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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenny Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Kullervo.
Bang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bang looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kullervo's corner calls for a 1-2. Kullervo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Lenny Bang has been cut.
Nice shot by Kullervo.
Kullervo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bang back to the cage. Kullervo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bang is rocked!
Bang looks to land a combination but Kullervo avoids it well.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang tries to keep at a distance but Kullervo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a damaging elbow.
We've been informed that Kullervo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kullervo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kullervo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bang - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kullervo, and another! Bang is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kalle Kullervo!
In his post fight interview, Kalle Kullervo gave a big smile as he said '»Miekka mietti miehen mielen
Arvasi uron pakinan,
Vastasi sanalla tuolla
"Miks'en söisi mielelläni,
Söisi syylistä lihoa
Viallista verta joisi?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boleslaw Tencza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Suf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boleslaw Tencza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boleslaw Tencza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Suf!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Suf.
Tencza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suf moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tencza has had enough of the clinch but Suf keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Suf.
Suf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tencza up against the cage.
Suf lands a nice uppercut.
Suf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suf looks to land a left hand but Tencza moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Tencza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tencza throws a hook to the side of Suf's head but Suf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suf steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tencza.
Suf misses with a body shot.
Tencza drops his hands momentarily and Suf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Boleslaw Tencza has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tencza takes one on the button.
Tencza throws a right hand that Suf ducks under and follows up with a left that Suf also avoids with ease.
Suf misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tencza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tencza moves away from the strike by Suf.
Tencza blocks a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Tencza scores with a four punch combination!
Tencza lands a nice hook to Suf's body. Suf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Suf misses the target.
Suf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tencza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tencza throws an off balance right hand
and Suf counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tencza throws a head punch that misses.
Suf lands with a left to the head.
Tencza tries to circle away but Suf has him pinned against the cage.
Suf leaning against his opponent.
Suf has Tencza pressed against the cage, preventing Tencza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suf presses Tencza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tencza is breathing heavily.
Suf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Suf.
Suf has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tencza seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Suf can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suf lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suf pushes Tencza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Tencza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Suf.
Suf is stalling here.
Suf lands with a light punch inside.
Suf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tencza backwards.
Suf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tenczas head.
Suf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tencza is rocked!
Boleslaw Tencza's cut is getting worse.
Suf creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tencza with a big uppercut! Tencza tries to clinch up but Suf pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tencza to the mat! Tencza covers up and Suf unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Suf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helmeri Haapasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mukhtar Ibrahim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mukhtar Ibrahim will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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254 lbs
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226 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helmeri Haapasaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mukhtar Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haapasaari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haapasaari.
Haapasaari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibrahim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ibrahim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haapasaari throws a counter high kick but Ibrahim was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ibrahim clinches up with Haapasaari and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibrahim tries a body shot but Haapasaari blocks it.
Haapasaari manages to break the clinch.
Ibrahim scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Haapasaari prevents Ibrahim from improving position.
Haapasaari is looking for a sweep.
Ibrahim tries to stand but Haapasaari is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Haapasaari is working away.
Ibrahim in side control lands a decent elbow.
Haapasaari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haapasaari is looking for a sweep.
Haapasaari is working hard here to advance position.
Haapasaari tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ibrahim presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Haapasaari is desperately trying to improve his position but Ibrahim has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ibrahim has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Haapasaari's face.
Haapasaari takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Haapasaari can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ibrahim cracks Haapasaari with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Haapasaari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haapasaari is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ibrahim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Haapasaari is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim raining down shots from the mount!
Ibrahim is looking to stand but Haapasaari has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Ibrahim avoids the attempt from Haapasaari to control.
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Haapasaari is squirming around nicely.
Haapasaari tries to lock up and control but Ibrahim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim lands with some strikes.
Haapasaari reaches up to try and control the position but Ibrahim seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Haapasaari rolls and tries to escape and now Ibrahim has his back!
Ibrahim wants to control but Haapasaari is keeping busy.
Haapasaari trying to control the hands but Ibrahim won't let him.
Ibrahim is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Haapasaari is defending well though. Ibrahim let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibrahim has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Haapasaari's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mukhtar Ibrahim dominated that round.
That's time! Haapasaari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haapasaari keeps the fight on the outside.
Haapasaari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Haapasaari.
Haapasaari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haapasaari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibrahim tries for a takedown but Haapasaari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ibrahim moves out of range of the body kick from Haapasaari.
Ibrahim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haapasaari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibrahim as he avoids it easily.
Ibrahim has managed to clinch.
Ibrahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim fails to pull guard.
Ibrahim tries to break free but Haapasaari pushes him back against the cage.
Ibrahim tries to pull guard but Haapasaari forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Helmeri Haapasaari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukhtar Ibrahim.
Ibrahim pulls Haapasaari into guard.
Ibrahim trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Haapasaari postures up.
Ibrahim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haapasaari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Haapasaari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Haapasaari working away.
Ibrahim tries to control but Haapasaari manages to take his back.
Haapasaari tightening his grip on Ibrahim, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haapasaari is looking for the choke from the back position but Ibrahim is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Haapasaari wants to control the pace but Ibrahim is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Haapasaari postures up.
Haapasaari is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Ibrahim gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haapasaari perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
Haapasaari is trying to control the action in half guard but Ibrahim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is trying to maintain the position but Haapasaari is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibrahim gets full guard.
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Haapasaari is proving a slippery customer.
Haapasaari looking to sit in guard and control but Ibrahim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Haapasaari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Haapasaari has escaped and now he's on top!
Ibrahim throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Haapasaari escapes and throws Ibrahim's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haapasaari trying to control the position but Ibrahim is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helmeri Haapasaari dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Haapasaari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ibrahim fails to land the takedown.
Haapasaari shoots in and drives through. Ibrahim sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Haapasaari.
Haapasaari closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapasaari is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ibrahim is defending well.
Haapasaari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibrahim avoids the head kick by Haapasaari.
Ibrahim throws a sloppy head kick
and Haapasaari counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haapasaari as he avoids it easily.
Helmeri Haapasaari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukhtar Ibrahim.
Ibrahim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haapasaari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahim avoids it really well and circles away.
Haapasaari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibrahim moves in looking to clinch but Haapasaari pushes him off.
Haapasaari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Haapasaari tries to clinch up.
Haapasaari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ibrahim to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haapasaari looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haapasaari looking for a sweep. Not yet Haapasaari, not yet.
Haapasaari trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ibrahim postures up in Haapasaari's guard and throws a big left but Haapasaari blocks it.
Ibrahim trying to control but Haapasaari is working from the bottom.
Haapasaari is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ibrahim dives into side control.
Haapasaari is looking for a sweep.
Mukhtar Ibrahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haapasaari dodges the ground and pound from Ibrahim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim working away.
Ibrahim wants to control but Haapasaari is keeping him busy.
Haapasaari is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it.
Haapasaari is looking for a sweep.
Ibrahim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Haapasaari rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ibrahim's guard! Nice work there by Haapasaari!
Haapasaari looking to pass the guard.
Haapasaari controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim has control of Haapasaari's left arm, preventing Haapasaari from doing any damage.
Ibrahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Haapasaari postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ibrahim throws a sloppy head kick and Haapasaari moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helmeri Haapasaari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haapasaari 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 Tarja Halkonen 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... Helmeri Haapasaari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pudding Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Offord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pudding Dave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Offord!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offord throws a low kick, looking for Dave's leg but Dave calmly moves out of range.
Offord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dave moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dave misses its target.
Offord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dave was well out of range. Poor timing from Offord.
Dave tries to counter with a takedown but Offord is quick to defend against it.
Dave looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Offord misses with an uppercut. Dave saw that one coming.
Offord lands with a good body shot.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offord connects with a nice looking jab.
Offord closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Offord wants to slow Dave down by chopping away at his legs.
Dave swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Offord wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
Offord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Offord's coach down at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Offord's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offord throws a body punch but Dave moves out of range.
Dave is looking to counter punch.
Dave misses with a hook
and Offord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Offord works Dave's body with a nice hook.
Offord jabs Dave right on the nose. Dave blinks but takes it well.
Offord is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Offord connects with a body shot that sends Dave's belly button to the back.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Dave is just out of range.
Dave throwing a counter right hand but Offord manages to avoid it.
Dave misses with the body kick
and Offord counters with a stiff right hand.
Dave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Offord.
Dave appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Offord throws a body shot but no joy.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Dave is just out of range.
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
Offord looks to land a right hand but Dave moved out of range.
It looked like Dave wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offord misses with a body shot.
Dave jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Offord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dave was well out of range. Poor timing from Offord.
Dave was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Offord connects with a single shot there.
Offord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dave manages to avoid it.
Dave tries to counter with a takedown but Offord is quick to defend against it.
Offord thuds a left hand into Dave's body.
Offord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dave rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Offord misses with a double jab
and Dave connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
Dave needs to keep his hands up - Offord had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dave misses the target.
Offord keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Offord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dave on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dave on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Offord takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Offord tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dave manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Offord.
Offord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dave.
Offord works Dave's body with a nice hook.
Offord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Offord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Offord swings for the body but Dave moves out of range.
Offord looks to land a combination. Dave sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Offord throws a nice looking combination but Dave bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Offord looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Offord.
Dave looks for a takedown but Offord sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dave scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dave wants to work for an arm triangle but Offord is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Offord can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dave wants to work for an arm triangle but Offord is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Offord wants to control but Dave is keeping busy.
Dave is looking to take a break and control but Offord is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Offord really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dave. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Offord wants to control but Dave passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Offord dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Offord's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dave appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Offord paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Offord scores with a jab to the body.
Dave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Offord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dave moves away.
Dave keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dave tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Offord was well out of range. Poor timing from Dave.
Dave uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Dave appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave checks the leg kick.
Offord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dave was well out of range. Poor timing from Offord.
Offord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Offord stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dave tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Offord was well out of range. Poor timing from Dave.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offord throws a lazy right hand but Dave sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dave changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Offord misses with a body shot.
Offord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dave feinted with a counter takedown.
Offord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dave momentarily.
Offord keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Offord scores with a shot to the body.
Offord tries to sprawl but Dave drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dave works his way into full mount!
Offord is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dave looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dave working for a submission but Offord is keeping him at bay.
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!
Dave can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Offord is looking to escape.
Dave manages to capitalize on a mistake by Offord to take his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dave is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Offord knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Offord for a finish.
Dave patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dave somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offord trying to control but not successfully.
Dave working for the choke.
Offord needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Dave avoiding Offord 's attempts to control his hands.
Offord rolls, trying to escape but Dave keeps control of the position.
Dave is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Offord has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dave has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Offord taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dave doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pudding Dave!
Our winner, Pudding Dave, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
250 lbs
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19
248 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Bob!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bam misses with a straight right.
Bob drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bam defends it well.
Bob closes the distance and clinches.
Bob blocks a body shot from Bam.
Bob fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bam throws a head punch that misses.
Bob decides to pull guard.
Bob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bam continues to stall.
Bob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob is looking for a triangle but Bam pushes his legs off easily.
Bob working for a triangle but Bam defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bam frees his head nicely. Oh but Bob has switched to an armbar! Bam is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ron Bob!
A relieved looking Ron Bob 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Ilmarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by American Encore. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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225 lbs
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202 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doyle Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Hawk tries to counter with a takedown but Ilmarinen is quick to defend against it.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ilmarinen.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ilmarinen.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Ilmarinen.
Hawk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ilmarinen sprawls and moves away.
Ilmarinen throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ilmarinen. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ilmarinen with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk defending well as Ilmarinen loads up on a big left hand.
Ilmarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hawk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ilmarinen defends it well.
Hawk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ilmarinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Ilmarinen defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ilmarinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawk.
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hawk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hawk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ilmarinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ilmarinen throws a front kick that sends Hawk stumbling back into the cage.
Hawk slips under a jab from Ilmarinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Ilmarinen.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ilmarinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ilmarinen lands with an overhand left.
Ilmarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hawk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ilmarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Ilmarinen misses with a straight right.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is looking to clinch.
Hawk attempts a counter takedown but Ilmarinen avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk takes one to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen with a jab.
Ilmarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk attempts a counter takedown but Ilmarinen avoids it well and moves away.
Seppo Ilmarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control.
Hawk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ilmarinen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ilmarinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilmarinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ilmarinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ilmarinen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hawk gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ilmarinen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hawk lets go of the hold and Ilmarinen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Doyle Hawk!
A very excited looking Doyle Hawk rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jos Beton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jos Beton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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21
174 lbs
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26
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jos Beton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith tries to sprawl but Beton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Beton.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Beton.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beton actively working from the bottom here.
Smith stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beton actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beton is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Beton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beton working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beton looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Beton looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beton keeps moving.
Beton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beton keeps moving.
Beton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beton trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jos Beton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beton drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Beton tries to pass.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Beton from controlling successfully.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beton defends well.
Jos Beton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith keeping full guard, as Beton tries to pass.
Beton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Beton is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Beton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith has his foot on Beton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beton works his way back into a safe position though.
Beton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Beton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.
Beton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Beton is retaining full guard.
Smith won't allow Beton to sweep him here.
Beton keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.
Beton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beton, who protects the arm well.
Beton is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beton wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Beton.
Beton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith regains half guard there - taking advantage of Beton's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Beton is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beton trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
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 Jos Beton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Beton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Beton trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Beton defends easily.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beton is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Beton has an Americana. Smith didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Beton is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Beton hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jos Beton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bjorkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Gravano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Bjorkman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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23
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Bjorkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Gravano!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjorkman scores with a nice right hand.
Gravano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bjorkman lands with a shot to the body.
Gravano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Bjorkman. That snapped Gravano's head back.
Gravano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bjorkman is fending him off so far but Gravano persists. Nope, Bjorkman circles away and we're back to standing.
Gravano tries to clinch there but Bjorkman circles away.
Bjorkman connects with a looping right hand.
Gravano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gravano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bjorkman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravano throws a leg kick that misses.
Bjorkman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gravano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bjorkman is able to avoid easily.
Gravano throws a leg kick
and Bjorkman counters with a straight right hand.
Bjorkman throws out a powerful jab.
Gravano is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorkman throws a shot to the body.
Bjorkman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab by Bjorkman.
Bjorkman connects with a right hand. Gravano shakes it off.
Gravano is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjorkman finish him?
Gravano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gravano seems to have recovered his senses.
Gravano has a takedown stuffed.
Bjorkman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice cross by Bjorkman.
Gravano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gravano throws an off balance right hand
and Bjorkman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjorkman lands a glancing blow to the side of Gravano's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bjorkman!
Gravano wants to control but Bjorkman is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravano working the ground and pound.
Gravano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gravano in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gravano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjorkman keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorkman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bjorkman wants to control but Gravano postures up.
Gravano works to advance to full mount. Bjorkman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gravano throwing strikes here but Bjorkman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gravano breaks from Bjorkman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gravano working the ground and pound effectively.
Gravano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gravano drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bjorkman! More shots from Gravano and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravano!
A victorious Sammy Gravano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Wright 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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Good takedowns
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Wright!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright tries to sprawl but Mamchenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Wright defends the submission attempt.
Mamchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wright is not content to let Mamchenko control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mamchenko maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wright could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mamchenko has cracked it and Wright is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mamchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eero Haapasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukrit Uffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ukrit Uffe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Haapasaari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ukrit Uffe!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uffe closes the distance and pushes Haapasaari back into the cage.
Haapasaari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uffe smiles and moves away.
Uffe clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Haapasaari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uffe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haapasaari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uffe prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uffe.
Uffe scores with a shot to the side of Haapasaari's head.
Haapasaari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Uffe lands with a right to the head.
Uffe lands a damaging elbow.
Uffe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Eero Haapasaari has been cut.
Uffe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uffe lands an elbow inside that Haapasaari shrugs off.
Uffe takes a shot to the head.
Haapasaari is trying to break free.
Uffe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uffe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Uffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haapasaari wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eero Haapasaari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Uffe.
Haapasaari takes a shot to the head.
Uffe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Uffe.
Haapasaari takes an elbow to the temple.
Haapasaari takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Uffe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uffe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Uffe lands an elbow just above Haapasaari 's eye.
Haapasaari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Uffe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Uffe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uffe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Uffe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Uffe.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Uffe.
Eero Haapasaari's cut is getting worse.
Haapasaari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Uffe has him pressed against the cage.
Uffe has Haapasaari pushed against the cage.
A short right from Uffe on the inside.
Haapasaari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haapasaari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haapasaari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haapasaari turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Haapasaari stands up and beckons Uffe to his feet.
Uffe rushes Haapasaari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haapasaari takes an elbow to the temple.
Haapasaari tries to pull guard but Uffe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Uffe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haapasaari takes a shot to the head.
Uffe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapasaari's defenses.
Uffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haapasaari is breathing heavily.
Uffe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapasaari's defenses.
Uffe lands an elbow inside that Haapasaari shrugs off.
Uffe looking to throw knees to the head but Haapasaari is blocking nicely.
Haapasaari taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Uffe.
Haapasaari takes an elbow to the temple.
Uffe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Uffe lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uffe lands an elbow inside.
Uffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uffe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Uffe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapasaari's defenses.
Uffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haapasaari backwards.
Uffe lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Uffe.
Haapasaari takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Uffe.
Uffe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Haapasaari up against the cage.
Haapasaari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uffe has Haapasaari pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uffe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukrit Uffe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eero Haapasaari's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haapasaari fails with a takedown attempt.
Uffe tests Haapasaari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uffe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haapasaari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uffe's elbow.
Uffe lands an elbow inside that Haapasaari shrugs off.
Uffe looking to throw knees to the head but Haapasaari is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haapasaari.
Haapasaari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Uffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Uffe works on Haapasaari's body with a couple of short punches.
Uffe scores with a shot to the side of Haapasaari's head.
Haapasaari takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Uffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uffe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Haapasaari is trying to pull guard but Uffe has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eero Haapasaari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haapasaari taking a breather.
Uffe scores with a hook to the body.
Uffe lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Uffe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uffe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Uffe.
A right hook to the body lands for Uffe.
Uffe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Uffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haapasaari backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uffe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Haapasaari is rocked!
Eero Haapasaari's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Uffe lands an elbow inside.
Oh Haapasaari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haapasaari blocks it with crossed arms.
Uffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Uffe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haapasaari jumps guard but Uffe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Uffe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Uffe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Uffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haapasaari backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Uffe.
Uffe lands an elbow inside that Haapasaari shrugs off.
Haapasaari tries to pull guard but Uffe holds him up against the cage and eventually Haapasaari drops back down to his feet.
Uffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Uffe lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Eero Haapasaari's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Haapasaari misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Uffe.
Haapasaari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haapasaari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uffe walks away with a smile on his face. Haapasaari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haapasaari tries to keep at a distance but Uffe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uffe stalling.
Uffe lands an elbow inside that Haapasaari shrugs off.
Uffe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eero Haapasaari's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ukrit Uffe! Ukrit Uffe retains his welterweight title!
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