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helsinki Fighting League: 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfed Arkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lukas Andersson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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134 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfed Arkes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andersson duly obliges.
Andersson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arkes throws out the jab.
Andersson is looking to counter the offense by Arkes and move into the clinch.
Andersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arkes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arkes takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Andersson as the two fighters clinch.
Arkes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arkes breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson moves out of range as Arkes throws a body kick.
Arkes is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing.
Andersson tries to keep at a distance but Arkes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andersson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arkes has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkes manages to break the clinch.
Arkes blocks a head kick by Andersson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andersson, as that shot connected.
Arkes throws a series of punches but Andersson moves out of range.
Arkes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andersson sprawls well. Andersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arkes gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arkes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arkes misses with a body shot.
Andersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersson tries a low kick but Arkes avoids it.
Andersson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arkes eats them both and turns towards Andersson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andersson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andersson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Arkes can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Andersson and Arkes drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Andersson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukas Andersson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Maximilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speedy Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alessandro Maximilian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alessandro Maximilian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Speedy Light!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximilian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Light. Those never looked like landing.
Maximilian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximilian attempts a counter takedown but Light avoids it well and moves away.
Light throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Maximilian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maximilian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Light, up you get!
Maximilian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximilian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximilian moves out of range of the strikes.
Maximilian feinted with a counter takedown.
Light misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximilian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Speedy Light seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Light throws a series of punches but Maximilian avoids them all with ease.
Maximilian feinted with a counter takedown.
Light misses with an uppercut.
Maximilian appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Speedy Light is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Light misses with a wild body shot.
Light throws a jab when Maximilian was well out of range.
A combination from Light does no damage.
Maximilian tries to counter with a takedown but Light is quick to defend against it.
Light throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximilian circles away.
Maximilian attempts a counter takedown but Light avoids it well and moves away.
Light is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Light misses with a looping left.
Maximilian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Light sprawls and moves away.
Light fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximilian attempts a counter takedown but Light avoids it well and moves away.
Light throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximilian.
Maximilian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Light lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximilian circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximilian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Light throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximilian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Light. Maximilian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Light tries to bum rush Maximilian with a series of wild strikes but Maximilian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Light misses with a double jab.
Light misses with a straight left.
Maximilian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Light swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Light looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Light swings for the body but Maximilian moves out of range.
Maximilian feinted with a counter takedown.
Light misses with an uppercut. Maximilian saw that one coming.
Light fails in his attempt to clinch.
Light misses with a two punch combination.
Maximilian feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximilian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Light does no damage.
Maximilian tries to counter with a takedown but Light is quick to defend against it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Light dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Light misses with a combination
and Maximilian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Light pushes Maximilian off but Maximilian dives into side control.
Maximilian wants to stand but Light is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximilian trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light tries to bench press Maximilian off him but Maximilian keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Light wants to control but Maximilian postures up.
Light is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maximilian is controlling him well.
Maximilian tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Maximilian decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Light misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maximilian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Some wild striking there from Light.
Light throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximilian tries to counter with a takedown but Light is quick to defend against it.
Light fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximilian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Light throws a nice looking combination but Maximilian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximilian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian moves out of range as Light strikes.
Maximilian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Light throws a nice looking combination but Maximilian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximilian attempts a counter takedown but Light avoids it well and moves away.
Light throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximilian.
Speedy Light seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Light throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximilian.
Light throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximilian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximilian dodges the punch combination from Light.
Maximilian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Light pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maximilian back to the cage. Light follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Light throws a hook to the side of Maximilian's head but Maximilian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Light throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximilian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Light throws a lazy uppercut
and Maximilian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maximilian.
Light is wriggling around but Maximilian manages to pass to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Light showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Light throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximilian attempts a counter takedown but Light avoids it well and moves away.
Light moves in looking to clinch but Maximilian pushes him off.
Maximilian dodges the punch combination from Light.
Maximilian attempts a counter takedown but Light avoids it well and moves away.
Maximilian slips a jab and a cross from Light.
Alessandro Maximilian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximilian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximilian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Light sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Light misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximilian feinted with a counter takedown.
Light looks to land a left hand but Maximilian moved out of range nicely.
Maximilian ducks under a wild hook from Light.
Light has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Light misses with an uppercut.
Maximilian appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Light tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximilian was well out of range. Poor timing from Light.
Maximilian feinted with a counter takedown.
Light waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximilian.
Maximilian tries to counter with a takedown but Light is quick to defend against it.
Light looks to land a right hand but Maximilian moved out of range.
Maximilian feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Light.
Maximilian tries to counter with a takedown but Light is quick to defend against it.
Light misses with the combination.
Maximilian slips a jab and a cross from Light.
Light scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Light tries to clinch but Maximilian moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian moves away from the strike by Light.
Light throws a hook to the side of Maximilian's head but Maximilian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Light wants to clinch up but Maximilian keeps it at a distance.
Maximilian attempts a counter takedown but Light avoids it well and moves away.
Light misses with a body punch
and Maximilian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Light's guard.
Maximilian wanted to stand there but Light had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Light is trying to keep Maximilian in close.
Maximilian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Light's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Speedy Light is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Light managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Speedy Light comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Light winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speedy Light!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gio Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani McPetteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gio Orsini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gio Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani McPetteri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPetteri throws a lazy body kick
and Orsini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McPetteri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick misses from McPetteri.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McPetteri can pounce on him.
Orsini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle, before McPetteri throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Orsini's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McPetteri lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jani McPetteri!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dack Fayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . 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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200 lbs
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BJJ Red 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
25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dack Fayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fayden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jalkalukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Fayden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jalkalukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fayden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jalkalukko somewhat.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick
and Fayden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fayden avoids the head kick by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fayden.
Jalkalukko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fayden defends well and Jalkalukko ends up having to push Fayden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dack Fayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Fayden blocks a head kick by Jalkalukko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko misses with a body shot.
Jalkalukko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jalkalukko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Fayden misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko misses the shot to the body.
Fayden throws a poor cross that misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fayden's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fayden counters with a stiff right hand.
Fayden slaps away a takedown attempt from Jalkalukko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fayden swings for the body but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Fayden misses with a hook. Jalkalukko ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fayden is defended easily by Jalkalukko.
It seemed like Jalkalukko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick as Fayden jumps back.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that Fayden semi-blocks.
Jalkalukko moves out of range as Fayden strikes.
Fayden blocks a head kick by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jalkalukko blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fayden did well to prevent Jalkalukko getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fayden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fayden wants to control but Jalkalukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jalkalukko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jalkalukko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jalkalukko is aware though and is defending well.
Fayden controls Jalkalukko momentarily but Jalkalukko frees himself.
Fayden being controlled here, momentarily.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fayden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fayden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fayden pushes down on Jalkalukko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jalkalukko is on top in guard.
Fayden trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fayden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dack Fayden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jalkalukko has his takedown stuffed
and Fayden counters with a shoot takedown. Jalkalukko fights it but they end up in guard.
Fayden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fayden throws a big elbow that misses.
Fayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jalkalukko can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko working a defensive guard but Fayden manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jalkalukko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fayden wants to take a breather but Jalkalukko is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko tries to roll over but Fayden keeps him under control.
Fayden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jalkalukko wants to control but Fayden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jalkalukko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jalkalukko pulls Fayden in close to prevent any damage.
Fayden wants to control from the top but Jalkalukko keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jalkalukko holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Fayden. Those never looked like landing.
Jalkalukko throws a sloppy head kick and Fayden moves out of range easily.
Fayden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fayden avoids the head kick by Jalkalukko.
It looked like Fayden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fayden or perhaps it was just good defense by Jalkalukko, which made it look bad.
A combination from Jalkalukko does no damage.
Jalkalukko throws out a loose jab but Fayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fayden is looking to clinch but Jalkalukko is avoiding it.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but Fayden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fayden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayden checks a leg kick.
Fayden attempts a counter takedown but Jalkalukko avoids it well and moves away.
Fayden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fayden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Fayden.
Fayden misses with a punch on the inside.
Jalkalukko goes for a takedown attempt but Fayden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dack Fayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that half lands.
Fayden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jalkalukko on the side of the head.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick
and Fayden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fayden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fayden wants to pass the guard but Jalkalukko is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fayden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jalkalukko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fayden has managed to get both his arms back between Jalkalukko's legs - danger averted.
Jalkalukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dack Fayden dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fayden misses with a looping left.
Jalkalukko swings for the body but Fayden moves out of range.
Fayden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jalkalukko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jalkalukko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jalkalukko darts in looking for a takedown but Fayden gets double underhooks and turns Jalkalukko into the cage.
Fayden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fayden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Jalkalukko is predictable there
and Jalkalukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fayden takes a swing at Jalkalukko's ribcage but misses.
Fayden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jalkalukko tries to avoid it but Fayden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jalkalukko to the ground. Jalkalukko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick but Fayden checks it.
Jalkalukko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jalkalukko is rocked!
Fayden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fayden drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jalkalukko right on the button. Jalkalukko goes down! Fayden follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fayden gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dack Fayden!
A victorious Dack Fayden 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rolf Eriksson enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Halfdan Ragnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson clinches.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside that Eriksson shrugs off.
It looks like Rolf Eriksson has been cut.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eriksson takes a shot to the head.
Eriksson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Halfdan Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Eriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Eriksson in a clinch.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eriksson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Ragnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson has Ragnarsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Eriksson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ragnarsson tumbling to the mat - Eriksson dives into Ragnarsson's guard.
Eriksson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eriksson trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ragnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Eriksson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eriksson on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson pushes down on Ragnarsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eriksson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ragnarsson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Eriksson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Eriksson!
Rolf Eriksson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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