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Infinity 129:Jampo vs Lebowski PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cordero Rodolfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smee Again (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cordero Rodolfo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cordero Rodolfo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cordero Rodolfo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smee Again!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodolfo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodolfo is looking to slow Again down with leg kicks.
Rodolfo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Again defends well and Rodolfo ends up having to push Again into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodolfo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodolfo stuffs the takedown.
Rodolfo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Again's half guard.
Again manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rodolfo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Again but Again pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cordero Rodolfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodolfo shoots for a double leg takedown but Again sprawls well. He's pushed Rodolfo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Again with that takedown attempt.
Again fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodolfo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Again defends well and Rodolfo ends up having to push Again into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodolfo shoots in and bounces Again off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Again trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Again looking for a guillotine here but Rodolfo defends easily.
Rodolfo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Again on the ground.
Rodolfo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodolfo wants to control from the top but Again keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Again avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodolfo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Again swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Again is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodolfo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodolfo controlling from the top position.
Again has his foot on Rodolfo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodolfo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Again is looking to sweep but instead, Rodolfo has passed into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Again works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Again has his foot on Rodolfo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodolfo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodolfo with a nice head shot there.
Rodolfo trying to control the position from guard on top but Again is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodolfo is really struggling to control Again but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Again is on top in guard.
Rodolfo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Again won't allow Rodolfo to sweep him here.
Again is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodolfo wants to get back to his feet but Again is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Again trying to control but Rodolfo is working from the bottom.
Rodolfo is trying to control the position but Again postures up.
Rodolfo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Again content to stall in guard here.
Again forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smee Again dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rodolfo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodolfo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Again swivels and escapes.
Rodolfo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cordero Rodolfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodolfo tries to keep at a distance but Again has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodolfo jumps guard but Again turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodolfo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Again is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodolfo jumps guard but Again turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Again has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodolfo uses from the top position.
Again not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodolfo wants to control from the top but Again keeps moving.
Again has his feet on Rodolfo's thighs here. He's pushed Rodolfo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rodolfo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Smee Again!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McLachlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster comes into the arena with Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin blaring out of the sound system. McLachlan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Verve - 'Love is Noise'. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan McLachlan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLachlan can pounce on him.
McLachlan throws a lazy head kick
and Kilmster counters with a left and a right that hurts McLachlan! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Kilmster jumps into full mount!
McLachlan is rocked!
Kilmster lands a heavy elbow.
McLachlan is still in real trouble! Can Kilmster finish him?
Kilmster loads up with a big shot that hurts McLachlan! He's pulled Kilmster in close but Kilmster has postured up and lands more strikes. Can McLachlan survive? More strikes from Kilmster and McLachlan is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Kilmster!
Jake Kilmster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artur Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Shadow told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artur Ysengrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ysengrin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shadow eats them both and turns towards Ysengrin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Ysengrin scores with a four punch combination!
We've been told by Ysengrin's head coaches at Nordic Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Shadow misses.
Ysengrin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shadow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shadow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin connects with a right hand. Shadow shakes it off.
Ysengrin avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shadow misses with a takedown
and Shadow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ysengrin.
Shadow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ysengrin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shadow circles away quickly and effectively.
Shadow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shadow misses with a lunging right hand
and Ysengrin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ysengrin misses the body punch
and Shadow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ysengrin tries to keep at a distance but Shadow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ysengrin digs a right hand underneath Shadow's ribcage. Shadow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Shadow to work.
Ysengrin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ysengrin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow lands a right hand.
Ysengrin is rocked!
Ysengrin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Ysengrin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shadow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shadow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shadow taking a breather.
Shadow creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ysengrin with a big uppercut! Ysengrin tries to clinch up but Shadow pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ysengrin to the mat! Ysengrin covers up and Shadow unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Shadow!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Shadow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Some's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Von Hertzen Brothers - Coming Home. Supermies has chosen D12 - Fight Music as his entrance music. Trouble Some could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simo Supermies's chin.
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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
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Some enables Supermies to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Some manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Some throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Some keeps moving.
Supermies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Supermies has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DiscoClub. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supermies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Some keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Some preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Supermies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Some is keeping the position for now.
Some is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Some is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Some looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
Supermies is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supermies with a nice head shot there.
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.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Some keeps moving.
Some working a defensive guard here.
Some keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A lazy left from Supermies finds it's target.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses.
Some was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Supermies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Some.
Some swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Supermies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Some is fending him off so far but Supermies persists. Nope, Some circles away and we're back to standing.
Some closes the distance looking to clinch
and Supermies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Supermies drives through with a takedown into Some's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies is in close to Some's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Some working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Supermies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Supermies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Supermies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Some swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Supermies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Supermies missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Supermies throws a big right hand that misses.
Some is controlling Supermies's posture.
Supermies chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Some working a defensive guard here.
Some has Supermies pulled in close to control his posture.
Supermies won't allow Some to sweep him here.
Supermies trying to control but Some is working from the bottom.
Supermies connects with a couple of short punches.
Some looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Supermies passes into half guard.
Supermies is keen to just control but Some is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies dominated that round.
That's time! Some's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some lands a nice looking body kick.
Some finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some sizes up Supermies with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Supermies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Some sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some is looking to counter punch.
Supermies blocks a head kick by Some.
Some throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Supermies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Supermies is looking to clinch.
Some is looking for a counter combo.
Supermies tries to score with a low kick but Some moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Some 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 Supermies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Supermies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Some misses
and Supermies counters with a nice body kick.
Supermies ducks under a wild hook from Some.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Supermies.
Supermies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Supermies lands a big head kick that sends Some tumbling to the mat! Supermies takes a step backwards and waves Some back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Some is rocked!
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!
Some bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oh Some is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Supermies moves away from the strike by Some.
Supermies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Supermies.
Good exchange - Some coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some seems to have got his legs back now.
Some throws a body punch but Supermies moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Supermies! But no joy.
Supermies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Supermies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Some counters with a nice leg kick.
Supermies misses with a combination
and Some counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Supermies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supermies was well out of range. Poor timing from Some.
Simo Supermies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Supermies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Supermies throws a hook but Some avoids it easily.
Supermies misses with a hook. Some ducked under it nicely.
Supermies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Supermies shoots in and drives through. Some sprawls well.
Supermies has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Some.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
Some lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Supermies takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simo Supermies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some lands a nice leg kick that just misses Supermies's sensitive parts.
Supermies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Some. Some obviously looking to wear him down.
Some looks to land a body kick but Supermies moved away.
Some uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supermies.
The crowd cheers as Supermies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Some doesn't seem phased though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Some.
Supermies misses with a head kick.
Supermies takes one to the side of the head.
Some stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some scores with a shot to the body.
Some throws the kick towards the body but Supermies avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
Supermies looks for the body kick but Some saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Some misses.
Supermies takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Supermies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Supermies tests Some's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Some. Beautiful body shot.
Supermies looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some misses with a body kick.
Supermies throws a jab but it's blocked by Some.
Some throwing a counter right hand but Supermies manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Some!
Some looks to throw a body kick
and Supermies counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supermies working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Some some visible discomfort.
Some is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The strikes coming from Supermies are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Supermies in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Supermies working the strikes but Some uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Supermies looks to land a strike but Some avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Simo Supermies has got the better of the ground game so far.
Some is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Supermies defends well.
Some is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Some smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supermies was well out of range. Poor timing from Some.
Supermies with the counter takedown but Some avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Some. That's going to slow Supermies down.
Some connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Supermies moves out of range of the body kick.
Supermies with the counter takedown but Some avoids it easily.
Supermies lands a slapping body shot.
Some tries to keep at a distance but Supermies has taken the fight into the clinch.
Supermies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supermies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Some.
Some was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Supermies throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some scoring well with a low kick there.
Some showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Supermies.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Some.
Supermies is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Supermies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Supermies throws a looping overhand right but Some ducks down to avoid it.
Some swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Supermies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Some manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Some misses its target.
Some scores with a crisp jab that stopped Supermies in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Some.
Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supermies swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Supermies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses
and Some makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some lands a slapping body shot.
Some scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supermies.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Some.
Supermies tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some tries a head kick but it misses.
Supermies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Supermies tries a head kick but it misses.
Supermies keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Supermies sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Supermies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Supermies's calf.
Some throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Some 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 Supermies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Supermies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Supermies raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Some takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Supermies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some cracks Supermies with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Supermies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Supermies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Supermies scores with a takedown into Some's guard.
Some trying to keep a closed guard but Supermies is proving a slippery customer.
Some 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.
Supermies slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Some's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies lands some shots froms side control.
Supermies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Some keeps working.
Some is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Supermies tries to score with some ground and pound. Some controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Some on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Some struggling a bit here.
Supermies staying calm.
Supermies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Some keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trouble Some showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Some has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trouble Some!
Trouble Some very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drakaath Yelgersmold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Nealson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yelgersmold kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sexy Bitches Playing Metal On Electric Violins. Drakaath Yelgersmold could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Nealson's chin.
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32
280 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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30
322 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drakaath Yelgersmold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Nealson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nealson fails with the takedown.
Nealson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nealson shoots in and gets a takedown into Yelgersmold's guard.
Nealson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nealson wants to pass the guard but Yelgersmold is keeping the position.
Nealson is working Yelgersmold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nealson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nealson trying to control but Yelgersmold is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelgersmold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nealson is one step ahead there.
Yelgersmold seems keen to control Nealson's posture.
Yelgersmold keeping moving, preventing Nealson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nealson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yelgersmold has momentary wrist control but Nealson slips an elbow through the middle.
Nealson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nealson seems to have locked his on tight now - Yelgersmold screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nealson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Robert Nealson!
Robert Nealson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Drakaath Yelgersmold was interviewed post fight and said 'Whatever😈'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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35
166 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
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31
167 lbs
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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
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Kato!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West connects with the punch.
Kato looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
West scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kato misses with a jab, cross combination.
West lands a body shot.
Kato scores with a jab to the body.
Kato slips a jab and a cross from West.
Kenji Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kato throws a jab when West was well out of range.
Nice shot by Kato.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Kato off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
West is rocked!
West lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kato throws out a leg kick but West moves out of range and Kato only half commits.
West is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kato.
West ducks under a wild hook from Kato.
Kato scores with a shot to the body.
West misses with a body shot.
West lands a high kick!
West looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kato lands a really nice looking cross but West seems unphased.
Kato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kato misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
West pushes Kato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West blocks an uppercut.
Kato lands a nice uppercut.
Kato lands with a right to the head.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing West up against the cage.
Kato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West blocks a jab.
Kato throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
West backing away here, and Kato unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kato throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for West.
West slips under a jab from Kato.
Kato throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from West misses.
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Kato misses.
Kato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. West checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West scores with a jab. Kato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Kato raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good shot there by West.
West throws a lazy body kick
and Kato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West moves away from the strike by Kato.
That kick from Kato tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
West on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kato misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
West blocks a jab.
West keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
West slips under a jab from Kato.
West has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from West there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
Kato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from West finds it's way round the side to connect with Kato's head.
West is looking to chop away at Kato's legs.
Kato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
West tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kato manages to circle out of the way.
Kato throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato blocks a head kick by West.
West takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kato closes the distance and pushes West back into the cage.
West creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kato's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Kato as the two fighters clinch.
West works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kato is trying to maintain a safe position but West gets an underhook and turns Kato into the cage.
Kato throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
West blocks an uppercut.
Kato throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
West using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Kato blocks with his arms.
Kato blocks a body shot from West.
West using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kato stalling in the clinch.
Kato lands with a left to the head.
Kato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West slips a straight right by Kato.
West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kato.
A short right from Kato.
Kato cracks West with a nice body shot.
Kato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kato lands a big uppercut and West crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but West looks OK. Kato waves West back to his feet!
West throws a jab when Kato was well out of range.
Kato drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of West's head, knocking him out cold! Kato is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenji Kato!
Our winner, Kenji Kato, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Ponting!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponting throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ponting.
Ponting keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab.
Ponting misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saarenpaa, as that shot connected.
Saarenpaa lands a slapping body shot.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ponting manages to avoid it.
Ponting throws out a counter right but Saarenpaa avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saarenpaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ponting to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Ponting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Ponting.
Good work by Saarenpaa as he checks the leg kick.
As Ponting backs away, Saarenpaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ponting. That did some damage!
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ponting has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ponting checks it well.
Saarenpaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ponting is out of range and Saarenpaa settles back down.
Ponting throws out a powerful jab.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ponting throws out the jab.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ponting.
Saarenpaa connects with a single shot there.
Ponting shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saarenpaa is trying to defend but Ponting finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa is looking to escape.
Ponting throwing shots but Saarenpaa is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ponting scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saarenpaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ponting.
Saarenpaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ponting.
Ponting is keen to just control but Saarenpaa is a slippery customer.
Ponting is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Saarenpaa reverses the position - he's now on top in Ponting's guard.
Saarenpaa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ponting looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ponting throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Saarenpaa escapes and throws Ponting's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ponting is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ponting is looking to get to half guard.
Saarenpaa wants to control the pace but Ponting is squirming around nicely.
Ponting tries to hold on but Saarenpaa postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saarenpaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ponting is looking to escape.
Saarenpaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponting on the ground.
Ponting working to try and regain half guard.
Ponting manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Ponting will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Ponting sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saarenpaa dodges the punch combination from Ponting.
Jab from Ponting.
Ponting ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Ponting throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ponting throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ponting.
Ponting scores with a nice right hand.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Ponting finds it's way through Saarenpaa's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponting misses with the combination.
Ponting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Saarenpaa.
Ponting lands a jab to Saarenpaa's midsection.
Ricky Ponting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ponting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ponting.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick
and Ponting counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ponting.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ponting.
Ponting throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but Ponting seems unphased.
Ponting throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ponting's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saarenpaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ponting scrambles back to his feet.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ponting was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Ponting looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ponting blocks the leg kick.
Ponting misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Saarenpaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saarenpaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ponting finds it's way round the side to connect with Saarenpaa's head.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponting fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saarenpaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ponting chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpaa can pounce on him.
Ponting's corner calls for a 1-2. Ponting obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saarenpaa feints and then cracks Ponting's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ponting down.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Ponting steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saarenpaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saarenpaa scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Ponting changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ponting misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Ponting misses its intended target.
Saarenpaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ponting is out of range.
Ponting throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting lands with a good body shot.
Ponting rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ponting ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Ponting.
Ponting avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ponting throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa misses with the body kick
enabling Ponting to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ponting slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ponting cracks Saarenpaa with an open hand slap.
Ponting moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponting misses with a hook
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponting misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lands with a kick to the temple. Ponting shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ponting pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ponting misses with an uppercut.
Ponting fails with a takedown attempt.
Ponting connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ponting shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ponting.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Ponting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saarenpaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Ponting moves out of range.
Ponting misses with a wild body shot.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saarenpaa lands a head shot.
Ponting dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ponting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Ponting takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ponting cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ponting looks to land a body kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Saarenpaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ponting just manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ponting cracks Saarenpaa with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponting missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saarenpaa pulls Ponting in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponting throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saarenpaa trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponting loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ponting throwing strikes but missing.
Saarenpaa wants to stand and escape but Ponting is having none of it.
Ponting has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponting trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saarenpaa is pulling down on Ponting's head. It's preventing any offense from Ponting, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ponting misses with a wild body shot.
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.
Saarenpaa tries to sprawl but Ponting drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Saarenpaa wants to get back to full guard.
Ponting sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saarenpaa defending well though.
Ricky Ponting has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saarenpaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ponting.
Saarenpaa is looking for a sweep. Ponting is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ponting seems to be working for a kimura but Saarenpaa defends the submission attempt.
Ponting seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ponting throwing shots but Saarenpaa is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ponting not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ponting thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saarenpaa's head.
Ponting looks to land a strike but Saarenpaa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Saarenpaa keeping moving, preventing Ponting from controlling successfully.
Ponting throwing strikes from guard but Saarenpaa blocks nicely.
Ponting throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Saarenpaa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ponting throwing strikes from guard but Saarenpaa blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ponting throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy head kick
and Ponting counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Ponting moves out of range.
Ponting shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarenpaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ponting's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ponting looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Ponting throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saarenpaa scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponting misses with a body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ponting's knee momentarily.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ponting.
Ponting on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ponting misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ponting really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ponting misses the jab.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Ponting throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ponting misses with the combination.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ponting throws a big shot that misses.
Ponting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Ponting throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ponting's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick that knocks Ponting off balance momentarily.
Ponting's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ponting duly obliges.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Ponting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponting throws a body shot but no joy.
Ponting takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saarenpaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Ponting throws out a counter right but Saarenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Saarenpaa is looking to slow Ponting down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Ponting misses with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Ponting moves out of range.
Ponting throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saarenpaa.
Ponting looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saarenpaa is fending him off so far but Ponting persists. Nope, Saarenpaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Saarenpaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ponting.
A counter left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses its target.
Saarenpaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ponting avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ponting.
Ponting throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ponting missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Ponting moves out of range.
Ponting takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ponting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab from Ponting.
Ponting looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Ponting moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Ponting.
Ponting misses the jab.
Saarenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saarenpaa thuds his shin into the meat of Ponting's side.
Saarenpaa lands a slapping body shot.
Ponting shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ponting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarenpaa jabs Ponting to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ponting rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ponting is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ponting. That did some damage!
Ponting throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ponting.
Saarenpaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Ponting's shoulder, as Ponting tries to avoid the shot.
Ponting dips to his left and cracks Saarenpaa with an uppercut!
Ponting walks into a left hand.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Ponting.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ponting throws a series of strikes that have Saarenpaa backpedaling.
Ponting swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ponting decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saarenpaa is refusing to be controlled, as Ponting sits in half guard.
Saarenpaa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saarenpaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Ponting loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saarenpaa controlling Ponting's posture.
Ponting loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ponting throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ponting looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Ponting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Ponting tried to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Ponting.
Ponting throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Saarenpaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ponting manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ponting! But no joy.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Ponting slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponting uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saarenpaa wants to slow Ponting down by chopping away at his legs.
Saarenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ponting throws a head kick that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting misses the jab.
Saarenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Ponting slips the punch.
Ponting jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
Ponting ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Ponting takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ponting is looking to chop away at Saarenpaa's legs.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ponting lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ponting throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa slips a jab and a cross from Ponting.
Ponting bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Ponting sees coming a mile off.
Ponting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ponting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ponting as he connects with a hook.
Ponting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa needs to keep his hands up - Ponting had a free shot at his head there.
Ponting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa slips a jab and a cross from Ponting.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ponting shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saarenpaa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ponting has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saarenpaa tries to score with a low kick but Ponting moves his leg out of the way.
Ponting throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting shoots for a double leg takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well. He's pushed Ponting's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ponting misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Ponting throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ponting misses with a wild body shot.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Ponting jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa digs a good body shot into Ponting's ribs.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ponting moves away.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Ponting.
Ponting takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Ponting.
Saarenpaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ponting clobbers Saarenpaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponting misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ponting misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Ponting throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ponting swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Ponting lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saarenpaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Ponting's shoulder, as Ponting tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa clobbers Ponting with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ponting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Ponting moves out of range as Saarenpaa throws a body kick.
Ponting throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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 Mika Saarenpaa.
I think Saarenpaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
During a confident post fight interview, Mika Saarenpaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sampo Jampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lebowski's choice of entrance music: hotel california. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampo Jampo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski throws a head kick that misses.
Jampo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jampo swings for the body but Lebowski moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Jampo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lebowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lebowski avoids the body shot from Jampo.
Lebowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jampo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut.
Jampo lands the left hand.
Lebowski misses with a low kick.
Jampo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lebowski manages to avoid it.
Lebowski slips under a jab.
Lebowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jampo connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebowski jabs at Jampo's body.
Lebowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Jampo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jampo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Lebowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lebowski throws a wild body kick that Jampo sees coming a mile off.
Jampo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jampo misses with an elbow over the top.
Lebowski blocks an elbow strike.
Jampo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lebowski backwards.
A shot in the inside from Jampo.
Jampo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lebowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lebowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jampo.
Lebowski is looking to slow Jampo down with leg kicks.
Lebowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jampo moves away.
Jampo lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lebowski - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Jampo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sampo Jampo!
In his post fight interview, Sampo Jampo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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