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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rerbert Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaby Nimat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gay Bar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rerbert Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gaby Nimat!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimat wants to clinch.
Nimat is looking to clinch.
Nimat tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nimat moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nimat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nimat gets slowly back to his feet.
Nimat is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Nimat shakes it off.
It looks like Gaby Nimat has been cut.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nimat napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nimat tries to improve position but can't.
Nimat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie grinds an elbow into Nimat's temple.
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nimat on the ground.
Nimat struggling a bit here.
Gracie decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nimat to his feet.
Nimat wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Nimat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nimat tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Nimat will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nimat gets full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Nimat.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nimat's head.
Gracie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nimat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nimat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Nimat's legs - danger averted.
Nimat looks gassed!
Nimat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nimat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie wants to stand but Nimat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets to his feet - Nimat follows without any prompting.
Nimat walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nimat is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Nimat looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gracie turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rerbert Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rike McMylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rike McMylly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMylly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McMylly bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McMylly moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMylly.
McMylly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMylly tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire shoots in and drives through. McMylly sprawls well.
McMylly misses with a body shot.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McMylly wants to control but McGuire postures up.
McGuire trying to control the action but McMylly is working from the bottom.
McMylly pushes McGuire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGuire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMylly manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGuire's best efforts.
McMylly wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire is controlling the pace.
McGuire trying to control from half guard but McMylly is working away.
McMylly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuire wants to pass to mount but McMylly is defending the position.
McGuire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McMylly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMylly tries to get out of the position.
McGuire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McMylly defends it well.
McGuire seems to be working for a kimura but McMylly defends the submission attempt.
McMylly misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McMylly avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McMylly throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and McMylly counters with a head kick. That will keep McGuire thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McMylly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt
and McMylly counters with a leg kick.
McGuire looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McMylly. McMylly obviously looking to wear him down.
McMylly lands with a nice body kick.
McMylly throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McMylly. McMylly obviously looking to wear him down.
McMylly throws a one two combo.
It looks like Brian McGuire has been cut.
McMylly tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McMylly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McMylly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMylly throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McMylly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire drives through with a takedown into guard.
McMylly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but McMylly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMylly controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but McMylly is keeping the position.
McMylly striking off his back but it's not causing McGuire any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rike McMylly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McMylly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McMylly counters with a big head kick but McGuire shrugs it off.
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!
McGuire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McMylly is trying to defend but McGuire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McMylly is looking to control McGuire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McMylly avoid being mounted?
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McMylly has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGuire is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMylly is trying to stand.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
McMylly trying to control from the bottom.
McMylly is trying is best to control the position here.
McGuire seems to be working for a kimura but McMylly defends the submission attempt.
McGuire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McMylly sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but McMylly is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McMylly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McMylly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McMylly wants to clinch.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt - McMylly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rike McMylly is winning the standup battle so far.
McMylly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMylly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGuire's head.
McMylly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
McMylly throws a nice head kick!
Rike McMylly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by McMylly. That's going to slow McGuire down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McMylly - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McMylly. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGuire tries for a takedown but McMylly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rike McMylly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McGuire.
McMylly throws a nice outside leg kick.
McMylly forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.
McMylly landing knees to the head.
McMylly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McMylly stalling in the clinch.
McMylly scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMylly landing knees to the head.
McMylly with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from McMylly.
A knee to the head by McMylly.
McMylly stalling against the cage.
McMylly landing knees to the head.
McMylly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGuire takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGuire manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McMylly's guard.
McMylly being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rike McMylly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McMylly fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMylly keeps working.
McMylly misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGuire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMylly is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McMylly is trying to control but can't.
McMylly is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McMylly leaves McGuire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McMylly fails in his attempt to clinch.
McMylly wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McMylly lands a head kick. McGuire smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McMylly throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire shoots in but McMylly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McMylly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGuire to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McMylly wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McMylly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMylly working a defensive guard but McGuire passes into half guard.
McGuire works his foot free and advances to mount.
McMylly is desperately trying to improve his position but McGuire has a good base and remains in mount.
McGuire unloads with some shots from mount but McMylly bucks and avoids them well.
McGuire is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McMylly is surviving well by controlling McGuire's body position as best he can.
McGuire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McMylly is looking to escape.
Rike McMylly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McMylly wants to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
McMylly is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGuire is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McGuire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McMylly is looking to escape.
Brian McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMylly has left one of his arms exposed and McGuire doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. McMylly screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian McGuire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Tuurivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buford Tannen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarmo Tuurivirta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Tuurivirta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buford Tannen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tannen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Tarmo Tuurivirta has been cut.
Tuurivirta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tuurivirta fails to land with a series of punches.
Tannen tries for a takedown but Tuurivirta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tannen throws a combination that misses
and Tuurivirta counters with a straight right hand.
Tannen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuurivirta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tannen's brow.
Tuurivirta misses with a knee strike.
Tannen breaks the clinch.
Tannen looks to clinch
and Tuurivirta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tannen wants to clinch
and Tuurivirta counters with a left and a right that stings Tannen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuurivirta clobbers Tannen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horrible takedown by Tannen or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuurivirta which made him look bad.
Tuurivirta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tannen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tannen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tannen is pressing down on Tuurivirta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tuurivirta is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tannen is thwarting Tuurivirta's attempts to control the position.
Tannen trying to advance position but Tuurivirta counters by regaining guard.
Tannen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tuurivirta wants to stand but Tannen is controlling the position.
Tannen wants to pass the guard but Tuurivirta is keeping the position.
Tuurivirta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tannen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tannen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tannen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tuurivirta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tannen's guard! Nice work there by Tuurivirta!
Tannen 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.
Tuurivirta wants to pass the guard but Tannen is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuurivirta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tuurivirta wants to control from the top but Tannen keeps moving.
Tannen wants to improve his position but instead Tuurivirta has moved into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tuurivirta is looking to take a break and control but Tannen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tannen pushes Tuurivirta off looking to stand but Tuurivirta dives back in and keeps control.
Tuurivirta is trying to control the action in half guard but Tannen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tannen staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tuurivirta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tannen misses with a takedown attempt
and Tuurivirta counters with a three punch combo that has Tannen backing up. Tannen nods at Tuurivirta to acknowledge the strikes.
Tarmo Tuurivirta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buford Tannen.
Tannen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tuurivirta counters with a one-two to the body.
Tannen slips under a jab.
Tannen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tuurivirta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tannen looks to clinch
and Tuurivirta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tannen tries to clinch but Tuurivirta moves away
and Tuurivirta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tannen slips a jab and a cross from Tuurivirta.
Tannen misses with a combination
and Tuurivirta counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuurivirta throws a lazy right hand but Tannen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tannen throws a head kick that misses
and Tuurivirta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuurivirta throws a series of punches but Tannen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buford Tannen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarmo Tuurivirta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tannen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tuurivirta pinned against the cage. Tuurivirta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tannen misses with a takedown
and Tuurivirta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tuurivirta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tuurivirta lands an overhand right.
Tarmo Tuurivirta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuurivirta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tannen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tannen wants to clinch
enabling Tuurivirta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuurivirta tries to clinch up
and Tannen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tuurivirta won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuurivirta is trying to get back to half guard.
Tuurivirta tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuurivirta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tannen has control of Tuurivirta's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tuurivirta regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tuurivirta is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tuurivirta wants to hold on but Tannen pushes him away.
Tannen lands a big elbow.
Tuurivirta tries to reverse the position but Tannen maintains control.
Tannen avoids the attempt from Tuurivirta to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tannen dominating with strikes here.
Tannen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tuurivirta has worked his arm free - good work by Tuurivirta!
Tannen is breathing heavily.
Tannen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tannen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tuurivirta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tannen's guard! Nice work there by Tuurivirta!
Tuurivirta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuurivirta is standing up over Tannen. Tannen looks to escape but Tuurivirta dives into side control.
Tuurivirta landing a few strikes.
Tuurivirta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tuurivirta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tannen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tuurivirta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tannen is trying to stand back up but Tuurivirta is controlling him
Tannen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tannen controls Tuurivirta momentarily but Tuurivirta frees himself.
Tannen controlling Tuurivirta's posture.
Tannen has his feet on Tuurivirta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buford Tannen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarmo Tuurivirta's cut.
That's time! Tuurivirta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tannen wants to clinch but Tuurivirta slips to the side
and Tuurivirta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuurivirta misses with a two punch combination.
Tannen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tannen throws a combination that misses
and Tuurivirta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tannen with a poor takedown
and Tuurivirta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tannen tries to clinch there but Tuurivirta circles away.
Tuurivirta stalks Tannen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tannen's face. Tannen staggers backwards, shaken.
Tannen lands a two punch combo.
Tannen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuurivirta's waist but Tuurivirta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tannen off to one side.
Tuurivirta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tuurivirta throws a body punch but Tannen moves out of range.
Tuurivirta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tuurivirta wants it to stay on the feet.
Tarmo Tuurivirta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buford Tannen.
Tuurivirta 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tannen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tannen, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuurivirta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tuurivirta cracks Tannen with a solid left hand.
Tuurivirta trying to control but Tannen is working from the bottom.
Tannen wants to stand up but Tuurivirta is controlling him.
Tannen keeping moving, preventing Tuurivirta from controlling successfully.
Tuurivirta tries to free his leg and advance position but Tannen is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tannen wants to stand but Tuurivirta is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tannen has his takedown stuffed
and Tuurivirta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tannen darts in trying to clinch
and Tuurivirta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tuurivirta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tannen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tannen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tannen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tuurivirta slaps away a takedown attempt from Tannen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tuurivirta lands a jab.
Buford Tannen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannen looks to clinch
and Tuurivirta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Tuurivirta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tannen fails with the takedown
and Tuurivirta counters with a nice body shot.
Tuurivirta throws a series of punches but Tannen moves out of range.
Tannen looks for a takedown but Tuurivirta sprawls well.
Tannen with a poor takedown
and Tuurivirta counters with a left to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tuurivirta.
Tuurivirta working the ground and pound.
Tuurivirta has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannen tries for a takedown but Tuurivirta circles away easily
and Tuurivirta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tannen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuurivirta defends well.
Tannen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tannen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tuurivirta is controlling him.
Tuurivirta wants to stand but Tannen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tarmo Tuurivirta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tannen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarmo Tuurivirta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tannen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buford Tannen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Fischa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Roberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Fischa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roberto clinches up with Fischa and pushes him back against the cage.
Roberto gets underhooks to prevent Fischa's takedown attempt.
Roberto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roberto gets control of Fischa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roberto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fischa stopping the sweep attempt from Roberto.
Fischa is breathing heavily.
Roberto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roberto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fischa keeps working.
Roberto 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.
Roberto escapes and gets back to his feet.
Fischa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberto scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto misses with the combination.
Fischa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roberto.
Roberto works over Fischa's head and body with a nice combination.
Roberto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fischa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roberto cracks Fischa with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Roberto immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Fischa is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Roberto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Roberto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Fischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wangjannoi Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fischer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Silversun Pickups - Panic Switch. Payakaroon has chosen Sompong Nong Somchai as his entrance music. Wangjannoi Payakaroon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Fischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wangjannoi Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fischer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fischer has Payakaroon up against the cage in a clinch.
Fischer has Payakaroon pressed against the cage, preventing Payakaroon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fischer has Payakaroon pushed against the cage.
Payakaroon tries to break the clinch but Fischer is controlling the position.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Fischer.
Payakaroon leaning against his opponent.
Payakaroon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Payakaroon trying to land knees to the body.
Fischer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Payakaroon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Payakaroon is trying to stall.
Payakaroon tries to circle away but Fischer has him pinned against the cage.
Fischer avoiding damage as Payakaroon throws knees to the body.
Payakaroon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fischer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Payakaroon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon is trying to break free.
Payakaroon is trying to break the clinch but Fischer is controlling him.
Fischer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Payakaroon's efforts to push away.
Payakaroon prevents a body shot from Fischer.
Payakaroon tries to break free but Fischer pushes him back against the cage.
Fischer stalling the fight.
Fischer avoids the elbow strike from Payakaroon, against the cage.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Payakaroon trying to control the position but instead, Fischer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Payakaroon into the cage.
Payakaroon is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Fischer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.
Fischer pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Fischer.
Fischer slows down the pace here.
Fischer wants to break free but Payakaroon has control.
Payakaroon working Fischer over with knees to the body.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fischer avoids it.
Payakaroon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Payakaroon is trying to break free.
Fischer blocks an elbow strike from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Fischer.
Fischer throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Fischer.
Fischer avoiding damage as Payakaroon throws knees to the body.
Fischer has Payakaroon pressed against the cage, preventing Payakaroon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Payakaroon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fischer is keeping busy.
Fischer slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payakaroon throws an overhand right that lands on Fischer's shoulder, as Fischer tries to avoid the shot.
Fischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fischer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Fischer is having none of it.
Payakaroon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Payakaroon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fischer is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Fischer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick from Payakaroon lands but Fischer takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Payakaroon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon wants to clinch.
A solid body kick from Payakaroon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payakaroon lands a head kick!
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payakaroon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Payakaroon coming out on top.
Fischer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Payakaroon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fischer somewhat.
Payakaroon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payakaroon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fischer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Fischer misses with a straight left.
Fischer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fischer's sensitive parts.
Fischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Fischer avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Fischer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fischer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakaroon throws out the jab.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fischer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payakaroon's waist but Payakaroon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fischer off to one side.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fischer.
Payakaroon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fischer.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up but Fischer circles away and keeps his distance.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body kick.
Payakaroon thuds his shin into the meat of Fischer's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fischer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon lands with a slapping head kick.
Payakaroon clinches but Fischer breaks the clinch
and Fischer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fischer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fischer avoids it.
Payakaroon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fischer avoids the damage to the body.
Fischer is working for takedown but Payakaroon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fischer managing to block the knees to the body from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon missing with knees to the body.
Payakaroon breaks from the clinch.
Fischer looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fischer throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Payakaroon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fischer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon has Fischer up against the cage in a clinch.
Fischer is looking to control Payakaroon's arms but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fischer has his back to the cage.
Payakaroon tries to break free but Fischer pushes him back against the cage.
Payakaroon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Payakaroon tries to break free but Fischer pushes him back against the cage.
Fischer lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Fischer misses
and Payakaroon counters with a low kick, right behind Fischer 's knee.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Fischer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payakaroon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon throws out a powerful jab.
Payakaroon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fischer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fischer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Fischer.
Nice body kick from Payakaroon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakaroon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakaroon lands a head kick. Fischer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Gustav Fischer has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
Fischer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Fischer's ribcage but misses.
Fischer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Payakaroon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Fischer is having none of it.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon connects with a looping right hand.
Fischer slips a straight right by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a sloppy right hand. Fischer should have avoided that one.
Fischer looks for a takedown but Payakaroon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Fischer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon throws a front kick that sends Fischer stumbling back into the cage.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Fischer moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Fischer misses.
Fischer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payakaroon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fischer moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Fischer moves out of range of the body kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Fischer.
Good shot there by Fischer.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Payakaroon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fischer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakaroon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payakaroon forces Fischer back against the cage and clinches.
Payakaroon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Payakaroon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gustav Fischer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick misses from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Fischer moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fischer.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking body kick.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Fischer moves out of range easily.
Fischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fischer blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payakaroon.
Fischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakaroon tries to clinch there but Fischer circles away.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Fischer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws the left hand but Fischer avoids the punch easily.
Fischer throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Fischer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fischer.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fischer throws a combination that misses
and Payakaroon counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Payakaroon. Fischer shrugs it off though.
Fischer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Fischer or perhaps it was just good defense by Payakaroon which made him look bad.
Fischer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Payakaroon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fischer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the temple. Fischer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Payakaroon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Payakaroon does no damage.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fischer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Payakaroon there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Fischer moves out of range.
Payakaroon instigates a clinch.
Payakaroon can't break the clinch.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Payakaroon trying to stall but Fischer improves his position.
Fischer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payakaroon or not.
Payakaroon tries a knee to the head but Fischer blocks it.
Fischer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payakaroon misses with a knee to the head.
Fischer is leaning against Payakaroon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fischer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Payakaroon's efforts to push away.
Payakaroon letting Fischer take a breather here.
Fischer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Payakaroon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fischer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer working away.
Payakaroon tries to buck Fischer off but Fischer is having none of it.
Payakaroon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fischer lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakaroon is looking to regain half guard here but Fischer keeps moving and retains side control.
Fischer wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fischer working the body and head with strikes.
Payakaroon prevents Fischer from moving into mount.
Gustav Fischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakaroon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fischer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fischer working away.
Payakaroon is looking to regain half guard here but Fischer keeps moving and retains side control.
Fischer is staying tight to Payakaroon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fischer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on Payakaroon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangjannoi Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payakaroon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wangjannoi Payakaroon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urho Kekkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Mylly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Kekkonen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Kekkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Mylly which made him look bad.
Kekkonen tries to clinch there but Mylly circles away.
Kekkonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Mylly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kekkonen doesn't seem phased though.
Mylly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mylly lands a jab to the head.
Mylly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urho Kekkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mylly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kekkonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kekkonen is looking to clinch.
Mylly misses with a body shot.
Kekkonen moves into range and clinches up with Mylly.
Kekkonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mylly can't fight it off and eventually Kekkonen manages to take the fight to the floor. Mylly looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mylly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mylly tries to get out of the position.
Kekkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Mylly.
Kekkonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kekkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Mylly has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mylly is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mylly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kekkonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mylly passes Kekkonen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mylly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though.
Kekkonen is looking to escape.
Mylly lands with a punch from half guard.
Mylly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mylly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kekkonen's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mylly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kekkonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Mylly trying to control from Kekkonen's half guard. Kekkonen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kekkonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kekkonen is defended easily by Mylly.
Kekkonen moves in looking to clinch but Mylly pushes him off.
Kekkonen throws a looping overhand right but Mylly ducks down to avoid it.
Kekkonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mylly manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen moves out of range as Mylly strikes.
Mylly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mylly showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kekkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mylly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mylly is stalling here. Kekkonen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mylly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kekkonen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mylly tries to improve position but can't.
Kekkonen lands a nice forearm strike.
Kekkonen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mylly is avoiding damage well.
Mylly is looking to reverse the position.
Mylly is trying to control Kekkonen's posture but Kekkonen avoids it.
Mylly is not content to let Kekkonen control the position.
Kekkonen working the ground and pound but Mylly is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mylly is looking for a sweep.
Kekkonen looking to control but instead Mylly has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kekkonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kekkonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kekkonen prevents Mylly from getting the reversal.
Mylly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mylly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mylly chips away with some ground and pound.
Mylly stopping the sweep attempt from Kekkonen.
Mylly thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Mylly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kekkonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mylly to the mat! Mylly manages to get full guard.
Kekkonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mylly working a defensive guard here.
Kekkonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kekkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mylly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mylly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kekkonen manages to get to full guard.
Mylly passes Kekkonen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekkonen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mylly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mylly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kekkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kekkonen, not yet.
Mylly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mylly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kekkonen's head.
Mylly postures up in Kekkonen's guard and throws a big left but Kekkonen blocks it.
Mylly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kekkonen 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mylly wants to control from the top but Kekkonen keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Mylly.
Kekkonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kekkonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Mylly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mylly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kekkonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mylly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mylly is working hard here to advance position.
Kekkonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kekkonen clinches up with Mylly and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kekkonen.
Mylly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kekkonen.
Mylly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kekkonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kekkonen wants a takedown but no success here.
Kekkonen has a couple of punches blocked by Mylly.
Kekkonen has Mylly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mylly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matt Mylly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urho Kekkonen.
Kekkonen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mylly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kekkonen moves into the clinch.
Mylly gets underhooks to prevent Kekkonen's takedown attempt.
Kekkonen is breathing heavily.
Mylly blocks the elbow strike.
Kekkonen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mylly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mylly misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen throws an overhand right that lands on Mylly's shoulder, as Mylly tries to avoid the shot.
Kekkonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kekkonen tries to clinch but Mylly moves out of range.
Kekkonen drops his hands momentarily and Mylly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kekkonen rushes Mylly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kekkonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kekkonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mylly's efforts to push away.
Kekkonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kekkonen tries to work over Mylly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kekkonen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mylly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kekkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kekkonen fails with the takedown.
Kekkonen dodges the punch combination from Mylly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Kekkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Mylly scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Urho Kekkonen has been cut.
Mylly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kekkonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kekkonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kekkonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mylly wants to get back to his feet.
Kekkonen slips a nice elbow through Mylly's hands, connecting with Mylly's forehead.
Kekkonen is pressing down on Mylly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mylly is holding on for now.
Urho Kekkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kekkonen wants to take a breather but Mylly is having none of it.
Mylly is pressing down on Kekkonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kekkonen distracts Mylly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mylly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mylly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mylly throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Kekkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mylly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mylly keeping full guard, as Kekkonen tries to pass.
Mylly seems keen to control Kekkonen's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kekkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mylly.
Mylly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mylly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kekkonen scores with the left hand. Mylly knows he should have avoided that one.
Kekkonen throws a solid leg kick but Mylly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kekkonen.
Mylly misses the shot to the body.
Kekkonen dodges the punch combination from Mylly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kekkonen throws a low kick but Mylly avoids it.
Kekkonen missing with a left hand there. Mylly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kekkonen clinches up with Mylly and pushes him back against the cage.
Mylly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kekkonen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mylly regains guard immediately.
Mylly wants to sweep here but Kekkonen controlling him for the moment.
Kekkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mylly lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Kekkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Mylly.
Kekkonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kekkonen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mylly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kekkonen trying to control but Mylly is working from the bottom.
Kekkonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Mylly is trying to control the position but Kekkonen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mylly wants to improve his position but instead Kekkonen has moved into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mylly keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mylly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kekkonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kekkonen connects with a nice short shot to Mylly's temple.
Kekkonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mylly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mylly moves into full guard.
Kekkonen preventing the sweep.
Mylly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mylly wants to stand and escape but Kekkonen is having none of it.
Mylly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen postures up in Mylly's guard and throws a big left but Mylly blocks it.
Kekkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mylly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kekkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urho Kekkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kekkonen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urho Kekkonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Aanekoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Bear Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimi Aanekoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Bear Shield!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear Shield gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aanekoski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bear Shield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aanekoski landing some decent shots from guard.
Bear Shield wants to stand and escape but Aanekoski is having none of it.
Aanekoski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bear Shield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aanekoski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aanekoski throwing strikes but missing.
Aanekoski is looking to work some ground and pound but Bear Shield has wrist control.
Bear Shield wants to stand up but Aanekoski is controlling him.
Bear Shield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aanekoski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aanekoski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bear Shield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bear Shield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aanekoski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aanekoski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bear Shield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bear Shield doesn't manage to clinch there - Aanekoski circles away.
Bear Shield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bear Shield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomas Bear Shield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear Shield looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aanekoski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bear Shield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bear Shield throws a strike but Aanekoski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Aanekoski pulls Bear Shield in close to prevent any damage.
Aanekoski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aanekoski is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aanekoski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aanekoski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aanekoski stops Bear Shield from standing up.
Bear Shield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aanekoski postures up and lands a big shot to Bear Shield's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aanekoski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Bear Shield. No joy for Aanekoski on that attempt.
Bear Shield throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aanekoski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimi Aanekoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear Shield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bear Shield tries to close the distance and clinch but Aanekoski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aanekoski swats away the attempt to clinch by Bear Shield.
Bear Shield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aanekoski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bear Shield somewhat.
Jab from Bear Shield.
Aanekoski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aanekoski misses with a takedown attempt - Bear Shield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bear Shield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aanekoski closes the distance and clinches up with Bear Shield, looking for a takedown. Aanekoski pushes Bear Shield against the cage but Bear Shield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bear Shield jabs Aanekoski right on the nose. Aanekoski blinks but takes it well.
Bear Shield fails with the takedown
and Aanekoski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aanekoski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aanekoski prevents Bear Shield from standing back up.
Aanekoski lands strikes from half guard.
Aanekoski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aanekoski lands with a punch from half guard.
Aanekoski stops Bear Shield from getting back to his feet.
Bear Shield looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aanekoski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bear Shield wants to get back to his feet.
Aanekoski working over Bear Shield with some ground and pound. Bear Shield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kimi Aanekoski 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.
Bear Shield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aanekoski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bear Shield misses with a two punch combination.
Bear Shield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aanekoski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bear Shield circles away quickly and effectively.
Bear Shield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aanekoski.
Aanekoski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aanekoski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bear Shield down.
Bear Shield is trying to buck Aanekoski off.
Aanekoski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bear Shield is breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from Aanekoski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aanekoski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aanekoski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bear Shield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aanekoski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aanekoski landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear Shield takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bear Shield taking a bit of punishment here - Aanekoski scoring with strikes.
Aanekoski is working Bear Shield over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aanekoski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aanekoski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bear Shield is trying to get back to his feet.
Aanekoski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bear Shield can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aanekoski cracks Bear Shield with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aanekoski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Aanekoski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bear Shield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bear Shield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aanekoski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bear Shield's waist but Bear Shield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aanekoski off to one side.
Bear Shield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aanekoski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bear Shield wants to stand but Aanekoski is controlling the position.
Aanekoski is looking to work some ground and pound but Bear Shield has wrist control.
Aanekoski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aanekoski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bear Shield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aanekoski stops Bear Shield from standing up.
Aanekoski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aanekoski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kimi Aanekoski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bear Shield throws a sloppy head kick and Aanekoski moves out of range easily.
Bear Shield throws a combination that misses
and Aanekoski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bear Shield wants to get back to his feet but Aanekoski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aanekoski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aanekoski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aanekoski distracts Bear Shield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aanekoski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aanekoski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aanekoski stops Bear Shield from standing up.
Bear Shield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bear Shield wants to stand and escape but Aanekoski is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aanekoski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bear Shield tries to clinch up but Aanekoski circles away and keeps his distance.
Bear Shield misses with a combination
and Aanekoski counters with a three punch combo that has Bear Shield backing up. Bear Shield nods at Aanekoski to acknowledge the strikes.
Aanekoski ducks under a wild hook from Bear Shield.
Aanekoski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bear Shield is fending him off so far but Aanekoski persists. Nope, Bear Shield circles away and we're back to standing.
Bear Shield tries to close the distance and clinch but Aanekoski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aanekoski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimi Aanekoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear Shield shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Aanekoski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bear Shield with a poor takedown
and Aanekoski counters with a two punch combo.
Aanekoski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bear Shield counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bear Shield trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aanekoski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aanekoski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aanekoski cracks Bear Shield with a solid left hand.
Aanekoski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aanekoski throws a big right hand that misses.
Aanekoski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aanekoski thows a big elbow that misses.
Aanekoski thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bear Shield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bear Shield darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bear Shield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bear Shield thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aanekoski to regain full guard.
Bear Shield wants to pass the guard but Aanekoski is keeping the position.
Aanekoski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bear Shield's guard.
Aanekoski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bear Shield is looking to stand up but Aanekoski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear Shield has momentary wrist control but Aanekoski slips an elbow through the middle.
Aanekoski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aanekoski thows a big elbow that misses.
Bear Shield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bear Shield wants to stand and escape but Aanekoski is having none of it.
Aanekoski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bear Shield with a poor takedown
and Aanekoski counters with a single leg into guard. Bear Shield didn't expect that.
Aanekoski throwing strikes from guard but Bear Shield blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aanekoski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bear Shield manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bear Shield!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aanekoski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bear Shield.
Bear Shield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aanekoski counters with a three punch combo that has Bear Shield backing up. Bear Shield nods at Aanekoski to acknowledge the strikes.
Kimi Aanekoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Bear Shield.
Bear Shield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bear Shield tries to clinch but Aanekoski moves away
and Aanekoski counters with a body kick that stops Bear Shield in his tracks momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aanekoski.
Aanekoski misses the jab.
Bear Shield lands a two punch combo.
Aanekoski shoots in and drives through. Bear Shield sprawls well.
Bear Shield tests Aanekoski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aanekoski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bear Shield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aanekoski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bear Shield!
Aanekoski cracks Bear Shield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aanekoski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aanekoski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Aanekoski unloads with some shots from mount but Bear Shield bucks and avoids them well.
Bear Shield wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Aanekoski.
Tomas Bear Shield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bear Shield is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aanekoski blocks Bear Shield's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kimi Aanekoski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aanekoski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimi Aanekoski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Larichkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavel Larichkin looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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172 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pavel Larichkin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larichkin tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larichkin to the ground. Larichkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Larichkin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Penn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Penn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Larichkin!
Penn stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Larichkin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larichkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Penn is tightening it up a little... Larichkin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Larichkin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Larichkin taps out! nice BJJ there by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). DJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Louhikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louhikko comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Take Me To The Hospital. Stigu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sabrina, Boys. Lauri Louhikko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Louhikko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stigu sends Louhikko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stigu is motioning to the referee to let Louhikko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Louhikko is rocked!
It looks like Lauri Louhikko has been cut.
Louhikko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Louhikko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Stigu misses its intended target.
A jab from Stigu misses.
Stigu measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Louhikko! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mr Stigu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Andrea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Skaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skaf has chosen Opeth - Burden as his entrance music. Pawel Andrea is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pawel Andrea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Skaf!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andrea throws a chopping leg kick but Skaf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skaf throws a head kick that misses.
Andrea thows a body shot but no joy.
Andrea misses with an uppercut.
Andrea avoids the head kick by Skaf.
Skaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Andrea does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrea shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andrea is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Andrea there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andrea pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Andrea.
Skaf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skaf is defending against the submission attempts here by Andrea.
Andrea lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andrea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skaf looking for submissions off his back.
Skaf looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skaf looks gassed!
Andrea is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skaf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andrea pulls his head out easily.
Skaf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andrea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skaf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andrea scores with a couple of nice shots.
Skaf looking for submissions off his back.
Andrea winds up and cracks Skaf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Skaf is rocked!
Andrea lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Skaf quite badly. Skaf pulls Andrea in close trying to recover. Andrea postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Skaf on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Skaf doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pawel Andrea!
Pawel Andrea is the new middleweight champion!
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