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CEC 72 : Smokin' PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Flannel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AK Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Flannel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to AK Hong's chin.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Flannel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, AK Hong!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong throws a head kick but Flannel moves out of range.
Hong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong throws a lazy right hand but Flannel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hong looks to land a right hand but Flannel moved out of range.
A punch combination from Flannel misses.
Flannel looks to land a combination but Hong avoids it well.
Hong dodges the punch combination from Flannel.
Hong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flannel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
Flannel misses with a double jab.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flannel throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Flannel's shoulder, as Flannel tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Hong.
Flannel tries to land a front kick but Hong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flannel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Flannel fails to land with a series of punches.
Flannel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong with a jab.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flannel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Hong lands with a shot to the body.
Flannel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flannel is breathing heavily.
Flannel misses with a looping left.
Hong misses with an uppercut.
Flannel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flannel avoids the body shot from Hong.
Some wild striking there from Flannel.
Hong lands a high kick!
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flannel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Flannel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Flannel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hong, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Flannel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Flannel's shoulder, as Flannel tries to avoid the shot.
Hong punishes Flannel's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flannel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flannel moves out of range as Hong strikes.
Flannel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hong can pounce on him.
Hong jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flannel swinging wildly here.
Flannel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hong, as that shot connected.
Flannel is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flannel.
Hong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flannel doesn't seem bothered though.
Hong throws a shot to the body.
Flannel moves out of range of the strikes.
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick
and Flannel counters with a one-two to the body.
Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flannel. That did some damage!
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flannel has time to react.
Oh Flannel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Flannel's shoulder, as Flannel tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Hong misses.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Flannel moved out of range nicely.
Flannel seems to have got his legs back now.
Hong looks to throw the jab but Flannel is out of range.
Flannel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flannel tries a head kick but it misses.
Flannel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hong circles away quickly and effectively.
Flannel slips under a jab from Hong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flannel slips under a jab.
Hong misses with a hook.
Flannel just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong throws out a powerful jab.
Good shot there by Hong.
Hong thows a body shot but no joy.
Hong feints and then cracks Flannel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flannel down.
Flannel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hong drops Flannel with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hong follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AK Hong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Meridio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meridio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is O Fortuna - Carl Orff. Mikael Koskinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximo Meridio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koskinen.
Meridio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Meridio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Koskinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Koskinen tries to buck Meridio off but Meridio is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meridio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koskinen tries to bench press Meridio off him but Meridio keeps the position.
Koskinen is trying to control Meridio's posture but Meridio avoids it.
Koskinen is looking to regain half guard here but Meridio keeps moving and retains side control.
Meridio throws a strike aimed at the side of Koskinen's head but Koskinen avoids it well.
Koskinen tries to buck Meridio off but Meridio is having none of it.
Koskinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridio is trying to control. Koskinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Meridio throwing shots but Koskinen is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koskinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meridio defends it nicely.
Meridio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meridio walks into a jab.
Koskinen is looking to clinch.
Meridio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meridio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koskinen.
Maximo Meridio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koskinen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koskinen looking to pass the guard.
Koskinen throws and elbow that misses. Meridio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koskinen's guard. Nice move by Meridio!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koskinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koskinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meridio.
Meridio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koskinen is trying to keep Meridio in close.
Meridio looking to pass the guard.
Koskinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koskinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koskinen lands with a nice body punch.
Meridio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridio tries a head kick but it misses.
Koskinen misses with an uppercut.
Meridio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meridio fails to land with a series of punches.
Koskinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Koskinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meridio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meridio misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Meridio finds it's target.
Meridio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koskinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meridio won't be happy with that.
Koskinen working away.
Koskinen cracks Meridio with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Meridio can't do much from the bottom here.
Koskinen tries to move to mount but Meridio blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meridio is looking for a sweep.
Meridio keeps Koskinen under control for a moment.
Koskinen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Meridio's legs.
Meridio is not content to let Koskinen control the position.
Koskinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Meridio kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Koskinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Koskinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Koskinen shoots in for a double leg but Meridio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koskinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koskinen checks a low kick from Meridio.
Nice takedown defense from Meridio. No joy for Koskinen on that attempt.
Koskinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Meridio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meridio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koskinen throws a good cross that connects.
Koskinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Meridio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meridio.
Koskinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meridio.
Meridio misses with a hook to the body
and Koskinen counters with a straight right hand.
Koskinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meridio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maximo Meridio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Koskinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Meridio.
Meridio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koskinen counters with a nice body shot.
Meridio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koskinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meridio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koskinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Koskinen throws a strike aimed at the side of Meridio's head but Meridio avoids it well.
Koskinen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Meridio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Koskinen but great work by Meridio.
Koskinen is breathing heavily.
Koskinen is trying to improve his position.
Koskinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Meridio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Koskinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen is looking to improve his position.
Meridio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koskinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meridio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Meridio passes to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koskinen is trying to improve his position.
Koskinen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Meridio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koskinen is pressing down on Meridio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meridio won't allow Koskinen to sweep him here.
Koskinen keeping moving, preventing Meridio from controlling successfully.
Meridio throws a strike but Koskinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Meridio has his feet on Koskinen's thighs here. He's pushed Koskinen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Koskinen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximo Meridio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danihh Kamarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
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19
275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danihh Kamarainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamarainen drops Kruger with a beautiful combination! Kruger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kamarainen is looking for the KO!
Kruger is rocked!
It looks like Fred Kruger has been cut.
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!
Kamarainen throws a series of punches but Kruger avoids them all with ease.
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamarainen misses with a double jab.
Kamarainen moves in close and cracks Kruger with a massive right hand! Kruger, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kamarainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danihh Kamarainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killer Heat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rogerio Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killer Heat!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Werdum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heat shoots in but Werdum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heat fails with the takedown.
Werdum drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Heat wants to get back to his feet but Werdum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Werdum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Werdum drops back, looking for a kneebar! Heat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Heat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Heat!
Werdum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heat landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Werdum gets back to half guard.
Heat is nestled in close to Werdum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Werdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heat pulls his head out easily.
Werdum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heat lands strikes from half guard.
Werdum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heat works over Werdum with some ground and pound from guard.
Heat throws a big right hand that misses.
Heat working some strikes from top position.
Werdum looking for a sweep. Not yet Werdum, not yet.
Heat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Werdum's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heat is nestled in close to Werdum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heat throwing shots but Werdum is blocking nicely.
Heat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Werdum throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Werdum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Heat scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Werdum is looking to control Heat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Werdum avoid being mounted?
Heat is keen to just control but Werdum is a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Werdum is looking for a sweep. Heat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Werdum is pressing down on Heat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Werdum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Werdum is breathing heavily.
Heat stands up over Werdum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Werdum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heat is one step ahead there.
Heat cracks Werdum with a solid left hand.
Heat won't allow Werdum to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heat lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heat lands a couple of elbows.
Heat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Werdum wants to sweep here but Heat controlling him for the moment.
Heat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Werdum's head.
Werdum keeping moving, preventing Heat from controlling successfully.
Heat lands a couple of digs.
Heat working some strikes from top position.
Heat throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Heat is working Werdum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Werdum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heat's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Werdum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Werdum has Heat in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heat won't allow Werdum to sweep him here.
Heat is in close to Werdum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Heat lands a couple of digs.
Heat preventing the sweep.
Heat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Werdum has momentary wrist control but Heat slips an elbow through the middle.
Werdum thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Heat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Heat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Werdum looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Heat is defending well. Werdum quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Heat has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Werdum celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rogerio Werdum!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ville Kolehmainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Timmyyyy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolehmainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roy Jone Jr. - Can't Be Touched. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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21
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Kolehmainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timmy Timmyyyy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timmyyyy forces Kolehmainen back against the cage and clinches.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee strike.
Timmyyyy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kolehmainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Timmyyyy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timmyyyy is looking to control Kolehmainen's arms but Kolehmainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmyyyy has his back to the cage.
Timmyyyy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Timmyyyy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolehmainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmyyyy lands an elbow inside.
Kolehmainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Timmyyyy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Timmyyyy taking a breather.
Timmyyyy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kolehmainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timmyyyy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy is looking to control Kolehmainen's arms but Kolehmainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmyyyy has his back to the cage.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Kolehmainen is blocking nicely.
Timmyyyy lands a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolehmainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kolehmainen blocks the elbow strike.
Timmyyyy is looking to control Kolehmainen's arms but Kolehmainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmyyyy has his back to the cage.
Timmyyyy lands a damaging elbow.
Timmyyyy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolehmainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmyyyy landing knees to the head.
Timmyyyy stalls.
Timmyyyy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolehmainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmyyyy looks gassed!
Timmyyyy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Timmyyyy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kolehmainen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Kolehmainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmyyyy gets underhooks to prevent Kolehmainen's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Timmyyyy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kolehmainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kolehmainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timmyyyy smiles and moves away.
Timmyyyy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kolehmainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Timmyyyy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolehmainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmyyyy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kolehmainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Timmyyyy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kolehmainen.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolehmainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolehmainen swinging wildly here.
Kolehmainen needs to keep his hands up - Timmyyyy had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Timmyyyy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kolehmainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timmyyyy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick from Timmyyyy lands but Kolehmainen takes it in his stride.
Timmyyyy ducks under a wild hook from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, jab by Timmyyyy - just one landing.
Timmy Timmyyyy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolehmainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Timmyyyy counter with a right hand.
Timmyyyy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kolehmainen goes for a takedown attempt but Timmyyyy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kolehmainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmyyyy drives through and clinches with Kolehmainen against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timmyyyy stalling.
Timmyyyy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kolehmainen's face.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks it.
Timmyyyy has Kolehmainen pressed against the cage.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy prevents the takedown attempt.
Timmyyyy has Kolehmainen pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Timmyyyy lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Timmyyyy lands an elbow just above Kolehmainen 's eye.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Timmyyyy 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.
Timmyyyy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kolehmainen cracks the inside of Timmyyyy's front leg.
Kolehmainen slips under a jab.
Timmyyyy has managed to clinch.
Timmyyyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolehmainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy throws an elbow that misses.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Kolehmainen is blocking nicely.
Kolehmainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kolehmainen wants to stand but Timmyyyy is controlling the position.
Kolehmainen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kolehmainen tries to get out of the position.
Timmyyyy wants to stand and escape but instead Kolehmainen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmyyyy being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kolehmainen stands up from Timmyyyy's guard - Kolehmainen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kolehmainen misses with a double jab
and Timmyyyy counters with a one-two to the body.
Timmyyyy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolehmainen circles away.
Kolehmainen misses with a few strikes there.
Timmyyyy moves into range and clinches up with Kolehmainen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Timmyyyy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Timmyyyy slows down the pace here.
Kolehmainen breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kolehmainen misses.
Timmyyyy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Timmyyyy counters with a nice leg kick.
Timmyyyy closes the distance and clinches.
Timmyyyy landing knees to the head.
Timmyyyy stalling.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Timmyyyy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timmyyyy is breathing heavily.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Kolehmainen is blocking nicely.
Timmyyyy is trying to maintain a safe position but Kolehmainen gets an underhook and turns Timmyyyy into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kolehmainen wants to break free but Timmyyyy has control.
Timmyyyy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kolehmainen jumps into guard, dragging Timmyyyy to the mat.
Kolehmainen is looking to stand up but Timmyyyy isn't so interested in that idea.
Kolehmainen kicks Timmyyyy off and gets to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timmy Timmyyyy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kolehmainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timmyyyy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Timmyyyy stalling in the clinch.
Timmyyyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolehmainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Timmyyyy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Timmyyyy is looking to control Kolehmainen's arms but Kolehmainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmyyyy has his back to the cage.
Timmyyyy prevents the takedown attempt.
Timmyyyy controlling the action here for a moment.
Kolehmainen can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolehmainen tries to break free but Timmyyyy pushes him back against the cage.
Timmyyyy is pushing Kolehmainen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Timmyyyy lands a knee to the head.
Kolehmainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timmyyyy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Kolehmainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolehmainen scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Timmyyyy coming out on top.
Timmyyyy throws a right hand that Kolehmainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolehmainen also avoids with ease.
Timmyyyy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kolehmainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Timmyyyy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolehmainen circles away.
Timmyyyy is looking to clinch.
Ville Kolehmainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmyyyy misses with a hook.
Timmyyyy instigates a clinch.
Timmyyyy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolehmainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kolehmainen as Timmyyyy tries to tie him up.
Timmyyyy lands a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timmyyyy prevents Kolehmainen from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kolehmainen as Timmyyyy tries to tie him up.
Timmyyyy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kolehmainen blocks an elbow strike from Timmyyyy.
Kolehmainen is working for takedown but Timmyyyy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Timmyyyy with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy lands an elbow just above Kolehmainen 's eye.
Kolehmainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Timmyyyy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Timmyyyy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timmyyyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolehmainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kolehmainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Timmyyyy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks with his arms.
Timmyyyy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kolehmainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Timmyyyy prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmyyyy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Timmyyyy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Timmyyyy keeps control of Kolehmainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Timmyyyy taking a breather.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks with his arms.
Timmyyyy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kolehmainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Timmyyyy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Timmyyyy leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timmy Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kolehmainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timmyyyy counters with a left and a right that stings Kolehmainen.
Timmyyyy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Timmyyyy throws an elbow that misses.
Ville Kolehmainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolehmainen jumps guard but Timmyyyy stands there with Kolehmainen around his waist. Kolehmainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Timmyyyy lands a damaging elbow.
Timmyyyy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Timmyyyy lands an elbow inside that Kolehmainen shrugs off.
Kolehmainen can't get the takedown.
Kolehmainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timmyyyy smiles and moves away.
Kolehmainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timmyyyy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Timmyyyy.
Timmy Timmyyyy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kolehmainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Timmyyyy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Timmyyyy 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 J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Timmyyyy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pera Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ican Pumbleski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pumbleski's choice of entrance music: STAIND. Pera Kuukkeli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
250 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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26
278 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pera Kuukkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ican Pumbleski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Marco Blurstr�m and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pumbleski checks the leg kick.
Pumbleski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pumbleski thuds a left hand into Kuukkeli's body.
Pumbleski fails with a takedown attempt.
Pumbleski connects with a body shot.
Kuukkeli is breathing heavily.
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!
Pumbleski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Pera Kuukkeli has been cut.
Pumbleski connects with a superb combination that knocks Kuukkeli out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Pumbleski before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kuukkeli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ican Pumbleski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markku Alarinne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Haller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alarinne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chiquita Ska Band - American Jesus. Haller has chosen The Race Is On - Sawyer Brown as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Clayton Haller was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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22
174 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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24
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markku Alarinne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clayton Haller!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Anni Minnem�ki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alarinne has him pressed against the cage.
Haller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Haller misses.
Alarinne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haller lands a jab to Alarinne's midsection.
Alarinne throws out a leg kick but Haller moves out of range and Alarinne only half commits.
Alarinne moves out of range as Haller strikes.
Haller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haller scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Markku Alarinne has been cut.
Alarinne misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Haller blocks the low kick.
Haller moves into the clinch.
Alarinne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haller's efforts to push away.
Alarinne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alarinne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haller.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haller avoids the elbow strike from Alarinne, against the cage.
Alarinne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alarinne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Haller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alarinne has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Haller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Haller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alarinne has time to react.
Alarinne throws a nice looking combination but Haller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alarinne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Haller moves into the clinch.
Alarinne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haller slows down the pace here.
Alarinne tries to pull guard but Haller won't allow it.
Haller is looking to break free of the clinch but Alarinne has double underhooks.
Alarinne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haller smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markku Alarinne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alarinne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alarinne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haller tries to clinch but Alarinne moves away
and Alarinne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alarinne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haller sprawls well initially but Alarinne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haller gets back to full guard.
Alarinne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alarinne has Haller in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alarinne is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Haller rolls with it to try and escape but Alarinne cranks on the arm and Haller is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Markku Alarinne!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tenho Hagert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Peitsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hagert comes to the cage accompanied by Leif lauleleepi. Peitsi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seitsem�n kertaa seitsem�n kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tenho Hagert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Peitsi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagert throws a series of punches but Peitsi avoids them all with ease.
Hagert misses with a few strikes there.
Hagert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peitsi looks to land a combination but Hagert avoids it well.
Peitsi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peitsi lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Peitsi throws and elbow that misses. Hagert uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peitsi's guard. Nice move by Hagert!
Hagert won't allow Peitsi to sweep him here.
Peitsi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peitsi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peitsi landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Tenho Hagert has been cut.
Hagert is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peitsi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peitsi goes for an armbar but Hagert turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hagert.
Peitsi has an active guard here but Hagert has managed to pass into half guard.
Peitsi works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peitsi wants to improve his position but instead Hagert has moved into half guard.
Peitsi pushes Hagert off and gets back to his feet.
Hagert dips to his left and cracks Peitsi with an uppercut!
Tenho Hagert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hagert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peitsi.
Peitsi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peitsi lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peitsi wants to pass the guard but Hagert is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peitsi won't allow Hagert to sweep him here.
Hagert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peitsi is controlling him.
Hagert keeping moving, preventing Peitsi from controlling successfully.
Peitsi advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Peitsi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hagert is trying to get back to half guard.
Peitsi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peitsi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hagert lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Peitsi backs up against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Peitsi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tenho Hagert's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hagert misses with a two punch combination.
Peitsi throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hagert counter with a right hand.
Hagert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hagert throws a series of punches but Peitsi moves out of range.
Peitsi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peitsi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Peitsi trying to mount his opponent but Hagert defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peitsi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peitsi trying to pass the guard but Hagert defending well.
Hagert manages to get to full guard.
Peitsi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hagert is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hagert has escaped and now he's on top!
Peitsi has an active guard here but Hagert has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peitsi is trying to get back to full guard.
Hagert stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hagert lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peitsi tries for a takedown but Hagert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hagert scores with a jab.
Peitsi slips a jab and a cross from Hagert.
Hagert falls off balance throwing a combination
and Peitsi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hagert working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peitsi.
Peitsi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hagert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peitsi won't allow Hagert to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peitsi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hagert keeping full guard, as Peitsi tries to pass.
Peitsi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hagert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peitsi.
Peitsi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peitsi dodges the punch combination from Hagert.
Peitsi drives through and clinches with Hagert against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Peitsi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tenho Hagert's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Peitsi misses with a double jab
and Hagert counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peitsi is defended easily by Hagert.
Peitsi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hagert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left and a right from Hagert both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hagert misses with a body shot
and Peitsi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peitsi shoots in and drives through. Hagert sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hagert!
Peitsi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hagert counters with a nice uppercut.
Hagert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peitsi tries to clinch but Hagert moves out of range.
Hagert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peitsi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hagert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peitsi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hagert won't be happy with that.
Peitsi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peitsi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Peitsi tries to move to mount but Hagert blocks the move with his legs.
Peitsi is trying to get an arm triangle but Hagert is defending well.
Peitsi wants to control for a moment but Hagert uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pekka Peitsi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peitsi is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagert is staying active underneath Peitsi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peitsi trying to mount his opponent but Hagert defends it.
Pekka Peitsi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hagert misses with a wild combination.
Tenho Hagert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peitsi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hagert counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from Hagert misses.
Hagert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hagert dodges the punch combination from Peitsi.
Peitsi slips a straight right by Hagert.
Peitsi tries to clinch but Hagert is having none of it.
Hagert falls off balance throwing a combination
so Peitsi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Peitsi wants to pass the guard but Hagert is keeping the position.
Peitsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Peitsi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peitsi 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Peitsi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Niinivaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Hantunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hantunen has chosen Bad Religion - American Jesus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Niinivaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hantunen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Niinivaara does it's job there.
Hantunen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Niinivaara.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niinivaara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niinivaara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hantunen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niinivaara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Niinivaara works Hantunen's body with a nice hook.
Hantunen shoots in for a takedown but Niinivaara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Niinivaara keeps the fight on the outside.
Niinivaara connects with a looping right hand.
Niinivaara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hantunen tries to clinch up but Niinivaara circles away and keeps his distance.
Hantunen looks for a takedown but Niinivaara sprawls well.
Hannu Niinivaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Hantunen.
Hantunen looks gassed!
Niinivaara misses with a two punch combination.
Niinivaara lands with an overhand left.
Niinivaara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Niinivaara wants it to stay on the feet.
Niinivaara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hantunen tries to clinch but Niinivaara is having none of it.
Niinivaara sends Hantunen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Niinivaara is motioning to the referee to let Hantunen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hantunen is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinivaara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hantunen is still on wobbly legs! Can Niinivaara finish him?
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niinivaara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hantunen seems to have recovered his senses.
Hantunen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niinivaara feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hantunen sprawling to the canvas! Hantunen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Niinivaara finish him?!
Hantunen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Niinivaara lands a glancing blow to the side of Hantunen's head.
Hantunen is looking to clinch.
Niinivaara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Niinivaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Niinivaara lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niinivaara cracks Hantunen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Niinivaara has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hantunen to stand back up!
Niinivaara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hantunen's calf.
Niinivaara misses with a series of wild punches.
Niinivaara closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Hantunen out cold! Hantunen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hannu Niinivaara!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Potteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potteri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HP Theme. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valentin Berg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Potteri!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg doesn't manage to clinch there - Potteri circles away.
Potteri looks to land a left hand but Berg moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Potteri blocks a low kick nicely.
Berg throws a front kick that sends Potteri stumbling back into the cage.
Berg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Berg swings for the body but Potteri moves out of range.
Berg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potteri manages to avoid it.
Berg throws and low kick but Potteri moves out of range easily.
Potteri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berg throws a head kick that misses.
Berg tries a low kick but Potteri avoids it.
Potteri misses with a body shot.
Potteri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berg.
Berg throws a leg kick but Potteri checks it.
Potteri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berg.
Potteri looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berg closes the distance and clinches.
Berg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Potteri or not.
Potteri managing to block the knees to the body from Berg.
Berg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potteri's elbow.
Berg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Potteri takes an elbow to the temple.
Berg pushes Potteri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Berg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potteri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Berg - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potteri looking to stall.
Berg leaning against his opponent.
Berg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Potteri.
Berg presses Potteri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Berg lands a right hand.
Berg scores with a shot to the side of Potteri's head.
Berg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Berg blocks a body shot from Potteri.
Berg working aggressively here.
Berg controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Berg on the inside.
Potteri lands a shoulder strike.
Potteri tries to break free but Berg pushes him back against the cage.
Potteri fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Potteri is trying to stall.
Potteri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Berg.
Berg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Potteri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Berg.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Berg.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Berg.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Berg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Potteri's defenses.
Potteri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Berg uses from the top position.
Berg wants to pass the guard but Potteri is keeping the position.
Potteri managing to control the position.
Berg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potteri keeping moving, preventing Berg from controlling successfully.
Potteri looking to control.
Potteri managing to control the position.
Berg stands and steps away. Potteri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berg misses with a kick to the body.
Berg throws a leg kick but Potteri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Berg clinches with his opponent.
Potteri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Berg up against the cage.
Potteri pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berg wants to stand and escape but instead Potteri has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Berg wriggles free and stands up.
Berg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Berg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Potteri.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berg throws a front kick that sends Potteri stumbling back into the cage.
Berg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Potteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berg throws a series of punches but Potteri moves out of range.
Berg avoids the body shot from Potteri.
Potteri throws a hook but Berg avoids it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Berg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Potteri misses with a wild body shot.
Berg misses with a head kick.
Berg throws a front kick aimed at Potteri's knee but Potteri avoids it well.
Berg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Berg throws a sloppy head kick and Potteri moves out of range easily.
Potteri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potteri just misses with a punch to the body.
Berg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Potteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berg cracks the inside of Potteri's front leg.
Berg slips a jab from Potteri.
Berg moves away from the strike by Potteri.
Potteri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potteri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Berg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potteri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berg rushes Potteri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Berg crunches a lovely knee into Potteri's ribcage.
Berg is trying to stall.
Potteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Potteri's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berg connects with a knee to the head.
Berg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Berg has a couple of punches blocked by Potteri.
Potteri managing to block the knees to the body from Berg.
Berg looking to slow down the pace here.
Berg misses with an elbow over the top.
Berg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Potteri.
Potteri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Potteri looking to control.
Berg is fighting to break Potteri's control of his arms but Potteri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Berg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Potteri looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potteri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berg's guard.
Potteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potteri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Potteri gets to his feet - Berg follows without any prompting.
Potteri is breathing heavily.
Berg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Potteri looks to land a right hand but Berg moved out of range.
Potteri lands with a good body shot.
Berg staying out of range there.
Potteri scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg throws a sloppy head kick and Potteri moves out of range easily.
Berg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potteri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berg wants to land a leg kick but Potteri is out of range.
Berg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Berg.
Crunch! Berg slams his shin into Potteri's torso.
Berg lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Berg lands.
Berg is looking to wear down Potteri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berg digs a good body shot into Potteri's ribs.
Berg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Potteri.
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!
Berg lands a nice looking body kick.
Berg wants to clinch up but Potteri keeps it at a distance.
Berg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berg misses with the combination.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Potteri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Berg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berg dodges the punch combination from Potteri.
A head kick misses from Berg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berg. That's going to slow Potteri down.
Berg wants to clinch up but Potteri keeps it at a distance.
Berg takes a swing at Potteri's ribcage but misses.
Berg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potteri.
Berg moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Potteri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Berg.
Berg is looking to clinch.
Berg misses with a head kick.
Berg tries to close the distance and clinch but Potteri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potteri misses with a wild body shot.
Potteri misses with a straight left.
Potteri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Berg takes a swing at Potteri's ribcage but misses.
Berg tries to clinch but Potteri moves out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Berg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Potteri throws a looping overhand right but Berg ducks down to avoid it.
Berg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potteri blocks a head kick by Berg.
Berg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Potteri throws a right and a left that Berg avoids nicely.
Potteri lands a jab to Berg's midsection.
Berg forces Potteri back against the cage and clinches.
Berg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Potteri up against the cage.
Berg can't find room to land a body shot as Potteri controls the action.
Potteri has a couple of punches blocked by Berg.
Berg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Berg.
Potteri lands with a left to the head.
Berg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Potteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berg misses with the head strike.
Berg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Potteri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Potteri tries to work over Berg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potteri managing to block the knees to the body from Berg.
Potteri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Potteri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berg trying to land knees to the body.
Potteri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berg lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Berg.
Berg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potteri backwards.
Potteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berg trying to stall but Potteri improves his position.
A body shot lands from Berg.
Potteri stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Berg.
Potteri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Berg smiles and moves away.
Berg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Potteri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berg. Berg obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Potteri misses.
Potteri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berg misses with a low kick.
Berg doesn't manage to clinch there - Potteri circles away.
Potteri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potteri misses with a looping left.
Potteri lands a jab to the nose.
Berg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Berg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berg lands a high kick!
Berg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Potteri keeps the fight on the outside.
Berg tries to close the distance and clinch but Potteri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berg misses the jab.
Berg misses with a low kick as Potteri jumps back.
Berg tries to clinch up.
Berg throws a solid leg kick but Potteri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Berg.
Berg throws a front kick aimed at Potteri's knee but Potteri avoids it well.
Berg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Potteri blocks a head kick by Berg.
Berg tries a low kick but Potteri avoids it.
Berg slips under a jab from Potteri.
Potteri throws an overhand right that lands on Berg's shoulder, as Berg tries to avoid the shot.
Potteri throws a hook but Berg blocks it.
Berg throws a front kick aimed at Potteri's knee but Potteri avoids it well.
Berg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Potteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berg.
Potteri loads up on a big right hand but Berg slips the punch.
Good work by Potteri as he checks the leg kick.
Berg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Potteri is out of range and Berg settles back down.
Potteri lands a slapping body shot.
Berg misses with a hook.
Berg tries to clinch there but Potteri circles away.
Berg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Potteri lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harri Potteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berg scoring well with a low kick there.
Potteri misses the jab.
Potteri swings for the body but Berg moves out of range.
Potteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berg.
Berg throws a series of punches but Potteri moves out of range.
Berg is looking to score with low kicks.
Berg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Potteri checks a low kick from Berg.
Berg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Potteri.
Berg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Berg fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Potteri misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berg.
Berg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potteri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potteri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Berg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Berg clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Berg throws a sloppy head kick and Potteri moves out of range easily.
Berg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Potteri works over Berg's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Berg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berg tries to clinch but Potteri is having none of it.
Good leg kick by Berg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Berg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potteri.
Potteri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berg tries to clinch up but Potteri circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick there by Berg.
Berg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Potteri's calf.
Berg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potteri can do to turn this around?
Berg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potteri backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Berg fails to land.
Potteri is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Berg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Berg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Potteri misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Berg.
A hook to the body from Berg.
A short uppercut from Berg.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Berg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potteri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Potteri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Potteri.
Berg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potteri prevents a body shot from Berg.
Berg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potteri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Potteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potteri is looking to control Berg's arms but Berg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potteri has his back to the cage.
Berg lands a nice elbow.
Potteri fails to pull guard.
Potteri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Berg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valentin Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Potteri.
Potteri throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Potteri on the inside.
Berg lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg lands a body punch.
Berg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potteri avoiding damage as Berg throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Berg.
Potteri fails to pull guard.
Berg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berg lands with a light punch inside.
Berg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentin Berg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Berg.
Berg crunches a lovely knee into Potteri's ribcage.
Berg trying to stall but Potteri improves his position.
Potteri misses with the head strike.
Berg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Berg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potteri swings wildly with an uppercut but Berg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Berg - that landed with a thud.
Berg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Potteri backwards.
Berg lands a nice shot to the body.
Berg leaning against his opponent.
Berg lands a good knee to the midsection. Potteri won't want to take too many of those.
Berg cracks Potteri with a nice body shot.
Berg controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potteri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berg stalling in the clinch but Potteri improves position.
Berg digs a right hand into Potteri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Potteri's gas tank.
Berg lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berg.
A head punch on the inside from Berg fails to land.
Potteri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berg as Potteri tries to tie him up.
Berg looking to slow down the pace here.
Potteri is trying to maintain a safe position but Berg gets an underhook and turns Potteri into the cage.
Berg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Berg trying to control the position but instead, Potteri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Berg into the cage.
Potteri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Potteri tries to pull guard but Berg holds him up against the cage and eventually Potteri drops back down to his feet.
Potteri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Potteri fails to pull guard.
Potteri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berg throws a head punch that misses.
Berg looking to slow down the pace here.
Berg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Potteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Potteri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Potteri throws a head punch that misses.
Berg throws a punch but it's blocked by Potteri.
Potteri swings wildly with an uppercut but Berg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berg takes a shot to the head.
Berg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potteri backwards.
Berg stalling.
Potteri blocks an uppercut.
Potteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Potteri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Berg misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Berg had his way with Harri Potteri in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Potteri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berg.
Potteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Berg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potteri manages to avoid it.
Berg staying out of range there.
Berg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valentin Berg is winning the standup battle so far.
Potteri misses with a hook.
Potteri thows a body shot but no joy.
Potteri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Berg tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Potteri misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg misses with a low kick as Potteri jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berg walks into a stiff left hand from Potteri.
Berg clinches.
Potteri lands a body punch.
Berg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg trying to control the position but instead, Potteri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Berg into the cage.
Potteri breaks from the clinch.
Potteri misses the jab.
Potteri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berg can pounce on him.
Potteri is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head kick misses from Berg.
Berg tries to work over Potteri's front leg with a kick but Potteri checks it.
Potteri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Berg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Berg cracks the inside of Potteri's front leg.
Potteri punishes Berg's body with a nice straight punch.
Berg misses with a head kick.
Berg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Potteri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Potteri misses with a looping right.
Berg tries to close the distance and clinch but Potteri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg throws a leg kick which misses Potteri's front leg but catches the back leg as Potteri tries to avoid it.
Berg moves away from the strike by Potteri.
Potteri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berg.
Berg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Berg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berg is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Berg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Potteri's brow.
Potteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Potteri lands with a short shot to the head.
Berg tries to throw a body punch but Potteri avoids it by throwing Berg back against the cage.
Berg has Potteri pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Potteri avoids the elbow strike from Berg, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Potteri as the two fighters clinch.
Berg wants to stall.
Potteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potteri blocks an elbow strike from Berg.
Potteri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Berg smiles and moves away.
Berg throws a low kick but Potteri avoids it.
Potteri scores with a shot to the body.
Berg throws a solid leg kick but Potteri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Berg.
Berg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Potteri is able to avoid easily.
Berg throws a leg kick which misses Potteri's front leg but catches the back leg as Potteri tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Berg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Potteri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Potteri stuns Berg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Potteri.
Potteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berg moves away.
Potteri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Potteri avoids the body shot from Berg.
Berg doesn't manage to clinch there - Potteri circles away.
Potteri just misses with a punch to the body.
Berg misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potteri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Berg gets a clinch.
Potteri tries to circle away but Berg has him pinned against the cage.
Berg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Potteri backwards.
Potteri lands a body punch.
Berg blocks an uppercut.
Potteri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harri Potteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potteri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berg thumps Potteri with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Berg.
Berg wants to clinch.
Berg tries to clinch there but Potteri circles away.
Berg throws a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Berg.
Berg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potteri.
Berg pushes Potteri away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Berg!
Valentin Berg retains his featherweight title!
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