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MMA Helsinki - 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouni Rytkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Party and Bullshit - Biggie Smalls. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allen Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouni Rytkonen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rytkonen is out of range.
Rytkonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rytkonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rytkonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Key ducks under a wild hook from Rytkonen.
Jab from Rytkonen.
Rytkonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Key misses with a series of wild punches.
Key lands a nice looking body shot.
Rytkonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rytkonen misses with a body shot.
Key throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rytkonen throws a nice looking combination but Key bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Rytkonen does no damage.
Rytkonen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rytkonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Key doesn't seem bothered though.
Rytkonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rytkonen looks to land a left hand but Key moved out of range nicely.
Rytkonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jouni Rytkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Key throws a nice looking combination but Rytkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rytkonen throws a combination. Key tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Key is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Key rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rytkonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rytkonen misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rytkonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jouni Rytkonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rytkonen throws a series of punches but Key moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rytkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Key avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rytkonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Key counters with a series of strikes. Rytkonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rytkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Key.
Rytkonen scores with the left hand. Key knows he should have avoided that one.
Key dodges the punch combination from Rytkonen.
A leg kick checked by Rytkonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key swings for the body but Rytkonen moves out of range.
Rytkonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
Key shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Key scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rytkonen misses with a hook to the body
and Key holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rytkonen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Rytkonen.
Rytkonen tries to pull guard but Key holds him up against the cage and eventually Rytkonen drops back down to his feet.
Rytkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rytkonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Key counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Key comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rytkonen misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Key as he connects with a hook.
Rytkonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Key counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rytkonen misses with a double jab
and Key counters with a left and a right that stings Rytkonen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rytkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rytkonen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Key throws a front kick aimed at Rytkonen's knee but Rytkonen avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouni Rytkonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rytkonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rytkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Key moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rytkonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Key dives in for a single leg takedown but Rytkonen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rytkonen keeps control of Key as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Key tries to land knees in the clinch but Rytkonen avoids the damage to the body.
Key working hard to break the clinch.
Key is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Key doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Rytkonen is controlling him.
Key tries to score a body lock takedown but Rytkonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Key throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Key's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rytkonen breaks from the clinch.
Rytkonen throws a right hand that Key ducks under and follows up with a left that Key also avoids with ease.
Key shoots in looking for a takedown. Rytkonen tries to sprawl out of it but Key keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rytkonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rytkonen misses with the combination.
Rytkonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rytkonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rytkonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rytkonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Key scrambles back to his feet.
Rytkonen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Key counter with a right hand.
Rytkonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Key counters with a nice body shot.
Rytkonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Key is looking to wear down Rytkonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rytkonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rytkonen misses with a double jab
and Key counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rytkonen misses with a double jab
and Key counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rytkonen dodges the punch combination from Key.
Jouni Rytkonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rytkonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Key shoots in for a takedown but Rytkonen shows good takedown defense.
Rytkonen thows a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rytkonen.
Key throws a series of punches but Rytkonen moves out of range.
A big left from Rytkonen misses.
Rytkonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rytkonen. Key does a little dance to reset his feet.
Key shoots for a double leg takedown but Rytkonen sprawls well. He's pushed Key's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rytkonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rytkonen.
Key staying out of range there.
Rytkonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rytkonen scores with a nice strike.
Rytkonen swings for the body but Key moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Key displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rytkonen throws out the jab.
Rytkonen connects with the punch.
Rytkonen throws a right hand that Key ducks under and follows up with a left that Key also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouni Rytkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Key. Those never looked like landing.
Key slips a jab and a cross from Rytkonen.
Rytkonen misses with a double jab
and Key counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Key is looking to chop away at Rytkonen's legs.
Rytkonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Key moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Rytkonen. No joy for Key on that attempt.
Key takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Key turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Key attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rytkonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Key.
Key digs a good body shot into Rytkonen's ribs.
A big right from Rytkonen misses.
Key shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Rytkonen misses.
Rytkonen misses with a combination
and Key counters with a three punch combo that has Rytkonen backing up. Rytkonen nods at Key to acknowledge the strikes.
Rytkonen tries to bum rush Key with a series of wild strikes but Key uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rytkonen throws a series of punches but Key moves out of range.
A punch combination from Rytkonen misses.
Jouni Rytkonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rytkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rytkonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Key moves out of range of the strikes.
Key uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rytkonen.
Rytkonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Key lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rytkonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Rytkonen throws a combination that misses
and Key counters with a left and a right that stings Rytkonen.
Rytkonen misses with a body shot.
Key goes for a double leg but Rytkonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rytkonen continues to drive forward.
Rytkonen trying to stall but Key improves his position.
Rytkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Key. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rytkonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rytkonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Key counters with a left and a right that stings Rytkonen.
Key closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rytkonen's guard.
Key postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Key wants to control from the top but Rytkonen keeps moving.
Key stands up from Rytkonen's guard - Key perhaps looking for a knockout.
Key dives in for a single leg takedown but Rytkonen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rytkonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Key prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key tries to break free but Rytkonen pushes him back against the cage.
Rytkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rytkonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rytkonen avoids a kick to the body.
Rytkonen lunges at Key with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Key's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rytkonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rytkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Key throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rytkonen's waist but Rytkonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Key off to one side.
Allen Key has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rytkonen misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jouni Rytkonen.
I've got Rytkonen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jouni Rytkonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacinto Koutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brutus Beefcake has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brutus Beefcake seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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223 lbs
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210 lbs
9 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutus Beefcake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacinto Koutras!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefcake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beefcake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koutras trying to control the position.
Koutras is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Koutras pulls Beefcake in close to prevent any damage.
Koutras wants to sweep here but Beefcake controlling him for the moment.
Koutras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beefcake.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacinto Koutras wasn't active enough on the ground.
Beefcake doesn't manage to clinch there - Koutras circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake scores with a nice strike.
Koutras tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beefcake defends well and Koutras ends up having to push Beefcake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koutras has Beefcake pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Koutras pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beefcake tumbling to the mat - Koutras dives into Beefcake's guard.
Beefcake looking for a sweep. Not yet Beefcake, not yet.
Beefcake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beefcake trying to control the position.
Koutras stops Beefcake from standing up.
Koutras postures up.
Koutras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beefcake is keeping the position for now.
Koutras content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Brutus Beefcake wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Beefcake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beefcake controlling the pace.
Koutras should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Koutras tries to get to full guard but Beefcake has control of the leg.
Beefcake works his foot free and advances to mount.
Koutras wants to control but Beefcake is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koutras is desperately trying to improve his position but Beefcake has a good base and remains in mount.
Koutras swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Koutras throwing hammer fists to the chest of Beefcake. What's that going to do exactly?
Beefcake with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Koutras wants to hold on but Beefcake pushes him away.
Beefcake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koutras is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koutras can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koutras is squirming around, avoiding Beefcake's attempts to control the action.
Koutras wants to hold on but Beefcake pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beefcake throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Koutras is squirming around, avoiding Beefcake's attempts to control the action.
Beefcake avoids the attempt from Koutras to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Beefcake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beefcake wants to slow Koutras down by chopping away at his legs.
Koutras throws a series of punches but Beefcake avoids them all with ease.
Beefcake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Koutras is trying to defend but Beefcake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koutras is refusing to be controlled, as Beefcake sits in half guard.
Koutras is looking to control Beefcake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koutras avoid being mounted?
Beefcake is looking for a kimura but Koutras is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beefcake to get the leverage.
Koutras trying to control but Beefcake postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koutras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like Beefcake is going to stand back up.
Beefcake decides to return to a standing position.
Koutras looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sloppy strikes from Koutras. Those never looked like landing.
Beefcake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beefcake wants to land a leg kick but Koutras is out of range.
Brutus Beefcake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Koutras quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beefcake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koutras wants to improve his position but Beefcake is controlling well.
Koutras trying to hold on to Beefcake's head to control him but Beefcake postures up.
Beefcake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koutras keeps working.
Koutras is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beefcake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koutras is looking to escape.
Koutras really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koutras blocking the ground and pound.
Koutras manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koutras is looking to control Beefcake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koutras avoid being mounted?
Beefcake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koutras is defending against the submission attempts here by Beefcake.
Koutras keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Beefcake dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koutras misses with a wild combination.
Beefcake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Jacinto Koutras has been cut.
Beefcake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Koutras looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Koutras is looking to reverse the position.
Beefcake fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Koutras tries to improve position but can't.
Beefcake decides to stand back up.
Beefcake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beefcake looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koutras!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koutras takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Beefcake trying to control the position but Koutras is working away.
Beefcake stands up and beckons Koutras to his feet.
Beefcake tries to clinch but Koutras is having none of it.
Beefcake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beefcake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koutras sprawls well initially but Beefcake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Koutras wants to improve his position but Beefcake is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake decides to stand and escape the position.
Beefcake is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koutras clinches up against the cage.
Beefcake breaks from the clinch.
Koutras fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koutras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beefcake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koutras counters with a one-two to the body.
Koutras doesn't manage to clinch there - Beefcake circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koutras swats away the attempt to clinch by Beefcake.
Koutras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beefcake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beefcake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koutras on his heels. He'll look to pass Koutras's guard now, I'm sure.
Koutras is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jacinto Koutras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beefcake trying to control but Koutras is working from the bottom.
Brutus Beefcake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koutras looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beefcake throws a big right hand that misses.
Beefcake is looking to work some ground and pound but Koutras has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake trying to control the position from guard on top but Koutras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koutras working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koutras looks for a takedown but Beefcake sprawls well.
Brutus Beefcake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacinto Koutras.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Koutras enables Beefcake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koutras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Beefcake wants to control from the top but Koutras keeps moving.
Koutras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beefcake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koutras bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beefcake's guard.
Brutus Beefcake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koutras throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Beefcake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beefcake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Beefcake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piggy Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piggy Rick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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219 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
0 - 0 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piggy Rick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cam Marks!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Rick scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rick lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Marks - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Rick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piggy Rick!
A relieved looking Piggy Rick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Seal - Whirlpool. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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20
189 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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21
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Magnusson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnusson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Magnusson shoots in.
Wilson gets caught napping as Magnusson dives in and scores a takedown. Wilson manages to retain guard.
Magnusson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnusson scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magnusson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magnusson stops Wilson from standing up.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magnusson throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Magnusson throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Magnusson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnusson throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Magnusson looking to sit in guard and control but Wilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wilson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Magnusson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magnusson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magnusson keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Magnusson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnusson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magnusson striking from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Magnusson won't let him.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Magnusson keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Magnusson wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Magnusson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magnusson has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Magnusson wants to control but Wilson passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson gets full guard.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magnusson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magnusson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Magnusson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wilson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wilson and Magnusson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnusson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Magnusson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magnusson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Magnusson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wilson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Magnusson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magnusson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magnusson keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Magnusson does no damage.
Wilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magnusson backs up against the cage.
Magnusson tries to clinch up.
Wilson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magnusson takes a step back to recover.
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magnusson misses with the body kick
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Magnusson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magnusson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magnusson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Magnusson circles away.
Magnusson is breathing heavily.
Magnusson avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Magnusson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilson lands with a nice combination. Magnusson backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jack Magnusson has been cut.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyler Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Magnusson back into the cage.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Magnusson won't want to take too many of those.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Magnusson won't want to take too many of those.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wilson.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Magnusson.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Magnusson's ribcage.
Wilson has Magnusson pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilson.
Magnusson breaks the clinch.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magnusson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Magnusson in a clinch.
Wilson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Magnusson can't fight it off and eventually Wilson manages to take the fight to the floor. Magnusson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Magnusson won't let him.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magnusson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnusson is retaining full guard.
Magnusson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Magnusson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wilson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magnusson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magnusson.
Magnusson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magnusson working a defensive guard but Wilson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wilson trying to control the position but Magnusson is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Wilson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Magnusson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Magnusson circles away.
Magnusson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wilson on his heels. He'll look to pass Wilson's guard now, I'm sure.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Magnusson from controlling successfully.
Magnusson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magnusson throwing strikes but missing.
Magnusson prevents Wilson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson pushes Magnusson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magnusson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson tries to bum rush Magnusson with a series of wild strikes but Magnusson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson tries to clinch but Magnusson is having none of it.
Wilson clinches.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnusson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilson lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Magnusson.
Magnusson moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnusson misses with a head kick.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Magnusson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magnusson tries to clinch up.
Magnusson is looking to clinch.
Magnusson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magnusson off to one side.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilson wants to stand but Magnusson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Magnusson wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magnusson wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Magnusson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Magnusson wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Wilson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Magnusson manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wilson!
After the big win, Tyler Wilson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bad Man Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between All Inn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Smith enters the cage!
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196 lbs
23 - 21 - 1 |
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200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, All Inn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing that Inn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Inn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Inn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Inn seems to be looking for submissions.
Inn stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inn wants to advance to full mount but Smith doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smith keeping full guard, as Inn tries to pass.
Inn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inn is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Inn preventing the sweep.
Inn passes into half guard.
Smith trying to hold on to Inn's head to control him but Inn postures up.
Inn tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Inn stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Inn 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Inn eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Inn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inn works his way into side control.
Inn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Inn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Inn's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Inn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Inn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Inn has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Inn working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Inn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All Inn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Inn quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Inn.
Smith wants to control from the top but Inn keeps moving.
Inn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Inn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Inn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith tries to buck Inn off but Inn is having none of it.
Inn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Inn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Inn tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
All Inn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Inn lands a nice shot to the head.
Inn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Inn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Inn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith prevents any damage by holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Inn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Inn with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Inn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Inn's guard. A big mistake from Inn there, giving up the dominant position!
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inn tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All Inn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Inn enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Inn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Inn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith won't allow Inn to sweep him here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Inn keeps moving.
Inn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Inn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Inn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Inn tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to stand but Inn is controlling his head.
Smith working away.
Inn tries to improve position but can't.
Smith wants to take a breather but Inn manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Smith.
Inn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Inn looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Inn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pushing down on Inn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Inn is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Inn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Inn tries to strike from the bottom.
Inn wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Inn working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inn wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Inn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith wants to control from the top but Inn keeps moving.
Inn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Inn looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Inn pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). All Inn!
All Inn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Krigare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krigare comes to the cage accompanied by Achtung Pantzer by Raubtier. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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34
167 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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26
153 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Krigare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jai McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from McCracken finds it's target.
Krigare cracks McCracken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from McCracken misses its intended target.
Krigare scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Jai McCracken has been cut.
McCracken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCracken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krigare fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCracken.
Krigare throws a looping overhand right but McCracken ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCracken slips a jab from Krigare.
Krigare moves out of range of the leg kick from McCracken.
Krigare misses with a hook to the body
and McCracken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCracken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCracken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krigare takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krigare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCracken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCracken feints and then cracks Krigare's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krigare down.
Krigare checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken connects with a body shot that sends Krigare's belly button to the back.
McCracken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCracken has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Krigare takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krigare thows a body shot but no joy.
Krigare throws a body kick that misses
and McCracken counters with a nice leg kick.
McCracken misses with a low kick.
McCracken connects with a body shot that sends Krigare's belly button to the back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCracken.
McCracken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCracken tries to clinch but Krigare moves out of range.
McCracken lands with a nice body punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCracken. Krigare shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCracken checks the leg kick.
McCracken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krigare rather than just go for the knockout.
McCracken blocks a jab.
McCracken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krigare. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krigare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCracken connects with a solid leg kick.
Krigare throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by McCracken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krigare is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCracken gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from McCracken on the inside.
Krigare looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCracken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCracken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCracken lands with a short shot to the head.
McCracken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krigare backwards.
McCracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krigare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krigare wants to stall.
McCracken scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from McCracken
and Krigare counters with a straight right hand.
Krigare changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCracken looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Krigare cracks McCracken with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Krigare wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCracken keeps working.
McCracken is trying to control Krigare's posture but Krigare avoids it.
Krigare in side control, throwing shots but McCracken defends.
Krigare working the strikes but McCracken uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Krigare wants to work for an arm triangle but McCracken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCracken is not content to let Krigare control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken is trying to maintain the position but Krigare is very close to passing his half guard.
Krigare is trying to work for a kimura but McCracken is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krigare with the ground and pound but McCracken uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCracken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krigare is one step ahead there.
McCracken is trying to control the position but Krigare postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jai McCracken will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jai McCracken's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krigare throws a jab but it's blocked by McCracken.
McCracken lands with an overhand left.
McCracken tries to clinch up.
Krigare fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCracken is out of range.
Jai McCracken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krigare misses with a straight left.
Krigare misses with a few strikes there.
McCracken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Krigare with that takedown attempt.
Krigare misses with a leg kick.
McCracken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krigare is able to avoid easily.
McCracken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krigare was well out of range. Poor timing from McCracken.
McCracken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krigare on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCracken.
Krigare throws an overhand right that lands on McCracken's shoulder, as McCracken tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krigare misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCracken counters with a low kick, right behind Krigare 's knee.
Krigare checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Krigare looks to score with a jab to the body but McCracken is just out of range.
McCracken misses with a leg kick.
Krigare has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCracken.
A bone on bone clash there as Krigare blocks the leg kick.
Krigare is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCracken sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krigare missing with a left hand there. McCracken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCracken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCracken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krigare checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCracken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krigare.
Krigare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCracken throws a leg kick
and Krigare counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCracken digs a good hook to Krigare's body.
Krigare connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krigare takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krigare bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krigare takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krigare throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCracken.
Krigare throws a sloppy head kick and McCracken moves out of range easily.
McCracken lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Krigare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCracken moves away.
McCracken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krigare is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krigare defending well as McCracken loads up on a big left hand.
McCracken misses with a straight left.
McCracken tries to clinch up.
McCracken digs a good body shot into Krigare's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krigare lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCracken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krigare shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCracken as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Krigare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krigare takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCracken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krigare has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCracken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Krigare blocks the leg kick.
Krigare gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCracken counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krigare!
Krigare takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken working away.
McCracken tries to advance to mount but can't.
McCracken lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken wants to control but Krigare is keeping him busy.
Krigare is letting McCracken control him for a moment.
Krigare is looking for a sweep.
Krigare dodges the ground and pound from McCracken.
Krigare taking punishment in the form of punches.
McCracken tries to advance to mount but Krigare denies him.
Krigare is trying to improve his position.
McCracken in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCracken tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McCracken with the ground and pound but Krigare regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai McCracken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jai McCracken's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McCracken tries a low kick but Krigare avoids it.
Krigare misses the shot to the body.
McCracken throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCracken misses with a low kick as Krigare jumps back.
McCracken moves away from the strike by Krigare.
McCracken fakes the leg kick and cracks Krigare in the body.
McCracken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krigare has time to react.
McCracken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCracken avoids the body shot from Krigare.
McCracken cracks the inside of Krigare's front leg.
McCracken is looking to chop away at Krigare's legs.
Krigare moves out of range of the body kick.
Krigare looks to land a combination. McCracken sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Krigare fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken is looking to score with low kicks.
McCracken tries to work over Krigare's front leg with a kick but Krigare checks it.
McCracken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Krigare.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCracken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCracken scores with a spinning back kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCracken - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCracken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as McCracken blocks the low kick.
McCracken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krigare was well out of range. Poor timing from McCracken.
Krigare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCracken moves away.
McCracken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krigare lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from McCracken.
Jai McCracken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krigare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCracken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Krigare misses with an uppercut
and McCracken counters with a left to the body.
Krigare checks a leg kick nicely.
McCracken misses with a wild body shot.
McCracken lunges at Krigare with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krigare's hand.
McCracken misses with a low kick.
Krigare lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCracken scoring well with a low kick there.
Krigare misses with a kick to the body.
McCracken lands the left hand.
Jai McCracken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krigare walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken scores with a kick to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Krigare blocks the leg kick.
Krigare avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCracken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daniel Krigare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCracken lands a nice looking kick to the body. Krigare takes a step back to recover.
McCracken scores with the left hand. Krigare knows he should have avoided that one.
McCracken lands a really nice looking cross but Krigare seems unphased.
Krigare misses with an uppercut.
McCracken tests Krigare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCracken throws a leg kick but Krigare checks it.
Krigare with a hook.
Krigare will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krigare misses with a low kick.
Krigare cracks McCracken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCracken connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. Krigare does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCracken scores with a sloppy right hand. Krigare should have avoided that one.
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!
Krigare takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krigare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krigare just misses with a punch to the body.
McCracken connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCracken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCracken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krigare.
McCracken's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCracken duly obliges.
A jab from Krigare misses.
Krigare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jai McCracken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCracken has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jai McCracken!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jai McCracken made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 160 , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Terbaik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shields comes to the cage accompanied by The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army. The crowd seem to be enjoying Terbaik's choice of entrance music: I Want to Conquer the World - Bad Religion. Yang Terbaik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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186 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yang Terbaik!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Terbaik circles away quickly and effectively.
Shields tries to clinch but Terbaik moves out of range.
Shields misses with a looping right.
Terbaik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shields throws a right hand that Terbaik ducks under and follows up with a left that Terbaik also avoids with ease.
Terbaik throws a leg kick which misses Shields's front leg but catches the back leg as Shields tries to avoid it.
Terbaik defending well as Shields loads up on a big left hand.
Terbaik connects with a leg kick. Shields looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shields misses with a head kick.
A big right from Shields misses.
Terbaik lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Terbaik.
Shields looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terbaik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shields throws a jab but it's blocked by Terbaik.
Shields shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Terbaik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terbaik keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Shields as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Terbaik screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Shields! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Guerra Salsido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra Salsido has chosen Cuba Anthem as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 37 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonid Guerra Salsido!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra Salsido throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Kim shoots for a double leg takedown but Guerra Salsido sprawls well. He's pushed Kim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guerra Salsido takes the fight into the clinch.
Kim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Guerra Salsido does no damage.
Kim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guerra Salsido stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerra Salsido takes the fight into the clinch.
Kim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guerra Salsido pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guerra Salsido throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Leonid Guerra Salsido is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guerra Salsido as he jumps to the side.
Kim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guerra Salsido's waist but Guerra Salsido gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kim off to one side.
Guerra Salsido looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guerra Salsido gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kim's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kim is fighting to break Guerra Salsido's control of his arms but Guerra Salsido is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Guerra Salsido controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Guerra Salsido is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra Salsido utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Guerra Salsido is retaining full guard.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guerra Salsido is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guerra Salsido is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guerra Salsido keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control but Guerra Salsido is working from the bottom.
Kim won't allow Guerra Salsido to get back to his feet.
Kim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kim trying to control but Guerra Salsido is working from the bottom.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra Salsido wants to sweep but no luck.
Guerra Salsido preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guerra Salsido keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kim throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerra Salsido has his foot on Kim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kim works his way back into a safe position though.
Kim throwing strikes from guard but Guerra Salsido blocks nicely.
Guerra Salsido wants to stand but Kim is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerra Salsido keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Guerra Salsido swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guerra Salsido keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jin Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra Salsido lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Kim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Guerra Salsido is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good control from Guerra Salsido.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to roll but Guerra Salsido sticks to his back.
Kim is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kim prevents Guerra Salsido from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim turns into Guerra Salsido and is now in his guard.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guerra Salsido wants to stand but Kim is controlling the position.
Guerra Salsido has Kim pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerra Salsido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guerra Salsido controlling Kim's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Leonid Guerra Salsido wasn't active enough on the ground.
Guerra Salsido throws a leg kick but Kim checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerra Salsido tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim moves out of range of the leg kick from Guerra Salsido.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Guerra Salsido showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guerra Salsido fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guerra Salsido throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kim doesn't manage to clinch there - Guerra Salsido circles away.
Kim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guerra Salsido avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guerra Salsido defends well and Kim ends up having to push Guerra Salsido into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Guerra Salsido struggling a bit here.
Guerra Salsido is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Kim's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Guerra Salsido wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kim working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Guerra Salsido tries to improve position but can't.
Kim is trying to get an arm triangle but Guerra Salsido is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerra Salsido struggling a bit here.
Kim swings around for an armbar but Guerra Salsido sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kim's guard.
Guerra Salsido trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Guerra Salsido must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leonid Guerra Salsido hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kim shoots in looking for a takedown but Guerra Salsido manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kim shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guerra Salsido napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guerra Salsido is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Guerra Salsido manages to get back to half guard.
Kim is looking for a kimura but Guerra Salsido is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kim to get the leverage.
Guerra Salsido is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kim's back!
Kim wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra Salsido is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Guerra Salsido thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Jin Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerra Salsido working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jin Kim.
I think Kim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kim!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinhart Vult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vult has chosen War Machine by KISS as his entrance music. Enzo Soprano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Enzo Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reinhart Vult!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vult tries to clinch but Soprano is having none of it.
Vult cracks Soprano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vult tries to close the distance and clinch but Soprano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soprano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soprano throws a right and a left that Vult avoids nicely.
Vult tries to clinch up but Soprano circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Soprano misses the target.
Soprano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vult tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Vult. Those never looked like landing.
Vult swinging wildly here.
Vult loads up on a big right hand but Soprano slips the punch.
Vult walks into a left hand.
A jab from Soprano misses.
Vult throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vult's hands.
Vult is rocked!
It looks like Reinhart Vult has been cut.
Vult clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano swings wildly with an uppercut but Vult uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vult blocking some punches.
Vult lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Enzo Soprano has been cut.
Soprano stalling in the clinch but Vult improves position.
Soprano has Vult pressed against the cage, preventing Vult from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vult.
Soprano misses with a punch to the body.
Vult misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soprano avoids a wild elbow strike from Vult.
Soprano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soprano avoiding damage.
Soprano lands a right hand.
Soprano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vult wants to get back to striking at distance but Soprano won't allow it.
Soprano lands a big right hand that sends Vult to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Vult!
Vult is still in real trouble! Can Soprano finish him?
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Soprano scores with a big shot! Vult's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Vult! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Soprano!
A relieved looking Enzo Soprano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Virgil Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keane dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Keane's head and hops out.
Keane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morgan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Morgan is trying to control Keane's posture but Keane avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Keane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Keane tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Keane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is pressing down on Keane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keane 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.
Morgan seems keen to control Keane's posture.
Morgan wants to stand up but Keane is controlling him.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan has his hands on Keane's head, controlling the position.
Keane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Keane 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keane drops back looking for a leg! Morgan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgan manages to kick Keane off! Keane jumps back into Morgan's guard.
Keane wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Keane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morgan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keane has Morgan in his guard.
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Keane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.
Morgan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keane working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan 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.
Keane throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Morgan escapes and throws Keane's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Keane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morgan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keane takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Keane tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan trying to control the action but Keane is working from the bottom.
Morgan scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Morgan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Morgan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Morgan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgan working Keane over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan with the ground and pound from mount.
Keane is rocked!
Morgan postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Keane badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Morgan around the waist but Morgan pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Morgan is the winner by TKO! Morgan jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Morgan!
Virgil Morgan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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