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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suliman Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suliman Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cameron Khalifa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalifa tries to clinch but Kane moves away
and Kane counters with a shoot takedown. Khalifa fights it but they end up in guard.
Khalifa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
Kane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khalifa is trying to keep Kane in close.
Khalifa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kane is now in half guard.
Khalifa is trying to control Kane's posture. Kane takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Khalifa! Kane is rotating here... this could be the end... Khalifa is out! Kane has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Suliman Kane!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Pulkannaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulkannaru comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - Pain Killer. Creed has chosen 50 Cent walks stone cold out - Patiently Waiting as his entrance music. Pasi Pulkannaru is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pulkannaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Corbin Creed!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Pulkannaru.
Pulkannaru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Creed swivels and escapes.
Pulkannaru throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
Creed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkannaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pulkannaru throws a lazy head kick
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Creed avoids the head kick by Pulkannaru.
Pulkannaru dives in and grabs Creed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Creed pushes down on Pulkannaru's head and hops out.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
Creed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkannaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pulkannaru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulkannaru throws a right and a left that Creed avoids nicely.
Creed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Pulkannaru. Those never looked like landing.
Pulkannaru really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Creed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkannaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Creed.
Creed blocks a head kick by Pulkannaru.
Creed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Creed thuds his right hand into Pulkannaru's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Creed misses with an uppercut. Pulkannaru saw that one coming.
A jab from Creed finds it's way through Pulkannaru's defenses.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
Pulkannaru avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Pulkannaru was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pulkannaru throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
Pulkannaru lands with a slapping head kick.
Creed blocks a head kick by Pulkannaru.
Creed swings for the body but Pulkannaru moves out of range.
Creed throws out a loose jab but Pulkannaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Pulkannaru was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Pulkannaru.
Nice takedown defense from Creed. No joy for Pulkannaru on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasi Pulkannaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkannaru throws an off balance right hand
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkannaru throws a one two combo.
Pulkannaru throws a series of strikes that have Creed backpedaling.
Creed avoids the head kick by Pulkannaru.
Creed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Creed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pulkannaru counters with a series of strikes. Creed will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pulkannaru's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pulkannaru duly obliges.
Nice defenses there by Pulkannaru.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkannaru is just out of range.
Pulkannaru is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pulkannaru displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pulkannaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkannaru throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Creed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws a hook to the side of Pulkannaru's head but Pulkannaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkannaru avoids the body shot from Creed.
Creed blocks a head kick by Pulkannaru.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creed. Pulkannaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkannaru throwing a counter right hand but Creed manages to avoid it.
Creed misses the jab.
Creed avoids the head kick by Pulkannaru.
Pulkannaru misses with a head kick.
Pulkannaru defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkannaru misses with a head kick.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkannaru moves away.
Pulkannaru throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pulkannaru misses with a straight left.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkannaru is just out of range.
Pulkannaru went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a jab to the body
and Pulkannaru counters with a left and a right that stings Creed.
Pulkannaru throws a nice looking combination but Creed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pulkannaru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Creed circles away quickly and effectively.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkannaru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Creed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Creed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Creed just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Creed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creed. Pulkannaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkannaru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pulkannaru lands a head kick. Creed smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Creed lands a nice hook to Pulkannaru's body. Pulkannaru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Pulkannaru dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Creed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pulkannaru counters with a two punch combo.
Pulkannaru misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Creed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Creed might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkannaru has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Creed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Creed looks to move away, Pulkannaru throws a big counter combo bu Creed just gets out of the way.
Creed throws a hook but Pulkannaru avoids it easily.
Pulkannaru slips a jab from Creed.
Creed throws a hook but Pulkannaru blocks it.
Pulkannaru appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pulkannaru drops his hands momentarily and Creed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Creed misses its intended target.
Pulkannaru pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Creed back to the cage. Pulkannaru follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pasi Pulkannaru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pulkannaru.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkannaru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Pulkannaru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkannaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkannaru slips under a jab from Creed.
Pulkannaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkannaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creed blocks a head kick by Pulkannaru.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Creed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkannaru.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Creed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Pulkannaru.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creed! But no joy.
Pulkannaru ducks under a wild hook from Creed.
Pulkannaru looks to land a combination but Creed avoids it well.
Creed flicks out a counter leg kick but Pulkannaru steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkannaru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Pulkannaru.
Pulkannaru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creed can do to turn this around?
A big right from Creed misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkannaru misses with a two punch combination.
Creed throws out a counter right but Pulkannaru avoids it with no problem.
Creed lands with a right hand.
Creed throws a nice looking combination but Pulkannaru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Creed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pulkannaru is rocked!
Creed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Pulkannaru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkannaru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Creed scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Creed does no damage.
Pulkannaru lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pulkannaru seems to have got his legs back now.
Creed misses with a straight right.
Pulkannaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Creed.
Pulkannaru is looking for a counter combo.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed scores with a shot to the body.
Creed swings for the body but Pulkannaru moves out of range.
A punch combination from Pulkannaru misses.
Pulkannaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creed misses with a hook. Pulkannaru ducked under it nicely.
Pulkannaru misses with a wild combination.
Pulkannaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkannaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Creed.
Nice cross by Creed.
Pulkannaru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Creed - just one landing.
Pulkannaru misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed slips a jab and a cross from Pulkannaru.
Pulkannaru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Creed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkannaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Creed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkannaru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creed.
Creed scores with a jab. Pulkannaru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pulkannaru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Creed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkannaru clobbers Creed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Pulkannaru.
Sloppy strikes from Pulkannaru. Those never looked like landing.
Pulkannaru throws a combination that misses
and Pulkannaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkannaru is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pulkannaru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 Pasi Pulkannaru will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pulkannaru misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Pulkannaru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creed! But no joy.
Creed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Creed.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkannaru moves away.
Pulkannaru darts in looking for a takedown but Creed gets double underhooks and turns Pulkannaru into the cage.
It seemed like Creed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkannaru takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkannaru is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creed dodges the punch combination from Pulkannaru.
Creed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Creed looks to land a right hand but Pulkannaru moved out of range.
Pulkannaru tries to counter by clinching up but Creed breaks away and moves out of range.
Pulkannaru throws a right hand that Creed ducks under and follows up with a left that Creed also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkannaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkannaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pulkannaru shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Creed pinned against the cage. Creed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Creed connects with a solid leg kick.
Pulkannaru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creed! But no joy.
Creed avoids the head kick by Pulkannaru.
And Creed tries to counter it with a takedown but Pulkannaru pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Creed misses with a straight right.
Pulkannaru is looking for a counter combo.
Creed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkannaru moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkannaru, as that shot connected.
Pulkannaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Creed.
Pulkannaru shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Creed eats them both and turns towards Pulkannaru to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pulkannaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkannaru slips a jab from Creed.
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Creed.
Creed stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasi Pulkannaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creed. Pulkannaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pulkannaru throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
Pulkannaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkannaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkannaru tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Pulkannaru.
Pulkannaru misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Creed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pulkannaru misses with a series of wild punches.
Pulkannaru slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Creed blocks a jab.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick that misses
and Creed counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Pulkannaru to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Creed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corbin Creed!
Corbin Creed tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Pasi Pulkannaru stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dang, the fattest dude won this time'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Ysengrin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Ponting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ysengrin.
A clash of legs there as Ponting blocks the low kick.
Ponting seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ysengrin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ponting.
Ysengrin feints and then cracks Ponting's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ponting down.
Ysengrin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Artur Ysengrin has been cut.
Ysengrin throws a looping overhand right but Ponting ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Ponting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ysengrin slips a straight right by Ponting.
Ysengrin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ponting throws a leg kick but Ysengrin moved away.
Ponting rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ysengrin to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponting jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ponting misses with a straight right.
Ponting listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ponting looks to score with a jab to the body but Ysengrin is just out of range.
Ysengrin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ysengrin throws a series of punches but Ponting avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ysengrin throws a series of punches but Ponting avoids them all with ease.
Ponting cracks Ysengrin with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting throws a hook to the side of Ysengrin's head but Ysengrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ponting bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ysengrin's head backwards.
Ysengrin throws a body kick that misses.
Ponting swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ponting throws out a loose jab but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ponting scores with the left hand. Ysengrin knows he should have avoided that one.
Ysengrin takes one on the button.
Ysengrin is rocked!
Ponting is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ysengrin misses with a right hand
and Ponting counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Ponting!
A relieved looking Ricky Ponting thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's entrance music is Young Buck, TI, The Game, & Ludacris - Stomp. A fine choice. Brady Barnes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Pukki takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes dodges an elbow strike from Pukki.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Pukki avoids the damage to the body.
Pukki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes avoiding damage as Pukki throws knees to the body.
Barnes works on Pukki's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes cracks Pukki with a nice body shot.
Pukki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pukki lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
It looks like Brady Barnes has been cut.
Pukki slows down the pace here.
Barnes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pukki wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Pukki's knee but Pukki avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pukki avoids it.
Pukki throws an elbow that misses.
Pukki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Pukki is blocking nicely.
Pukki misses with an elbow strike.
Pukki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pukki just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather.
Barnes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barnes stalling in the clinch.
Pukki misses with an elbow strike.
Pukki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pukki blocks it with crossed arms.
Pukki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pukki being controlled against the cage.
Barnes jumps guard but Pukki stands there with Barnes around his waist. Barnes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki throws an elbow but it misses.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pukki after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pukki pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pukki lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes avoids a wild elbow strike from Pukki.
Pukki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pukki.
Barnes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pukki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pukki controlling the action here for a moment.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pukki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pukki misses with an elbow over the top.
Pukki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Pukki.
Pukki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pukki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Pukki misses with a knee strike.
Barnes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pukki closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes avoids the elbow strike from Pukki, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Pukki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Barnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pukki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Pukki.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pukki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barnes's brow.
Pukki pushes off an throws an elbow but Barnes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Pukki.
Brady Barnes's cut is getting worse.
Pukki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pukki throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pukki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Pukki avoids the damage to the body.
Pukki lands an elbow inside.
Pukki lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Pukki cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Pukki misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Pukki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pukki tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pukki moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pukki doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pukki sprawls and moves away.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pukki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pukki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pukki rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pukki is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Pukki defends the submission attempt.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Pukki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pukki is trying to stand.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Pukki defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pukki drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
Pukki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes lands a knee to the body.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Teemu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Pukki's knee but Pukki avoids it well.
Teemu Pukki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a jab when Pukki was well out of range.
Pukki moves out of range of the body kick.
Pukki is looking to clinch.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Pukki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pukki tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Pukki closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Pukki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pukki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pukki lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki looking to throw knees to the head but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Pukki tries to clinch up.
Pukki blocks a leg kick.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pukki wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
Pukki closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pukki's elbow.
Pukki is stalling here.
Pukki lands an elbow inside.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Pukki pushes off an throws an elbow but Barnes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pukki misses with the head strike.
Barnes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brady Barnes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pukki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pukki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Pukki is blocking nicely.
Pukki lands an elbow inside.
Pukki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pukki is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pukki has his back to the cage.
Pukki lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Brady Barnes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Pukki is pushing Barnes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Teemu Pukki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes stalling the fight.
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 Brady Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pukki tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Pukki moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Pukki moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Pukki tries to counter with a clinch but Barnes shakes him off and moves away.
Pukki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pukki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pukki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pukki avoids it.
Barnes throws the left hand but Pukki avoids the punch easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Pukki shrugs it off though.
Barnes tries to work over Pukki's front leg with a kick but Pukki checks it.
Barnes sets himself, and Pukki steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnes avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pukki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pukki lands a damaging elbow.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Pukki.
Barnes blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pukki avoids it.
Barnes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pukki smiles and moves away.
Pukki tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Pukki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes looking to stall.
Pukki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pukki stalling the fight.
Pukki lands an elbow inside.
Pukki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnes avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pukki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barnes's brow.
Pukki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki slowing the pace effectively.
Barnes is pushing Pukki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pukki tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Barnes avoids a wild elbow strike from Pukki.
Pukki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pukki blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pukki throws an elbow but it misses.
Pukki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pukki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barnes as Pukki tries to tie him up.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Pukki holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnes drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike from Pukki.
Pukki lands an elbow inside that Barnes shrugs off.
Pukki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pukki being controlled against the cage.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pukki is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pukki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pukki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pukki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pukki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Pukki is working away.
Pukki won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Pukki pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Pukki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pukki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pukki is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pukki is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Brady Barnes.
I think Barnes 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Barnes!
Brady Barnes very nearly forgot to thank The Empire Clothing and Laundry 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loaf comes into the arena with Eat My Loaf blaring out of the sound system. Elastinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cascada - Dangerous. Meat Loaf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Loaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elastinen moves out of range as Loaf strikes.
Elastinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loaf circles away.
Loaf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elastinen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elastinen.
Loaf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elastinen swivels and escapes.
Loaf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elastinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Loaf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Loaf connects with a solid leg kick.
Loaf thows a body kick. Elastinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meat Loaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Sloppy strikes from Loaf. Those never looked like landing.
Elastinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Loaf jabs at Elastinen's body.
Meat Loaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Elastinen with that takedown attempt.
Loaf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Loaf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elastinen.
And Elastinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Loaf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elastinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loaf.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loaf as he avoids it easily.
Loaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Elastinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Loaf holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Loaf is looking for a sweep. Elastinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Elastinen jumps into side control!
Loaf gets back to half guard.
Loaf desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Elastinen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Loaf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Elastinen looking to control but Loaf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loaf tries to hold on but Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen prevents Loaf from getting the reversal.
Loaf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Loaf is surviving well by controlling Elastinen's body position as best he can.
Loaf regains half guard.
Elastinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loaf sees it coming and defends easily.
Loaf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Elastinen goes for a double leg but Loaf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Loaf continues to drive forward.
Loaf digs a good body shot into Elastinen's ribs.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loaf but Loaf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elastinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elastinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Loaf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Elastinen won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Elastinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Elastinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Elastinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loaf trying to control but Elastinen is working from the bottom.
Loaf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loaf throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elastinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Loaf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Loaf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Loaf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elastinen's head.
Loaf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elastinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Loaf!
Elastinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Loaf is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Loaf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elastinen trying to control the action but Loaf is working from the bottom.
Loaf struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loaf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loaf is looking to wear down Elastinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Loaf throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Loaf manages to get underhooks.
Elastinen has Loaf pressed against the cage, preventing Loaf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loaf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Loaf is trying to trip Elastinen. He has hold of a leg but Elastinen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Loaf persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Loaf wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
Loaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf preventing the sweep.
Loaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elastinen can do to turn this around?
Loaf wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.
Loaf postures up and lands a big shot to Elastinen's brow.
Elastinen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Loaf rolls with it to try and escape but Elastinen cranks on the arm and Loaf is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erkki Elastinen!
A very excited looking Erkki Elastinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Meat Loaf stepped up to the mic, saying 'He pooped on me !'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov comes to the cage accompanied by Leningrad Cowboys - Those Were The Days . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Argivas Kerenzikov enters the cage!
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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
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Argivas Kerenzikov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerenzikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kerenzikov moves away from the strike by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov throws a hook to the side of Kalashnikov's head but Kalashnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kerenzikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalashnikov moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalashnikov.
Kerenzikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerenzikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kerenzikov.
Kalashnikov is breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kerenzikov.
It looks like Vadim Kalashnikov has been cut.
Kalashnikov blocking some punches.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kerenzikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position but instead, Kerenzikov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalashnikov into the cage.
Kalashnikov blocks an elbow strike from Kerenzikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov has a couple of punches blocked by Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerenzikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kalashnikov trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kalashnikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerenzikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalashnikov controls his hands.
Kerenzikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kerenzikov gets through Kalashnikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kerenzikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalashnikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kerenzikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kalashnikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kerenzikov is leaning against Kalashnikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kerenzikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerenzikov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalashnikov blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Kalashnikov stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Kerenzikov runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Argivas Kerenzikov!
Argivas Kerenzikov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PRODUCT OF CHAMPIONS , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Brent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brent kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is David Brent - 'Life on the Road'. Del Norte has chosen La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market as his entrance music. David Brent could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fantinaz Del Norte's chin.
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141 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Brent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Del Norte.
Brent misses with a hook. Del Norte ducked under it nicely.
Brent takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Del Norte throws an overhand right that lands on Brent's shoulder, as Brent tries to avoid the shot.
Brent darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brent controlling the action here.
Del Norte moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brent passes into side control.
Del Norte manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Del Norte is looking to stall here but Brent recovers full guard.
My spies in DiscoClub inform me that Del Norte has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brent keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Del Norte looking to sit in guard and control but Brent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Del Norte lands with a nice body punch.
Del Norte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been hearing reports that Brent has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Del Norte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brent misses with a hook.
Brent throws a right hand that Del Norte ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Norte also avoids with ease.
Brent throws out a powerful jab.
Donk. Del Norte catches Brent right on the button with a cross.
Del Norte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brent counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Del Norte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brent keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Del Norte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brent pulls his head out easily.
Del Norte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Norte wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brent prevents Del Norte from improving his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brent wants to free his trapped foot but Del Norte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Del Norte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brent manages to avoid it.
Brent shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brent was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Del Norte is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte is not content to let Brent control the position.
Del Norte is being controlled here.
Del Norte is looking for a sweep.
Brent wants to control but Del Norte is keeping him busy.
Brent working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Del Norte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Brent dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Del Norte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brent defends it nicely.
Brent has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brent there as he acknowledges the shot.
Del Norte throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brent's waist but Brent gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Del Norte off to one side.
Del Norte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantinaz Del Norte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Norte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Norte has a takedown stuffed.
David Brent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fantinaz Del Norte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brent as he jumps to the side.
Del Norte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Norte misses with a shot to the body
and Brent counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brent has passed into half guard!
Brent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Del Norte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brent wants to pass the guard but Del Norte is defending well.
Brent works his way into full mount!
Brent tries to control but Del Norte wriggling away.
Del Norte is in a horrible position here. Brent smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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.
Del Norte is desperately trying to improve his position but Brent has a good base and remains in mount.
Brent unloading with bombs!
Brent avoids the attempt from Del Norte to control.
Brent lands with some strikes.
Del Norte in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brent landing punches.
Del Norte is rocked!
Brent controlling his opponent.
Del Norte is still in real trouble! Can Brent finish him?
Brent with a couple of short strikes.
Del Norte is squirming around, avoiding Brent's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Del Norte seems to have recovered his senses.
Brent moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Del Norte.
Del Norte is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brent is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Del Norte wants to control but Brent is having none of it.
Del Norte is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brent looking to control but Del Norte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Del Norte is desperately trying to improve his position but Brent has a good base and remains in mount.
Del Norte is bucking up trying to escape but Brent cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Del Norte is trying desperately to improve position.
Brent is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Del Norte goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Brent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Brent!
In defeat, Fantinaz Del Norte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great job fucker, one hell of a fight :)'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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167 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Kato!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Kato.
A low kick from Kato is predictable there
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kato misses with a straight left.
Saarenpaa is looking to clinch.
Kato lands a jab to the nose.
Saarenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Kato.
Saarenpaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Kato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saarenpaa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kenji Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Kato misses.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick. Kato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A clash of legs there as Saarenpaa blocks the low kick.
Kato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
Saarenpaa is rocked!
Kato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saarenpaa, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Oh Saarenpaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kato cracks Saarenpaa with a hook to the temple - Saarenpaa is on wobbly legs here! Kato swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Saarenpaa falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kato wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenji Kato!
Kenji Kato is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Kenji Kato thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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