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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Wheelock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Handscomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wheelock comes to the cage accompanied by The Gambler. Joel Handscomb acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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202 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Wheelock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joel Handscomb!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Wheelock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wheelock lands an overhand right.
Wheelock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pro Pain Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wheelock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab lands there for Wheelock.
Handscomb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wheelock lands with a good body shot.
Wheelock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Handscomb's head backwards.
Handscomb is rocked!
Wheelock drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Handscomb's head, knocking him out cold! Wheelock is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Wheelock!
Our winner, Kevin Wheelock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Bogart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman comes to the cage accompanied by Old Firm Casuals - Better start running. Bogart has chosen "Dutch National Anthem" by Het Wilhelmus as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Bogart!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogart shoots in and drives through. Freeman sprawls well.
Nice cross by Freeman.
Freeman stuffs the takedown attempt from Bogart. Bogart gets slowly back to his feet.
Bogart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freeman throwing a counter right hand but Bogart manages to avoid it.
Nate Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Bogart.
Nice uppercut there from Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bogart takes a step back to recover.
Freeman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogart circles away quickly and effectively.
Freeman throws a shot to the body.
Bogart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Freeman swivels and escapes.
Freeman digs a good hook to Bogart's body.
Bogart looks winded!
Freeman throws a leg kick
and Bogart counters with a right hand to the body.
Bogart fails with the takedown
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogart gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Bogart tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Freeman is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Bogart buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Bogart!! Bogart is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Freeman throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Freeman!
After winning the bout, Nate Freeman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Stilies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobieski's entrance music is Kto Cię Obroni Polsko. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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217 lbs
33 - 16 - 1 |
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
33 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Stilies!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stilies manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stilies is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sobieski is controlling him.
Sobieski postures up in Stilies's guard and throws a big left but Stilies blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stilies wants to stand but Sobieski is controlling the position.
Sobieski chips away with some ground and pound.
Stilies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sobieski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stilies pushes Sobieski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sobieski sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Stilies to the ground! Sobieski dives into full mount looking to finish!
Stilies is rocked!
It looks like Gary Stilies has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobieski loads up with a big shot that hurts Stilies! He's pulled Sobieski in close but Sobieski has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Stilies survive? More strikes from Sobieski and Stilies is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jan Sobieski!
A very excited looking Jan Sobieski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolajs Ognjen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Down Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolajs Ognjen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolajs Ognjen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Down Out!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ognjen throws a lazy right hand but Out sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ognjen sets himself, and Out steps forward looking for the clinch! Ognjen avoids it this time.
Ognjen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Out sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ognjen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Out.
Out drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ognjen defends it well.
Ognjen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA tranning center /w 160nutrition in the buildup to the fight.
Nikolajs Ognjen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Out takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ognjen misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Ognjen.
Out changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ognjen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Out counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Out distracts Ognjen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Out has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out scoring with punches to the head and body.
Out looking to sit in guard and control but Ognjen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Out is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ognjen being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Out can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ognjen stopping the sweep attempt from Out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Out wants to sweep here but Ognjen controlling him for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Out has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ognjen has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Out tries to bench press Ognjen off him but Ognjen keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ognjen wants to stand but Out has his arm trapped.
Out tries to improve position but can't.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ognjen swings widly with a right hand
and Out counters with a shoot takedown. Ognjen fights it but they end up in guard.
Out lands a couple of elbows.
Out lands a couple of elbows.
Out with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Out's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ognjen is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Out with a flurry of punches that miss.
Out throwing strikes but missing.
Out chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Down Out dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Out slips a jab from Ognjen.
Out is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ognjen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Out tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Out displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ognjen throws out the jab.
Out with the counter takedown but Ognjen avoids it easily.
Out takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ognjen tests Out's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ognjen looks to score with a jab to the body but Out is just out of range.
Out feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ognjen misses with a left hand
and Out counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Out wants to control from the top but Ognjen keeps moving.
Out lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out looking to sit in guard and control but Ognjen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Out looking for a sweep. Not yet Out, not yet.
Out thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Out tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Out pulls Ognjen in close to his closed guard and prevents Ognjen from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Out looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Out is on top in guard.
Out throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out trying to control the position from guard on top but Ognjen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out looking to pass the guard.
Ognjen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Out content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ognjen keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
Out with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Out postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Out has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Out works over Ognjen with some ground and pound from guard.
Ognjen is rocked!
Out stands up over Ognjen, holding on to his feet. Out throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Ognjen is out cold! Out lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Down Out!
Down Out made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amr Al As (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esau Mendel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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175 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amr Al As!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Esau Mendel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendel throws a nice looking combination but Al As bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Al As is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mendel stuns Al As with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendel scores with a nice right hand.
Mendel is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Al As 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mendel throws a nice looking combination but Al As bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al As turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mendel.
Mendel misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendel misses with a takedown
and Al As makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al As chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al As counters with a head kick. That will keep Mendel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mendel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al As moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendel or perhaps it was just good defense by Al As, which made it look bad.
Amr Al As has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esau Mendel.
Al As lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al As lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mendel connects with a single shot there.
Al As finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mendel misses with a right hand
and Al As counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendel looks to land a combination but Al As avoids it well.
Mendel tries a head kick but it misses.
Al As fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mendel just manages to avoid it.
Mendel jabs Al As to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al As counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mendel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mendel misses with a wild combination.
Al As looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al As lands a leg kick that knocks Mendel off balance momentarily.
Mendel tries a head kick but it misses.
Al As tried to score with a low kick but Mendel checks it.
Mendel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mendel throws a sloppy head kick and Al As moves out of range easily.
Mendel looks winded!
Mendel misses with a few strikes there.
Al As lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al As looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mendel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al As but Al As pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al As tried to counter with a leg kick but Mendel avoided it.
Al As showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendel.
Mendel shoots in looking for a takedown. Al As tries to sprawl out of it but Mendel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al As manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al As half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mendel looks to throw the jab but Al As is out of range.
Al As connects with a solid leg kick.
Mendel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al As circles away.
Al As fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mendel just manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Mendel misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Amr Al As will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amr Al As is winning the standup battle so far.
Al As will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al As takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al As feints and then cracks Mendel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendel down.
Mendel misses with a wild combination.
Al As shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mendel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al As.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al As counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mendel's knee momentarily.
Mendel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al As tried to counter with a leg kick but Mendel avoided it.
Mendel is breathing heavily.
Al As misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al As looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al As walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mendel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Al As as Mendel shoots in.
Al As misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Mendel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al As lands a head kick. Mendel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mendel tries for a takedown but Al As circles away easily
and Al As counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mendel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al As defends well and Mendel ends up having to push Al As into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Al As counters with a quick kick to the body but Mendel blocks it.
Amr Al As has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esau Mendel.
Al As throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al As misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al As defends well and Mendel ends up having to push Al As into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Al As on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al As cracks the inside of Mendel's front leg.
Al As scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al As lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al As tries to work over Mendel's front leg with a kick but Mendel checks it.
Al As uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendel.
Al As looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Amr Al As is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al As throws a low kick, looking for Mendel's leg but Mendel calmly moves out of range.
Mendel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al As makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Mendel.
Esau Mendel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al As throws a leg kick but Mendel checks it.
Mendel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al As is fending him off so far but Mendel persists. Nope, Al As circles away and we're back to standing.
Al As swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mendel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al As tried to score with a low kick but Mendel checks it.
Mendel misses with a few strikes there.
Al As looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mendel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al As circles away quickly and effectively.
Al As feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mendel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al As lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al As fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mendel just manages to avoid it.
Mendel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al As throws a leg kick but Mendel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mendel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Al As stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mendel checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Al As.
A leg kick checked by Mendel.
Mendel checks a leg kick.
Mendel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al As with a body shot.
Mendel looks for a takedown but Al As sprawls well.
Al As fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mendel is out of range.
Al As blocks a head kick by Mendel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amr Al As 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!
Al As tries a low kick but Mendel avoids it.
Mendel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al As fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mendel just manages to avoid it.
Mendel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al As throws a leg kick but Mendel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al As throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mendel throws a head kick that misses.
Al As appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendel swinging wildly here.
Mendel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al As avoids the body shot from Mendel.
As Mendel backs away, Al As returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al As shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al As throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendel.
Al As looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al As tries to land a leg kick but Mendel saw it coming and moves away.
Al As wants to land a leg kick but Mendel is out of range.
Mendel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Mendel does no damage.
Mendel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al As.
Mendel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al As will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Al As backs off Mendel throws a huge counter combo but Al As manages to avoid it all.
Mendel dives in for a single leg takedown but Al As sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Al As half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mendel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Al As has got the better of the exchanges.
Al As throws a front kick aimed at Mendel's knee but Mendel avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al As, right into the meat.
Mendel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al As tries to avoid it but Mendel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al As to the ground. Al As escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amr Al As has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esau Mendel.
Al As tries to land a leg kick but Mendel saw it coming and moves away.
Al As pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mendel is out of range and Al As settles back down.
Al As avoids the head kick by Mendel.
Al As lands a leg kick that knocks Mendel off balance momentarily.
Esau Mendel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendel checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al As. Al As obviously looking to wear him down.
Mendel just misses with a punch to the body.
Al As misses with a low kick.
Mendel with the counter takedown but Al As avoids it easily.
Mendel throws a looping overhand right but Al As ducks down to avoid it.
Al As was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al As avoids it really well and circles away.
Al As appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al As moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amr Al As is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al As tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mendel throws a counter combo.
Al As buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al As finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Mendel misses.
Al As thumps Mendel with a low kick.
Mendel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al As defends well and Mendel ends up having to push Al As into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendel tries a head kick but it misses.
As Mendel backs away, Al As returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mendel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al As. Al As obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al As wants to land a leg kick but Mendel is out of range.
Esau Mendel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendel misses with a few strikes there.
Al As appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amr Al As showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al As 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amr Al As!
A relieved looking Amr Al As thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Esau Mendel spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck it!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jon Snow enters the cage!
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43
200 lbs
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30
189 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Experienced |
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Good kicks
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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
31 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Jalkalukko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jalkalukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snow's sensitive parts.
Jalkalukko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Snow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jalkalukko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snow's head.
Snow fails to land the takedown.
Jalkalukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Jalkalukko thumps Snow with a low kick.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jalkalukko connects with a solid leg kick.
Jalkalukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jalkalukko scores with a leg kick.
Jalkalukko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jalkalukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow is looking for the big counter here.
Snow throws a body punch but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Snow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick which misses Snow's front leg but catches the back leg as Snow tries to avoid it.
Jalkalukko connects with a high kick.
Snow drives through and clinches with Jalkalukko against the cage.
Snow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jalkalukko's efforts to push away.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jalkalukko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Jalkalukko circles away.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Snow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jalkalukko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jalkalukko tries for a kimura but Snow is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko trying to control the action but Snow is working from the bottom.
Jalkalukko tries for a kimura but Snow is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalkalukko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Snow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet here but Jalkalukko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Snow's back.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko is persistently looking for the submission but Snow is defending it well.
Jalkalukko is persistently looking for the submission but Snow is defending it well.
Jalkalukko struggling to keep hold of the position.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko missing with punches from the back.
Snow looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jalkalukko.
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko is in full control for now.
Snow is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jalkalukko off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Snow is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jalkalukko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jalkalukko throws a nice head kick!
Jalkalukko misses with a head kick.
Jalkalukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Snow tries to sprawl out of it but Jalkalukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.
Jalkalukko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jalkalukko throws a big counter combination but Snow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jalkalukko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snow's head.
Jalkalukko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Snow.
Snow stuffs the takedown attempt from Jalkalukko. Jalkalukko gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow tries to clinch but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Jalkalukko connects with a right hand. Snow shakes it off.
Snow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jalkalukko defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko misses with a takedown attempt - Snow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow shoots in and drives through. Jalkalukko sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Jalkalukko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow moves to clinch but Jalkalukko breaks away
and Jalkalukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Jalkalukko shoots for a takedown but Snow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jalkalukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snow's knee momentarily.
Snow tries to clinch but Jalkalukko is having none of it.
Snow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jalkalukko misses with a head kick.
Jalkalukko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snow sprawls well initially but Jalkalukko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Snow is looking to escape.
Jalkalukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snow tries to kick Jalkalukko off but Jalkalukko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is staying active underneath Jalkalukko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snow is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalkalukko.
Snow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalkalukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jalkalukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snow is looking to clinch.
Snow tries to sprawl but Jalkalukko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko is working for a kimura but Snow is defending it quite comfortably.
Snow tries to kick Jalkalukko off but Jalkalukko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Snow is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalkalukko.
Snow is trying to stand back up but Jalkalukko is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jalkalukko is looking to advance position but Snow won't allow it.
Jalkalukko controlling the action here.
Snow pushes Jalkalukko off and gets back to his feet.
Jalkalukko gets the takedown into side control.
Snow explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Snow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jalkalukko's guard.
Jalkalukko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snow's guard.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Snow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jalkalukko manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Jalkalukko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jalkalukko scores with a head kick. Snow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jalkalukko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jalkalukko throws a good cross that connects.
Snow fails with the takedown.
Jalkalukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snow shoots in for a takedown but Jalkalukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko connects with a high kick.
Jalkalukko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow can't keep his opponent in guard - Jalkalukko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow pushes Jalkalukko off looking to stand but Jalkalukko dives back in and keeps control.
Jalkalukko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jalkalukko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Snow is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Snow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalkalukko.
Snow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jalkalukko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Snow is rocked!
Snow scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jalkalukko manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko looking to control but Snow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jalkalukko controlling from mount.
Jalkalukko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Snow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jalkalukko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jalkalukko unloads with some shots from mount but Snow bucks and avoids them well.
Jesse Jalkalukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jalkalukko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jalkalukko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jalkalukko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Snow is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko working for a guillotine from mount but Snow is in no mood to give up.
Jalkalukko controlling the pace for now.
Snow really wants to buck Jalkalukko off and get back to his feet.
Jalkalukko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Snow is squirming around, avoiding Jalkalukko's attempts to control the action.
Snow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko tries to control but Snow wriggling away.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jalkalukko looking to ground and pound but Snow is blocking nicely.
Jalkalukko looking to ground and pound but Snow is blocking nicely.
Snow is trying to stand.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Snow is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jalkalukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jalkalukko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jalkalukko!
A very excited looking Jesse Jalkalukko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Gustafson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seto Takiama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Olaf Gustafson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Olaf Gustafson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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18
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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27
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olaf Gustafson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seto Takiama!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takiama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gustafson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gustafson lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Seto Takiama has been cut.
Takiama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gustafson defends well and Takiama ends up having to push Gustafson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Gustafson.
As Gustafson backs off Takiama throws a huge counter combo but Gustafson manages to avoid it all.
Takiama slips a jab and a cross from Gustafson.
Takiama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takiama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafson as he jumps to the side.
Olaf Gustafson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seto Takiama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafson dips to his left and cracks Takiama with an uppercut!
Gustafson takes a swing at Takiama's ribcage but misses.
Gustafson misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafson lands with a shot to the body.
Takiama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gustafson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takiama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takiama misses with a takedown attempt - Gustafson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gustafson. Those never looked like landing.
Gustafson misses with an uppercut. Takiama saw that one coming.
Gustafson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takiama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takiama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Takiama.
Takiama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gustafson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiama defending well as Gustafson loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafson misses with an uppercut.
Takiama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafson but Gustafson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustafson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takiama or perhaps it was just good defense by Gustafson, which made it look bad.
Takiama slips under a jab from Gustafson.
Gustafson connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafson lands with an overhand left.
Gustafson drops Takiama with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Takiama! Gustafson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olaf Gustafson!
After the fight, Olaf Gustafson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juntti Jallu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Like a surgeon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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241 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juntti Jallu!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jallu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Jallu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jallu misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a thumping low kick.
Edwards misses with a body punch
and Jallu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jallu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edwards is trying to push Jallu away but Jallu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees to the body from Jallu.
Come on Jallu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jallu misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jallu connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Edwards trying to stall but Jallu improves his position.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards throws an elbow but it misses.
Jallu tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jallu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Edwards misses with an elbow strike.
Edwards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jallu looking to throw knees to the head but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Jallu tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Jallu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jallu lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jallu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Jallu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jallu taking a breather.
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
Edwards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jallu lands a left hand.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jallu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards tries to bum rush Jallu with a series of wild strikes but Jallu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Edwards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jallu throws a solid leg kick but Edwards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jallu.
Jallu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edwards's calf.
Jallu moves into range and clinches up with Edwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jallu tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards looking to slow down the pace here.
Jallu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jallu prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Jallu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've been informed that Jallu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jallu misses with a knee to the head.
Edwards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jallu missing with knees to the body.
Edwards lands an uppercut.
It looks like Juntti Jallu has been cut.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jallu fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jallu.
Jallu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jallu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Edwards stalling.
Jallu slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jallu managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Jallu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jallu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jallu lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jallu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jallu lands a body punch.
Jallu lands a right hand.
Jallu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jallu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edwards shoots in but Jallu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jallu throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Jallu does no damage.
Jallu moves out of range of the body kick.
Jallu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Edwards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edwards.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot
and Jallu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jallu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blake Edwards's cut is getting worse.
Jallu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Jallu.
Jallu throws a head kick that Edwards semi-blocks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Jallu does no damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jallu pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jallu.
Jallu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jallu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jallu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jallu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jallu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edwards's face.
Blake Edwards's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jallu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards is rocked!
Jallu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Jallu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards tries a body shot but Jallu blocks it.
Jallu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jallu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jallu avoids a wild elbow strike from Edwards.
Jallu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jallu stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jallu.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jallu lands with a light punch inside.
Jallu tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
Jallu tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
Jallu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jallu tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Jallu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jallu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards wants a takedown.
Jallu lands a nice knee to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jallu lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jallu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jallu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Edwards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jallu backwards.
Edwards is looking for a takedown.
Jallu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jallu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Jallu managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Jallu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jallu lands a knee to the body.
Jallu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Blake Edwards's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jallu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jallu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jallu trying to land knees to the body.
Jallu misses with a knee to the head.
Jallu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jallu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.
Jallu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Edwards just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jallu's brow.
Edwards letting Jallu take a breather here.
Jallu looking to throw knees to the head but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jallu throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jallu rushes Edwards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jallu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Edwards throws an elbow but misses.
Jallu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juntti Jallu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Edwards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Juntti Jallu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jallu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jallu looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Jallu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jallu misses with a wild combination.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Edwards shoots in but Jallu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Jallu has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Jallu controls his hands.
Edwards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Jallu.
Jallu lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Jallu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jallu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blake Edwards's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juntti Jallu!
Juntti Jallu is the new heavyweight champion!
Juntti Jallu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Solberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolf Eriksson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Solberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solberg throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eriksson is defended easily by Solberg.
A counter left hand to the body from Solberg misses its target.
Eriksson fails with the takedown
and Solberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solberg swivels and escapes.
Peter Solberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Eriksson.
Solberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Solberg looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eriksson shoots for a takedown but Solberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eriksson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Solberg defends it well.
Solberg slips a jab from Eriksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solberg lands a slapping body shot.
Solberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eriksson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Solberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Solberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Eriksson is just out of range.
Peter Solberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eriksson shoots in looking for a takedown but Solberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eriksson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Solberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Solberg lands with a nice body punch.
Eriksson gets a takedown into half guard.
Solberg is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Solberg trying to control from the bottom.
Eriksson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Solberg is refusing to be controlled, as Eriksson sits in half guard.
Eriksson is thwarting Solberg's attempts to control the position.
Solberg tries to get to full guard but Eriksson has control of the leg.
Eriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Solberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Eriksson from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eriksson wants to pass to mount but Solberg is defending the position.
Solberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Solberg is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eriksson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Solberg to regain full guard.
Eriksson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Solberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solberg keeping full guard, as Eriksson tries to pass.
Solberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Solberg keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully.
Eriksson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Solberg looking to control.
Eriksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solberg keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a lazy head kick
enabling Solberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Solberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eriksson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eriksson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solberg.
Eriksson shoots in but Solberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Solberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Eriksson.
Eriksson works over Solberg's head and body with a nice combination.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Solberg connects with the punch.
Solberg blocks a head kick by Eriksson.
Solberg scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eriksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Solberg defends it nicely.
Solberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eriksson.
Eriksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Solberg counter with a right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solberg but Solberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
letting Solberg counter with a right hand.
Solberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eriksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Eriksson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eriksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Solberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solberg pinned against the cage. Solberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eriksson looks winded!
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown but Solberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eriksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Solberg counters with a straight right hand.
Eriksson shoots and misses
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solberg's waist but Solberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eriksson off to one side.
Solberg cracks Eriksson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson ducks right into an uppercut from Solberg.
Solberg thuds a left hand into Eriksson's body.
Solberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eriksson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Solberg defends well and Eriksson ends up having to push Solberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eriksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Solberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eriksson at a distance.
Solberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eriksson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solberg is fending him off so far but Eriksson persists. Nope, Solberg circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Solberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Solberg.
Solberg misses with a body shot.
Solberg throws a head kick that Eriksson semi-blocks.
Solberg scores with a hook.
Solberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eriksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Solberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eriksson somewhat.
Rolf Eriksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eriksson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Solberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Solberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Solberg connects with a body shot that sends Eriksson's belly button to the back.
Solberg lands a leg kick that knocks Eriksson off balance momentarily.
Eriksson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eriksson is breathing heavily.
Solberg misses with a wild body shot.
Eriksson is looking for the big counter here.
Eriksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Solberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peter Solberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Eriksson.
Eriksson with a poor takedown
and Solberg counters with a head kick. That will keep Eriksson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Eriksson shoots in for a double leg but Solberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Solberg.
Solberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eriksson. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Solberg stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solberg lands a big head kick that sends Eriksson tumbling to the mat! Solberg takes a step backwards and waves Eriksson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Eriksson is rocked!
Eriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Solberg lands with a kick to the temple. Eriksson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Solberg finish him?
Solberg is looking to wear down Eriksson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Solberg digs a good body shot into Eriksson's ribs.
Eriksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Eriksson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
letting Solberg counter with a right hand.
Eriksson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solberg.
Solberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eriksson.
Solberg throwing a counter right hand but Eriksson manages to avoid it.
Eriksson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Solberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Solberg lands a jab to the head.
Solberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Eriksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Solberg thuds his right hand into Eriksson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solberg. Eriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eriksson shoots and misses
and Solberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whack! Solberg lands a heavy head kick that drops Eriksson. The ref tackles Solberg to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Eriksson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Peter Solberg!
Peter Solberg is the new light heavyweight champion!
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