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IFT19 - Redemption PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan de Madrid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ruckola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Ruckola will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan de Madrid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Ruckola!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Madrid misses with a series of wild punches.
de Madrid throws a head kick but Ruckola moves out of range.
Ruckola moves out of range of the body kick from de Madrid.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ruckola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from de Madrid - the referee stops the clock and Ruckola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says de Madrid. Ruckola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ruckola takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
de Madrid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruckola wants to break free but de Madrid has control.
de Madrid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruckola backwards.
de Madrid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruckola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
de Madrid prevents Ruckola from breaking the clinch.
Ruckola can't get the takedown.
Ruckola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but de Madrid has him pressed against the cage.
de Madrid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
de Madrid digs a right hand into Ruckola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruckola's gas tank.
Ruckola looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
de Madrid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
de Madrid scores with a shot to the side of Ruckola's head.
de Madrid lands a left hand.
de Madrid effectively controlling the action here.
de Madrid gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ruckola tries for a takedown but de Madrid manages to get underhooks.
de Madrid lands with a short shot to the head.
de Madrid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for de Madrid.
de Madrid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
de Madrid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruckola backwards.
de Madrid cracks Ruckola with a nice body shot.
de Madrid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
de Madrid has Ruckola pressed against the cage, preventing Ruckola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
de Madrid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruckola backwards.
A short right from de Madrid.
de Madrid manages to break the clinch.
de Madrid throws a head kick that misses.
de Madrid scores with a hook.
de Madrid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
de Madrid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
de Madrid lands a lovely overhand right.
de Madrid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
de Madrid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
de Madrid misses with a double jab.
de Madrid misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Madrid throws a head kick but Ruckola moves out of range.
de Madrid is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruckola checks a leg kick.
Ruckola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Juan de Madrid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
de Madrid throws a head kick but Ruckola moves out of range.
de Madrid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
de Madrid tries to clinch but Ruckola is having none of it.
de Madrid throws a half hearted mid kick.
de Madrid cracks Ruckola with an open hand slap.
de Madrid throws a series of strikes that have Ruckola backpedaling.
Ruckola blocks a leg kick.
de Madrid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
de Madrid lands with a slapping head kick.
de Madrid throws a head kick but Ruckola moves out of range.
de Madrid feints and then cracks Ruckola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruckola down.
de Madrid clinches with his opponent.
de Madrid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Madrid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from de Madrid.
de Madrid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
de Madrid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ruckola.
de Madrid clinches with his opponent.
Ruckola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
de Madrid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
de Madrid seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
de Madrid lands with a light punch inside.
Ruckola tries to pull guard but de Madrid holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruckola drops back down to his feet.
Juan de Madrid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ruckola.
de Madrid has Ruckola pressed against the cage, preventing Ruckola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruckola goes for a takedown in the clinch but de Madrid prevents it.
de Madrid manages to break the clinch.
de Madrid moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from de Madrid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Madrid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
de Madrid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
de Madrid leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ruckola tries to pull guard but de Madrid won't allow it.
de Madrid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
de Madrid leaning against his opponent.
de Madrid prevents a takedown attempt there.
de Madrid with a knee to the head.
de Madrid slowing the pace effectively.
de Madrid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
de Madrid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
de Madrid throws a sloppy head kick and Ruckola moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruckola blocks a head kick by de Madrid.
de Madrid misses with a head kick.
de Madrid lands with a kick to the temple. Ruckola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
de Madrid wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan de Madrid dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ruckola moves out of range of the body kick from de Madrid.
de Madrid fails with an attempt to clinch.
de Madrid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
de Madrid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
de Madrid lands a head kick. Ruckola smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Juan de Madrid is winning the standup battle so far.
de Madrid moves in looking to clinch but Ruckola pushes him off.
de Madrid lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Ruckola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
de Madrid throws a sloppy head kick and Ruckola moves out of range easily.
de Madrid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruckola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruckola tries to clinch up.
Crunch! de Madrid slams his shin into Ruckola's torso.
A head kick misses from de Madrid.
de Madrid throws a series of punches but Ruckola avoids them all with ease.
Ruckola is breathing heavily.
Ruckola fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckola is trying hard to land a takedown here. de Madrid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruckola avoids the head kick by de Madrid.
de Madrid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
de Madrid closes the distance and pushes Ruckola back into the cage.
de Madrid breaks the clinch.
de Madrid lands with a nice body punch.
de Madrid thuds his right hand into Ruckola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
de Madrid gets a clinch.
de Madrid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
de Madrid manages to break the clinch.
de Madrid tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from de Madrid.
Ruckola tries to close the distance and clinch but de Madrid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
de Madrid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juan de Madrid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ruckola.
de Madrid connects with a high kick.
de Madrid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Madrid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
de Madrid throws a head kick that misses.
Ruckola avoids the head kick by de Madrid.
de Madrid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruckola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juan de Madrid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruckola tries to clinch up.
de Madrid clinches up against the cage.
Ruckola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
de Madrid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruckola tries to keep at a distance but de Madrid has taken the fight into the clinch.
de Madrid manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by de Madrid.
Ruckola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
de Madrid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from de Madrid.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from de Madrid. Ruckola shrugs it off though.
de Madrid tests Ruckola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for de Madrid.
de Madrid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruckola circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruckola blocks a head kick by de Madrid.
de Madrid throws a sloppy head kick and Ruckola moves out of range easily.
de Madrid scores with a nice body kick.
Ruckola has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by de Madrid.
de Madrid plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruckola blocks a head kick by de Madrid.
de Madrid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
de Madrid misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from de Madrid. Ruckola shrugs it off though.
Ruckola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by de Madrid. de Madrid obviously looking to wear him down.
de Madrid tries a head kick but it misses.
de Madrid lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruckola's head.
de Madrid connects with a solid leg kick.
de Madrid looks to land a body kick but Ruckola moved away.
de Madrid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruckola circles away quickly and effectively.
de Madrid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruckola blocks a head kick by de Madrid.
de Madrid throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
de Madrid cracks Ruckola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruckola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
de Madrid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruckola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but de Madrid swivels and escapes.
de Madrid cracks a nice hook into Ruckola's ribs.
de Madrid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
de Madrid tries to land a front kick but Ruckola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan de Madrid dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruckola moves out of range of the body kick from de Madrid.
de Madrid lands with a kick to the temple. Ruckola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
de Madrid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruckola can do to turn this around?
de Madrid throws a sloppy head kick and Ruckola moves out of range easily.
de Madrid wants to clinch.
Ruckola gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruckola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruckola wants to get back to his feet but de Madrid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruckola throws his legs up looking for a submission but de Madrid uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Madrid controls the position from side control.
de Madrid works to advance to full mount. Ruckola defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
de Madrid tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ruckola is looking to improve his position but de Madrid isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
de Madrid looking to isolate an arm here. Ruckola doesn't see it coming and as de Madrid extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by de Madrid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan de Madrid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake colby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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173 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup |
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake colby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko stuffs the takedown attempt from colby. colby gets slowly back to his feet.
colby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
colby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puukko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
colby gets control of Puukko's arms and successfully pulls guard. colby will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
colby could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Puukko won't allow colby to get back to his feet.
Puukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
colby lands some strikes from the bottom.
Puukko distracts colby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Puukko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Puukko throws a big right hand that misses.
colby pushes Puukko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Puukko looks to land a left hand but colby moved out of range nicely.
Puukko throws a nice inside leg kick.
colby is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko lands a big uppercut and colby crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but colby looks OK. Puukko waves colby back to his feet!
It looks like Jake colby has been cut.
Puukko drops colby with a straight left! Oh this is bad for colby! Puukko dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tauno Puukko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Soldier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Koskenkorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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264 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Soldier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Koskenkorva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskenkorva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soldier as he avoids it easily.
Soldier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soldier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koskenkorva circles away quickly and effectively.
Koskenkorva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soldier circles away quickly and effectively.
Koskenkorva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soldier counters by moving into the clinch.
Koskenkorva tries for a takedown but Soldier manages to get underhooks.
Koskenkorva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soldier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mike Soldier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armas Koskenkorva.
Koskenkorva is working for takedown but Soldier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soldier trying to stall but Koskenkorva improves his position.
Koskenkorva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soldier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koskenkorva wants a takedown.
Koskenkorva is trying to drag Soldier to the mat but Soldier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice elbow from Soldier.
Koskenkorva takes an elbow to the temple.
Koskenkorva tightens his grip and picks Soldier up, before dumping him to the ground. Soldier manages to land in guard.
Koskenkorva looks gassed!
Soldier throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Soldier 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.
Soldier wriggles free and stands up.
Koskenkorva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Armas Koskenkorva has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soldier throws a series of punches but Koskenkorva moves out of range.
Soldier clinches with his opponent.
Soldier gets underhooks to prevent Koskenkorva's takedown attempt.
Soldier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soldier tries to clinch but Koskenkorva is having none of it.
Koskenkorva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soldier is looking to clinch.
Soldier drives through and clinches with Koskenkorva against the cage.
Koskenkorva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soldier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soldier leaning against his opponent.
Soldier could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Soldier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soldier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koskenkorva throws a sloppy head kick
and Soldier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soldier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soldier clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Soldier lands an elbow just above Koskenkorva 's eye.
Koskenkorva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soldier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldier closes the distance and clinches.
Koskenkorva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soldier has Koskenkorva pressed against the cage.
Soldier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koskenkorva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soldier as he jumps to the side.
Soldier lands with a kick to the temple. Koskenkorva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Soldier moves into the clinch successfully.
Soldier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koskenkorva's defenses.
Koskenkorva can't get the takedown.
Koskenkorva takes an elbow to the temple.
Soldier lands an elbow just above Koskenkorva 's eye.
Soldier is stalling here.
Soldier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koskenkorva backs up against the cage.
Soldier lands a big head kick that sends Koskenkorva tumbling to the mat! Soldier takes a step backwards and waves Koskenkorva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mike Soldier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soldier wants to clinch.
Soldier drives through and clinches with Koskenkorva against the cage.
Soldier stalls.
Soldier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koskenkorva tries to score a body lock takedown but Soldier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Soldier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soldier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koskenkorva.
Soldier is pushing Koskenkorva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Soldier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldier lands an elbow inside that Koskenkorva shrugs off.
Soldier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soldier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koskenkorva shoots in and drives through. Soldier sprawls well.
Soldier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soldier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soldier manages to break the clinch.
Soldier stalks Koskenkorva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koskenkorva's face. Koskenkorva staggers backwards, shaken.
Soldier throws a nice head kick!
Soldier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koskenkorva circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Soldier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koskenkorva doesn't seem phased though.
Soldier gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Soldier lands an elbow that stopped Koskenkorva in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Soldier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armas Koskenkorva's cut.
That's time! Soldier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Soldier's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Soldier duly obliges.
Soldier lands a left and a right that send Koskenkorva crashing to the mat, dazed. Soldier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Koskenkorva is rocked!
Soldier throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soldier throws a right and a left that Koskenkorva avoids nicely.
Mike Soldier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soldier gets a clinch.
Koskenkorva tries for a takedown but Soldier manages to get underhooks.
Soldier lands a damaging elbow.
Soldier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koskenkorva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soldier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soldier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koskenkorva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soldier instigates a clinch.
Koskenkorva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soldier.
Koskenkorva has Soldier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soldier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mike Soldier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armas Koskenkorva.
Soldier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soldier tries to clinch there but Koskenkorva circles away.
Koskenkorva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskenkorva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Koskenkorva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Soldier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soldier lands an elbow inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soldier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Soldier breaks the clinch.
Soldier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Soldier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koskenkorva can do to turn this around?
Soldier moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soldier lands an elbow inside that Koskenkorva shrugs off.
Soldier lands a nice elbow.
Soldier lands an elbow inside.
Soldier lands an elbow that stopped Koskenkorva in his tracks for a moment.
Soldier breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koskenkorva wants a takedown.
Koskenkorva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soldier prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koskenkorva's defenses.
Nice elbow from Soldier.
Koskenkorva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soldier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Soldier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Soldier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soldier stalls.
Koskenkorva is trying to drag Soldier to the mat but Soldier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soldier lands a damaging elbow.
Soldier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldier manages to break the clinch.
Soldier lands with a nice combination. Koskenkorva backs away looking to recover.
Soldier doesn't manage to clinch there - Koskenkorva circles away.
Koskenkorva misses with a double jab
and Soldier counters with a two punch combo.
Soldier has Koskenkorva up against the cage in a clinch.
Koskenkorva is trying to drag Soldier to the mat but Soldier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soldier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soldier rushes Koskenkorva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soldier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soldier gets a clinch.
Koskenkorva goes for a takedown attempt but Soldier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soldier tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koskenkorva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soldier breaks the clinch.
Soldier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soldier clinches.
Soldier lands an elbow just above Koskenkorva 's eye.
Soldier lands an elbow just above Koskenkorva 's eye.
Soldier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soldier moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koskenkorva letting Soldier take a breather here.
Koskenkorva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soldier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koskenkorva letting Soldier take a breather here.
Soldier lands an elbow inside that Koskenkorva shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Soldier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Armas Koskenkorva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Soldier lands a head shot.
Soldier stuffs the takedown attempt from Koskenkorva. Koskenkorva gets slowly back to his feet.
Soldier fails to land with a series of punches.
Soldier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soldier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koskenkorva can't get the takedown.
Soldier breaks from the clinch.
Koskenkorva misses with the combination.
Soldier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koskenkorva blocks a head kick by Soldier.
Soldier misses with a few strikes there.
Mike Soldier is winning the standup battle so far.
Koskenkorva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koskenkorva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soldier's waist but Soldier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koskenkorva off to one side.
Mike Soldier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armas Koskenkorva.
Koskenkorva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soldier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koskenkorva closes the distance but Soldier moves to the side
and Soldier moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soldier clinches.
Soldier manages to break the clinch.
Soldier tries to close the distance and clinch but Koskenkorva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Koskenkorva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Soldier - the referee stops the clock and Koskenkorva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Soldier. Koskenkorva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Soldier clinches with his opponent.
Soldier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soldier lands an elbow that stopped Koskenkorva in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Soldier.
Soldier breaks from the clinch.
Soldier clinches with his opponent.
Soldier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armas Koskenkorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soldier throws a head kick but Koskenkorva moves out of range.
Koskenkorva tries to keep at a distance but Soldier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soldier just leaning against Koskenkorva, taking a breather.
Soldier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koskenkorva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskenkorva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Soldier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soldier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koskenkorva misses with a double jab
and Soldier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soldier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koskenkorva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soldier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soldier manages to break the clinch.
Soldier rushes Koskenkorva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soldier manages to break the clinch.
Soldier is looking to clinch but Koskenkorva is avoiding it.
Soldier is looking to clinch.
Soldier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koskenkorva.
Soldier breaks from the clinch.
Armas Koskenkorva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soldier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koskenkorva shoots for a takedown but Soldier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Soldier has Koskenkorva up against the cage in a clinch.
Soldier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soldier lands an elbow inside.
Koskenkorva is trying to drag Soldier to the mat but Soldier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soldier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soldier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soldier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four 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.
Soldier looks to clinch
and Koskenkorva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soldier fails to land with a series of punches.
Soldier clinches up with Koskenkorva and pushes him back against the cage.
Koskenkorva throws a punch but it's blocked by Soldier.
Soldier breaks the clinch.
A combination from Koskenkorva does no damage.
Soldier takes the fight into the clinch.
Soldier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike Soldier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soldier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koskenkorva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soldier moves in looking to clinch but Koskenkorva pushes him off.
Soldier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koskenkorva, pushing him back against the cage.
Soldier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koskenkorva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soldier counters with a head kick. That will keep Koskenkorva thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Soldier rushes Koskenkorva and presses him up against the cage.
Soldier lands an elbow just above Koskenkorva 's eye.
Koskenkorva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soldier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koskenkorva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Soldier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soldier, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Soldier!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Ignotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ignotus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bądź Mistrzem. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
170 lbs
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18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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, Ben Ignotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Ignotus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Hernandez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hernandez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ignotus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ignotus is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignotus missing with punches from the bottom.
Ignotus is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignotus 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.
Ignotus is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Ignotus keeps moving.
Ignotus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.
Ignotus wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez wants to stand and escape but Ignotus is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignotus wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Ignotus from controlling successfully.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Ignotus is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignotus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ignotus's waist but Ignotus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side.
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.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Ignotus shows good takedown defense.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ben Ignotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Hernandez.
Ignotus darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
Hernandez tries to land knees in the clinch but Ignotus avoids the damage to the body.
Ignotus manages to break the clinch.
Ignotus clinches up against the cage.
Ignotus has Hernandez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ignotus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hernandez tumbling to the mat - Ignotus dives into Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez looks gassed!
Ignotus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ignotus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignotus wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Ignotus postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ignotus wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Ignotus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Ignotus from controlling successfully.
Ignotus with a nice head shot there.
That's four 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.
Hernandez controlling Ignotus's posture.
Hernandez is looking to stand back up but Ignotus counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hernandez.
Ignotus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ignotus is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
Ignotus wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Ignotus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ignotus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Ignotus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ignotus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Ignotus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ignotus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Ignotus tries to pass.
Ignotus thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignotus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ignotus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Ignotus from controlling successfully.
Ignotus is pushing down on Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignotus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignotus lands with a punch from half guard.
Ignotus throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Ignotus keeps him under control.
Ignotus is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Ignotus is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
Ignotus wants to pass to mount but Hernandez is defending the position.
Ignotus seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandez defends the submission attempt.
Hernandez wants to control but Ignotus is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Ignotus circles away easily
and Ignotus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez wants to control but Ignotus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignotus stalling away here and it's allowed Hernandez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignotus is pushing down on Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignotus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignotus works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hernandez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hernandez suckers Ignotus into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Hernandez is now in Ignotus's guard!
Ignotus has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Ignotus keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is fighting to break Ignotus's control of his arms but Ignotus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hernandez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignotus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.
Ignotus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ignotus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez 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.
Ignotus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Ignotus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ignotus takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hernandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ignotus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hernandez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ignotus is defending well for now.
Ignotus tries to score a body lock takedown but Hernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ignotus is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ignotus managing to block the knees to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ignotus just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignotus managing to block the knees to the body from Hernandez.
Ignotus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Ben Ignotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Hernandez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignotus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ignotus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hernandez regains guard.
Ignotus stops Hernandez from standing up.
Ignotus trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Ben Ignotus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ignotus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignotus wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Ignotus is proving a slippery customer.
Ignotus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignotus landing with the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignotus defends it nicely.
Ignotus scores with a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Hernandez looking to control.
Hernandez wants to stand up but Ignotus is controlling him.
Ignotus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Ignotus from controlling successfully.
Ignotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Ignotus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ignotus sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ignotus is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignotus manages to get to full guard.
Ignotus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Ignotus keeps moving.
Ignotus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hernandez doesn't defend quickly enough and Ignotus has managed to lock this one up! Can Hernandez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ignotus on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Ignotus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Liriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen has chosen Muistipalapelit by Stam1na as his entrance music. Juha Virtanen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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26
158 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
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25
161 lbs
7 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nelson Liriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liriano cracks Virtanen with a good jab.
It looks like Juha Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body.
Liriano fails to land with a series of punches.
Virtanen is looking to clinch but Liriano is avoiding it.
Liriano drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Virtanen right on the button. Virtanen goes down! Liriano follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Liriano gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Liriano!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Jake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Unicorns Theme. This should be a great matchup!
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23
235 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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22
239 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Jake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Franks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Franks shoots in but Jake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jake!
Jake lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Franks is looking to close the distance but Jake sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Franks crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Franks is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Iron Jake!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Cyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Micheal Cyde enters the cage!
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134 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muhammad Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micheal Cyde!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cyde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali throws a right and a left that Cyde avoids nicely.
Ali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Ali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ali.
Cyde slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Ali throws a right hand that Cyde ducks under and follows up with a left that Cyde also avoids with ease.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Cyde fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ali avoids it really well and circles away.
Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cyde drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cyde drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Cyde off! Cyde jumps back into Ali's guard.
Ali wants to stand and escape but Cyde is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyde drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cyde jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ali tries to get out of the position.
Cyde slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cyde tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ali is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cyde is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali stops Cyde from passing to mount.
Cyde is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ali has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cyde has hold of Ali's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ali tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cyde cranks the arm and Ali screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ali, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Micheal Cyde!
Micheal Cyde is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and B Schnitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, B Schnitz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnitz looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Harris shoots in and bounces Schnitz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schnitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris wants to control from the top but Schnitz keeps moving.
Harris drops back looking for a leg! Schnitz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schnitz manages to kick Harris off! Harris jumps back into Schnitz's guard.
Schnitz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitz working some strikes from top position.
Harris trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schnitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schnitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schnitz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schnitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schnitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schnitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schnitz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schnitz defends well.
Schnitz throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schnitz is aware though and is defending well.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Schnitz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schnitz passes into half guard.
Schnitz working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Schnitz connects with a nice short shot to Harris's temple.
Schnitz working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harris trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnitz is looking to advance position but Harris won't allow it.
Harris taking some punishment here, with Schnitz in his half guard.
Schnitz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schnitz lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schnitz lands a nice short elbow.
Harris gets back to full guard.
Schnitz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schnitz with a nice head shot there.
Schnitz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schnitz lands a couple of digs.
Schnitz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schnitz lands a couple of elbows.
Schnitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris striking off his back but it's not causing Schnitz any problems.
Schnitz works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schnitz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schnitz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schnitz.
Schnitz postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Schnitz pushes his legs off easily.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Schnitz pushes his legs off easily.
Schnitz landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schnitz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schnitz stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Schnitz pushes his legs off easily.
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
B Schnitz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schnitz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harris was covering up waiting for the punch and Schnitz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schnitz landing with the ground and pound.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schnitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schnitz connects with a couple of short punches.
Schnitz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harris's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schnitz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schnitz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitz with a nice head shot there.
Schnitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Schnitz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schnitz looking to pass the guard.
Harris wants to sweep here but Schnitz controlling him for the moment.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Schnitz slips an elbow through the middle.
Harris thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Harris has his foot on Schnitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schnitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris 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.
Schnitz advances to half guard.
Schnitz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schnitz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnitz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Harris gets back to full guard.
Schnitz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harris's guard.
Schnitz slips a nice elbow through Harris's hands, connecting with Harris's forehead.
Schnitz is nestled in close to Harris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schnitz working Harris over with strikes.
Schnitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harris is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schnitz lands a nice short elbow.
Schnitz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harris moves into full guard.
Schnitz is working Harris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schnitz distracts Harris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Schnitz pushes his legs off easily.
Schnitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Schnitz wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Schnitz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schnitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Schnitz pushes his legs off easily.
B Schnitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnitz cracks Harris with a solid left hand.
Schnitz working some strikes from top position.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schnitz cracks Harris with a solid left hand.
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schnitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schnitz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Schnitz slips an elbow through the middle.
Harris is trying to keep Schnitz in close.
Schnitz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harris's head.
Schnitz connects with a couple of short punches.
Schnitz with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
B Schnitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schnitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schnitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harris is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harris wants to control from the top but Schnitz keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schnitz wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitz fails with the takedown
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schnitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schnitz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Harris puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Harris seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris prevents Schnitz from standing back up.
Schnitz is looking to control Harris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schnitz avoid being mounted?
Schnitz is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schnitz scores a takedown into full mount!
Harris is looking to improve his position but Schnitz isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schnitz.
Harris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schnitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Schnitz slips an elbow through the middle.
Schnitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schnitz defends it easily.
Schnitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schnitz postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schnitz.
Schnitz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schnitz postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Schnitz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harris looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Schnitz is defending well. Harris quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Schnitz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Harris celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Harris!
Jake Harris is the new lightweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sigge Furst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Nweave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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290 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sigge Furst!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Nweave!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Furst as he connects with a hook.
Furst throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Furst swinging wildly here.
Nweave wants to clinch.
Furst lands a left and a right that send Nweave crashing to the mat, dazed. Furst thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Bob Nweave has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furst cracks Nweave with a hook to the temple - Nweave is on wobbly legs here! Furst swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nweave falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Furst wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sigge Furst!
Sigge Furst retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milhouse VanHouten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacey Malouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milhouse VanHouten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milhouse VanHouten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stacey Malouf!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malouf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malouf tries to score a power double leg takedown but VanHouten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malouf somewhat.
VanHouten sends Malouf crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! VanHouten is motioning to the referee to let Malouf up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Malouf is rocked!
It looks like Stacey Malouf has been cut.
Malouf fails with a takedown attempt.
VanHouten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malouf is still on wobbly legs! Can VanHouten finish him?
Malouf bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! VanHouten comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Malouf falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Malouf was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milhouse VanHouten!
Milhouse VanHouten is the new welterweight champion!
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