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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Smee Again (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juho Haapoja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juho Haapoja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smee Again!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juho Haapoja!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haapoja looks for a takedown but Again sprawls well.
Again swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haapoja tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Again is able to avoid easily.
Again tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Haapoja manages to circle out of the way.
Haapoja fails with the takedown.
Haapoja tries to clinch but Again moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haapoja.
Again looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smee Again has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juho Haapoja.
Again looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haapoja is fending him off so far but Again persists. Nope, Haapoja circles away and we're back to standing.
Again looks to score with a jab to the body but Haapoja is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapoja gets caught flat footed, as Again shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Again gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Again misses with a hook.
Again misses with an uppercut.
Haapoja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Again cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapoja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Again defends it nicely.
Haapoja gets tackled into the cage by Again. Again maintains the clinch.
Haapoja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Again fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haapoja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Again shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haapoja as he avoids it easily.
Again is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Haapoja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haapoja gets caught napping as Again dives in and scores a takedown. Haapoja manages to retain guard.
Haapoja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Again. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Again slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Again stands and throws Haapoja's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Again has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Haapoja is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Again yanks on the arm and Haapoja is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Again.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Smee Again!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Hartunnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tyler Griffin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hartunnen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hartunnen.
Hartunnen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hartunnen gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartunnen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hartunnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hartunnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffin, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartunnen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Griffin is trying to escape and Hartunnen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Griffin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hartunnen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timo Hartunnen!
Timo Hartunnen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erki Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turk has chosen Fischerspooner - Never Win (Benny Benassi remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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240 lbs
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235 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
Fast |
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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
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenpachi Zaraki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erki Turk!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaraki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaraki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Turk has his takedown stuffed
and Zaraki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaraki connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaraki jabs at Turk's body.
Turk fails with the takedown.
Zaraki jabs Turk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Erki Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Zaraki misses with a head kick.
Turk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaraki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zaraki.
Kenpachi Zaraki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erki Turk.
Turk jumps guard but Zaraki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turk has Zaraki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zaraki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Zaraki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zaraki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaraki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turk wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Zaraki.
Turk prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaraki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaraki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaraki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaraki scores with a shot to the side of Turk's head.
Zaraki stalls.
Zaraki pushes Turk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turk lands a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaraki is controlling Turk's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk throws a sloppy strike and Zaraki has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Turk is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Zaraki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenpachi Zaraki!
Our winner, Kenpachi Zaraki, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adryan Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luiz Carvalho has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adryan Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preuss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Preuss forces Carvalho back against the cage and clinches.
Carvalho has a couple of punches blocked by Preuss.
Carvalho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Preuss comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Preuss breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Preuss throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Preuss forces Carvalho back against the cage and clinches.
Preuss breaks the clinch.
Adryan Preuss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Preuss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Preuss lands but Carvalho takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Carvalho's head coaches at Nordic Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preuss takes the fight into the clinch.
Preuss manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Preuss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Preuss clinches.
Preuss breaks from the clinch.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Preuss has managed to clinch.
Preuss breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preuss pushes Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
Preuss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Preuss drives through and clinches with Carvalho against the cage.
Carvalho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Preuss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Preuss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Adryan Preuss has been cut.
Preuss closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Preuss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Preuss misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Carvalho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carvalho blocks a head kick by Preuss.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Preuss back to the cage. Carvalho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preuss is looking to clinch.
Carvalho tries to clinch there but Preuss circles away.
Preuss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Preuss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Preuss throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Preuss.
Carvalho lands a jab-cross combination.
Preuss has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preuss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preuss throws out a loose jab but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preuss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Preuss lands a nice elbow.
Preuss manages to break the clinch.
Preuss swinging wildly here.
It looked like Carvalho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Preuss moves out of range.
Carvalho connects with a single shot there.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Preuss circles away quickly and effectively.
Carvalho lands a jab-cross combination.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Carvalho gets tackled into the cage by Preuss. Preuss maintains the clinch.
Carvalho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Preuss lands an elbow just above Carvalho 's eye.
Carvalho working aggressively here.
Preuss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Preuss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carvalho throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Preuss. Beautiful body shot.
Preuss closes the distance and clinches.
Preuss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preuss dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Preuss lands a left and a right that send Carvalho crashing to the mat, dazed. Preuss thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Carvalho is rocked!
Preuss moves into the clinch.
Oh Carvalho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Preuss breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Preuss.
Preuss clinches up against the cage.
Preuss manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Preuss closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Carvalho misses with the head strike.
Carvalho seems to have got his legs back now.
Preuss lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Luiz Carvalho has been cut.
Preuss breaks the clinch.
Carvalho gets tackled into the cage by Preuss. Preuss maintains the clinch.
Preuss manages to break the clinch.
Preuss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Preuss doesn't manage to clinch there - Carvalho circles away.
Preuss forces Carvalho back against the cage and clinches.
Carvalho misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Carvalho fails to land.
Preuss breaks from the clinch.
Preuss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Preuss closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preuss breaks from the clinch.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Preuss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Preuss misses with a few strikes there.
Preuss closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Preuss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target.
Preuss closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Carvalho misses with a punch on the inside.
Preuss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whack! Preuss lands a heavy head kick that drops Carvalho. The ref tackles Preuss to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Carvalho was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Adryan Preuss!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werkka Easterlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku comes to the cage accompanied by Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju . Easterlund has chosen Harbinger of Sorrow as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Arvi Rausku has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arvi Rausku seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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196 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class 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
26 - 43 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Werkka Easterlund!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easterlund closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rausku circles away.
Rausku throws a right and a left that Easterlund avoids nicely.
Easterlund lands a nice looking body shot.
Rausku gets caught napping as Easterlund dives in and scores a takedown. Rausku manages to retain guard.
Easterlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rausku is keeping the position for now.
Easterlund has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Easterlund throwing strikes from guard but Rausku blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Easterlund drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rausku dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterlund is looking for a triangle but Rausku pushes his legs off easily.
Easterlund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Easterlund has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rausku is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterlund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Easterlund throws a big right hand that misses.
Rausku keeping moving, preventing Easterlund from controlling successfully.
Easterlund is working Rausku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Easterlund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Easterlund 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.
Rausku has his foot on Easterlund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Easterlund works his way back into a safe position though.
Easterlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Rausku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Easterlund throws a big elbow that misses.
Easterlund keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rausku's head.
Rausku pulls Easterlund in to control the position.
Easterlund is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Easterlund gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Easterlund throws a series of punches but Rausku moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Easterlund.
Rausku is looking to counter punch.
Easterlund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rausku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Easterlund lands a left and a right that sends Rausku crashing to the canvas! Easterlund dives into mount looking to finish!
Rausku is rocked!
It looks like Arvi Rausku has been cut.
Easterlund working Rausku over with strikes here.
Oh Rausku is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rausku is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Team Finland that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Easterlund softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Rausku is out cold! Easterlund jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Werkka Easterlund!
A victorious Werkka Easterlund thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Shawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn comes to the cage accompanied by Don't You Forget About Me . Spencer Shawn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spencer Shawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shawn moves away from the strike by Matrix.
Shawn clinches.
Shawn lands a nice elbow.
Shawn misses with an elbow strike.
Shawn digs a right hand underneath Matrix's ribcage. Matrix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like John Matrix has been cut.
Shawn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Shawn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shawn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matrix avoids the elbow strike from Shawn, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matrix is trying to stall.
Shawn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shawn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shawn slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shawn misses with a punch to the body.
Shawn throws an elbow that misses.
Matrix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shawn rushes Matrix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matrix tries to pull guard but Shawn holds him up against the cage and eventually Matrix drops back down to his feet.
Matrix tries to break free but Shawn pushes him back against the cage.
Shawn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matrix's face.
Shawn lands a nice elbow.
Shawn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Shawn.
That has opened up John Matrix's cut even more.
Shawn presses Matrix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matrix blocks an elbow strike from Shawn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shawn has him pressed against the cage.
Shawn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matrix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matrix is trying to pull guard but Shawn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matrix can't get the takedown.
Spencer Shawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Matrix.
Matrix wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shawn is pushing Matrix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matrix tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shawn smiles and moves away.
Matrix 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matrix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shawn moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matrix's defenses.
Shawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shawn prevents Matrix from breaking the clinch.
Matrix tries to pull guard but Shawn won't allow it.
Matrix avoids a wild elbow strike from Shawn.
Shawn gets underhooks to prevent Matrix's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Shawn.
Matrix blocks an elbow strike from Shawn.
Matrix blocks an elbow strike.
Shawn throws an elbow but it misses.
Matrix blocks a body shot from Shawn.
Matrix dodges an elbow strike from Shawn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawn lands an elbow just above Matrix 's eye.
The cut above John Matrix's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shawn avoiding damage.
Nice elbow from Shawn.
John Matrix's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Matrix's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Spencer Shawn!
Our winner, Spencer Shawn, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Snowy Gandalf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gandalf's entrance music is 300 Violin Ochestra. A fine choice. Snowy Gandalf is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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140 lbs
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141 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snowy Gandalf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gandalf blocks a leg kick.
Nuts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gandalf lands a nice shot to the body.
Gandalf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gandalf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gandalf throws a right hand that Nuts ducks under and follows up with a left that Nuts also avoids with ease.
Gandalf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nuts wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gandalf's closed guard. He's half up but Gandalf has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gandalf pivots and extends the arm, Nuts falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gandalf! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snowy Gandalf!
Snowy Gandalf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between All Inn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claus Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claus Clausen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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31
195 lbs
20 - 20 - 0 |
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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
27 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, All Inn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Clausen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Clausen as Inn shoots in.
Inn connects with a crisp jab.
Inn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Inn slips under a jab from Clausen.
We've been hearing reports that Inn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Clausen connects with a looping right hand.
Clausen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Claus Clausen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Inn or perhaps it was just good defense by Clausen, which made it look bad.
Clausen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Inn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clausen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for All Inn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clausen misses with a right hand
and Inn counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inn has an Americana. Clausen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Inn is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Inn hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). All Inn!
All Inn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tomilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomilson has chosen Bout that Life as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
210 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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218 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tomilson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomilson misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Good leg kick by Tomilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tomilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Tomilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Tomilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tomilson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomilson moves away from the strike by Barnes.
And Tomilson responds with a good body kick, but Barnes manages to step out the way in time.
Jab by Tomilson.
It looks like Clifton Barnes has been cut.
A head kick misses from Tomilson.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomilson digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tomilson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Tomilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Tomilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Tomilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Tomilson manages to avoid it.
Tomilson throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Tomilson feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Qube MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Tomilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes misses the jab.
Tomilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
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 misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Tomilson misses
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tomilson misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Tomilson blocks the leg kick.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tomilson motions for Barnes to come forward. Tomilson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tomilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Barnes.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Tomilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tomilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Tomilson feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Tomilson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tomilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Tomilson isn't so interested in that idea.
Tomilson trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tomilson wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Tomilson controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tomilson stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tomilson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tomilson throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Tomilson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clifton Barnes's cut.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A leg kick checked by Tomilson.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Tomilson throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Tomilson fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Tomilson's knee but Tomilson avoids it well.
Tomilson throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Tomilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tomilson.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tomilson's calf.
Jab from Barnes.
Tomilson closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Tomilson pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clifton Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tomilson.
Tomilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Tomilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barnes lunges at Tomilson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tomilson's hand.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Tomilson.
Barnes stuns Tomilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes slips a straight right by Tomilson.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Tomilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
Tomilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tomilson.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Tomilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tomilson.
Clifton Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tomilson's head backwards.
Tomilson cracks the inside of Barnes's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Tomilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnes throws a counter high kick but Tomilson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tomilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Tomilson checks a leg kick nicely.
Tomilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Tomilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and Tomilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomilson connects with a leg kick. Barnes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tomilson on the side of the head.
Tomilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Tomilson looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clifton Barnes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tomilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Tomilson does no damage.
Tomilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tomilson.
Tomilson shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tomilson just manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws the left hand but Tomilson avoids the punch easily.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Tomilson.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tomilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tomilson looks to land a combination. Barnes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Tomilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tomilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Tomilson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes swings for the body but Tomilson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson misses the jab.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomilson.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Tomilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clifton Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tomilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Tomilson moves out of range easily.
Tomilson with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Tomilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomilson is looking to score with low kicks.
Tomilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomilson.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Tomilson avoided it.
Tomilson blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Tomilson scores with a kick to the body.
Tomilson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tomilson.
Tomilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Tomilson's ribs.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Tomilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tomilson! But no joy.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Tomilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomilson is just out of range.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes checks a low kick from Tomilson.
Barnes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tomilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tomilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Clifton Barnes did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Clifton Barnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Tomilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Tomilson blocks the low kick.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Tomilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tomilson lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Barnes out cold! Barnes is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Tomilson!
Mike Tomilson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Mike Tomilson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aribert Heim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen has chosen Cascada - Dangerous as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
132 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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39
148 lbs
30 - 26 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aribert Heim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Heim misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heim just misses with a punch to the body.
Elastinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heim defends well and Elastinen ends up having to push Heim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elastinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heim pinned against the cage. Heim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heim cracks Elastinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elastinen manages to avoid it.
Heim misses with a wild combination.
Heim fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Aribert Heim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen takes one to the chin there.
Heim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Heim misses.
Elastinen shoots in for a double leg but Heim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elastinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heim swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim throws a shot from downtown. Elastinen moves away and avoids it.
Elastinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Heim sprawls well. He's pushed Elastinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Heim misses.
Elastinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heim with a body shot.
Heim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elastinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elastinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Elastinen moves in looking to clinch but Heim pushes him off.
Heim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elastinen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elastinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Heim, which made it look bad.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Heim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Heim misses its target.
Heim misses with a looping left.
Elastinen with the counter takedown but Heim avoids it easily.
Elastinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Heim controlling the position for now.
Heim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elastinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elastinen's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heim lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elastinen tries to escape but Heim has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Heim looking for the choke from the back.
Heim landing with strikes.
Heim has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Elastinen.
Heim is trying to stick to Elastinen's back but Elastinen is turning into Heim. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Heim's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Elastinen.
Elastinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elastinen has managed to get both his arms back between Heim's legs - danger averted.
Heim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elastinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elastinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Elastinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heim keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heim gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Heim wants to hold on but Elastinen pushes him away.
Elastinen punching from mount but Heim doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Heim is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen looking to control but Heim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elastinen avoids the attempt from Heim to control.
Heim is looking to improve his position but Elastinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Heim wants to hold on but Elastinen pushes him away.
Heim sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Heim looking for submissions off his back.
Heim keeping hold of Elastinen's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aribert Heim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heim.
Elastinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heim to the mat! Heim manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Elastinen stands and throws Heim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heim is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Elastinen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Heim's legs.
Heim 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen gets to mount! Heim was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Elastinen tries to control but Heim wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim can't escape the position.
Heim is working hard here to advance position.
Elastinen tries to control but Heim wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen avoids the attempt from Heim to control.
Heim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Elastinen wants to control the pace but Heim is squirming around nicely.
Heim tries to hold on but Elastinen postures up.
Heim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to control but Heim wriggling away.
Elastinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Heim working to try and regain half guard.
Elastinen controlling the pace for now.
Heim is working to get back to half guard.
Elastinen has hold of Heim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Heim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to control the pace but Heim is squirming around nicely.
Heim wants to hold on but Elastinen pushes him away.
Elastinen controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heim holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Elastinen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Heim manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Heim as Elastinen shoots in.
Heim throws a body shot but no joy.
Elastinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Heim scores with a body shot.
We've been told by Heim's head coaches at Spetznaz Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but Heim shows good takedown defense.
Heim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aribert Heim is winning the standup battle so far.
Heim misses with a series of wild punches.
Heim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck for Elastinen with that takedown attempt.
Aribert Heim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Elastinen.
Erkki Elastinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elastinen working away.
Heim is trying to get back to half guard.
Heim wants to control but Elastinen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim is looking to reverse the position.
Heim regains half guard, as Elastinen was trying to land strikes.
Elastinen is trying to control. Heim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elastinen stalling.
Elastinen passes to full mount!
Heim is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heim reaches up and holds on to Elastinen to control the position.
Elastinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heim is looking to escape.
Heim is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen throwing strikes here but Heim is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Elastinen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Heim regains half guard.
Heim is looking for a sweep. Elastinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heim is refusing to be controlled, as Elastinen sits in half guard.
Heim is looking for a sweep. Elastinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heim gets full guard.
Heim wants to stand and escape but Elastinen is having none of it.
Heim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Elastinen has passed into half guard!
Elastinen trying to pass the guard but Heim defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elastinen keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Erkki Elastinen just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Heim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt - Heim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Heim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Heim.
Heim loads up on a big right hand but Elastinen slips the punch.
Elastinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heim with a body shot.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heim but Heim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Aribert Heim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Heim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elastinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heim as he jumps to the side.
Elastinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heim throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but Heim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elastinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Elastinen darts in looking for a takedown but Heim gets double underhooks and turns Elastinen into the cage.
Heim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Elastinen's guard.
Elastinen is trying to control the position but Heim postures up.
Heim wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
Heim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heim wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
Elastinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heim.
Heim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Elastinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at CEC Underdark inform us that Elastinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen has momentary wrist control but Heim slips an elbow through the middle.
Heim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heim trying to control but Elastinen is working from the bottom.
Heim throwing strikes but missing.
Elastinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heim works over Elastinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Elastinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heim distracts Elastinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Heim from controlling successfully.
Elastinen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elastinen slips a jab from Heim.
Elastinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heim pinned against the cage. Heim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elastinen closes the distance and clinches up with Heim, looking for a takedown. Elastinen pushes Heim against the cage but Heim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Heim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heim lands an overhand right.
Heim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elastinen can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. Heim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heim loads up on a big right hand but Elastinen slips the punch.
Heim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elastinen! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen blocks a jab.
Heim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elastinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elastinen slips under a jab from Heim.
Heim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elastinen.
Elastinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Heim sprawls well. He's pushed Elastinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elastinen gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elastinen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Heim has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Elastinen but great work by Heim.
Heim scoring with punches and elbows.
Heim connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Elastinen some visible discomfort.
Elastinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heim works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Heim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elastinen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Elastinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aribert Heim had his way with Erkki Elastinen in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Elastinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heim.
Elastinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Heim!
Elastinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen tries to move to mount but Heim blocks the move with his legs.
Heim is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elastinen off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will Heim go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Elastinen is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Heim gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Elastinen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Heim.
Heim tries to keep control of the position but Elastinen is staying busy.
Heim connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Elastinen to escape the position.
Heim scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Heim is punishing Elastinen with some ground and pound.
Heim punishes Elastinen with strikes from the back mount.
Heim avoiding Elastinen 's attempts to control his hands.
Heim loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Elastinen hold on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Heim tries to get the hooks in deep but Elastinen pushed the leg off.
Elastinen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Heim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elastinen trying to control here.
Heim trying to control the action but Elastinen is working from the bottom.
Elastinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elastinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heim has managed to get both his arms back between Elastinen's legs - danger averted.
Elastinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Heim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Elastinen's head.
Heim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.
Elastinen 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.
Elastinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heim.
Elastinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heim works over Elastinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Heim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen seems keen to control Heim's posture.
Heim trying to control but Elastinen is working from the bottom.
Heim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Elastinen's head.
Heim working some strikes from top position.
Elastinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heim postures up and lands a big shot to Elastinen's brow.
Heim wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elastinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heim wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aribert Heim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Heim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aribert Heim!
Aribert Heim retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Aribert Heim 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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