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MMA Helsinki - 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heiluva Kalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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256 lbs
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236 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heiluva Kalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Torres!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalu misses with a series of wild punches.
Torres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalu is trying to defend but Torres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kalu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Torres.
Kalu tries to kick Torres off but Torres keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kalu is not content to let Torres control the position.
Kalu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
Torres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like Heiluva Kalu has been cut.
Torres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Torres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalu manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kalu has momentary wrist control but Torres slips an elbow through the middle.
Torres won't allow Kalu to get back to his feet.
Torres lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heiluva Kalu's cut is getting worse.
Kalu is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
Kalu wants to stand and escape but Torres is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres working some strikes from top position.
Torres distracts Kalu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torres lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kalu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kalu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torres is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but Kalu blocks nicely.
Torres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalu wants to stand up but Torres is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a couple of elbows.
Torres is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Torres working some strikes from top position.
Heiluva Kalu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kalu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torres is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalu wants to stand but Torres is controlling the position.
Torres throwing strikes but missing.
Torres throws a big right hand that misses.
Kalu has momentary wrist control but Torres slips an elbow through the middle.
Jeez, Heiluva Kalu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Heiluva Kalu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henry Torres!
Our winner, Henry Torres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kin Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kisame Hoshigaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kin Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kisame Hoshigaki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett feints and as Hoshigaki raises his hands in defense, Sackett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett is looking to stand up but Hoshigaki won't let him.
Hoshigaki 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.
Sackett wants to stand but Hoshigaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sackett stopping the sweep attempt from Hoshigaki.
Sackett has gone for a leg lock! Hoshigaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sackett's guard.
Sackett looking to control.
Hoshigaki wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Sackett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sackett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoshigaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoshigaki trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshigaki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sackett is proving hard to escape from.
Hoshigaki looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoshigaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoshigaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoshigaki postures up in Sackett's guard and throws a big left but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoshigaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sackett looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoshigaki stands and steps away. Sackett gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A shot to the liver by Hoshigaki. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoshigaki's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett preventing the sweep.
Sackett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoshigaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoshigaki has escaped and now he's on top!
Sackett controls Hoshigaki momentarily but Hoshigaki frees himself.
Sackett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoshigaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sackett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoshigaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoshigaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sackett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki pushing down on Sackett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hoshigaki slows the pace down in half guard.
Sackett trying to control here.
Sackett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hoshigaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sackett is not content to let Hoshigaki control the position.
Sackett has one foot on Hoshigaki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hoshigaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoshigaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Sackett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshigaki tries to avoid it but Sackett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshigaki to the ground. Hoshigaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoshigaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoshigaki defends well and Sackett ends up having to push Hoshigaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kin Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshigaki scores a nice knee to the body.
Sackett is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoshigaki after a bit of a struggle.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoshigaki avoids it.
Hoshigaki lands an elbow inside.
Hoshigaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Hoshigaki pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshigaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sackett tries to circle away but Hoshigaki has him pinned against the cage.
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoshigaki moves into range and clinches up with Sackett.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoshigaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sackett's defenses.
Sackett misses with a knee strike.
Sackett blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoshigaki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Hoshigaki.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshigaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoshigaki lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sackett up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisame Hoshigaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sackett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoshigaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sackett somewhat.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoshigaki has Sackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoshigaki misses with a body punch.
Sackett tries for a takedown but Hoshigaki manages to get underhooks.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Hoshigaki blocks it.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sackett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoshigaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoshigaki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshigaki scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Hoshigaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoshigaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoshigaki obliges.
Hoshigaki lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshigaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoshigaki obliges.
Hoshigaki working Sackett over with knees to the body.
Hoshigaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sackett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hoshigaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Hoshigaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki lands an elbow that stopped Sackett in his tracks for a moment.
Hoshigaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshigaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoshigaki stops a takedown attempt from Sackett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kin Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshigaki landing knees to the head.
Hoshigaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoshigaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoshigaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoshigaki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hoshigaki landing knees to the head.
Hoshigaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sackett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki looking to throw knees to the head but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Sackett tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoshigaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoshigaki landing knees to the body.
Hoshigaki scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Hoshigaki on the inside.
Sackett is rocked!
A knee to the head by Hoshigaki.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki dips a shoulder and cracks Sackett with a mighty uppercut! Sackett falls back against the cage and Hoshigaki unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sackett is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hoshigaki screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kisame Hoshigaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janiuz Thieago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janiuz Thieago could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rauno Tynkkynen's chin.
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200 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janiuz Thieago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thieago misses with a combination
and Tynkkynen counters with a takedown into side control.
Thieago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tynkkynen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Thieago tries to improve position but can't.
Tynkkynen controlling the position.
Thieago is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tynkkynen working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tynkkynen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tynkkynen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thieago is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Tynkkynen stalls from top position.
Tynkkynen scores with punches from side control.
Thieago throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Tynkkynen just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tynkkynen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thieago is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tynkkynen shoots in but Thieago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thieago tries to clinch
and Tynkkynen counters with a single leg into guard. Thieago didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thieago being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thieago working a defensive guard here.
Tynkkynen content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rauno Tynkkynen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tynkkynen.
Janiuz Thieago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tynkkynen wants to slow Thieago down by chopping away at his legs.
Tynkkynen stuffs the takedown attempt from Thieago. Thieago gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen misses with a wild combination.
Thieago throws a body punch but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Tynkkynen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thieago as he avoids it easily.
Janiuz Thieago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauno Tynkkynen.
Thieago clinches up with Tynkkynen and pushes him back against the cage.
Thieago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tynkkynen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thieago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tynkkynen swivels and escapes.
Thieago is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thieago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tynkkynen moves away.
Nice shot by Tynkkynen.
It looks like Janiuz Thieago has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tynkkynen has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Tynkkynen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janiuz Thieago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thieago throws a series of punches but Tynkkynen avoids them all with ease.
Thieago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tynkkynen throws a right hand that Thieago ducks under and follows up with a left that Thieago also avoids with ease.
Thieago looks for a takedown but Tynkkynen sprawls well.
Tynkkynen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thieago.
Janiuz Thieago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tynkkynen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tynkkynen throws a series of punches but Thieago avoids them all with ease.
Thieago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thieago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tynkkynen!
Tynkkynen misses with the combination.
Tynkkynen scores with a hook to the body. Thieago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tynkkynen stalks Thieago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thieago's face. Thieago staggers backwards, shaken.
Tynkkynen waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Thieago. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Thieago to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Thieago is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tynkkynen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Thieago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thieago seems to have got his legs back now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rauno Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thieago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tynkkynen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Thieago to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Thieago looks to clinch but Tynkkynen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Thieago taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rauno Tynkkynen!
A relieved looking Rauno Tynkkynen 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 Darren Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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197 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
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200 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Darren Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ray Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey lands with an overhand left.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bailey walks into a left hand.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Bailey fails to land the takedown.
Bailey defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones lands a nice hook to Bailey's body. Bailey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baileys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bailey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Bailey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bailey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bailey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bailey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bailey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Bailey's belly button to the back.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Bailey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Jones jabs at Bailey's body.
Bailey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Bailey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bailey throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bailey.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Bailey is stalling in the full guard.
Jones is pulling down on Bailey's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Bailey moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Ray Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Bailey 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.
Bailey throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bailey is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
Bailey postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Bailey stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Bailey landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bailey has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Bailey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bailey connects with a couple of short punches.
Bailey lands a couple of elbows.
Bailey cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Bailey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bailey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bailey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Bailey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Bailey throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bailey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Bailey's legs - danger averted.
Bailey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bailey working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bailey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bailey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones blocks the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is keen to just control but Bailey is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Bailey dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Bailey should have avoided that one.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Ray Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones connects with a right hand. Bailey shakes it off.
Bailey misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bailey's knee momentarily.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bailey under the eye.
Bailey slips a straight right by Jones.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease.
Bailey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Bailey connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
A big left from Jones misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Bailey misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasqs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Koponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain Velasqs has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Velasqs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Koponen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koponen has managed to clinch.
Velasqs jumps guard and drags Koponen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Koponen 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.
Koponen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koponen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Velasqs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koponen off and has taken his back!
Velasqs working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasqs is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Koponen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Velasqs is breathing heavily.
Koponen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Velasqs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasqs not allowing Koponen to control his hands.
Koponen is in bad spot here.
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.
Koponen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Velasqs.
Velasqs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koponen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Velasqs's guard. Nice work there by Koponen.
Koponen is looking to stand up but Velasqs won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Velasqs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koponen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koponen is in close to Velasqs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
My spies in Qube Striking inform me that Koponen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Velasqs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koponen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Velasqs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koponen tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasqs is retaining full guard.
Koponen lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koponen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koponen is pushing down on Velasqs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Velasqs is fighting to maintain full guard but Koponen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velasqs is staying active underneath Koponen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Velasqs is trying to get back to full guard.
Koponen is trying to control. Velasqs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koponen is looking for a kimura but Velasqs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koponen to get the leverage.
Koponen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velasqs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koponen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koponen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koponen prevents Velasqs from improving his position.
Velasqs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koponen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Velasqs won't allow Koponen to pass to mount.
Koponen passes to side control.
Koponen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Velasqs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koponen has hold of Velasqs's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Velasqs tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Koponen cranks the arm and Velasqs screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Velasqs, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Abel Koponen!
After winning the bout, Abel Koponen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
18 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Virne gets a clinch.
Virne has Riseman pressed against the cage, preventing Riseman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riseman lands a left hand.
Riseman avoids the elbow strike from Virne, against the cage.
Virne throws an elbow that misses.
Virne tries to work over Riseman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Virne throws a punch but it's blocked by Riseman.
Virne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riseman misses with a two punch combination.
Riseman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Virne wants to clinch up but Riseman keeps it at a distance.
Virne misses with a low kick as Riseman jumps back.
Riseman throws a combination. Virne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riseman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riseman.
It looks like Jarppi Virne has been cut.
Virne dodges the punch combination from Riseman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne moves in looking to clinch but Riseman pushes him off.
Riseman misses with the combination.
Virne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riseman misses with a leg kick
and Virne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Riseman does no damage.
Virne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riseman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riseman feints a jab promting Virne to slip. Riseman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Virne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Virne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riseman cracks the inside of Virne's front leg.
Virne instigates a clinch.
Virne has a couple of punches blocked by Riseman.
Riseman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riseman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virne has Riseman pressed against the cage, preventing Riseman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Virne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riseman tries to break the clinch but Virne is controlling the position.
Virne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riseman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riseman throws a right and a left that Virne avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne tries to clinch up but Riseman circles away and keeps his distance.
Virne wants to clinch
and Riseman counters with a nice body shot.
Riseman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riseman throws a head kick that misses.
Riseman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arne Riseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riseman. That's going to slow Virne down.
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
Riseman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Virne rather than just go for the knockout.
Riseman tries to land a front kick but Virne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Riseman connects with a jab.
Arne Riseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riseman misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riseman managing to block the knees to the body from Virne.
Virne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Virne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riseman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riseman looks for the body kick but Virne saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riseman swinging wildly here.
Riseman misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Riseman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarppi Virne's cut.
That's time! Virne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Virne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riseman cracks Virne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arne Riseman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Virne moves out of range.
Riseman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Virne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Riseman was covering up waiting for the punch and Virne finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Virne trying to control but Riseman is working from the bottom.
Virne prevents Riseman from getting back to his feet.
Virne tries to free his leg and advance position but Riseman is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne wants to control from the top but Riseman keeps moving.
Virne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Riseman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Jarppi Virne wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Riseman scores with a head kick. Virne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Virne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riseman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jarppi Virne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Riseman.
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riseman.
Riseman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Virne misses with a takedown attempt - Riseman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Virne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Riseman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riseman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riseman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riseman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Riseman throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but Virne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch but Riseman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riseman throws a chopping leg kick but Virne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virne.
Riseman throws a head kick but Virne moves out of range.
Riseman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Virne moves into the clinch.
Virne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riseman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riseman blocking some punches.
Virne misses with a punch to the body.
Virne looking for a takedown.
Riseman is trying to force a seperation but Virne has the dominant position.
Virne prevents Riseman from breaking the clinch.
Riseman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riseman.
Riseman misses with a few strikes there.
Riseman scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riseman.
Virne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riseman scoring well with a low kick there.
Riseman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Virne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riseman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Virne.
Virne avoids the head kick by Riseman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Riseman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarppi Virne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Riseman lands a jab to the nose.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riseman.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virne.
Virne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riseman.
Riseman misses with a double jab
letting Virne counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virne slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.
Riseman connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
Virne clinches up with Riseman and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riseman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riseman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Virne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Virne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Riseman counters with a body kick.
Virne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riseman counters with a nice leg kick.
Riseman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Riseman duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
Virne walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but Virne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riseman stuns Virne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Virne counters by clinching up.
Virne tries a knee to the head but Riseman blocks it.
Riseman manages to break the clinch.
Jarppi Virne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riseman misses with a double jab
and Virne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Virne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virne.
Riseman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Virne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riseman's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne misses with a knee strike.
Virne misses with a body punch.
Virne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riseman blocking some punches.
Virne has a couple of punches blocked by Riseman.
Riseman has had enough of the clinch but Virne keeps him there for the moment.
Virne scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Virne.
Riseman is looking to break free of the clinch but Virne has double underhooks.
Riseman breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
A head kick misses from Riseman.
Riseman throws a right and a left that Virne avoids nicely.
Riseman swinging wildly here.
Virne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman keeps the fight on the outside.
Riseman throws a sloppy head kick and Virne moves out of range easily.
Virne tries to clinch up.
Riseman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Virne's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riseman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Virne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
Riseman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jarppi Virne's cut is getting worse.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arne Riseman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riseman 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arne Riseman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ari Kantola has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Kantola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Davey Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kantola at a distance.
Kantola lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Kantola takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Davey Jones has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones looks to throw the jab but Kantola is out of range.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Kantola closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to keep Kantola in close.
Kantola is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD Gym Now with StandUP that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kantola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kantola advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Kantola is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Kantola stalling.
Kantola works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kantola is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Jones is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between All Inn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Terbaik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terbaik has chosen I Want to Conquer the World - Bad Religion as his entrance music. All Inn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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186 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
24 - 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yang Terbaik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inn gets a clinch.
Inn looking for a takedown.
Inn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Terbaik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Terbaik.
Terbaik struggles to land a body shot inside as Inn controls his hands.
Terbaik prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for All Inn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Inn has hold of one of Terbaik's legs. Terbaik is fighting the takedown attempt but Inn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Inn wants to control from the top but Terbaik keeps moving.
Inn passes Terbaik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Inn working Terbaik over with strikes.
Inn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Terbaik defends it well.
Inn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Terbaik defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inn wants to work for an arm triangle but Terbaik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Inn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Inn has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Terbaik defend it? Inn steps over the head and cranks it - Terbaik is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Inn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). All Inn!
All Inn 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 Ben Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vviktung Bolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vviktung Bolski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vviktung Bolski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes cracks the inside of Bolski's front leg.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Qube Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes jabs at Bolski's body.
Bolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Bolski lands a body shot.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Bolski avoids it.
Bolski dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Bolski gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes scores a nice knee to the body.
Bolski has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolski backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes with a knee to the head.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bolski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Bolski avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bolski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bolski presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
Bolski tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolski can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolski has double underhooks.
Bolski misses with some punches.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Bolski moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bolski thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Bolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bolski feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Bolski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bolski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bolski stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Bolski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Bolski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
My spies in The Meat Market: 10k/mo inform me that Bolski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes looking to control.
Bolski lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bolski from controlling successfully.
Bolski lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bolski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bolski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bolski on the ground.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolski is one step ahead there.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Bolski tries to pass.
Bolski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolski trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolski throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bolski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolski's guard.
Bolski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Bolski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vviktung Bolski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolski lands with a shot to the body.
Bolski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Bolski misses with a body punch
and Barnes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Bolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolski.
A shot to the liver by Bolski. Beautiful body shot.
Bolski thows a body shot but no joy.
Bolski's corner calls for a 1-2. Bolski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vviktung Bolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes avoids the body shot from Bolski.
Bolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Bolski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bolski somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Bolski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ben Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bolski 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.
Bolski postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Bolski throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Bolski postures up.
Bolski works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Bolski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bolski from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Bolski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bolski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Bolski is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bolski from controlling successfully.
Bolski won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
Bolski cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Bolski with a nice head shot there.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolski.
Barnes 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.
Bolski is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolski throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Bolski tries to pass.
Bolski throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bolski from controlling successfully.
Bolski connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Bolski is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vviktung Bolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A jab from Bolski does it's job there.
Bolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolski shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Bolski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bolski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Bolski 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.
Bolski lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover.
Bolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolski takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Bolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Bolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Bolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolski lands a head shot.
Bolski throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Bolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolski dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Bolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolski throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Bolski down.
Bolski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Bolski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolski throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Bolski moves out of range easily.
Bolski throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bolski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Bolski blocks with his arms.
Bolski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolski backwards.
Barnes wants to stall.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolski tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Ben Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vviktung Bolski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bolski lands with a cross.
Barnes is looking to slow Bolski down with leg kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bolski is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bolski avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Ben Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Bolski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolski managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Bolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barnes as Bolski tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Vviktung Bolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Bolski.
Bolski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolski managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Bolski is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vviktung Bolski!
Vviktung Bolski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson comes into the arena with turisas- stand up and fight blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
200 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
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22
275 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta throws a right and a left that Dickinson avoids nicely.
Dickinson has closed the distance and engaged Juntta in a clinch.
Dickinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
Juntta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Juntta breaks the clinch.
Dickinson wants to clinch but Juntta slips to the side
and Juntta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickinson tries to clinch but Juntta is having none of it.
Juntta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickinson wants to clinch.
Dickinson tries to clinch but Juntta moves away
and Juntta counters with a series of strikes. Dickinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dickinson shoots in and drives through. Juntta sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta misses with the combination.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juntta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juntta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Will Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juntta did well to prevent Dickinson getting side control.
Dickinson is trying to control. Juntta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dickinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Juntta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dickinson throwing shots but Juntta is blocking nicely.
Juntta tries to roll over but Dickinson keeps him under control.
Dickinson is stalling here. Juntta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dickinson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Juntta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickinson wants to control but Juntta postures up.
Dickinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Juntta off and has taken his back!
Dickinson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson misses with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson gets his hands free as Juntta looks to control.
Dickinson controlling from the back.
Juntta looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with an elbow to the head.
Juntta tries to break free.
Dickinson is looking for the choke from the back position but Juntta is controlling his hands well.
Juntta trying to control the action but Dickinson just sinks the hooks in.
Dickinson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Juntta taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Will Dickinson!
A relieved looking Will Dickinson 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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hype
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pop
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RATING
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