf.
Suhisee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kellolinnake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suhisee is looking to chop away at Kellolinnake's legs.
Suhisee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suhisee is looking to clinch.
Kellolinnake gets tackled into the cage by Suhisee. Suhisee maintains the clinch.
Kellolinnake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kellolinnake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suhisee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kellolinnake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kellolinnake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suhisee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kellolinnake.
Suhisee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kellolinnake counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kellolinnake.
Suhisee is looking to clinch but Kellolinnake is avoiding it.
Suhisee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kellolinnake. Kellolinnake obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suhisee's calf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kellolinnake.
Suhisee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kellolinnake blocks a leg kick.
Suhisee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kellolinnake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kellolinnake keeps control of Suhisee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suhisee is trying to push Kellolinnake away but Kellolinnake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kellolinnake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suhisee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suhisee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suhisee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suhisee working hard to break the clinch.
Kellolinnake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jeez, Kaisla Suhisee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kellolinnake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suhisee tries to break the clinch but Kellolinnake is controlling the position.
Kellolinnake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kellolinnake misses with a body punch.
Kellolinnake breaks the clinch.
Suhisee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kellolinnake can pounce on him.
Kellolinnake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Suhisee will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kellolinnake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kellolinnake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kellolinnake scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaisla Suhisee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suhisee takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vihtori Kellolinnake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kellolinnake 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vihtori Kellolinnake!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuohi Kuiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Very Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuiva comes into the arena with Killing time blaring out of the sound system. Tuohi Kuiva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuohi Kuiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Very Magnum!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnum is looking to clinch.
Kuiva throws a leg kick which misses Magnum's front leg but catches the back leg as Magnum tries to avoid it.
Kuiva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuiva misses with a leg kick.
Magnum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuiva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuiva throws a head kick that Magnum semi-blocks.
It looks like Very Magnum has been cut.
Kuiva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magnum checks it well.
Magnum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magnum checks a low kick from Kuiva.
Kuiva stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magnum is defended easily by Kuiva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnum blocks a low kick nicely.
Magnum's coach down at LOD Gym Now with StandUP was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magnum's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Magnum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuiva circles away quickly and effectively.
Magnum takes a kick to the side of the head.
Magnum checks a low kick from Kuiva.
Magnum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuohi Kuiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Very Magnum.
Magnum tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuiva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuiva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magnum tries to clinch but Kuiva is having none of it.
Kuiva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magnum is out of range.
We've been told by Kuiva's head coaches at LOD Gym Now with StandUP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magnum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuiva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magnum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuiva.
Magnum throws a body kick that misses.
Magnum rushes Kuiva and presses him up against the cage.
Magnum tries to pull guard but Kuiva won't allow it.
Kuiva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magnum blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuiva connects with a knee to the head.
Magnum looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuiva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuiva pushes off an throws an elbow but Magnum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuiva lands an elbow that stopped Magnum in his tracks for a moment.
Kuiva has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Magnum goes down! Kuiva dives on top of him - Magnum manages to get guard.
Magnum is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kuiva wants to stand but Magnum is controlling his posture from full guard.
Magnum is still in real trouble! Can Kuiva finish him?
Magnum seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuiva stands up from Magnum's guard - Kuiva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tuohi Kuiva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuiva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Kuiva tenderised Magnum's leg. Magnum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuiva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magnum takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kuiva scores with a head kick.
Kuiva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magnum is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kuiva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Magnum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuiva. Kuiva obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuiva. That's going to slow Magnum down.
Tuohi Kuiva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuiva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Magnum's head.
Kuiva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuiva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magnum's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuiva, right into the meat.
Kuiva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magnum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnum takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuiva lands with a kick to the temple. Magnum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuiva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuiva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Magnum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuiva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kuiva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuiva has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva lands a knee to the head.
Kuiva looking to throw knees to the head but Magnum is blocking nicely.
Magnum tries to throw a body punch but Kuiva avoids it by throwing Magnum back against the cage.
Kuiva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kuiva tries a knee to the head but Magnum blocks it.
Magnum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuiva smiles and moves away.
Magnum checks a leg kick.
Kuiva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kuiva tries to land a leg kick but Magnum saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magnum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuiva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magnum is able to avoid easily.
Kuiva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magnum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuiva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuohi Kuiva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Very Magnum's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Magnum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuiva gets a clinch.
Kuiva lands an elbow inside.
Kuiva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magnum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tuohi Kuiva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuiva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magnum's efforts to push away.
Magnum blocks the elbow strike.
Kuiva gets underhooks to prevent Magnum's takedown attempt.
Kuiva has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Magnum goes down! Kuiva pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Kuiva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magnum on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuiva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuiva. That's going to slow Magnum down.
Kuiva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnum can do to turn this around?
Kuiva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuiva wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuiva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuiva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magnum is breathing heavily.
Kuiva connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuiva connects with a leg kick. Magnum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuiva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuiva scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuiva sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Magnum to the ground! Kuiva dives into full mount looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnum is trying to escape the mount.
Kuiva is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kuiva cracks the inside of Magnum's front leg.
Kuiva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuiva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuiva lands a high kick to the side of Magnum's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Kuiva dives into guard, looking to finish.
Kuiva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magnum is proving hard to escape from.
Kuiva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tuohi Kuiva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuiva clinches up with Magnum and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuiva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Magnum.
Kuiva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magnum blocks it with crossed arms.
Magnum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tuohi Kuiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Very Magnum.
Magnum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuiva walks away with a smile on his face. Magnum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuiva lands with a slapping head kick.
Magnum shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuiva sprawls well. He's pushed Magnum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuiva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kuiva throws a leg kick but Magnum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magnum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuiva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuiva throws a leg kick but Magnum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magnum tries to clinch up.
Magnum blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuiva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuiva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magnum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuiva rushes Magnum and presses him up against the cage.
Magnum dodges an elbow strike from Kuiva.
Kuiva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magnum's face.
Kuiva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magnum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magnum wants to break free but Kuiva has control.
Kuiva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuiva is pressed up against the cage. Magnum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuiva down to the mat. Kuiva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magnum throws a low kick but Kuiva avoids it.
Kuiva throws a leg kick but Magnum moved away.
Kuiva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magnum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuiva defends well and Magnum ends up having to push Kuiva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kuiva lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuiva throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuiva.
Magnum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magnum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magnum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuiva wants to get up but he can't break Magnum's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kuiva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuiva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuohi Kuiva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Very Magnum's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Magnum takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kuiva scores with a head kick. Magnum tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kuiva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magnum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magnum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Magnum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuiva is fending him off so far but Magnum persists. Nope, Kuiva circles away and we're back to standing.
Magnum checks a leg kick.
Magnum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuiva tries to clinch up but Magnum circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Kuiva lands but Magnum takes it in his stride.
Kuiva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuiva. That's going to slow Magnum down.
A head kick misses from Kuiva.
Kuiva throws a low kick but Magnum avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuiva avoids the body shot from Magnum.
Magnum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magnum tries to clinch but Kuiva moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuiva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuiva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magnum's sensitive parts.
Kuiva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Magnum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuiva's waist but Kuiva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magnum off to one side.
Magnum throws a sloppy head kick and Kuiva moves out of range easily.
Kuiva throws a head kick that misses.
Magnum closes the distance and clinches.
Magnum jumps guard and drags Kuiva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuiva wants to get up but he can't break Magnum's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kuiva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magnum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuiva is controlling him.
Kuiva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Magnum's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Magnum looks for a takedown but Kuiva sprawls well.
Tuohi Kuiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Very Magnum.
Kuiva lands a head kick!
Kuiva misses with a low kick as Magnum jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magnum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuiva defends well and Magnum ends up having to push Kuiva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magnum blocks an elbow strike.
Kuiva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magnum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuiva scores with a knee to the head.
Magnum avoids the elbow strike from Kuiva, against the cage.
Magnum avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuiva.
Magnum tries to break the clinch but Kuiva is controlling the position.
Kuiva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kuiva landing knees to the head.
Magnum tries to break the clinch but Kuiva is controlling the position.
Magnum tries a knee to the head but Kuiva blocks it.
Kuiva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuiva tries to land a knee to the head but Magnum blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuiva just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuiva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magnum's brow.
Magnum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Kuiva.
Kuiva connects with a knee to the head.
Kuiva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuiva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magnum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuiva tries a knee to the head but Magnum blocks it.
Tuohi Kuiva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Magnum throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuiva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnum blocks the elbow strike.
Magnum has had enough of the clinch but Kuiva keeps him there for the moment.
Very Magnum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnum pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuiva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuiva dodges an elbow strike from Magnum.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuohi Kuiva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuiva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuohi Kuiva!
Tuohi Kuiva 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysiek Zombi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Kyy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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18
300 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysiek Zombi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Kyy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombi tries to move into range but Kyy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zombi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zombi is looking to clinch but Kyy is avoiding it.
Kyy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zombi is defended easily by Kyy.
Zombi avoids the head kick by Kyy.
Zombi misses with a head kick.
Kyy throws a leg kick but Zombi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kyy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zombi counters with a two punch combo.
Zombi slips a jab and a cross from Kyy.
Some wild striking there from Kyy.
Kyy lands a jab to Zombi's midsection.
Arto Kyy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyy clinches up against the cage.
Zombi working hard to break the clinch.
Kyy breaks from the clinch.
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!
Zombi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombi moves out of range as Kyy strikes.
Kyy throws a right hand that Zombi ducks under and follows up with a left that Zombi also avoids with ease.
Kyy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zombi back to the cage. Kyy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kyy avoids the body shot from Zombi.
Kyy throws a right hand that Zombi ducks under and follows up with a left that Zombi also avoids with ease.
Kyy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kyy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kyy misses with a straight right.
Kyy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zombi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zombi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kyy throws a leg kick
and Zombi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kyy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyy wants it to stay on the feet.
Zombi slips under a jab from Kyy.
Kyy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arto Kyy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyy misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombi misses with the combination.
Kyy misses with a combination
and Zombi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyy closes the distance and pushes Zombi back into the cage.
Kyy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kyy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zombi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kyy throws a sloppy head kick and Zombi moves out of range easily.
Zombi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysiek Zombi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zombi tries to clinch but Kyy is having none of it.
Kyy misses with the combination.
Zombi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kyy looks to land a combination but Zombi avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Zombi or perhaps it was just good defense by Kyy which made him look bad.
Zombi lands a jab.
Kyy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zombi.
Zombi is breathing heavily.
Kyy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zombi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kyy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zombi wants to clinch.
Kyy digs a good body shot into Zombi's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Kyy. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombi throws a head kick but Kyy moves out of range.
Kyy looks to land a left hand but Zombi moved out of range nicely.
Kyy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zombi's calf.
Sloppy strikes from Kyy. Those never looked like landing.
Kyy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zombi counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Kyy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kyy is looking to score with low kicks.
Zombi throws a head kick but Kyy moves out of range.
Kyy tries to bum rush Zombi with a series of wild strikes but Zombi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyy leaves Zombi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyy scores with a sloppy right hand. Zombi should have avoided that one.
Kyy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zombi is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Kyy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kyy misses with a body shot.
Zombi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zombi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zombi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kyy works Zombi's body with a nice hook.
Arto Kyy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kyy takes a swing at Zombi's ribcage but misses.
Zombi slips a jab and a cross from Kyy.
Kyy lands with a nice combination. Zombi backs away looking to recover.
A low kick from Kyy is predictable there
and Zombi counters with an inside leg kick.
Kyy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyy misses with the combination.
Kyy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zombi tries to clinch there but Kyy circles away.
Zombi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyy rushes Zombi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kyy.
It looks like Krzysiek Zombi has been cut.
Kyy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyy lands a lovely overhand right.
Kyy throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kyy.
Kyy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zombi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zombi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kyy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyy feints and then cracks Zombi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zombi down.
Kyy connects with a leg kick. Zombi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyy throws a sloppy head kick and Zombi moves out of range easily.
Kyy scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kyy.
Kyy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zombi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kyy throws a looping overhand right but Zombi ducks down to avoid it.
Kyy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kyy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kyy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zombi takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Kyy does no damage.
Kyy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kyy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krzysiek Zombi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kyy slaps away a takedown attempt from Zombi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kyy throws a head kick but Zombi moves out of range.
Kyy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zombi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zombi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyy throws a wild body kick that Zombi sees coming a mile off.
Kyy slaps away a takedown attempt from Zombi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kyy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyy swinging wildly here.
Kyy connects with a right hand. Zombi shakes it off.
Kyy looks to land a combination but Zombi avoids it well.
No joy there for Kyy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zombi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Kyy does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Kyy. No joy for Zombi on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysiek Zombi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyy lands with a good body shot.
Kyy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kyy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zombi.
Kyy gets a clinch.
Kyy breaks from the clinch.
Zombi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zombi wants to clinch.
Kyy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zombi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyy throws a series of punches but Zombi moves out of range.
Kyy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Kyy does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Kyy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krzysiek Zombi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Kyy misses.
Kyy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zombi is out of range and Kyy settles back down.
Kyy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zombi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kyy lands with an overhand left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kyy.
Kyy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kyy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zombi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kyy can pounce on him.
Kyy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyy moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kyy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kyy tries a knee to the head but Zombi blocks it.
Zombi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyy throws a right and a left that Zombi avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zombi tries to clinch there but Kyy circles away.
Zombi wants to slow Kyy down by chopping away at his legs.
Kyy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyy misses with a low kick.
Zombi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kyy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zombi counters with a nice body shot.
Kyy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zombi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kyy is fending him off so far but Zombi persists. Nope, Kyy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysiek Zombi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyy throws a right and a left that Zombi avoids nicely.
Kyy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kyy tests Zombi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyy throws a nice looking combination but Zombi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyy tried to score with a low kick but Zombi checks it.
Kyy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kyy throws a nice looking combination but Zombi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zombi jabs at Kyy's body.
Zombi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kyy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zombi somewhat.
Kyy connects with a solid leg kick.
Kyy misses with a series of wild punches.
Zombi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zombi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyy.
Kyy stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kyy.
Kyy throws a right and a left that Zombi avoids nicely.
Kyy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zombi checks it well.
Kyy moves into range and clinches up with Zombi.
Kyy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kyy breaks the clinch.
Kyy throws a leg kick but Zombi moved away.
Kyy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kyy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kyy stuns Zombi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zombi throws a sloppy head kick and Kyy moves out of range easily.
Zombi ducks right into an uppercut from Kyy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kyy.
Kyy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zombi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyy misses with a kick to the body
and Zombi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Kyy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zombi shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyy tries to sprawl out of it but Zombi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kyy tries to land a leg kick but Zombi saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zombi closes the distance and clinches up with Kyy, looking for a takedown. Zombi pushes Kyy against the cage but Kyy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kyy connects with a solid leg kick.
Kyy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyy moves into the clinch.
Kyy misses with a knee strike.
Kyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zombi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krzysiek Zombi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arto Kyy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kyy manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arto Kyy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kyy 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Kyy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Witaliy Michilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Grufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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23
222 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Witaliy Michilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rufus Grufus!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grufus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Michilov counters with a nice uppercut.
Grufus misses with a takedown attempt
and Michilov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grufus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Michilov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Witaliy Michilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Grufus.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Michilov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grufus.
Grufus continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rufus Grufus.
Grufus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michilov moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Michilov gets control of Grufus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Michilov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michilov wants to stand up but Grufus is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grufus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michilov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grufus is looking to work some ground and pound but Michilov has wrist control.
Michilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grufus.
Grufus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grufus wants to control from the top but Michilov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michilov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michilov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Michilov pushes Grufus off and gets back to his feet.
Grufus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Michilov to counter with a crisp jab.
Grufus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michilov swivels and escapes.
Grufus looking to score a takedown here. Michilov is defending well but Grufus drives through and ends up in Michilov's guard.
Grufus throws an elbow that misses. Michilov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grufus's guard. Nice move by Michilov!
Michilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Grufus is retaining full guard.
Michilov postures up.
Michilov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grufus's guard.
Grufus tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michilov throwing strikes but missing.
Michilov wants to get up but he can't break Grufus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grufus is trying to keep Michilov in close.
Grufus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michilov is one step ahead there.
Michilov throws a strike but Grufus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grufus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rufus Grufus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Michilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grufus has his takedown stuffed
letting Michilov counter with a right hand.
Grufus misses with a takedown
and Michilov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Michilov successfully pulls guard.
Grufus looking to sit in guard and control but Michilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Michilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michilov wants to stand and escape but instead Grufus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Grufus connects with a couple of short punches.
Michilov working a defensive guard here.
Grufus postures up in Michilov's guard and throws a big left but Michilov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grufus prevents Michilov from getting back to his feet.
Grufus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grufus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Michilov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grufus wants to control from the top but Michilov keeps moving.
Grufus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grufus working some strikes from top position.
Grufus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grufus scoring with some ground and pound.
Grufus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michilov wants to stand and escape but Grufus is having none of it.
Grufus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grufus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grufus is controlling him.
Grufus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michilov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grufus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Michilov is trying to control the position but Grufus postures up.
Michilov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grufus looking to sit in guard and control but Michilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grufus trying to control the position.
Michilov wants to get up but he can't break Grufus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Michilov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grufus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michilov is one step ahead there.
Michilov tries to stand but Grufus is controlling from the bottom.
Michilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michilov stopping the sweep attempt from Grufus.
Grufus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grufus working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Michilov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grufus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grufus has escaped and now he's on top!
Grufus won't allow Michilov to sweep him here.
Grufus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michilov wants to sweep here but Grufus controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grufus is standing up over Michilov. Michilov looks to escape but Grufus dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michilov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grufus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Michilov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Grufus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Grufus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grufus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grufus shoots in but no luck this time.
Michilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Witaliy Michilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Grufus.
Grufus shoots and misses
and Michilov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grufus fails with the takedown
and Michilov counters with a stiff right hand.
Grufus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Michilov's guard.
Michilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grufus is controlling him.
Michilov has momentary wrist control but Grufus slips an elbow through the middle.
Grufus cracks Michilov with a solid left hand.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Michilov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michilov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grufus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Michilov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grufus can turn it around.
Michilov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michilov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grufus has him pressed against the cage.
Michilov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grufus won't allow Michilov to get back to his feet.
Michilov keeping full guard, as Grufus tries to pass.
Michilov has his feet on Grufus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grufus shoots in looking for a takedown but Michilov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grufus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grufus misses with a takedown
and Michilov counters with a left to the body.
Grufus shoots for a double leg takedown but Michilov sprawls well. He's pushed Grufus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michilov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grufus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Michilov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grufus is in Michilov's guard.
Michilov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grufus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michilov's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Michilov has momentary wrist control but Grufus slips an elbow through the middle.
Grufus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grufus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grufus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grufus cracks Michilov with a solid left hand.
Grufus trying to control the position from guard on top but Michilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michilov is looking to stand up but Grufus isn't so interested in that idea.
Michilov has momentary wrist control but Grufus slips an elbow through the middle.
Grufus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grufus being controlled here momentarily.
Grufus trying to control the position from guard on top but Michilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grufus.
Grufus throws an elbow that misses. Michilov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grufus's guard. Nice move by Michilov!
Michilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grufus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michilov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grufus looking for a sweep. Not yet Grufus, not yet.
Grufus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michilov gets to his feet - Grufus follows without any prompting.
Grufus misses with a takedown
and Michilov counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grufus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michilov avoids it really well and circles away.
Witaliy Michilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rufus Grufus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grufus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Michilov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Grufus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grufus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Grufus!
Rufus Grufus took some time post fight to say the following; 'Unga Bunga'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ed Frettish 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Frettish!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frettish.
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frettish throws a big shot that misses.
Frettish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frettish lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Frettish misses.
Frettish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Escobar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Frettish looking for a sweep. Not yet Frettish, not yet.
Frettish looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Escobar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Frettish lands a left and a right that send Escobar crashing to the mat, dazed. Frettish thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Ryan Escobar has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Frettish missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frettish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Nice uppercut there from Frettish.
Oooooh!!! Frettish has knocked Escobar down with a huge combo! Frettish steps away and waves a wobbly Escobar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Escobar is rocked!
Ryan Escobar's cut is getting worse.
Frettish shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Escobar takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Frettish sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Escobar bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Frettish!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Maczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampo Jampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maczynsky comes into the arena with Hymn blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Maczynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampo Jampo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maczynsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jampo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maczynsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jampo throws a good cross that connects.
Maczynsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maczynsky lands a front kick.
Jampo moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Jampo lands a nice shot that snaps Maczynsky's head back.
Maczynsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jampo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maczynsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maczynsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jampo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maczynsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maczynsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jampo.
Jampo looks to throw the jab but Maczynsky is out of range.
Maczynsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jampo scores with a jab to the body.
Maczynsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maczynsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jampo.
Jampo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maczynsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jampo.
Jampo scores with a jab.
Maczynsky looks to throw the jab but Jampo is out of range.
A combination from Jampo does no damage.
Jampo lands an overhand right.
Jampo scores with a hook.
Jampo throws a jab when Maczynsky was well out of range.
Jampo throws the left hand but Maczynsky avoids the punch easily.
Jampo throws a big shot that misses.
Jampo dips to his left and cracks Maczynsky with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Jampo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jampo scores with a nice strike.
Jampo blocks a head kick by Maczynsky.
Jampo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maczynsky scores with a hook to the body. Jampo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jampo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maczynsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jampo misses with a body punch
and Maczynsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jampo scores with a decent looking hook.
Maczynsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maczynsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maczynsky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maczynsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maczynsky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Jampo.
Maczynsky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maczynsky counters with a head kick that drops Jampo to the mat! Jampo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jampo with a hook.
Maczynsky throws a head kick that misses.
Jampo lands a jab to the head.
Sampo Jampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jampo avoids the head kick by Maczynsky.
Jampo jabs at Maczynsky's body.
Maczynsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jampo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jampo throws a series of punches but Maczynsky avoids them all with ease.
Jampo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maczynsky misses with a kick to the body.
Jampo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jampo dips to his left and cracks Maczynsky with an uppercut!
Maczynsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jampo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maczynsky scrambles back to his feet.
A left and a right from Jampo both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jampo takes a swing at Maczynsky's ribcage but misses.
Jampo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maczynsky throws a series of punches but Jampo avoids them all with ease.
Maczynsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jampo.
Jampo misses with a body shot.
Jampo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jampo takes a swing at Maczynsky's ribcage but misses.
Jampo clinches up against the cage.
Maczynsky blocks a body shot from Jampo.
Jampo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jampo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maczynsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maczynsky breaks from the clinch.
Jampo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maczynsky.
Jampo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maczynsky had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maczynsky tries to land a front kick but Jampo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampo Jampo dominated that round.
That's time! Maczynsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jampo lands a nice hook to Maczynsky's body. Maczynsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maczynsky scores with a push kick.
Maczynsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maczynsky misses with a head kick.
Jampo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jampo swings for the body but Maczynsky moves out of range.
Jampo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maczynsky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jampo lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maczynsky.
Maczynsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jampo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maczynsky throws a push kick but Jampo slaps the foot to one side.
Jampo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maczynsky.
Jampo is breathing heavily.
Jampo tries to move into range but Maczynsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jampo throws a lazy right hand but Maczynsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jampo throws a shot from downtown. Maczynsky moves away and avoids it.
Maczynsky lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Maczynsky.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Maczynsky! Jampo is out on his feet! Maczynsky rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jampo is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jampo is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Maczynsky!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Maczynsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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