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iFight.3: Pankration 2.0 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rerbert Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaby Nimat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Gay Bar blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rerbert Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gaby Nimat!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nimat is defended easily by Gracie.
Nimat is looking to clinch.
Nimat fails with the takedown.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Gaby Nimat has been cut.
Gracie rushes Nimat and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Nimat.
Rerbert Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaby Nimat.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Nimat throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nimat.
Nimat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nimat throws an elbow but it misses.
Nimat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nimat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nimat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nimat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nimat is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nimat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Nimat from improving his position.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Nimat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie gets to his feet - Nimat follows without any prompting.
Nimat darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Nimat looking for a sweep. Not yet Nimat, not yet.
Nimat is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Nimat looks gassed!
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nimat's head.
Nimat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie tries to stand but Nimat is controlling from the bottom.
Nimat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nimat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nimat looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Nimat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nimat ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nimat backs up against the cage.
Nimat is rocked!
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nimat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nimat is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nimat regains guard.
Gracie gets to his feet. Nimat looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Nimat is unconscious as Gracie celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Rerbert Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Tuurivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Neddles (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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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Tuurivirta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Douglas Neddles!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuurivirta takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Tarmo Tuurivirta has been cut.
Neddles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neddles staying out of range there.
Neddles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tuurivirta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tuurivirta taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tuurivirta struggling a bit here.
Neddles controls the position.
Tuurivirta is looking to regain half guard here but Neddles keeps moving and retains side control.
Tuurivirta wants to control but Neddles postures up.
The ground and pound from Neddles seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tuurivirta seems a little lost for a moment, as Neddles dominates the positioning.
Neddles is looking to take a break and control but Tuurivirta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuurivirta struggling a bit here.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neddles blocks a jab.
Tuurivirta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuurivirta misses the target.
Neddles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuurivirta.
Neddles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tuurivirta to the mat! Tuurivirta manages to get full guard.
Neddles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tuurivirta wants to stand but Neddles is controlling the position.
Neddles stopping the sweep attempt from Tuurivirta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neddles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neddles wants to clinch up but Tuurivirta keeps it at a distance.
Neddles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tuurivirta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Neddles prevents it.
Neddles tries to pull guard but Tuurivirta won't allow it.
Tuurivirta wants a takedown.
Tuurivirta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarmo Tuurivirta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuurivirta is looking to break free of the clinch but Neddles has double underhooks.
Tuurivirta being controlled against the cage.
Neddles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neddles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Neddles staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neddles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuurivirta keeps working.
Tuurivirta takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Neddles is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tuurivirta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Neddles landing strikes.
Neddles working the ground and pound from side control.
Tuurivirta is not content to let Neddles control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neddles stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tarmo Tuurivirta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neddles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tuurivirta, pushing him back against the cage.
Neddles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tuurivirta is trying to keep an underhook but Neddles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neddles stands up from half guard.
Neddles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neddles clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuurivirta fails to pull guard.
Neddles pushes Tuurivirta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tuurivirta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Neddles smiles and moves away.
Tuurivirta lands with a nice combination. Neddles backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Neddles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarmo Tuurivirta's cut.
That's time! Tuurivirta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tuurivirta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neddles.
Neddles moves into the clinch.
Neddles wants a takedown but no success here.
Tuurivirta avoids a wild elbow strike from Neddles.
Neddles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neddles fails with the takedown.
Neddles stuns Tuurivirta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tuurivirta looks to land a combination but Neddles avoids it well.
Tuurivirta gets caught flat footed, as Neddles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tuurivirta wants to control the position but Neddles says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Neddles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Neddles escapes and gets back to his feet.
Neddles fails to land the takedown.
Tarmo Tuurivirta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Neddles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuurivirta throws a nice looking combination but Neddles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neddles fails with a takedown attempt.
Tuurivirta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Neddles counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tuurivirta's guard now.
Neddles stands up and waves to Tuurivirta to follow him.
Neddles closes the distance and clinches up with Tuurivirta, looking for a takedown. Neddles pushes Tuurivirta against the cage but Tuurivirta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Neddles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuurivirta misses with a shot to the body
and Neddles counters with a shoot takedown. Tuurivirta fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neddles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neddles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neddles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neddles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuurivirta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuurivirta, not yet.
Tuurivirta keeping moving, preventing Neddles from controlling successfully.
Tuurivirta working for submissions but it's allowed Neddles to get to half guard.
Tuurivirta tries to get to full guard but Neddles has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neddles in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tuurivirta tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Neddles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Douglas Neddles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Billy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngve yngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yngve yngo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Billy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yngve yngo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
yngo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Billy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before yngo can pounce on him.
yngo darts in and clinches Billy up against the cage.
yngo prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by yngo.
yngo lands a knee to the body.
yngo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Billy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but yngo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
yngo stops a takedown attempt from Billy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Billy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billy is breathing heavily.
yngo breaks the clinch.
yngo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Billy.
yngo has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
yngo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Billy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
yngo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
yngo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
yngo scores a nice knee to the body.
yngo landing knees to the head.
yngo with a knee to the head.
yngo lands a knee to the body.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Billy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
yngo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
yngo just leaning against Billy, taking a breather.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Billy's ribcage.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yngo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for yngo.
yngo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
yngo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Billy's head.
yngo lands a high kick!
Billy darts in trying to clinch
and yngo counters by moving into the clinch.
yngo scores with a knee to the head.
yngo lands a knee to the head.
yngo effectively controlling the action here.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Billy takes an elbow to the temple.
Billy tries for a takedown but yngo manages to get underhooks.
yngo lands an elbow inside.
yngo is pressed up against the cage. Billy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag yngo down to the mat. yngo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
yngo clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
yngo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Billy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
yngo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yngve yngo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billy walks forward, straight into a front kick from yngo.
Billy tries for a takedown but yngo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
yngo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Billy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
yngo moves into range and clinches up with Billy.
yngo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
yngo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Billy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Billy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
yngo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Billy.
Billy is trying to get an arm triangle but yngo is defending well.
Billy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billy is trying to get an arm triangle but yngo is defending well.
yngo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
yngo prevents Billy from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
yngo wants to pass to mount but Billy is defending the position.
Billy tries to roll over but yngo keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from yngo - that will leave a mark!
yngo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
yngo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
yngo lands a nice knee to the body.
yngo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
yngo scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngve yngo 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.
Billy wants to clinch but yngo slips to the side
and yngo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
yngo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
yngo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
yngo tries to land knees in the clinch but Billy avoids the damage to the body.
yngo looking to throw knees to the head but Billy is blocking nicely.
yngo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Billy has yngo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. yngo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
yngo prevents the takedown attempt.
yngo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Billy tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Billy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
yngo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
yngo landing knees to the body.
Billy goes for a takedown in the clinch but yngo prevents it.
yngo scores with a knee to the head.
yngo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
yngo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
yngo lands a nice knee to the body.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Billy's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yngo missing with knees to the body.
Billy wants a takedown but no success here.
yngo lands a good knee to the midsection. Billy won't want to take too many of those.
yngo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Billy drops down looking for an ankle pick but yngo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crunch! yngo slams his shin into Billy's torso.
yngo clinches.
Billy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
yngo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billy avoids it.
Billy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
yngo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Billy.
Billy looking for a takedown.
Billy is trying to drag yngo to the mat but yngo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
yngo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
yngo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
yngo throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
yngo throws a head kick that misses.
Chuck Billy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Billy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but yngo swivels and escapes.
Billy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has yngo pinned against the cage. yngo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
yngo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
yngo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Billy shoots for a takedown but yngo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from yngo. No joy for Billy on that attempt.
yngo closes the distance and clinches.
Billy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Billy's ribcage.
yngo lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from yngo.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Billy's ribcage.
yngo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yngo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
yngo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
yngo with a knee to the head.
yngo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Billy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
yngo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Billy is defending well for now.
Billy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but yngo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
yngo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Billy up against the cage.
Billy tries for a takedown. No joy.
yngo working Billy over with knees to the body.
yngo scores a nice knee to the body.
yngo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Billy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. yngo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Billy tries for a takedown but yngo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four 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.
yngo closes the distance and clinches.
Billy looking for a takedown.
Billy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. yngo obliges.
yngo landing knees to the body.
yngo scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by yngo.
Billy goes for a takedown in the clinch but yngo prevents it.
Billy goes for a takedown attempt but yngo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from yngo - that will leave a mark!
Billy feints and as yngo raises his hands in defense, Billy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Billy tries to free his leg and advance position but yngo is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngve yngo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
yngo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Billy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
yngo loads up on a big right hand but Billy slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from yngo.
Billy blocks the body kick.
yngo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Billy fails with the takedown.
yngo scores with a push kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Billy is defended easily by yngo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Billy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but yngo swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
yngo fakes the leg kick and cracks Billy in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yngo lands with a kick to the temple. Billy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
yngo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yngve yngo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by yngo.
yngo throws a front kick that sends Billy stumbling back into the cage.
yngo lands with a kick to the ribs.
yngo has managed to clinch.
Billy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from yngo.
yngo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Billy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
yngo connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for yngo.
yngo landing knees to the body.
yngo stops a takedown attempt from Billy.
yngo lands a good knee to the midsection. Billy won't want to take too many of those.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Billy's ribcage.
yngo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Billy's ribcage.
Knees to the body from yngo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Billy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. yngo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
yngo lands a good knee to the midsection. Billy won't want to take too many of those.
yngo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Billy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but yngo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billy takes a knee right on the jaw!
yngo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Billy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Billy tries to clinch there but yngo circles away.
yngo clinches.
yngo misses with an elbow over the top.
yngo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Billy is defending well for now.
Billy wants a takedown but no success here.
yngo working Billy over with knees to the body.
yngo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Billy is trying to drag yngo to the mat but yngo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yngo lands a nice knee to the body.
Billy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but yngo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
yngo stops a takedown attempt from Billy.
yngo stalling.
yngo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Billy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Billy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but yngo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Billy wants a takedown.
yngo lands an elbow that stopped Billy in his tracks for a moment.
Billy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chuck Billy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
yngo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Billy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Billy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Billy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but yngo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
yngo gets underhooks to prevent Billy's takedown attempt.
yngo scores a nice knee to the body.
yngo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Billy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
yngo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
yngo lands a nice elbow.
Billy is working for takedown but yngo is calmly controlling the position for now.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Billy's ribcage.
yngo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Billy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
yngo breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
yngo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yngve yngo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yngve yngo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got yngo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yngve yngo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reima Katekismus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minsc Boo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katekismus comes to the cage accompanied by Reima's Requiem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Katekismus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minsc Boo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katekismus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Katekismus with a jab.
Boo moves in looking to clinch but Katekismus pushes him off.
Boo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katekismus throws a hook but Boo avoids it easily.
Katekismus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boo loses concentration momentarily and Katekismus pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Boo crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Katekismus finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reima Katekismus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Fay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ninja might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to like a toy soilder-eminem. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Fay!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fay sprawls well. Fay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ninja gets slowly back to his feet.
Ninja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fay tries to bum rush Ninja with a series of wild strikes but Ninja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fay throws the kick towards the body but Ninja avoids it.
Ninja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fay defends it nicely.
Ninja closes the distance and clinches up with Fay, looking for a takedown. Ninja pushes Fay against the cage but Fay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninja has a takedown stuffed.
Ninja doesn't manage to clinch there - Fay circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fay moves into the clinch.
Fay gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ninja won't allow Fay to pass to mount.
Fay 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.
Fay trying to control from Ninja's half guard. Ninja has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Fay from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fay is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fay looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ninja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ninja defending well though.
Fay seems to be working for a kimura but Ninja defends the submission attempt.
Fay thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ninja to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fay tries to stand but Ninja is controlling from the bottom.
Fay throwing strikes from guard but Ninja blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fay wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Fay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fay fails with a takedown attempt.
Ninja dives in and grabs Fay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fay pushes down on Ninja's head and hops out.
Fay clinches.
Ninja tries to pull guard but Fay holds him up against the cage and eventually Ninja drops back down to his feet.
Fay is working Ninja over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ninja.
Fay prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fay manages to break the clinch.
Greg Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja tries to keep at a distance but Fay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fay pulls guard.
Ninja has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fay to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ninja is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fay pulls down on the head and he's put Ninja to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dean Fay!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raya Ryay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Virne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Frank Klepacki - Anticipating. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raya Ryay!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virne defends it nicely.
Ryay shoots in but no luck this time.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryay.
Ryay wants to control for a moment but Virne uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Well, if Ryay is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Virne wants to get back to his feet.
Ryay is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ryay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryay trying to control but Virne is working from the bottom.
Virne trying to control the position.
Ryay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Virne's guard.
Virne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Virne.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryay defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryay controlling from the top position.
Ryay throws a strike but Virne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryay controlling Virne's posture.
Virne wants to control from the top but Ryay keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryay scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ryay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virne tries to avoid it but Ryay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virne to the ground. Virne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jarppi Virne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raya Ryay.
Virne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ryay gets back to half guard.
Ryay wants to get back to full guard.
Ryay wants to control but Virne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryay won't allow Virne to pass to mount.
Virne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Virne.
Ryay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Virne.
Virne is looking to take a break and control but Ryay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Virne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryay looks gassed!
Ryay fails with the takedown
and Virne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Virne.
Virne breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Virne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryay.
Ryay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Virne counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ryay!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virne lands a big shot there that rocks Ryay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Virne landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ryay takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarppi Virne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Virne moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryay avoiding damage as Virne throws knees to the body.
Virne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raya Ryay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryay misses with a takedown attempt
and Virne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Virne drags the fight down to the ground.
Ryay passes into half guard.
Virne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryay is controlling the pace.
Ryay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Virne sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ryay is breathing heavily.
Ryay prevents Virne from standing back up.
Virne is looking for a sweep. Ryay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Virne pushes Ryay up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryay has Virne pressed against the cage, preventing Virne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two 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.
Ryay pulls guard.
Virne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryay working a defensive guard here.
Virne wants to control from the top but Ryay keeps moving.
Virne is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryay has escaped and now he's on top!
Ryay controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne has momentary wrist control but Ryay slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Virne wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ryay manages to pass to side control.
Ryay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Virne defending well though.
Virne is refusing to be controlled, as Ryay sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Virne tries to kick Ryay off but Ryay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ryay is working for a kimura but Virne is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryay trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raya Ryay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ryay fails with the takedown
and Virne counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ryay!
Ryay is working to get back to half guard.
Ryay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Virne misses with a head shot.
Virne fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Virne is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ryay is trying desperately to improve position.
Virne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Virne punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ryay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryay sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryay wants to control but Virne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Virne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ryay has one foot on Virne's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ryay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Virne.
Virne drives through and clinches with Ryay against the cage.
Ryay looking for a takedown.
Virne has had enough of the clinch but Ryay keeps him there for the moment.
Ryay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jarppi Virne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raya Ryay.
Virne pulls guard effortlessly.
Virne pushes Ryay off and scrambles back to his feet.
Virne forces Ryay back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryay tries to score a body lock takedown but Virne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Virne pulls guard successfully.
Virne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryay trying to control the position from guard on top but Virne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virne has his hands on Ryay's head, controlling the position.
Virne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ryay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Virne counters by moving into the clinch.
Virne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ryay tries to score a body lock takedown but Virne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Virne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ryay is trying to defend but Virne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ryay wants to control but Virne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virne stops Ryay from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne working the head and body with strikes.
Virne thows a huge punch but Ryay dodges it nicely.
Ryay looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ryay trying to control but Virne postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ryay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Virne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Virne has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryay jumps guard but Virne stands there with Ryay around his waist. Ryay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Virne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ryay's face.
Virne is pressed up against the cage. Ryay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Virne down to the mat. Virne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ryay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarppi Virne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Virne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarppi Virne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Sparraaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko's entrance music is Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Sparraaja!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalkalukko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparraaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sparraaja checks a low kick from Jalkalukko.
Sparraaja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jalkalukko counters with a head kick.
Sparraaja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sparraaja showed some decent athleticism there.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jalkalukko defends it well.
Jalkalukko won't allow Sparraaja to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko is trying to stand up here but Sparraaja is controlling him well.
Sparraaja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jalkalukko is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparraaja wants to pass to mount but Jalkalukko is defending the position.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jalkalukko defends it well.
Sparraaja tries to pass to full mount but Jalkalukko defends it.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sparraaja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sparraaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jalkalukko.
A low kick from Sparraaja misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jalkalukko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sparraaja is able to avoid easily.
Jalkalukko tries to clinch but Sparraaja is having none of it.
Jalkalukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jesse Jalkalukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparraaja attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sparraaja throws a leg kick
and Jalkalukko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sparraaja misses with a leg kick
and Jalkalukko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sparraaja tries to land a leg kick but Jalkalukko saw it coming and moves away.
Sparraaja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sparraaja swings around for an armbar but Jalkalukko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sparraaja's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko gets to his feet. Sparraaja looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jalkalukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sparraaja checks a low kick from Jalkalukko.
Sparraaja tries to work over Jalkalukko's front leg with a kick but Jalkalukko checks it.
Jalkalukko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jalkalukko misses with a leg kick
and Sparraaja counters with a good low kick that Jalkalukko was not able to check.
Jalkalukko tries to clinch but Sparraaja moves out of range.
Jalkalukko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jalkalukko tries to work over Sparraaja's front leg with a kick but Sparraaja checks it.
Jalkalukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jalkalukko tries to land a leg kick but Sparraaja saw it coming and moves away.
Sparraaja with a poor takedown
and Jalkalukko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sparraaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jalkalukko tries to avoid it but Sparraaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jalkalukko to the ground. Jalkalukko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sparraaja is out of range.
Jalkalukko is looking to slow Sparraaja down with leg kicks.
Sparraaja throws a leg kick
and Jalkalukko counters with a good low kick that Sparraaja was not able to check.
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick.
Sparraaja gets the takedown into side control.
Sparraaja throws an elbow but Jalkalukko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jalkalukko parries the strikes from Sparraaja easily there. Sparraaja is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jalkalukko to escape.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jalkalukko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sparraaja looks gassed!
Sparraaja goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jalkalukko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sparraaja's guard! Nice work there by Jalkalukko!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pertti Sparraaja will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sparraaja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jalkalukko wants to land a leg kick but Sparraaja is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jalkalukko checks a leg kick.
Jalkalukko lands a head kick!
Sparraaja looks for a takedown but Jalkalukko sprawls well.
Sparraaja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparraaja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jalkalukko throws a sloppy body shot
and Sparraaja decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jalkalukko's guard.
Sparraaja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jalkalukko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sparraaja has Jalkalukko in his guard.
Jalkalukko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparraaja misses with a low kick as Jalkalukko jumps back.
Jalkalukko wants to slow Sparraaja down by chopping away at his legs.
Sparraaja shoots and misses
and Jalkalukko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sparraaja swings for the body but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Jalkalukko moves out of range of the leg kick from Sparraaja.
Sparraaja swings for the body but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jalkalukko.
Good leg kick by Jalkalukko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jalkalukko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sparraaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jalkalukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Jesse Jalkalukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Sparraaja.
Sparraaja is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sparraaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Jalkalukko is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jalkalukko, right into the meat.
Sparraaja throws a chopping leg kick but Jalkalukko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick but Sparraaja checks it.
Jalkalukko wants to clinch
and Sparraaja counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jalkalukko pushes Sparraaja off looking to stand but Sparraaja dives back in and keeps control.
Sparraaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura here.
Sparraaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jalkalukko is just riding it out for now. Sparraaja eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura but Jalkalukko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparraaja to get the leverage.
Jalkalukko is trying to stand.
Sparraaja wants to free his trapped foot but Jalkalukko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four 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.
Sparraaja stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sparraaja checks a leg kick.
Sparraaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sparraaja lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jalkalukko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jalkalukko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick.
Pertti Sparraaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick.
Jalkalukko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jalkalukko scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pertti Sparraaja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sparraaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Jalkalukko tries to sprawl out of it but Sparraaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jalkalukko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sparraaja.
Sparraaja thows a leg kick but Jalkalukko checks it
and Jalkalukko counters with a good low kick that Sparraaja was not able to check.
Sparraaja feints and as Jalkalukko raises his hands in defense, Sparraaja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sparraaja landing with the ground and pound.
Sparraaja postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jalkalukko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sparraaja, into his guard.
Sparraaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jalkalukko gets to his feet - Sparraaja follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparraaja shoots in for a takedown but Jalkalukko shows good takedown defense.
Sparraaja dives in and grabs Jalkalukko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jalkalukko pushes down on Sparraaja's head and hops out.
Jesse Jalkalukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Sparraaja.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick, looking for Sparraaja's leg but Sparraaja calmly moves out of range.
Jalkalukko pushes Sparraaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Jalkalukko breaks from the clinch.
Sparraaja wants to slow Jalkalukko down by chopping away at his legs.
Sparraaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Jalkalukko throws a solid leg kick but Sparraaja takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jalkalukko.
Jesse Jalkalukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparraaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Jalkalukko.
A low kick from Sparraaja misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Jalkalukko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sparraaja is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jalkalukko.
Sparraaja gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja trying to control the action but Jalkalukko is working from the bottom.
Jalkalukko is trying to buck Sparraaja off.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jalkalukko has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Sparraaja seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sparraaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sparraaja throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sparraaja tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jalkalukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sparraaja counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparraaja is defended easily by Jalkalukko.
Pertti Sparraaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparraaja dives in and grabs Jalkalukko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jalkalukko pushes down on Sparraaja's head and hops out.
Jalkalukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jalkalukko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sparraaja checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sparraaja thows a leg kick but Jalkalukko checks it
and Jalkalukko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sparraaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jesse Jalkalukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparraaja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jalkalukko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pertti Sparraaja.
I've got Sparraaja winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Sparraaja!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Mordor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Mutanaama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelle Mutanaama acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Mordor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Mutanaama!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutanaama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mutanaama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mordor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mutanaama tries to pass to full mount but Mordor defends it.
Mutanaama wants to take a breather but Mordor is having none of it.
Mutanaama is working for a kimura but Mordor is defending it quite comfortably.
Mordor trying to hold on to Mutanaama's head to control him but Mutanaama postures up.
Mutanaama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mutanaama wants to work for an arm triangle but Mordor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mutanaama works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mutanaama jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mordor manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mutanaama looking to control but instead Mordor has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mordor wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutanaama is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mordor controls Mutanaama momentarily but Mutanaama frees himself.
Mutanaama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mordor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mordor trying to keep a closed guard but Mutanaama is proving a slippery customer.
Mutanaama content to stall in guard here.
Mutanaama trying to control the position from guard on top but Mordor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutanaama stays in close to Mordor's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mutanaama passes to side control.
Mutanaama has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mutanaama jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mordor manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mutanaama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mordor has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutanaama swings around for an armbar but Mordor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mutanaama's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama is trying to control the position but Mordor postures up.
Mordor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mutanaama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mutanaama has escaped and now he's on top!
Mordor is breathing heavily.
Mordor keeping moving, preventing Mutanaama from controlling successfully.
Mutanaama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutanaama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mutanaama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mutanaama looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Mutanaama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mordor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mutanaama!
Mutanaama working to try and regain half guard.
Mutanaama regains half guard.
Mutanaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mutanaama trying to hold on to Mordor's head to control him but Mordor postures up.
Mordor is looking for a kimura but Mutanaama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mordor to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mutanaama is pressing down on Mordor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mutanaama lands a good elbow from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mutanaama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mordor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mordor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mutanaama trying to control the position.
Mordor has gone for a leg lock! Mutanaama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mordor's guard.
Mutanaama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mutanaama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mordor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutanaama stands and throws Mordor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama works to advance to full mount. Mordor defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mutanaama working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mordor turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mutanaama off and cradles Mordor's limp body as Mutanaama celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Pelle Mutanaama!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Aaroey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tor Aaroey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joaquim Williams!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aaroey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aaroey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aaroey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
Aaroey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aaroey looking to ground and pound but Williams is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaroey lands a nice shot to the head.
Aaroey controlling the pace for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Aaroey there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Williams tries to lock up and control but Aaroey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aaroey lands a big elbow.
Aaroey controlling from mount.
Aaroey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaroey lands a nice shot to the head.
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Aaroey.
Aaroey controlling the position easily from mount.
Aaroey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaroey thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aaroey thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Aaroey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aaroey misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Aaroey content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aaroey raining down shots from the mount!
Aaroey looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Aaroey has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Aaroey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aaroey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williams's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aaroey.
Aaroey trying to move into half guard but instead Williams has managed to sweep!
Aaroey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aaroey content to control rather than advance.
Aaroey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaroey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Aaroey sits in half guard.
Williams is looking to control Aaroey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aaroey slows the pace down in half guard.
Aaroey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaroey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aaroey is working away from the top position though.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Aaroey sits in half guard.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Aaroey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aaroey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Aaroey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Williams is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Aaroey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams tries to roll over but Aaroey keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good work by Aaroey as he checks the leg kick.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aaroey swivels and escapes.
Williams throws a leg kick but Aaroey moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Aaroey dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Aaroey tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aaroey is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aaroey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aaroey moves into the clinch.
Aaroey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Aaroey is controlling the position.
Aaroey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Aaroey has him pressed against the cage.
Aaroey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aaroey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Tor Aaroey has been cut.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams tries to clinch but Aaroey moves out of range.
Aaroey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Aaroey. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Aaroey scores with a head kick.
Aaroey has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Aaroey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Aaroey.
Aaroey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Aaroey with that takedown attempt.
Aaroey shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aaroey avoids the head kick by Williams.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Joaquim Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aaroey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aaroey throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Aaroey was not able to check.
Williams throws a head kick that Aaroey semi-blocks.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aaroey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aaroey jumps guard but Williams stands there with Aaroey around his waist. Aaroey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Aaroey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aaroey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Aaroey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aaroey rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaroey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aaroey prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aaroey fails to land.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Aaroey is controlling the position.
Aaroey gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aaroey has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williams landing knees to the head.
Aaroey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams cracks the inside of Aaroey's front leg.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aaroey avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aaroey takes a step back to recover.
Williams scores with a nice body kick.
Joaquim Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Aaroey sprawls well.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams dives in and grabs Aaroey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aaroey pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Aaroey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aaroey forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Aaroey is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aaroey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aaroey 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor Aaroey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jana Kristin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wangjannoi Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payakaroon has chosen Sompong Nong Somchai as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jana Kristin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wangjannoi Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristin throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
A shot to de liver by Payakaroon. Beautiful body shot.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush Kristin with a series of wild strikes but Kristin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payakaroon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kristin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kristin tries a low kick but Payakaroon avoids it.
Kristin misses with a few strikes there.
Kristin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Payakaroon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Payakaroon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kristin avoids it.
Kristin breaks from the clinch.
Jana Kristin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kristin.
A cross from Payakaroon lands.
Kristin misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a front kick that sends Kristin stumbling back into the cage.
Kristin misses with a kick to the body
and Kristin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kristin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakaroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakaroon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Kristin is breathing heavily.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakaroon scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Payakaroon. No joy for Kristin on that attempt.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
Payakaroon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kristin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakaroon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payakaroon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kristin's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Payakaroon, right into the meat.
Kristin avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Kristin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kristin down.
Payakaroon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kristin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kristin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kristin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakaroon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payakaroon gets a clinch.
Payakaroon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kristin blocks it with crossed arms.
Kristin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kristin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon lands with an overhand left.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakaroon connects with a solid leg kick.
Kristin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakaroon scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick by Kristin misses
and Payakaroon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Kristin down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon pushes Kristin up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Payakaroon.
Kristin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kristin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payakaroon is defending well for now.
Kristin tries to land a knee to the head but Payakaroon blocks with his arms.
Payakaroon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payakaroon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Payakaroon breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon 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.
Payakaroon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kristin's calf.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kristin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that misses.
Kristin blocks the body kick.
Kristin looks for a takedown but Payakaroon sprawls well.
Jana Kristin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payakaroon lands a jab-cross combination.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kristin manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Kristin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kristin there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kristin avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristin throws a big shot that misses.
Kristin misses with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Payakaroon - that will leave a mark!
Wangjannoi Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kristin moves out of range as Payakaroon throws a body kick.
Payakaroon thuds his shin into the meat of Kristin's side.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Kristin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Payakaroon pushes Kristin away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Kristin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kristin's sensitive parts.
Kristin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kristin if he has to take too many more of those.
Kristin blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon.
Kristin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Payakaroon. That one must have hurt.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon lands a front kick.
Kristin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon clinches.
Payakaroon tries to stall but Kristin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kristin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Payakaroon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payakaroon connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Kristin down.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon scores with a spinning back kick!
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Kristin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kristin's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Payakaroon - that will leave a mark!
Payakaroon clinches up against the cage.
Payakaroon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kristin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kristin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payakaroon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kristin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payakaroon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kristin will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Crunch! Payakaroon slams his shin into Kristin's torso.
Payakaroon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Payakaroon throws a nice head kick!
Kristin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payakaroon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.
Payakaroon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon connects with a high kick.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakaroon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kristin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.
Kristin throws a head kick that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Payakaroon thuds his right hand into Kristin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kristin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Payakaroon throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristin looks to clinch
and Payakaroon counters with a leg kick.
Kristin avoids a kick to the body.
Kristin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Kristin.
Kristin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kristin throws and low kick but Payakaroon moves out of range easily.
Kristin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Payakaroon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kristin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kristin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
Payakaroon lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Kristin blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kristin counter with a right hand.
Kristin fails with a takedown attempt.
Payakaroon lands a nice shot to the body.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payakaroon scores with a spinning back kick!
Payakaroon throws a nice head kick!
Kristin connects with a high kick.
Kristin throws a head kick that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a low kick, right behind Kristin 's knee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Kristin down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Payakaroon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon cracks the inside of Kristin's front leg.
Kristin throws a head kick that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a big head kick but Kristin shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Kristin down.
Payakaroon pushes Kristin away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payakaroon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jana Kristin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakaroon keeps Kristin at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangjannoi Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payakaroon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wangjannoi Payakaroon!
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