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CEC 75 : Merciless PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks's entrance music is I'm Back. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drew Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hicks.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Hicks throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Hicks tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hicks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hicks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hicks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hicks postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hicks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Hicks postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones tries to clinch there but Hicks circles away.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Drew Hicks has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Hicks as Jones shoots in.
Hicks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Hicks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hicks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hicks trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones wants to control but Hicks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones pushes Hicks off and gets back to his feet.
Jones rushes Hicks and presses him up against the cage.
Hicks wants a takedown.
Hicks looking for a takedown.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Hicks tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hicks won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hicks manages to get himself to full guard.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Hicks trying to control the position.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Hicks is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hicks moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Hicks circles away.
Hicks closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Hicks pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones dives in and grabs Hicks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hicks pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Hicks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hicks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drew Hicks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Hicks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hicks closes the distance and clinches.
Hicks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hicks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones is trying to keep Hicks in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hicks postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hicks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hicks has Jones in his guard.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones tries to clinch
and Hicks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hicks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
Jones 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.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hicks's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hicks is not content to let Jones control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Hicks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drew Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Hicks circles away.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Drew Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Hicks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hicks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hicks's guard.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is keen to just control but Hicks is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erik Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Drew Hicks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hicks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Hicks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hicks off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Hicks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hicks.
Jones gets control of Hicks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control.
Hicks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones keeping full guard, as Hicks tries to pass.
Hicks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hicks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Hicks circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Hicks defends it.
Drew Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones working over Hicks with some ground and pound. Hicks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones is trying to control. Hicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hicks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hicks working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Hicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hicks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Erik Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hicks is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones prevents Hicks from getting back to his feet.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erik Jones.
I've got Jones 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between train dummys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alvarez's choice of entrance music: Raised Fist - Words and Phrases. train dummys had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, train dummys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
dummys drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
dummys drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick dummys off! dummys jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but dummys can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
dummys looking to pass the guard.
dummys postures up.
dummys stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
dummys drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alvarez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now dummys has Alvarez in his guard.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but dummys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
dummys is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
dummys controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez lying in dummys's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. dummys decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Alvarez taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). train dummys!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvadore Spectra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukkeli comes to the cage accompanied by a-ha - Take On Me. Salvadore Spectra has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ville Kuukkeli's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Kuukkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvadore Spectra!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spectra dives in and grabs Kuukkeli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuukkeli pushes down on Spectra's head and hops out.
Kuukkeli misses with a few strikes there.
Kuukkeli is looking to slow Spectra down with leg kicks.
Spectra fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuukkeli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spectra connects with a crisp jab.
Kuukkeli looks for the body kick but Spectra saw that one coming.
Spectra thows a body shot but no joy.
Spectra just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuukkeli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spectra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuukkeli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spectra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spectra throws a head kick but Kuukkeli moves out of range.
Spectra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spectra throws a body punch but Kuukkeli moves out of range.
Spectra misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuukkeli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ville Kuukkeli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvadore Spectra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spectra connects with a high kick.
Kuukkeli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spectra.
Kuukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuukkeli lands with a straight right. Spectra didn't see that one coming.
Kuukkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuukkeli misses with a body punch
and Spectra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuukkeli. Spectra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spectra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spectra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuukkeli.
Spectra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuukkeli counters with a nice kick to the body.
Spectra looks gassed!
A looping hook to the body misses from Spectra. Kuukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spectra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spectra sizes up Kuukkeli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli throws a front kick that sends Spectra stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuukkeli jabs Spectra right on the nose. Spectra blinks but takes it well.
Kuukkeli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuukkeli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuukkeli misses with a body shot.
Kuukkeli lands with a hook. Spectra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuukkeli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuukkeli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuukkeli working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kuukkeli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Still in half guard, Kuukkeli seems content to control.
Spectra is trying to stand back up but Kuukkeli is controlling him
Kuukkeli wants to pass to mount but Spectra is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuukkeli in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spectra is trying to get back to full guard.
Spectra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spectra is refusing to be controlled, as Kuukkeli sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kuukkeli moves into the clinch.
Spectra takes a shot to the head.
Spectra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuukkeli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spectra up against the cage.
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.
Spectra wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuukkeli creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spectra's defenses.
Kuukkeli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spectra up against the cage.
Kuukkeli lands an elbow inside.
Kuukkeli lands an elbow inside that Spectra shrugs off.
Spectra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuukkeli pushes Spectra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spectra blocks an elbow strike.
Kuukkeli is fighting off a takedown attempt but Spectra is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kuukkeli to the mat. Kuukkeli regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuukkeli keeping moving, preventing Spectra from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuukkeli wants to sweep but no luck.
Spectra gets to his feet - Kuukkeli follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Kuukkeli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spectra misses with a shot to the body
and Kuukkeli counters with a leg kick.
Salvadore Spectra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spectra. Kuukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuukkeli wants to clinch.
Spectra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuukkeli counters with a nice leg kick.
Spectra shoots and misses
and Kuukkeli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spectra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuukkeli throws a head kick but Spectra moves out of range.
Spectra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuukkeli.
Spectra throws a lazy head kick
and Kuukkeli counters with a head kick. That will keep Spectra thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kuukkeli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spectra scores with a shot to the body.
Spectra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuukkeli stuffs the takedown.
Ville Kuukkeli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvadore Spectra.
Spectra moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spectra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spectra is breathing heavily.
Spectra seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kuukkeli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Spectra controlling the pace.
Kuukkeli manages to get to full guard.
Spectra won't allow Kuukkeli to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spectra would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kuukkeli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spectra!
Kuukkeli looking to control but Spectra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuukkeli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuukkeli wants to finish this one by submission but Spectra is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kuukkeli.
Spectra is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spectra tries to lock up and control but Kuukkeli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuukkeli controlling the pace for now.
Spectra is looking to improve his position but Kuukkeli isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spectra tries to hold on but Kuukkeli postures up.
Spectra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuukkeli controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Kuukkeli.
Spectra regains half guard.
Spectra is trying to maintain the position but Kuukkeli is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuukkeli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuukkeli slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuukkeli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Kuukkeli dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Spectra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuukkeli is looking to clinch.
Ville Kuukkeli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Spectra with that takedown attempt.
Kuukkeli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spectra.
Kuukkeli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spectra with a poor takedown
and Kuukkeli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ville Kuukkeli is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuukkeli thows a body kick. Spectra tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kuukkeli throws a head kick that misses.
Spectra misses with a looping right.
Spectra throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kuukkeli counters with an outside leg kick.
Spectra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuukkeli rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuukkeli throws a jab when Spectra was well out of range.
Kuukkeli just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spectra throws a lazy right hand but Kuukkeli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spectra tries for a takedown but Kuukkeli circles away easily
and Spectra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ville Kuukkeli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvadore Spectra.
Spectra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuukkeli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spectra thinking.
Spectra feints and then cracks Kuukkeli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuukkeli down.
Kuukkeli clinches up against the cage.
Kuukkeli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spectra.
Spectra avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli just leaning against Spectra, taking a breather.
Kuukkeli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kuukkeli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spectra up against the cage.
Kuukkeli stops a takedown attempt from Spectra.
Spectra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Kuukkeli.
Spectra is trying to break the clinch but Kuukkeli is controlling him.
Kuukkeli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuukkeli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spectra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kuukkeli with a knee to the head.
Kuukkeli lands an elbow inside that Spectra shrugs off.
Kuukkeli trying to stall but Spectra improves his position.
Spectra gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Spectra 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.
Kuukkeli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spectra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuukkeli is proving hard to escape from.
Spectra decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuukkeli, up you get!
Spectra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spectra misses with a looping left.
Spectra connects with the punch.
Kuukkeli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spectra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spectra misses with a wild body shot.
Ville Kuukkeli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spectra missing with a left hand there. Kuukkeli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuukkeli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuukkeli looks for the body kick but Spectra saw that one coming.
Kuukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spectra manages to avoid it.
Spectra misses with a body shot.
A jab from Kuukkeli misses.
Spectra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spectra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli throws out a loose jab but Spectra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvadore Spectra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Spectra.
Spectra throws a lazy head kick
and Kuukkeli counters by clinching up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kuukkeli obliges.
Spectra wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Kuukkeli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuukkeli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Kuukkeli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magni Turisas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Tapio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Turisas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Manowar - Gods Of War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magni Turisas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Tapio!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turisas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tapio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tapio is looking to clinch.
Tapio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tapio throws a nice looking combination but Turisas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Tapio.
Tapio tries to clinch but Turisas moves out of range.
Tapio misses with the combination.
Tapio throws a nice head kick!
Tapio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turisas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tapio moves in looking to clinch but Turisas pushes him off.
Tapio shoots in and drives through. Turisas sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapio misses with a double jab
letting Turisas counter with a right hand.
Tapio looks gassed!
Tapio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magni Turisas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turisas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turisas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tapio circles away quickly and effectively.
Tapio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tapio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turisas throws a series of strikes that have Tapio backpedaling.
Turisas looks to land a combination but Tapio avoids it well.
Turisas misses with a series of wild punches.
Tapio darts in trying to clinch
and Turisas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tapio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turisas counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turisas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turisas misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turisas fails to land with a series of punches.
Tapio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tapio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turisas counters with a nice uppercut.
Turisas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tapio tries to clinch up
and Turisas counters with a left and a right that stings Tapio.
Tapio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tapio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turisas counters with a three punch combo that has Tapio backing up. Tapio nods at Turisas to acknowledge the strikes.
Tapio is rocked!
Turisas throws a pinpoint strike between Tapio's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Tapio crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Turisas scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magni Turisas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Ryynanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuggy Bard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Ryynanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuggy Bard!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryynanen.
Ryynanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bard.
Ryynanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryynanen throws a combination that misses
so Bard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ryynanen is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard distracts Ryynanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bard wants to pass the guard but Ryynanen is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bard with a nice head shot there.
Ryynanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ryynanen keeping moving, preventing Bard from controlling successfully.
Bard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryynanen's head.
Ryynanen is rocked!
Bard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Ryynanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bard is working Ryynanen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bard arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ryynanen's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chuggy Bard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Goulart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli Kuhta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goulart's entrance music is Shaggy - Mr. Boombastic. A fine choice. Kuhta has chosen Break Out as his entrance music. Joao Goulart is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Goulart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Kuhta!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Goulart finds it's target.
Goulart fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuhta avoids the body shot from Goulart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuhta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goulart shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuhta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Goulart.
Goulart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Olli Kuhta has been cut.
Goulart with a knee to the head.
Goulart has Kuhta pressed against the cage, preventing Kuhta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuhta is trying to maintain a safe position but Goulart gets an underhook and turns Kuhta into the cage.
Kuhta letting Goulart take a breather here.
Goulart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuhta takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuhta wants to break free but Goulart has control.
Goulart lands a knee to the head.
Kuhta letting Goulart take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Goulart.
Goulart pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kuhta avoiding damage as Goulart throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goulart as Kuhta tries to tie him up.
Kuhta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goulart.
Goulart misses with an elbow strike.
Kuhta can't break the clinch.
Goulart unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goulart's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Goulart.
Kuhta is looking to break free of the clinch but Goulart has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goulart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goulart throws an elbow that misses.
Kuhta is trying to break free.
Goulart with a knee to the head.
Goulart throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuhta blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuhta looking to stall.
Kuhta being controlled against the cage.
Goulart lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kuhta is trying to get back to full guard.
Goulart wants to free his trapped foot but Kuhta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhta tries to get to full guard but Goulart has control of the leg.
Goulart controlling the action here.
Goulart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuhta keeps working.
Goulart is pressing down on Kuhta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuhta is holding on for now.
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.
Kuhta is not content to let Goulart control the position.
Goulart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kuhta is looking to clinch but Goulart is avoiding it.
Kuhta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuhta tries to clinch there but Goulart circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goulart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuhta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuhta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goulart checks it well.
Kuhta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Goulart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olli Kuhta's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goulart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuhta. Kuhta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joao Goulart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goulart darts in and clinches Kuhta up against the cage.
Goulart is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Goulart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuhta is trying to force a seperation but Goulart has the dominant position.
Goulart lands an elbow inside.
Goulart pushes Kuhta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuhta is trying to break the clinch but Goulart has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Kuhta to work.
Goulart lands a knee to the head.
Kuhta tries to circle away but Goulart has him pinned against the cage.
Goulart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goulart lands an elbow just above Kuhta 's eye.
Goulart lands an elbow inside that Kuhta shrugs off.
Kuhta tries a body shot but Goulart blocks it.
Goulart scores with a shot to the side of Kuhta's head.
Goulart working Kuhta over with knees to the body.
Kuhta is breathing heavily.
Goulart displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuhta up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goulart gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Goulart with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goulart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goulart works on Kuhta's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuhta is trying to break the clinch but Goulart has him pressed against the cage.
Kuhta is looking to break free of the clinch but Goulart has double underhooks.
Goulart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuhta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goulart tries a head kick but it misses.
Goulart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuhta momentarily.
Goulart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goulart.
Kuhta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goulart counters with a left to the body.
A solid body kick from Goulart.
Goulart scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goulart takes a swing at Kuhta's ribcage but misses.
Goulart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goulart scores with a one two! Kuhta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Goulart tries to clinch up but Kuhta circles away and keeps his distance.
Goulart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goulart lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Goulart throws a sloppy head kick and Kuhta moves out of range easily.
Kuhta misses with a hook.
Kuhta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goulart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuhta.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goulart.
Goulart pushes Kuhta up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Goulart.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goulart obliges.
Goulart stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goulart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuhta backwards.
Kuhta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goulart is keeping busy.
A knee to the head by Goulart.
Goulart lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goulart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goulart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goulart scores with a knee to the head.
Goulart stalling.
Kuhta tries to break free but Goulart pushes him back against the cage.
Goulart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goulart lands a shoulder strike.
Goulart effectively controlling the action here.
Kuhta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goulart.
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.
Goulart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goulart lands an elbow that stopped Kuhta in his tracks for a moment.
Goulart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuhta trying to control the position but instead, Goulart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuhta into the cage.
Goulart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goulart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goulart - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goulart lands with a left to the head.
Goulart pulls guard successfully.
Goulart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuhta wants to control from the top but Goulart keeps moving.
Goulart pulls Kuhta in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Goulart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olli Kuhta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Goulart lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuhta will feel that in the morning.
Kuhta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goulart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goulart moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Goulart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goulart is looking to wear down Kuhta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuhta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goulart takes the fight into the clinch.
Goulart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuhtas head.
Goulart working Kuhta over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Goulart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goulart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuhta can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuhta letting Goulart take a breather here.
Kuhta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goulart as Kuhta tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goulart leaning against his opponent.
Kuhta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Goulart.
Goulart with a knee to the head.
Kuhta tries to circle away but Goulart has him pinned against the cage.
Goulart working Kuhta over with knees to the body.
Goulart lands with a light punch inside.
Goulart scores with a shot to the side of Kuhta's head.
Goulart is pushing Kuhta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goulart lands an elbow just above Kuhta 's eye.
Goulart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joao Goulart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goulart lands a damaging elbow.
Goulart is leaning against Kuhta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuhta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goulart stalling the fight.
Kuhta is trying to force a seperation but Goulart has the dominant position.
Goulart lands an elbow just above Kuhta 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuhta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goulart's brow.
Kuhta is trying to maintain a safe position but Goulart gets an underhook and turns Kuhta into the cage.
Goulart connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kuhta's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Goulart.
Goulart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuhta's defenses.
Goulart unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goulart avoiding damage.
Goulart lands a nice elbow.
Come on Goulart - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goulart seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goulart lands a damaging elbow.
Goulart blocks an elbow strike.
Goulart has Kuhta pushed against the cage.
Kuhta misses with some punches.
Goulart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuhta's defenses.
Goulart just leaning against Kuhta, taking a breather.
Goulart lands a nice knee to the body.
Goulart lands a damaging elbow.
Goulart stalling.
Kuhta taking a breather.
Goulart lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuhta backwards.
Goulart with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goulart lands a shoulder strike.
Joao Goulart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuhta taking a breather.
Kuhta working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Goulart.
Goulart lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuhta backwards.
Kuhta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goulart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuhta's efforts to push away.
Kuhta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kuhta stalls.
Goulart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuhta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goulart.
Goulart content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Goulart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goulart 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Goulart!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niko Rupponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Kolari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupponen comes to the cage accompanied by SMC Hoodrats. 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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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Rupponen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Kolari!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolari wants to land a leg kick but Rupponen is out of range.
Rupponen shoots in for a double leg but Kolari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rupponen checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Rupponen misses.
Kolari tries a low kick but Rupponen avoids it.
Kolari throws a leg kick but Rupponen checks it.
Rupponen slips under a jab.
Rupponen blocks a low kick nicely.
Kolari wants to clinch up but Rupponen keeps it at a distance.
Rupponen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rupponen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kolari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rupponen moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rupponen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kolari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kolari working for a triangle but Rupponen defends it easily.
Rupponen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolari seems keen to control Rupponen's posture.
Kolari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rupponen.
Kolari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolari looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolari, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kolari wants to slow Rupponen down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two 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.
Rupponen throws a body punch but Kolari moves out of range.
Rupponen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rupponen.
Rupponen checks a low kick from Kolari.
Kolari throws a low kick, looking for Rupponen's leg but Rupponen calmly moves out of range.
Rupponen misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kolari lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rupponen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rupponen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Rupponen misses.
Kolari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rupponen.
Rupponen shoots in and bounces Kolari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kolari looking for a triangle here. Rupponen is fighting it but it looks tight! Kolari pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rupponen is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sami Kolari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tele Tappi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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136 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Kumpulainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tele Tappi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kumpulainen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kumpulainen is fighting to break Tappi's control of his arms but Tappi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tappi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tappi keeping full guard, as Kumpulainen tries to pass.
Kumpulainen is working hard here to advance position.
Tappi is looking to stand up but Kumpulainen isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tappi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kumpulainen drops back looking for a leg! Tappi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tappi manages to kick Kumpulainen off! Kumpulainen jumps back into Tappi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen postures up in Tappi's guard and throws a big left but Tappi blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tappi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kumpulainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kumpulainen tries to clinch but Tappi is having none of it.
Tappi slaps away a takedown attempt from Kumpulainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kumpulainen has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kumpulainen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Kumpulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappi gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kumpulainen trying to control the pace.
Tappi is defending against the submission attempts here by Kumpulainen.
Tappi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tappi is not content to let Kumpulainen control the position.
Kumpulainen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tappi is on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tappi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kumpulainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tappi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kumpulainen's head.
Kumpulainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tappi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tappi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tappi scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumpulainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tappi throwing strikes from guard but Kumpulainen blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tappi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tappi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tappi wants to control from the top but Kumpulainen keeps moving.
Kumpulainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumpulainen has momentary wrist control but Tappi slips an elbow through the middle.
Kumpulainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tappi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tappi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kumpulainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sepi Kumpulainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kumpulainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kumpulainen with a poor takedown
and Tappi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kumpulainen closes the distance but Tappi moves to the side
and Tappi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kumpulainen's guard now.
Kumpulainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tappi is working Kumpulainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tappi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kumpulainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kumpulainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tappi landing with the ground and pound.
Tappi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kumpulainen's guard.
Kumpulainen is staying active underneath Tappi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tappi connects with a nice short shot to Kumpulainen's temple.
Tappi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kumpulainen taking some punishment here, with Tappi in his half guard.
Tappi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kumpulainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kumpulainen has his foot on Tappi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tappi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tappi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tappi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kumpulainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tappi has managed to get both his arms back between Kumpulainen's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tappi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Tappi from controlling successfully.
Tappi landing with the ground and pound.
Tappi throws a big right hand that misses.
Kumpulainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tappi defends it easily.
Tappi landing some decent shots from guard.
Tappi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kumpulainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tappi has managed to get both his arms back between Kumpulainen's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen is looking for a triangle but Tappi pushes his legs off easily.
Kumpulainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tappi trying to control but Kumpulainen is working from the bottom.
Tappi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kumpulainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tappi is aware though and is defending well.
Tappi stands up over Kumpulainen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kumpulainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tappi defends it easily.
Tappi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kumpulainen's head.
Tappi lands a couple of digs.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Tappi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappi connects with a couple of short punches.
Tappi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tappi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumpulainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumpulainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kumpulainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tappi landing with the ground and pound.
Tappi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kumpulainen is trying to control the position but Tappi postures up.
Kumpulainen has momentary wrist control but Tappi slips an elbow through the middle.
Tappi is looking to work some ground and pound but Kumpulainen has wrist control.
Tappi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tappi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tappi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tappi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kumpulainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tappi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tappi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tappi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tappi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tappi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tappi is working Kumpulainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappi scoring with some ground and pound.
Tappi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tappi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kumpulainen 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! Tappi rolls with it to try and escape but Kumpulainen cranks on the arm and Tappi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sepi Kumpulainen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Attenborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Attenborough kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Odorants - This Night. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Attenborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maynard throws a shot from downtown. Attenborough moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Maynard. No joy for Attenborough on that attempt.
Attenborough takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maynard throws a hook to the side of Attenborough's head but Attenborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maynard connects with a right hand. Attenborough shakes it off.
Maynard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Attenborough. Attenborough circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Attenborough shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Attenborough fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Attenborough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Attenborough.
Maynard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard lands a lovely overhand right.
Attenborough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard catches Attenborough with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maynard lands a jab to the nose.
Maynard's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Maynard duly obliges.
Jab from Maynard.
Maynard misses with a series of wild punches.
Attenborough shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maynard as he avoids it easily.
Maynard jabs Attenborough right on the nose. Attenborough blinks but takes it well.
Alexander Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard lunges at Attenborough with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Attenborough's hand.
Attenborough looks for a takedown but Maynard sprawls well.
Maynard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a head shot.
Maynard works the jab nicely.
Maynard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Attenborough tries for a takedown but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Attenborough was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard.
Attenborough fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Maynard. No joy for Attenborough on that attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maynard.
Maynard has Attenborough up against the cage in a clinch.
Maynard scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Attenborough drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maynard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maynard cracks Attenborough with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maynard tests Attenborough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Attenborough closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maynard can't do much from the bottom here.
Maynard gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attenborough thows a huge punch but Maynard dodges it nicely.
Maynard wants to improve his position but Attenborough is controlling well.
Attenborough sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maynard defending well though.
Attenborough throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maynard is looking for a sweep. Attenborough is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maynard lands a right hook to the body.
Attenborough takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maynard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attenborough misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maynard swings for the body but Attenborough moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard 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.
Attenborough shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maynard sprawls well. Maynard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Attenborough gets slowly back to his feet.
Maynard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maynard lands a body shot.
Maynard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Attenborough dives in and grabs Maynard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maynard pushes down on Attenborough's head and hops out.
Maynard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Maynard there.
Maynard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Attenborough needs to keep his hands up - Maynard had a free shot at his head there.
Maynard lands a two punch combo.
Maynard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Maynard.
Attenborough is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maynard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Attenborough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Maynard.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander Maynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Attenborough drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maynard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Attenborough backs up against the cage.
Maynard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maynard 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!
Attenborough shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maynard as he avoids it easily.
Maynard cracks Attenborough with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maynard scores with a one two! Attenborough had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attenborough fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Attenborough tries for a takedown but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maynard throws out a leg kick but Attenborough moves out of range and Maynard only half commits.
Attenborough takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Attenborough shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maynard sprawls well. Maynard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Attenborough gets slowly back to his feet.
Attenborough shoots in but Maynard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maynard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Attenborough, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Attenborough backwards.
Maynard stalling against the cage.
Maynard presses Attenborough against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maynard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maynard is pressed up against the cage. Attenborough has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maynard down to the mat. Maynard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Attenborough fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maynard avoids it really well and circles away.
Maynard connects with the punch.
Attenborough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Attenborough walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Maynard drives through and clinches with Attenborough against the cage.
Maynard pushes Attenborough back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maynard lands with a light punch inside.
Maynard manages to break the clinch.
Maynard scores with a nice right hand.
Maynard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Attenborough closes the distance and clinches up with Maynard, looking for a takedown. Attenborough pushes Maynard against the cage but Maynard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Attenborough takes one on the button.
Attenborough looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard punishes Attenborough's body with a nice straight punch.
Maynard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard 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!
Maynard lands an overhand right.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Attenborough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexander Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attenborough misses with a takedown attempt - Maynard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Attenborough misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maynard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Attenborough on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Attenborough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maynard finds it's way round the side to connect with Attenborough's head.
Maynard lands with a right hand.
Maynard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Attenborough.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Attenborough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Attenborough's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard thuds a left hand into Attenborough's body.
Maynard moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maynard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maynard scores with a shoulder strike.
Attenborough is trying to drag Maynard to the mat but Maynard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard lands with a left to the head.
Maynard stops a takedown attempt from Attenborough.
Maynard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maynard is stalling here.
Attenborough looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Attenborough goes for a takedown attempt but Maynard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maynard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Attenborough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maynard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Attenborough on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maynard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Attenborough drops his hands momentarily and Maynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Attenborough on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maynard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Attenborough looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maynard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maynard wants to clinch up but Attenborough keeps it at a distance.
Alexander Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maynard lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maynard misses with the combination.
Attenborough walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Attenborough misses with a takedown attempt
and Maynard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maynard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maynard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Attenborough drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maynard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Attenborough on the side of the head.
Maynard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maynard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Attenborough in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attenborough gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maynard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maynard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maynard thuds his right hand into Attenborough's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maynard!
Attenborough throws a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a two punch combo.
Attenborough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maynard scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Attenborough moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maynard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
David Attenborough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Attenborough's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maynard 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Maynard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kivipaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Shadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivipaa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kivipää. Kimmo Kivipaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Kivipaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Shadie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadie swings for the body but Kivipaa moves out of range.
Kivipaa throws a right hand that Shadie ducks under and follows up with a left that Shadie also avoids with ease.
Kivipaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shadie manages to avoid it.
Kivipaa throws a low kick but Shadie avoids it.
Shadie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shadie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kivipaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shadie.
Kivipaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivipaa throws the left hand but Shadie avoids the punch easily.
Kivipaa looks to land a combination but Shadie avoids it well.
A big right from Kivipaa misses.
Kivipaa throws a series of punches but Shadie moves out of range.
Kivipaa drops his hands momentarily and Shadie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kimmo Kivipaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadie cracks Kivipaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shadie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kivipaa's half guard.
Shadie wants to take a breather but Kivipaa is having none of it.
Shadie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shadie wants to free his trapped foot but Kivipaa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shadie is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kivipaa is not content to let Shadie control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadie throwing shots but Kivipaa is blocking nicely.
Kivipaa is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kivipaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shadie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kivipaa misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Kivipaa misses.
That's two 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.
Kivipaa misses with a straight left.
Shadie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shadie trying to control but Kivipaa is working from the bottom.
Shadie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shadie wants to pass the guard but Kivipaa is keeping the position.
Kivipaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shadie.
Shadie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shadie is looking to work some ground and pound but Kivipaa has wrist control.
Shadie connects with a couple of short punches.
Kivipaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shadie lands with an overhand left.
Kimmo Kivipaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kivipaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kivipaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shadie.
Kivipaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kivipaa misses with a looping right.
Kivipaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kivipaa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shadie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kivipaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kivipaa keeping moving, preventing Shadie from controlling successfully.
Shadie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shadie controls the pace.
Shadie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shadie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shadie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shadie looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shadie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kivipaa. Kivipaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Kivipaa misses.
Shadie misses with an uppercut.
Kivipaa takes a swing at Shadie's ribcage but misses.
Shadie throws a hook to the side of Kivipaa's head but Kivipaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kivipaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kivipaa wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Shadie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kivipaa misses with a looping left.
Shadie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kivipaa swivels and escapes.
Kivipaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shadie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kivipaa tries to avoid it but Shadie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kivipaa to the ground. Kivipaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kivipaa misses with a looping right.
Kivipaa misses with a few strikes there.
Kivipaa misses with a hook.
Shadie shoots in looking for a takedown. Kivipaa tries to sprawl out of it but Shadie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kivipaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimmo Kivipaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Shadie.
Shadie shoots in for a double leg but Kivipaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kivipaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kivipaa throws a nice looking combination but Shadie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kimmo Kivipaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kivipaa throws a hook but Shadie avoids it easily.
Shadie gets a takedown into half guard.
Shadie trying to mount his opponent but Kivipaa defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shadie prevents Kivipaa from standing back up.
Shadie is looking to take a break and control but Kivipaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shadie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shadie is trying to control. Kivipaa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Shadie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kivipaa takes one to the chin there.
Kivipaa throws out a loose jab but Shadie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kivipaa.
Kivipaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shadie circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Kivipaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kivipaa.
Shadie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kivipaa scores with a four punch combination!
Shadie is rocked!
Shadie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shadie is still on wobbly legs! Can Kivipaa finish him?
Kivipaa lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Shadie is looking to close the distance but Kivipaa sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Shadie crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Shadie is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kimmo Kivipaa!
Kimmo Kivipaa retains his lightweight title!
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