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MMAHelsinki - 31 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ulfsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Luigi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Ulfsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Luigi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulfsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mario Luigi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luigi is looking to chop away at Ulfsson's legs.
Ulfsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luigi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ulfsson.
Luigi throws a solid leg kick but Ulfsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luigi.
Ulfsson scores with a body shot.
Ulfsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Ulfsson misses.
Luigi takes the fight into the clinch.
Ulfsson breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Luigi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ulfsson is looking to chop away at Luigi's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luigi is looking to score with low kicks.
Luigi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ulfsson connects with a body shot that sends Luigi's belly button to the back.
Ulfsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Luigi throws a low kick, looking for Ulfsson's leg but Ulfsson calmly moves out of range.
Luigi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luigi slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luigi wants to clinch up but Ulfsson keeps it at a distance.
Luigi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ulfsson is out of range and Luigi settles back down.
Ulfsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luigi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mario Luigi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luigi misses with a low kick.
Luigi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ulfsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luigi checks it well.
Luigi darts in and clinches Ulfsson up against the cage.
Ulfsson has clasped his hands together around Luigi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Luigi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luigi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ulfsson is out of range and Luigi settles back down.
Luigi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luigi tries to work over Ulfsson's front leg with a kick but Ulfsson checks it.
Luigi moves out of range of the strikes.
Luigi tries to clinch but Ulfsson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luigi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ulfsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Luigi working a defensive guard here.
Ulfsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Luigi is retaining full guard.
Luigi controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ulfsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Luigi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ulfsson is now in half guard.
Ulfsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luigi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ulfsson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luigi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luigi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ulfsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Luigi.
Ulfsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ulfsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Luigi was covering up waiting for the punch and Ulfsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ulfsson is stalling in the full guard.
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 Alexander Ulfsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luigi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luigi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexander Ulfsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Luigi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Ulfsson blocks the leg kick.
Ulfsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ulfsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ulfsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Luigi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfsson prevents Luigi from escaping the position.
Luigi stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ulfsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luigi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ulfsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luigi moves into the clinch.
Luigi is looking to break free of the clinch but Ulfsson has double underhooks.
Ulfsson misses with a knee to the head.
Luigi looking to throw knees to the head but Ulfsson is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ulfsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Luigi looking to throw knees to the head but Ulfsson is blocking nicely.
Luigi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ulfsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luigi has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luigi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ulfsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ulfsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Ulfsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ulfsson tries to stall but Luigi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ulfsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Luigi is trying to keep an underhook but Ulfsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ulfsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luigi wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulfsson controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ulfsson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ulfsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ulfsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ulfsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luigi is trying to control but Ulfsson manages to pass to mount!
Luigi is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulfsson content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Ulfsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luigi tries to hold on but Ulfsson postures up.
Ulfsson content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ulfsson.
Alexander Ulfsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mario Luigi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulfsson continues to hold on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Ulfsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ulfsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Ulfsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Liam Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Aroused (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138 lbs
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135 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Aroused!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Aroused is just out of range.
Aroused throws out a counter right but Fitzpatrick avoids it with no problem.
Aroused takes the fight into the clinch.
Aroused stalls.
Aroused is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzpatrick working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Aroused.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aroused throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick letting Aroused take a breather here.
Aroused lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Aroused.
A head punch on the inside from Aroused fails to land.
Aroused has hold of one of Fitzpatrick's legs. Fitzpatrick is fighting the takedown attempt but Aroused gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aroused doesn't defend quickly enough and Fitzpatrick has managed to lock this one up! Can Aroused escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fitzpatrick on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Liam Fitzpatrick!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Maglio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Tanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Tanko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giorgio Maglio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Tanko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maglio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tanko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maglio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maglio is trying to control the position but Tanko postures up.
Maglio is looking to stand up but Tanko isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maglio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maglio being controlled here, momentarily.
Tanko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maglio's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanko is pressing down on Maglio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maglio is holding on for now.
Tanko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tanko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maglio is trying to keep Tanko in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maglio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maglio tries to get out of the position.
Tanko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maglio, who protects the arm well.
Tanko just content to control the position.
Tanko moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tanko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maglio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanko on the ground.
Tanko controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tanko has hold of Maglio's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maglio manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maglio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanko lands a big shot there that rocks Maglio but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Tanko dominated that 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.
Maglio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tanko shoots in for a double leg but Maglio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tanko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tanko wants it to stay on the feet.
Maglio throws a lazy head kick
and Tanko counters with a shoot takedown. Maglio fights it but they end up in guard.
Tanko is standing up over Maglio. Maglio looks to escape but Tanko dives into side control.
Maglio struggling a bit here.
Tanko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Maglio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Luis Tanko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maglio, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanko slows the pace down.
Tanko cracks Maglio with a big elbow.
Tanko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Tanko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tanko landing a few strikes.
Tanko controlling the position from side mount.
Tanko lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tanko tries for a kimura but Maglio is defending well.
Maglio is trying to control Tanko's posture but Tanko avoids it.
Maglio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tanko controlling the position.
Tanko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tanko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maglio some visible discomfort.
Tanko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maglio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tanko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maglio!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Tanko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maglio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Maglio shoots in for a double leg but Tanko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tanko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maglio to the mat! Maglio manages to get full guard.
Tanko working some strikes from top position.
Maglio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tanko controls the pace.
Tanko lands a couple of elbows.
Tanko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tanko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanko stands and throws Maglio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanko advances nicely into full mount.
Tanko is landing with some decent strikes but Maglio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tanko controlling the pace for now.
Tanko lands a couple of good shots and Maglio has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tanko sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Maglio taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luis Tanko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erik Malaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salo Gonalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salo Gonalez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Erik Malaska's 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Malaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salo Gonalez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonalez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonalez.
And Malaska counters with a quick kick to the body but Gonalez blocks it.
Malaska lands with a nice combination. Gonalez backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Salo Gonalez has been cut.
Malaska slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malaska!
Gonalez is rocked!
Gonalez throws a head kick but Malaska moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gonalez.
Malaska pushes Gonalez away with a front kick.
Malaska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gonalez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonalez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gonalez is looking for a takedown.
Erik Malaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salo Gonalez.
Gonalez is trying to break the clinch but Malaska has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malaska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gonalez breaks the clinch.
Gonalez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malaska.
Gonalez forces Malaska back against the cage and clinches.
Malaska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonalez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malaska smiles and moves away.
Malaska cracks Gonalez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malaska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gonalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malaska is fending him off so far but Gonalez persists. Nope, Malaska circles away and we're back to standing.
Malaska is looking to clinch but Gonalez is avoiding it.
Gonalez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters circling a little - Malaska finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Malaska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaska misses with a wild combination.
Erik Malaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonalez wants to counter the offense by Malaska and move into the clinch position.
Gonalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonalez clinches.
Malaska manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malaska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonalez moves into the clinch.
Malaska breaks the clinch.
Gonalez closes the distance and pushes Malaska back into the cage.
Malaska tries to break the clinch but Gonalez is controlling the position.
Malaska working hard to break the clinch.
Gonalez keeps control of Malaska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malaska can't break the clinch.
Gonalez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malaska or not.
Gonalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malaska just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Malaska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonalez clinches.
Gonalez tries to score a body lock takedown but Malaska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonalez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malaska has him pressed against the cage.
Gonalez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malaska fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malaska fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Malaska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malaska throws a sloppy head kick and Gonalez moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Malaska tries to bum rush Gonalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malaska lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from Malaska. Those never looked like landing.
Gonalez misses with a body kick.
Gonalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonalez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malaska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonalez!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaska throws a series of punches but Gonalez avoids them all with ease.
Erik Malaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaska is breathing heavily.
Malaska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonalez. Gonalez obviously looking to wear him down.
Gonalez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Malaska on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Malaska catches Gonalez right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Malaska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salo Gonalez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malaska throws an overhand right that lands on Gonalez's shoulder, as Gonalez tries to avoid the shot.
Malaska throws a series of punches but Gonalez moves out of range.
Malaska leaves Gonalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malaska changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gonalez has Malaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonalez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malaska avoids it.
Malaska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaska.
Gonalez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonalez fails to pull guard.
Malaska manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonalez shoots for a takedown but Malaska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Malaska was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erik Malaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salo Gonalez.
Malaska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonalez misses with a head kick.
Gonalez drives through and clinches with Malaska against the cage.
Gonalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malaska's efforts to push away.
Malaska is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonalez has double underhooks.
Gonalez goes for a takedown attempt but Malaska pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gonalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Erik Malaska is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Malaska misses.
Gonalez gets a clinch.
Salo Gonalez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gonalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malaska's efforts to push away.
Malaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonalez can do to turn this around?
Gonalez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malaska pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaska is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gonalez is breathing heavily.
Malaska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malaska scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malaska throws a right hand that Gonalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonalez also avoids with ease.
Malaska takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Malaska. Those never looked like landing.
Gonalez feints the counter takedown.
Malaska throws a nice looking combination but Gonalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malaska misses with a two punch combination.
Gonalez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malaska tries to bum rush Gonalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonalez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malaska.
Gonalez misses with a takedown attempt - Malaska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonalez stuns Malaska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malaska.
Gonalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malaska tries to avoid it but Gonalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malaska to the ground. Malaska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonalez shoots in and drives through. Malaska sprawls well.
Malaska takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonalez scores with a four punch combination!
Gonalez pushes Malaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonalez breaks the clinch.
Erik Malaska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malaska tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonalez counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaska tries to clinch
letting Gonalez counter with a right hand.
Malaska lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malaska misses with a wild body shot.
Gonalez has Malaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Malaska tries to circle away but Gonalez has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gonalez drags the fight down to the ground.
Gonalez pushes Malaska off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Malaska moves in looking to clinch but Gonalez pushes him off.
Malaska tries to clinch there but Gonalez circles away.
Gonalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonalez looks for a takedown but Malaska sprawls well.
Malaska lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Salo Gonalez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Salo Gonalez's cut.
That's time! Malaska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Malaska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonalez's head.
Gonalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Malaska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gonalez moves out of range of the body kick from Malaska.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonalez is defended easily by Malaska.
Gonalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Erik Malaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salo Gonalez.
Malaska throws a series of punches but Gonalez avoids them all with ease.
Malaska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaska misses with a low kick.
Gonalez tries for a takedown but Malaska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malaska throws a right hand that Gonalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonalez also avoids with ease.
Gonalez looks to land a combination but Malaska avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Malaska misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonalez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malaska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malaska wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonalez tries to break free but Malaska pushes him back against the cage.
Malaska is trying to break the clinch but Gonalez is controlling him.
Malaska being controlled against the cage.
Malaska tries to circle away but Gonalez has him pinned against the cage.
Malaska wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonalez has Malaska pressed against the cage, preventing Malaska from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malaska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonalez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gonalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malaska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malaska tries to break free but Gonalez pushes him back against the cage.
Malaska wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonalez won't allow it.
Malaska is trying to break free.
Malaska has Gonalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malaska wants to break free but Gonalez has control.
Malaska working hard to break the clinch.
Gonalez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malaska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malaska letting Gonalez take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Malaska avoids the damage to the body.
Gonalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonalez throws an elbow that misses.
Gonalez fails to pull guard.
Malaska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonalez slips a jab and a cross from Malaska.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonalez! But no joy.
A punch combination from Malaska misses.
Gonalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonalez is just out of range.
Malaska leaves Gonalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malaska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaska throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonalez shoots in for a takedown but Malaska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malaska lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Malaska.
Malaska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaska jabs Gonalez right on the nose. Gonalez blinks but takes it well.
Gonalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonalez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malaska as he jumps to the side.
Malaska is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gonalez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonalez lands a jab to Malaska's midsection.
A punch combination from Malaska misses.
Gonalez moves out of range as Malaska strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Malaska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malaska has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Malaska!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Ilmarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Gardenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppo Ilmarinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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222 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Gardenia!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen shoots for a takedown but Gardenia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ilmarinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilmarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardenia is just out of range.
Good shot there by Gardenia.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilmarinen is just out of range.
Ilmarinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gardenia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ilmarinen moves away.
Ilmarinen tries to counter by clinching up but Gardenia breaks away and moves out of range.
Gardenia scores with a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gardenia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gardenia swats away the attempt to clinch by Ilmarinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gardenia works the jab nicely.
Gardenia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ilmarinen momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardenia throws a body punch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardenia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilmarinen is just out of range.
Ilmarinen throwing a counter right hand but Gardenia manages to avoid it.
Ilmarinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ilmarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gardenia digs a good body shot into Ilmarinen's ribs.
Gardenia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ilmarinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Gardenia scores with a punch to the head.
Gardenia jabs Ilmarinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ilmarinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gardenia cracks Ilmarinen with an open hand slap.
Gardenia throws a big shot that misses.
Gardenia misses with a double jab.
Gardenia has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gardenia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ilmarinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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!
Ilmarinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Gardenia does it's job there.
Ilmarinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilmarinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen swings for the body but Gardenia moves out of range.
A punch combination from Gardenia misses.
Gardenia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ilmarinen at a distance.
Ilmarinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gardenia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gardenia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gardenia lands a jab to Ilmarinen's midsection.
Gardenia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eli Gardenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardenia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gardenia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ilmarinen throws out a loose jab but Gardenia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardenia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good shot there by Gardenia.
Ilmarinen is looking to clinch.
Gardenia throws a body punch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ilmarinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gardenia lunges at Ilmarinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ilmarinen's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gardenia swinging wildly here.
Ilmarinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ilmarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ilmarinen throws a lazy right hand but Gardenia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gardenia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ilmarinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gardenia takes a swing at Ilmarinen's ribcage but misses.
Gardenia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ilmarinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gardenia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gardenia was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.
Gardenia stalks Ilmarinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ilmarinen's face. Ilmarinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardenia jabs at Ilmarinen's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardenia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardenia scores with a hook to the body. Ilmarinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ilmarinen is breathing heavily.
Gardenia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Gardenia.
Gardenia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gardenia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ilmarinen scores with a shot to the body.
Gardenia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ilmarinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Gardenia scores with a jab. Ilmarinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ilmarinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gardenia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gardenia connects with a nice looking jab.
Gardenia thuds a left hand into Ilmarinen's body.
Ilmarinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gardenia dominated that round.
That's time! Ilmarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gardenia lands a nice shot to the body.
Ilmarinen throws a hook but Gardenia avoids it easily.
Gardenia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gardenia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ilmarinen cracks Gardenia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gardenia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gardenia with a jab.
Gardenia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ilmarinen. Ilmarinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gardenia just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ilmarinen misses the target.
Ilmarinen tries to clinch up but Gardenia circles away and keeps his distance.
Gardenia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ilmarinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gardenia lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardenia tries to bum rush Ilmarinen with a series of wild strikes but Ilmarinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gardenia.
Ilmarinen drops his hands momentarily and Gardenia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gardenia lands a jab.
Gardenia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gardenia misses with a body shot
and Ilmarinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gardenia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ilmarinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gardenia scores with a jab.
Gardenia throws a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen takes one to the chin there.
Gardenia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Gardenia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gardenia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ilmarinen misses with a jab to the body
and Gardenia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gardenia.
Ilmarinen swings widly with a right hand
and Gardenia counters with a three punch combo that has Ilmarinen backing up. Ilmarinen nods at Gardenia to acknowledge the strikes.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the body
and Gardenia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gardenia lands a body shot.
Gardenia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gardenia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ilmarinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ilmarinen misses with a looping right.
Gardenia with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gardenia.
Gardenia with a hook.
Ilmarinen is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Ilmarinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gardenia connects with a single shot there.
Gardenia jabs Ilmarinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gardenia lands a nice hook to Ilmarinen's body. Ilmarinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gardenia drops Ilmarinen with a huge uppercut! Ilmarinen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gardenia is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Gardenia!
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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 Fernando Augusto Da Silva (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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174 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Augusto Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augusto Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beton.
Augusto Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Beton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Beton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Augusto Da Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beton has Augusto Da Silva in his guard.
Augusto Da Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusto Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton looking for a guillotine here but Augusto Da Silva defends easily.
Augusto Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Beton is keeping the position.
Augusto Da Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augusto Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Augusto Da Silva controlling from the top position.
Augusto Da Silva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Beton has locked up a guillotine! Beton's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Augusto Da Silva is holding on here and Beton must be using up a lot of energy. Augusto Da Silva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Beton gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jos Beton!
A determined Jos Beton didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pudding Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudding Dave has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
3 - 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dave tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lynn is in Dave's guard.
Dave has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lynn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dave manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dave is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dave thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dave prevents Lynn from getting back to his feet.
Dave definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dave works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dave is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dave sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dave is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dave is working for a kimura but Lynn is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynn wants to get back to his feet.
Dave is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynn is trying to stand up here but Dave is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dave is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynn is just riding it out for now. Dave eventually gives up the hold.
Dave prevents Lynn from standing back up.
Dave trying to pass the guard but Lynn defending well.
Dave moves into full mount! Lynn won't be happy about that!
Lynn tries to buck Dave off but he can't manage it.
Dave tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dave looking for a guillotine from mount but Lynn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dave takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lynn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dave looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dave content just to control the position here.
Dave is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lynn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dave controlling from the full mount.
Lynn is trying to stand.
Dave with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dave quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Dave but it's paid off an Lynn is forced to tap! Nice work by Dave.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pudding Dave!
Pudding Dave decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Nickal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Nickal !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter throws a hook to the side of Nickal 's head but Nickal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickal looks to throw the jab but Lecter is out of range.
Lecter wants to clinch up but Nickal keeps it at a distance.
Nickal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lecter sprawls and moves away.
Nickal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lecter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lecter regains half guard.
Nickal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lecter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lecter wants to get back to his feet.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nickal thows a huge punch but Lecter dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Nickal is thwarting Lecter's attempts to control the position.
Lecter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Lecter is controlling Nickal 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Let's hope that Lecter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nickal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nickal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lecter wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Lecter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lecter trying to hold on to Nickal 's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Lecter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal 's back!
Nickal rolls, trying to escape but Lecter keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter is trying to stick to Nickal 's back but Nickal is turning into Lecter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lecter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nickal .
Lecter trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nickal is in close to Lecter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nickal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lecter working a defensive guard here.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickal is in close to Lecter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Lecter blocks nicely.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now.
Lecter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nickal is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal stands up over Lecter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickal connects with a couple of short punches.
Nickal with a nice head shot there.
Lecter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lecter has his hands on Nickal 's head, controlling the position.
Lecter wants to stand but Nickal is controlling the position.
Lecter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal stands up over Lecter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lecter is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal is sitting in close to Lecter's body. Lecter has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nickal is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nickal is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lecter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hannibal Lecter!
Hannibal Lecter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ukrit Uffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ukrit Uffe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Mill!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uffe clinches up with Mill and pushes him back against the cage.
Mill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uffe's elbow.
A short right from Uffe.
Mill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uffe backwards.
Uffe lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mill - that landed with a thud.
Mill misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Uffe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mill's brow.
Uffe lands a nice elbow.
Mill dodges an elbow strike from Uffe.
Mill lands with a right to the head.
Uffe wants to stall.
Mill blocks the elbow strike.
Mill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mill has a couple of punches blocked by Uffe.
Uffe throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Mill.
Mill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uffe blocking some punches.
Mill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uffe backwards.
Mill gets through Uffe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mill swings wildly with an uppercut but Uffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mill tries a body shot but Uffe blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uffe throws an elbow that misses.
Uffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uffe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Uffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uffe misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Uffe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uffe.
Mill dodges an elbow strike from Uffe.
Mill tries to throw a body punch but Uffe avoids it by throwing Mill back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mill - that landed with a thud.
Uffe misses with an elbow over the top.
Uffe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Uffe throws an elbow but it misses.
Mill blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uffe.
Uffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uffe scores with a shot to the side of Mill's head.
Uffe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Uffe lands an elbow that stopped Mill in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uffe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mill tries a body shot but Uffe blocks it.
Mill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uffe blocking some punches.
Mill tries to work over Uffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uffe.
Uffe prevents a body shot from Mill.
Uffe cracks Mill with a nice body shot.
Uffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mill misses with a punch to the body.
Mill lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Uffe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mill's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Mill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mill avoids a wild elbow strike from Uffe.
Mill lands a hook that snaps the head of Uffe backwards.
Mill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uffe throws an elbow but it misses.
Mill blocks the elbow strike.
Uffe misses with an elbow strike.
Uffe misses with an elbow strike.
Mill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uffe backwards.
Uffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mill backwards.
Mill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mill working aggressively here.
Mill tries to work over Uffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mill throws a punch but it's blocked by Uffe.
Mill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uffe is breathing heavily.
Uffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mill.
Mill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Mill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mill avoids a wild elbow strike from Uffe.
Mill misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mill.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mill struggles to land a body shot inside as Uffe controls his hands.
Uffe misses with an elbow over the top.
Mill working aggressively here.
Uffe lands a shoulder strike.
Mill struggles to land a body shot inside as Uffe controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mill lands with a left to the head.
Mill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mill scores with a shot to the side of Uffe's head.
Uffe misses with the head strike.
Mill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uffe throws an elbow but it misses.
Mill avoids the elbow strike from Uffe, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mill.
Mill working aggressively here.
Mill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mill struggles to land a body shot inside as Uffe controls his hands.
Uffe has a couple of punches blocked by Mill.
Mill pushes Uffe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mill misses with some punches.
Mill tries to work over Uffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mill lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uffe lands a shoulder strike.
Uffe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Uffe throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mill as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Mill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mill dominated that 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.
Uffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uffe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Uffe avoids the body shot from Mill.
Uffe instigates a clinch.
Uffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mill's elbow.
Uffe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Uffe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uffe's elbow.
Mill lands an uppercut.
Uffe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mill's defenses.
Mill tries to work over Uffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Mill.
Uffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mill lands a nice shot to the body.
Mill misses with a body punch.
Uffe blocking some punches.
Mill avoids a wild elbow strike from Uffe.
Uffe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uffe prevents a body shot from Mill.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mill lands a shoulder strike.
Mill scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uffe misses with an elbow strike.
Mill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uffe prevents a body shot from Mill.
Mill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uffe.
Mill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mill.
Mill lands an uppercut.
Uffe presses Mill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mill swings wildly with an uppercut but Uffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mill blocks the elbow strike.
Mill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mill working aggressively here.
Mill lands with a short shot to the head.
Uffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uffe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mill scores with a shot to the side of Uffe's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mill.
A left hand lands to the body for Mill.
Mill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uffe or not.
Mill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mill lands a body punch.
Mill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mill lands an uppercut.
Mill lands a left hand.
Uffe is rocked!
Mill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Uffe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Mill.
Mill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mill cracks Uffe with a nice body shot.
Mill digs a right hand into Uffe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uffe's gas tank.
Mill is working Uffe over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mill.
Mill lands a big right hand that drops Uffe! The killer instinct kicks in and Mill finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mill!
Mike Mill is the new welterweight champion!
Mike Mill spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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