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MMAHelsinki - 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampo Suopursu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Phenomena - Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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189 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampo Suopursu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suopursu throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia pushes Suopursu up against the cage in a clinch.
Suopursu tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
A short right from Garcia on the inside.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Suopursu is working for takedown but Garcia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Suopursu.
Bob Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sampo Suopursu.
Garcia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suopursu wants a takedown.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
Suopursu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suopursu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Suopursu is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia controlling the action here for a moment.
Garcia lands a big right hand that drops Suopursu! The killer instinct kicks in and Garcia finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Garcia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Hadry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ed Hadry has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Hadry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kalashnikov working over Hadry with some ground and pound. Hadry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kalashnikov is working for a kimura but Hadry is defending it quite comfortably.
Kalashnikov controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadry looking for submissions off his back.
Kalashnikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kalashnikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kalashnikov seems to be working for a kimura but Hadry defends the submission attempt.
Hadry wants to improve his position but Kalashnikov is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hadry taking some punishment here, with Kalashnikov in his half guard.
Kalashnikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hadry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalashnikov working over Hadry with some ground and pound. Hadry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hadry is looking to improve his position.
Kalashnikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kalashnikov content to control rather than advance.
Hadry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalashnikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hadry has hold of Kalashnikov's hands but Kalashnikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov trying to control the pace.
Kalashnikov moves nicely into side control.
Kalashnikov tries for a kimura but Hadry is defending well.
Hadry is looking for a sweep.
Kalashnikov is working Hadry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hadry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalashnikov controlling the position.
Kalashnikov working the ground and pound.
Hadry is rocked!
Kalashnikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hadry is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hadry is defending well.
Kalashnikov gets to mount! Hadry was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hadry is surviving well by controlling Kalashnikov's body position as best he can.
Hadry is looking to improve his position but Kalashnikov isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Kalashnikov.
Oh Hadry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Ed Hadry has been cut.
Kalashnikov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Hadry! Kalashnikov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Hadry and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikhail Kalashnikov!
Mikhail Kalashnikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tonino Barile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Walker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tonino Barile's chin.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonino Barile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Walker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker blocks a head kick by Barile.
Eric Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker tries to land a body kick
so Barile counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barile looking to pass the guard.
Walker wants to stand up but Barile is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barile is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barile wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Barile drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Barile off! Barile jumps back into Walker's guard.
Barile passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barile tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barile thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barile looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barile goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barile's guard! Nice work there by Walker!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barile isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Walker stacks Barile on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Walker!
Barile tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Walker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Barile is looking to improve his position but Walker isn't that keen on the idea.
Walker wants to control the pace but Barile is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barile tries to lock up and control but Walker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barile is trying to escape the mount.
Barile looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Barile rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barile is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barile gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barile looking for a triangle here. Walker is fighting it but it looks tight! Barile pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Walker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tonino Barile!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fletcher Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leone's entrance music is "Diesel Blues" by Jim Johnston. A fine choice. 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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28
295 lbs
0 - 7 - 0 |
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323 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fletcher Leone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl slaps away a takedown attempt from Leone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stahl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leone was covering up waiting for the punch and Stahl finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Leone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stahl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Leone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl is looking to work some ground and pound but Leone has wrist control.
Stahl is pushing down on Leone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leone is fighting to maintain full guard but Stahl has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leone is breathing heavily.
Stahl is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stahl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stahl is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Leone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stahl tries to control but Leone wriggling away.
Leone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stahl tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stahl tries to control but Leone wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahl sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stahl swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hussein Stahl!
In his post fight interview, Hussein Stahl started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Fletcher Leone had this to say: 'It doesn't matter if you win or lose, you still in charge of your legacy!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozko Terminator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jozko Terminator will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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169 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
Determined |
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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 London, Liam Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jozko Terminator!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle drops Terminator with a nice combination! Boyle dives into Terminator's guard, looking to finish!
Terminator is rocked!
Terminator keeping moving, preventing Boyle from controlling successfully.
Terminator is still in real trouble! Can Boyle finish him?
Terminator is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boyle connects with a couple of short punches.
Terminator had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boyle defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Terminator is proving hard to escape from.
Boyle wants to control from the top but Terminator keeps moving.
Terminator seems to have recovered his senses.
Boyle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Terminator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terminator has his foot on Boyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boyle works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle wants to control from the top but Terminator keeps moving.
Terminator working for a triangle but Boyle defends it easily.
Boyle is working Terminator over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boyle landing with the ground and pound.
Boyle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boyle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boyle counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terminator on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Terminator looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Terminator thows a huge punch but Boyle dodges it nicely.
Boyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Terminator is working for a submission of some sort.
Boyle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Terminator.
Boyle is trying to stand back up but Terminator is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terminator throws a strike but Boyle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Boyle wants to stand and escape but Terminator is having none of it.
Terminator throwing strikes but missing.
Terminator pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyle is keeping the position for now.
Terminator prevents Boyle from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Terminator walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boyle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boyle is looking to clinch.
Boyle thuds a left hand into Terminator's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terminator walks into a left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Terminator looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boyle!
Terminator wants to control but Boyle is keeping him busy.
Terminator working the ground and pound but Boyle is defending the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terminator tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Terminator has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Terminator thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Terminator stands up and beckons Boyle to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Boyle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Terminator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab-cross combination lands for Boyle and sends Terminator crashing to the mat! Boyle follows him down to the mat - Terminator regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Terminator regains full guard. Nicely done.
Terminator wants to stand and escape but Boyle is having none of it.
Boyle advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Terminator tries to get to full guard but Boyle has control of the leg.
Terminator trying to hold on to Boyle's head to control him but Boyle postures up.
Terminator keeping control of the position.
Terminator missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle prevents Terminator from improving his position.
Terminator punching from the bottom.
Terminator works his way to full guard. Good work.
Terminator keeping moving, preventing Boyle from controlling successfully.
Boyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terminator can do to turn this around?
Terminator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Terminator has Boyle pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boyle is working Terminator over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Terminator has wrist control.
Boyle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Terminator has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boyle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boyle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Terminator is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've been informed that Terminator has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Terminator missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jozko Terminator has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle wants to get back to his feet.
Terminator is working for a kimura but Boyle is defending it quite comfortably.
Terminator stands up from half guard.
Boyle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Terminator's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Terminator shoots in and gets a takedown into Boyle's guard.
Terminator pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyle is keeping the position for now.
Terminator gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Terminator dodges the punch combination from Boyle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Terminator fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boyle, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Boyle dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Terminator moves into range and clinches up with Boyle.
Terminator is working Boyle over against the cage.
Terminator drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyle wants to break free but Terminator has control.
Terminator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boyle moves in looking to clinch but Terminator pushes him off.
Boyle throws a combination. Terminator tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Terminator gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boyle is trying to break the clinch but Terminator has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Terminator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Terminator has him pressed against the cage.
Boyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Terminator lands a shoulder strike.
Boyle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boyle wants to break free but Terminator has control.
Boyle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boyle has had enough of the clinch but Terminator keeps him there for the moment.
Boyle working hard to break the clinch.
Boyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liam Boyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Boyle.
Terminator is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Boyle moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Boyle!
An out of breath Liam Boyle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eero Haapasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granger has chosen Stop Bitin' - Abstract Rude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pete Granger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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20
178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Haapasaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Granger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger connects with a single shot there.
Granger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Granger connects with a right hand. Haapasaari shakes it off.
Granger lands a big right hand that sends Haapasaari crashing to the mat! Granger stays standing though and waves Haapasaari back to his feet!
Haapasaari is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger cracks Haapasaari with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Haapasaari tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Granger pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Haapasaari is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Granger!
A victorious Pete Granger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikkko Wainamoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balthazar Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
230 lbs
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25
267 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikkko Wainamoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balthazar Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wainamoinen.
Balthazar Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wainamoinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson is looking to land body kicks.
Wainamoinen cracks Jefferson with an open hand slap.
It looks like Balthazar Jefferson has been cut.
A big right from Wainamoinen misses.
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wainamoinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wainamoinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Wainamoinen scores with a jab to the body.
Wainamoinen slips under a jab.
Wainamoinen slips a straight right by Jefferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wainamoinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jefferson throws a push kick but Wainamoinen slaps the foot to one side.
Wainamoinen catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wainamoinen misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen sets himself, and Jefferson steps forward looking for the clinch! Wainamoinen avoids it this time.
Wainamoinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Wainamoinen blocks the low kick.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wainamoinen lands with an overhand left.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wainamoinen walks into a stiff left hand from Jefferson.
Wainamoinen scores with a shot to the body.
Wainamoinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jefferson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wainamoinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jefferson slips under a jab from Wainamoinen.
Jefferson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wainamoinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jefferson looks for the body kick but Wainamoinen saw that one coming.
Wainamoinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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!
Wainamoinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wainamoinen misses the target.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Wainamoinen avoids the punch easily.
Wainamoinen moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Wainamoinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wainamoinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wainamoinen slips a jab from Jefferson.
Wainamoinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wainamoinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Wainamoinen slips the punch.
It looked like Wainamoinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wainamoinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wainamoinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jefferson has Wainamoinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wainamoinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Wainamoinen presses Jefferson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but Wainamoinen blocks with his arms.
Wainamoinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson misses with an elbow strike.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainamoinen taking a breather.
Wainamoinen can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferson controls the action.
Jefferson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Veikkko Wainamoinen has been cut.
Wainamoinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wainamoinen checks the leg kick.
Wainamoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Wainamoinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jefferson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wainamoinen takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wainamoinen moves out of range as Jefferson throws a body kick.
Wainamoinen throws a shot to the body.
Wainamoinen misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson motions for Wainamoinen to come forward. Jefferson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wainamoinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Wainamoinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wainamoinen manages to avoid it.
Jefferson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson cracks Wainamoinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jefferson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jefferson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jefferson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wainamoinen takes a step back to recover.
Wainamoinen clinches up against the cage.
Wainamoinen can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferson controls the action.
Nice elbow from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wainamoinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Wainamoinen lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wainamoinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikkko Wainamoinen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
Wainamoinen throws a shot from downtown. Jefferson moves away and avoids it.
Jefferson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jefferson walks into a straight right hand from Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wainamoinen looks to land a left hand but Jefferson moved out of range nicely.
Jefferson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wainamoinen on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson wants to slow Wainamoinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Jefferson tries to land a leg kick but Wainamoinen saw it coming and moves away.
Wainamoinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jefferson lands a jab-cross combination.
Good shot there by Wainamoinen.
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wainamoinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wainamoinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
That has opened up Balthazar Jefferson's cut even more.
Wainamoinen clinches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jefferson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainamoinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jeffersons head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wainamoinen works on Jefferson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jefferson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wainamoinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jefferson can turn it around.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Wainamoinen blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferson throws an elbow but misses.
Wainamoinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wainamoinen scores with a shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
Wainamoinen has Jefferson pressed against the cage.
Jefferson misses with an elbow over the top.
Wainamoinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Wainamoinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wainamoinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jefferson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferson looking to slow down the pace here.
Wainamoinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wainamoinen pushes Jefferson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wainamoinen lands a right hand.
Jefferson misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Wainamoinen.
Jefferson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wainamoinen blocks it with crossed arms.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wainamoinen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wainamoinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wainamoinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wainamoinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wainamoinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferson.
Wainamoinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen avoids the elbow strike from Jefferson, against the cage.
Wainamoinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wainamoinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jefferson up against the cage.
Wainamoinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainamoinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
Wainamoinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jefferson or not.
Wainamoinen blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferson misses with an elbow over the top.
Wainamoinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The cut above Balthazar Jefferson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferson throws an elbow but misses.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Wainamoinen blocks it.
Wainamoinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wainamoinen has Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wainamoinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
Wainamoinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wainamoinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Wainamoinen digs a right hand into Jefferson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jefferson's gas tank.
Wainamoinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wainamoinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Wainamoinen - that landed with a thud.
Wainamoinen scores with a shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
Wainamoinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?
A short left from Wainamoinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wainamoinen lands a body punch.
Veikkko Wainamoinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wainamoinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Wainamoinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wainamoinen is struggling to control the position.
Wainamoinen lands a right hand.
Come on Wainamoinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wainamoinen lands a body shot.
A short right from Wainamoinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wainamoinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Balthazar Jefferson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wainamoinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jefferson misses with a hook
letting Wainamoinen counter with a right hand.
Jefferson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikkko Wainamoinen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wainamoinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jefferson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veikkko Wainamoinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Wainamoinen works Jefferson's body with a nice hook.
Wainamoinen clinches up against the cage.
Wainamoinen presses Jefferson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wainamoinen tries to break free but Jefferson pushes him back against the cage.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Wainamoinen.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Wainamoinen blocks it.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Wainamoinen is blocking nicely.
Wainamoinen scores with a shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
Wainamoinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wainamoinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wainamoinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jefferson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wainamoinen finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Balthazar Jefferson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Veikkko Wainamoinen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwik Li Gon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Talbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwik Li Gon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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25
300 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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27
268 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kwik Li Gon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jefferson Talbot!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gon fails to land the takedown.
Gon drives through with a takedown into Talbot's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gon forces his way into half guard.
Gon moves nicely into side control.
Gon advances to full mount.
Gon controlling the pace for now.
Gon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gon swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kwik Li Gon!
Kwik Li Gon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Jefferson Talbot had this to say: 'I got sloppy and he got lucky.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Selassie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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248 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Selassie!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Selassie pushes him off.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but Selassie shows good takedown defense.
We've been told by Bob's head coaches at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bob looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Selassie!
Bob is chipping away with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Selassie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bob lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Selassie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bob gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Selassie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bob lets go of the hold and Selassie can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ron Bob!
An out of breath Ron Bob thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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