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Infinity: Midweek Mayhem PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalja Turpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tap Silog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalja Turpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tap Silog!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silog throws the left hand but Turpa avoids the punch easily.
Turpa fails with the takedown
and Silog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silog.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silog makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silog chips away with some ground and pound.
Turpa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silog chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silog is in close to Turpa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silog landing some decent shots from guard.
Turpa is rocked!
Silog arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Turpa's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tap Silog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Salonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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214 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Salonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Burns!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Salonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teemu Salonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salonen moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Salonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Salonen moved out of range.
Salonen tries to clinch
and Burns counters with a series of strikes. Salonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Salonen is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
Salonen misses with a leg kick.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salonen throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Salonen throws a head kick that misses.
Salonen throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Salonen wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Salonen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burns counters with a shoot takedown. Salonen fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salonen is keeping the position for now.
Burns chips away with some ground and pound.
Salonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burns on the ground.
Burns is standing up over Salonen. Salonen looks to escape but Burns dives into side control.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Salonen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Burns is controlling him well.
Salonen is breathing heavily.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Salonen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Salonen is trying to get back to his feet but Burns has full control of the position and if anything, Salonen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Salonen's coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Burns controlling the positon.
Salonen covers up after that shot from Burns.
Burns controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Burns. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Burns really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Salonen.
Burns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Salonen covers up after that shot from Burns.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salonen trying to get back to his feet but Burns is in full control for now.
Burns working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Salonen is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Burns has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Salonen taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denis Burns!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baby Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikka Kiplrossuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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179 lbs
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baby Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikka Kiplrossuff!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Kiplrossuff coming out on top.
Kiplrossuff throws a head kick that misses.
Kiplrossuff lands a slapping body shot.
Kiplrossuff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dynamite stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dynamite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kiplrossuff throws the left hand but Dynamite avoids the punch easily.
Kiplrossuff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dynamite.
Kiplrossuff digs a good body shot into Dynamite's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Kiplrossuff. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiplrossuff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kiplrossuff throws a hook to the side of Dynamite's head but Dynamite sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikka Kiplrossuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kiplrossuff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dynamite shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kiplrossuff is trying to defend but Dynamite finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dynamite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiplrossuff taking some punishment here, with Dynamite in his half guard.
Dynamite is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kiplrossuff is looking to improve his position.
Dynamite seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dynamite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kiplrossuff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dynamite is working away from the top position though.
Dynamite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kiplrossuff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dynamite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kiplrossuff wants to control but Dynamite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiplrossuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Dynamite is just out of range.
Kiplrossuff looks to land a right hand but Dynamite moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiplrossuff.
Dynamite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kiplrossuff lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dynamite takes one to the chin there.
Dynamite moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Kiplrossuff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiplrossuff lands a jab to the nose.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kiplrossuff.
Dynamite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiplrossuff.
Kiplrossuff slips a straight right by Dynamite.
Dynamite misses with a straight right.
Kiplrossuff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiplrossuff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dynamite at a distance.
Kiplrossuff throws the left hand but Dynamite avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dynamite moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikka Kiplrossuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiplrossuff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kiplrossuff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kiplrossuff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dynamite was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiplrossuff.
Kiplrossuff scores with a nice right hand.
Kiplrossuff misses with a low kick.
Kiplrossuff tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiplrossuff misses with the combination.
Kiplrossuff scores with a shot to the body.
Kiplrossuff connects with a looping right hand.
Kiplrossuff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with a hook.
Kiplrossuff looks to land a left hand but Dynamite moved out of range nicely.
Dynamite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiplrossuff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiplrossuff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dynamite was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiplrossuff.
Dynamite misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Kiplrossuff.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dynamite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiplrossuff throws a jab but it's blocked by Dynamite.
Kiplrossuff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dynamite throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiplrossuff stuns Dynamite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Dynamite throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiplrossuff with a nice cross.
Kiplrossuff lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikka Kiplrossuff dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kiplrossuff digs a good hook to Dynamite's body.
Kiplrossuff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dynamites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kiplrossuff lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiplrossuff. Dynamite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiplrossuff looks to throw the jab but Dynamite is out of range.
Kiplrossuff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dynamite's head.
Mikka Kiplrossuff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiplrossuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Dynamite is just out of range.
Kiplrossuff lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Kiplrossuff.
Dynamite misses with a looping right.
Dynamite changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kiplrossuff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dynamite working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Kiplrossuff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dynamite's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dynamite wants to pass the guard but Kiplrossuff is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiplrossuff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dynamite scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dynamite landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dynamite seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dynamite missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dynamite looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kiplrossuff is not content to let Dynamite control the position.
Dynamite thows a huge punch but Kiplrossuff dodges it nicely.
Kiplrossuff is trying to maintain the position but Dynamite is very close to passing his half guard.
Kiplrossuff taking some punishment here, with Dynamite in his half guard.
Dynamite frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dynamite landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiplrossuff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite raining down shots from the mount!
Kiplrossuff is trying desperately to improve position.
Dynamite lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kiplrossuff hang on?
Kiplrossuff tries to hold on but Dynamite postures up.
Dynamite breaks from Kiplrossuff's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kiplrossuff is bucking up trying to escape but Dynamite cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dynamite fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dynamite raining down shots from the mount!
Kiplrossuff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dynamite lands a big elbow.
Kiplrossuff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite with a couple of short strikes.
Kiplrossuff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dynamite lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dynamite landing shots from mount.
Kiplrossuff is rocked!
Dynamite lands a big shot to the head and Kiplrossuff winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Baby Dynamite!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Duff's choice of entrance music: Ride of the valkyries. Sean Foster looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gavin Duff!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duff is trying to defend but Foster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Duff is holding on to half guard well.
Duff is trying to control but can't.
Foster is keen to just control but Duff is a slippery customer.
Duff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Duff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foster wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
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.
Duff trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
Duff is looking for a triangle here but Foster uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Foster taking a break here but Duff is having none of it and regains half guard.
Duff is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Duff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duff.
Foster wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Foster wanted to stand there but Duff had control of the position.
Foster won't allow Duff to get back to his feet.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sean Foster.
Foster tries to sprawl but Duff drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Foster punching from the bottom.
Foster trying to hold on to Duff's head to control him but Duff postures up.
Duff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Foster!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster is trying desperately to improve position.
Duff looking to secure an arm triangle but Foster defends it well.
Foster wants to hold on but Duff pushes him away.
Duff sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Foster is in a horrible position here. Duff smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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.
Foster is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Duff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Foster!
Foster shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Duff wants to get back to his feet.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Duff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duff is doing well to control the position and prevent Foster from advancing to side control.
Duff gets full guard.
Gavin Duff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foster trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duff dives on top into guard.
Foster being controlled here, momentarily.
Duff wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duff is one step ahead there.
Duff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Foster is retaining full guard.
Duff trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gavin Duff has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Foster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Foster wants to sweep here but Duff controlling him for the moment.
Duff gets to his feet. Foster looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Duff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Foster quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.
Duff looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Duff in particular looking to stall.
Foster is trying to stand.
Duff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Duff 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Duff is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Duff moves into full mount! Foster won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duff goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Foster turns into him and now he's in Duff's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Duff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Duff tries to sprawl but Foster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Duff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foster's back!
Duff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Foster is having to fend off submission attempts from Duff, who is looking to sink in the choke. Duff doesn't have the hooks in though and Foster manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Foster trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Duff is looking to control Foster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duff avoid being mounted?
Foster is keen to just control but Duff is a slippery customer.
Duff wants to control but Foster passes into side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff keeping his opponent close.
Foster throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Duff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duff trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Sean Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff is looking to improve his position.
Gavin Duff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duff is looking to escape.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Duff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.
Foster is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duff 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gavin Duff!
A very excited looking Gavin Duff made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tomilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomilson comes into the arena with Bout that Life blaring out of the sound system. Kolmiokuristus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bad boy - cascada kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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214 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tomilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kolmiokuristus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomilson.
Kolmiokuristus fails with the takedown
and Tomilson counters with a good, hard body kick but Kolmiokuristus shrugs it off.
Kolmiokuristus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a combination
and Tomilson counters with a low kick, right behind Kolmiokuristus 's knee.
Tomilson slips under a jab.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tomilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kolmiokuristus off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Tomilson staying out of range there.
Tomilson ducks under a wild hook from Kolmiokuristus.
A shot to the liver by Tomilson. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tomilson throws a good cross that connects.
Kolmiokuristus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomilson moves out of range as Kolmiokuristus strikes.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and grabs Tomilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tomilson pushes down on Kolmiokuristus's head and hops out.
Tomilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kolmiokuristus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Tomilson from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolmiokuristus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Tomilson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus can't keep his opponent in guard - Tomilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tomilson prevents Kolmiokuristus from improving his position.
Tomilson thows a huge punch but Kolmiokuristus dodges it nicely.
Kolmiokuristus works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tomilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolmiokuristus looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolmiokuristus, not yet.
Kolmiokuristus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomilson.
Tomilson stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus working a defensive guard but Tomilson manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Tomilson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kolmiokuristus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tomilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kolmiokuristus gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolmiokuristus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tomilson escapes and throws Kolmiokuristus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tomilson trying to control the position but Kolmiokuristus is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tomilson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kolmiokuristus down.
Kolmiokuristus tries to control but Tomilson manages to take his back.
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!
Tomilson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kolmiokuristus up.
Kolmiokuristus covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That has opened up Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut even more.
Kolmiokuristus tries to break free.
Kolmiokuristus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tomilson's guard. Nice work there by Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tomilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tomilson punishes Kolmiokuristus's body with a nice straight punch.
Kolmiokuristus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a hook.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tomilson pinned against the cage. Tomilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt
and Tomilson counters with a good low kick that Kolmiokuristus was not able to check.
Tomilson scores with a hook.
The cut above Kalle Kolmiokuristus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kolmiokuristus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomilson works over Kolmiokuristus with some ground and pound from guard.
Kolmiokuristus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomilson lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kolmiokuristus's head.
Tomilson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tomilson won't allow Kolmiokuristus to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Tomilson lands a couple of digs.
Tomilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kolmiokuristus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tomilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kolmiokuristus controls Tomilson momentarily but Tomilson frees himself.
Kolmiokuristus can't keep his opponent in guard - Tomilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kolmiokuristus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tomilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tomilson's back!
Kolmiokuristus is throwing shots to the body but Tomilson manages to wriggle free. Kolmiokuristus pounces on him again and ends up in Tomilson's guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to work some ground and pound but Tomilson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolmiokuristus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolmiokuristus throws an elbow that misses. Tomilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolmiokuristus's guard. Nice move by Tomilson!
Kolmiokuristus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tomilson!
Kolmiokuristus lands a big shot there that rocks Tomilson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kolmiokuristus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the attempt from Tomilson to control.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of short strikes.
Tomilson is squirming around, avoiding Kolmiokuristus's attempts to control the action.
Kolmiokuristus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tomilson's face.
Tomilson tries to hold on but Kolmiokuristus postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kolmiokuristus landing strikes from the mount and Tomilson is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes here but Tomilson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tomilson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tomilson because Kolmiokuristus loaded up on that one.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Tomilson from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolmiokuristus lands with some strikes.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a head shot.
Kolmiokuristus punching from mount but Tomilson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kalle Kolmiokuristus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Tomilson as Kolmiokuristus shoots in.
Kolmiokuristus stuffs the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus throws a series of punches but Tomilson avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Tomilson's head coaches at ♛ Team Fight Club™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tomilson misses with a body shot.
Tomilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Kolmiokuristus as he checks the leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a wild combination.
Kolmiokuristus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tomilson on the side of the head.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a hook
and Tomilson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kolmiokuristus's guard now.
Tomilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tomilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomilson trying to control but Kolmiokuristus is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tomilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolmiokuristus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kolmiokuristus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomilson.
Tomilson distracts Kolmiokuristus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomilson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomilson.
Kolmiokuristus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tomilson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kolmiokuristus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to keep Tomilson in close.
Tomilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolmiokuristus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmiokuristus wants to sweep here but Tomilson controlling him for the moment.
Tomilson wants to pass the guard but Kolmiokuristus is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolmiokuristus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tomilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Kolmiokuristus.
Tomilson slips a jab from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus looks to land a left hand but Tomilson moved out of range nicely.
Kolmiokuristus gets caught flat footed, as Tomilson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kolmiokuristus looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolmiokuristus, not yet.
Tomilson is working Kolmiokuristus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tomilson stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tomilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kolmiokuristus's head.
Mike Tomilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tomilson preventing the sweep.
Kolmiokuristus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomilson is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tomilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tomilson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tomilson!
A relieved looking Mike Tomilson 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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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timo Hartunnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timo Hartunnen had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Timo Hartunnen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Takashi Yamamoto's chin.
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144 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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140 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hartunnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takashi Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yamamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Hartunnen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hartunnen 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.
Hartunnen is working for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending it quite comfortably.
Hartunnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yamamoto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hartunnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Hartunnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hartunnen is thwarting Yamamoto's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto pushes Hartunnen off looking to stand but Hartunnen dives back in and keeps control.
Hartunnen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yamamoto!
We've been hearing good reports from Hartunnen'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.
Hartunnen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yamamoto wants to control but Hartunnen is having none of it.
Yamamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hartunnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hartunnen is working for a guillotine from mount but Yamamoto frees his head quite easily.
Hartunnen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yamamoto is surviving well by controlling Hartunnen's body position as best he can.
Yamamoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartunnen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartunnen looking to secure an arm triangle but Yamamoto defends it well.
Hartunnen looking for a guillotine from mount but Yamamoto is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartunnen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yamamoto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hartunnen working for a guillotine from mount but Yamamoto is in no mood to give up.
Hartunnen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hartunnen looking to secure an arm triangle but Yamamoto defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hartunnen is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hartunnen wants to control the pace but Yamamoto is squirming around nicely.
Yamamoto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Hartunnen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hartunnen is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.
Yamamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartunnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Hartunnen's legs - danger averted.
Hartunnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yamamoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yamamoto tries to stand but Hartunnen is controlling from the bottom.
Hartunnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.
Yamamoto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Yamamoto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hartunnen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto wants to get up but he can't break Hartunnen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hartunnen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamamoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yamamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hartunnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamamoto is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Hartunnen dominated that round.
That's time! Hartunnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hartunnen gets the takedown into side control.
Hartunnen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hartunnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamamoto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hartunnen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hartunnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hartunnen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamamoto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yamamoto manages to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto wants to control but Hartunnen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartunnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamamoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hartunnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamamoto is just riding it out for now. Hartunnen eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamamoto trying to control from the bottom.
Hartunnen is looking for a kimura but Yamamoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hartunnen to get the leverage.
Hartunnen prevents Yamamoto from standing back up.
Yamamoto tries to roll over but Hartunnen keeps him under control.
Hartunnen 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.
Hartunnen is looking for a kimura but Yamamoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hartunnen to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is controlling Hartunnen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hartunnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yamamoto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hartunnen jumps into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartunnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hartunnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yamamoto, who protects the arm well.
Yamamoto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hartunnen off and has taken his back!
Hartunnen tries to roll but Yamamoto sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartunnen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Yamamoto.
Hartunnen tries to break free.
Good control from Yamamoto.
Hartunnen trying to control the hands but Yamamoto won't let him.
Yamamoto working for the choke.
Hartunnen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hartunnen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartunnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hartunnen is staying active underneath Yamamoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamamoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hartunnen actively working from the bottom here.
Hartunnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hartunnen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartunnen is not content to let Yamamoto control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Hartunnen 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!
Yamamoto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yamamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hartunnen 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.
Hartunnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hartunnen 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.
Yamamoto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yamamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hartunnen advances to half guard.
Hartunnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hartunnen.
Hartunnen is working for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.
Hartunnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yamamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartunnen is working away from the top position though.
Hartunnen trying to control the action but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Hartunnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hartunnen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yamamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto pushes Hartunnen off looking to stand but Hartunnen dives back in and keeps control.
Hartunnen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Yamamoto is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timo Hartunnen!
Our winner, Timo Hartunnen, 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erki Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Richards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kevin Rudolf - In the City. Turk has chosen Fischerspooner - Never Win (Benny Benassi remix) as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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235 lbs
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Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erki Turk!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk tries a head kick but it misses.
Richards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turk did well to prevent Richards getting side control.
Turk wants to improve his position but Richards is controlling well.
Richards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Richards is trying to work for a kimura but Turk is defending well.
Richards seems to be looking for submissions.
Richards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turk gets back to full guard.
Richards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turk is on top in guard.
Turk distracts Richards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
My spies in LOD Gym Now with StandUP inform me that Turk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards wants to stand up but Turk is controlling him.
Turk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turk postures up in Richards's guard and throws a big left but Richards blocks it.
Richards manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Turk misses with a takedown
and Richards counters by moving into the clinch.
Richards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Turk can't get the takedown.
Turk is looking for a takedown.
Ben Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erki Turk.
Turk wants a takedown but no success here.
Richards has clasped his hands together around Turk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Turk is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards taking a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turk is looking to reverse the position.
Richards tries to advance to mount but Turk denies him.
Turk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Richards controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turk flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Turk tries to roll over but Richards keeps him under control.
Turk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk is pressing down on Richards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turk controls Richards momentarily but Richards frees himself.
Turk throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Turk 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turk is on top in guard.
Turk throwing strikes from guard but Richards blocks nicely.
Turk prevents Richards from getting back to his feet.
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk has gone for a leg lock! Richards slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turk's guard.
Turk keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Turk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richards's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards tries to stand but Turk is controlling from the bottom.
Turk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erki Turk will probably get the nod.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Turk on that attempt.
Richards avoids the head kick by Turk.
Richards goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Turk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
A head kick misses from Turk.
Turk motions for Richards to come forward. Turk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turk darts in looking for a takedown but Richards gets double underhooks and turns Turk into the cage.
Ben Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erki Turk.
Richards lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Richards is keen to just control but Turk is a slippery customer.
Richards tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Turk.
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!
Richards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk gets full guard.
Turk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richards's guard.
Turk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Richards is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Richards has escaped and now he's on top!
Turk pulls Richards in close to prevent any damage.
Erki Turk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Turk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Turk is retaining full guard.
Turk is trying to control the position but Richards postures up.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Turk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Turk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richards stays in close to Turk's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richards stacks Turk 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 Richards!
The referee asks Richards politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Richards prefers to stall for the moment though.
Turk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards decides to stand back up. Richards steps back and let's Turk get back to his feet.
Turk 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.
Turk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turk throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erki Turk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Richards scores with a one two! Turk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Richards shoots in and drives through. Turk sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turk.
Ben Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richards forces Turk back against the cage and clinches.
Turk misses with the head strike.
Richards changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turk is looking for a sweep.
Turk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Turk!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Turk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards lands strikes from half guard.
Richards trying to control the action but Turk is working from the bottom.
Richards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turk tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Richards's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Richards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richards is stalling here. Turk is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Richards seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Turk has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Turk is trying to get an arm triangle but Richards is defending well.
Richards takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk swings around for an armbar but Richards sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Turk's guard.
Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turk has his foot on Richards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richards works his way back into a safe position though.
Richards wants to control from the top but Turk keeps moving.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turk is keeping the position for now.
Turk is looking to sweep but instead, Richards has passed into half guard.
Turk is refusing to be controlled, as Richards sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richards is trying to work for a kimura but Turk is defending well.
Turk tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Ben Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turk!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turk 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erki Turk!
Erki Turk 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilson's choice of entrance music: The Last Dragon. Don Wilson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
31 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bombada to the ground. Wilson is now in Bombada's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bombada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Bombada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Bombada!
Wilson wants to stand up but Bombada is controlling him.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing Bombada from standing up.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bombada is one step ahead there.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bombada manages to get himself to full guard.
Bombada is controlling Wilson's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bombada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bombada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wilson throwing strikes but Bombada manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wilson tries to buck Bombada off but Bombada is having none of it.
Wilson looking for a sweep but Bombada has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wilson tries to hold on but Bombada pushes him away.
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bombada avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Wilson regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson controlling the position well.
Bombada tries to stand and escape but Wilson is controlling the position.
Wilson is trying to maintain the position but Bombada is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Don Wilson.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada breaks from the clinch.
Bombada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bombada throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson tries to bum rush Bombada with a series of wild strikes but Bombada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Champ Bombada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bombada swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Bombada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bombada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bombada missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Bombada moved out of range nicely.
Bombada lands with a nice combination. Wilson backs away looking to recover.
Wilson throws a hook but Bombada avoids it easily.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombada manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Bombada circles away.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bombada counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bombada's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Bombada shows good takedown defense.
Don Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Wilson.
Bombada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bombada keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson scores with a jab. Bombada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bombada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson connects with a looping right hand.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bombada circles away.
Wilson misses the body punch
and Bombada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Wilson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bombada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bombada moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Bombada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bombada misses with a wild combination.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bombada.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson swings for the body but Bombada moves out of range.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Bombada's defenses.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bombada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Bombada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bombada lands a nice shot that snaps Wilson's head back.
Wilson scores with a one two! Bombada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bombada clobbers Wilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bombada throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Wilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bombada to score with a decent uppercut.
Bombada ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bombada circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilson with the ground and pound but Bombada uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bombada has wrist control.
Wilson works over Bombada with some ground and pound from guard.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Bombada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Bombada!
Bombada wants to stand but Wilson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wilson is working an open guard so Bombada takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Don Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Wilson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bombada.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilson closes the distance but Bombada moves to the side
and Bombada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilson throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Bombada does no damage.
Bombada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bombada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson works the jab nicely.
Wilson shoots in but Bombada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bombada throws out the jab.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bombada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Bombada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bombada ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson throws the left hand but Bombada avoids the punch easily.
Bombada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bombada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Bombada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Bombada misses with a body shot.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Bombada moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Bombada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombada ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
The fighters circling - Bombada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bombada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Bombada counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bombada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bombada moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wilson drives through and clinches with Bombada against the cage.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombada.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bombada controls his hands.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bombada, pushing him back against the cage.
Bombada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Don Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Bombada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Champ Bombada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bombada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Wilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bombada in his tracks.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Bombada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bombada.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Bombada's head but Bombada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bombada under the eye.
Bombada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Wilson clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bombada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bombada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson shoots in but Bombada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilson connects with a right hand. Bombada shakes it off.
A jab from Wilson does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Bombada.
Bombada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombada throws a combination that misses
and Wilson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Bombada's head but Bombada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Wilson!
After the big win, Don Wilson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors xXx - Voodoo Labs - MONEY LAUNDER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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288 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
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300 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Frettish!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
Ahokas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bad Pluto! in the buildup to the fight.
Frettish avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
Frettish ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Frettish ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Frettish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahokas scores with a hook to the body. Frettish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
Frettish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frettish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahokas circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Frettish.
Frettish thows a body shot but no joy.
Ahokas throws a hook but Frettish avoids it easily.
Frettish avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
Ahokas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frettish.
Ahokas is looking to wear down Frettish with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas looks to land a left hand but Frettish moved out of range nicely.
Ahokas drives through with a takedown into Frettish's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ahokas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahokas is looking to work some ground and pound but Frettish has wrist control.
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Frettish is keeping the position.
Ahokas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahokas pushing down on Frettish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frettish tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
Ahokas working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frettish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahokas.
Frettish wants to get back to full guard.
Frettish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahokas.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but Frettish defending well.
Ahokas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ahokas wants to control but Frettish is keeping him busy.
Ahokas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ahokas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ahokas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahokas with good strikes from the mount here!
Frettish is rocked!
Ahokas throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Frettish because Ahokas loaded up on that one.
Ahokas postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Frettish out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Ahokas goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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