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IFT21 - Destruction PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lyndon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miika Marski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyndon Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyndon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miika Marski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marski throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Marski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marski!
Marski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a hook. Marski ducked under it nicely.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marski looks gassed!
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Miika Marski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Marski throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Jones tries to clinch but Marski moves out of range.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Marski to the canvas! Jones follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyndon Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Payette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Charles Payette was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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134 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muhammad Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Payette !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payette shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali is trying to stand up here but Payette is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payette wants to stand up but Ali is controlling the position.
Payette is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Payette working Ali over with strikes.
Payette seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ali is trying to stand back up but Payette is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ali cracks Payette with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Payette off the cage and back into rage.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali lands a jab.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Payette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ali finds it's way round the side to connect with Payette 's head.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali misses with a double jab.
Ali lands with a right hand.
Ali moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Payette is rocked!
It looks like Charles Payette has been cut.
Ali walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Payette drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ali swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Payette 's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammad Ali!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smith Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smith Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Soo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soo tries to clinch up but Wesson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wesson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wesson moves into range and clinches up with Soo.
Wesson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wesson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Soo is trying to keep an underhook but Wesson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesson is looking for a kimura here.
Soo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wesson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Soo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wesson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesson slips a nice elbow through Soo's hands, connecting with Soo's forehead.
Wesson controlling the action here.
Wesson prevents Soo from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soo pushes Wesson off but Wesson dives into side control.
Soo pushes Wesson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wesson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Soo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The referee asks Wesson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wesson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wesson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wesson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.
Wesson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Soo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wesson advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Soo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wesson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Soo hang on?
Soo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wesson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wesson'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.
Wesson won't let Soo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wesson.
Wesson controlling the pace for now.
Soo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wesson raining down shots from the mount!
Wesson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wesson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Wesson.
Wesson controlling the pace for now.
Wesson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wesson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smith Wesson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wesson throws a series of punches but Soo avoids them all with ease.
Wesson gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wesson.
Wesson pulls Soo into guard.
Wesson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wesson has a closed guard, preventing Soo from standing up.
Wesson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Soo!
Wesson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wesson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soo is trying to stand up.
Wesson is landing with some decent strikes but Soo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wesson lands a heavy elbow.
Wesson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Soo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Soo is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Wesson take his back! Uh oh - Wesson has got a rear naked choke here! Soo is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Smith Wesson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Virtanen's choice of entrance music: Muistipalapelit by Stam1na. The key to victory for Charles Bennett has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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164 lbs
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161 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Virtanen controlling the action here.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Virtanen has control of the leg.
Bennett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bennett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Virtanen on the ground.
Bennett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bennett 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.
Virtanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett controls Virtanen momentarily but Virtanen frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bennett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Virtanen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bennett!
Bennett is working to get back to half guard.
Bennett tries to hold on but Virtanen pushes him away.
Virtanen looking to secure an arm triangle but Bennett defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen throws some wild stikes that Bennett manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bennett can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bennett wants to control but Virtanen is having none of it.
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Virtanen looks gassed!
Bennett wants to hold on but Virtanen pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett has given up his back here.
Bennett is trying to break free.
Virtanen trying to control momentarily.
Virtanen is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape.
Bennett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Virtanen.
Bennett biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Bennett is in bad spot here.
That's four 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.
Virtanen is trying to stick to Bennett's back but Bennett is turning into Virtanen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Virtanen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bennett.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Virtanen is retaining full guard.
Bennett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bennett gets to his feet - Virtanen follows without any prompting.
Bennett lands a big head kick that sends Virtanen tumbling to the mat! Bennett takes a step backwards and waves Virtanen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Virtanen is rocked!
Bennett lands with a good body shot.
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Virtanen counters by moving into the clinch.
Bennett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juha Virtanen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bennett instigates a clinch.
Virtanen breaks the clinch.
Bennett moves in looking to clinch but Virtanen pushes him off.
No luck for Virtanen with that takedown attempt.
Bennett shoots in and bounces Virtanen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Virtanen is trying to keep Bennett in close.
Virtanen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Bennett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bennett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bennett trying to control from half guard but Virtanen is working away.
Bennett content to control rather than advance.
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.
Bennett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bennett trying to mount his opponent but Virtanen defends it.
Virtanen tries to kick Bennett off but Bennett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Bennett scores with a four punch combination!
Virtanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bennett lands with a nice combination. Virtanen backs away looking to recover.
Bennett tries to clinch up but Virtanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennett shoots and misses
and Virtanen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bennett's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen being controlled here momentarily.
Virtanen trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Virtanen is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Virtanen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Virtanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bennett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Virtanen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett gets caught flat footed, as Virtanen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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 Charles Bennett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bennett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Virtanen wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy.
Virtanen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Virtanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bennett drops back looking for a leg! Virtanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Virtanen manages to kick Bennett off! Bennett jumps back into Virtanen's guard.
Bennett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen trying to keep a closed guard but Bennett is proving a slippery customer.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Bennett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Virtanen, up you get!
Bennett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Virtanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Virtanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virtanen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking to control.
Virtanen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bennett dives on top into guard.
Bennett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virtanen as he avoids it easily.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bennett wants to clinch up but Virtanen keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Virtanen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bennett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Virtanen is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Bennett tries to roll over but Virtanen keeps him under control.
Virtanen trying to control from half guard but Bennett is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett trying to control from the bottom.
Virtanen is looking for a kimura here.
Bennett is looking to control Virtanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bennett avoid being mounted?
Bennett wants to improve his position but Virtanen is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Virtanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Virtanen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Juha Virtanen!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Juha Virtanen!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!
Juha Virtanen wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edvard Homstad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homstad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sea of Fate - Rhapsody of Fire. Fedor Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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203 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edvard Homstad!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homstad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Homstad misses with a low kick.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Homstad sprawls well.
Homstad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Homstad was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Homstad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Homstad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Homstad in his guard.
Homstad trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homstad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Homstad has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Homstad from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva controls Homstad momentarily but Homstad frees himself.
Homstad trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Homstad frees his head nicely. Oh but Silva has switched to an armbar! Homstad is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fedor Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Kontiovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luimunaama Lare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lare has chosen AC/DC - Hell's Bells as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Kontiovaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luimunaama Lare!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lare gets a clinch.
Lare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lare dodges the punch combination from Kontiovaara.
Lare misses with a combination
and Lare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Luimunaama Lare has been cut.
Lare throws a jab when Kontiovaara was well out of range.
Lare throws a looping overhand right but Kontiovaara ducks down to avoid it.
Kontiovaara shoots for a double leg takedown but Lare sprawls well. He's pushed Kontiovaara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kontiovaara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lare misses with a few strikes there.
Kontiovaara throws the kick towards the body but Lare avoids it.
Lare closes the distance and clinches.
Lare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kontiovaara fails with the takedown.
Luimunaama Lare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lare scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Juhani Kontiovaara has been cut.
Lare thows a body shot but no joy.
Kontiovaara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lare lands a right hook to the body.
Kontiovaara is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lare throws out a powerful jab.
Lare lands a glancing blow to the side of Kontiovaara's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lare decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lare tries to stand and escape but Kontiovaara is controlling the position.
Lare seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lare is nestled in close to Kontiovaara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lare slips a nice elbow through Kontiovaara's hands, connecting with Kontiovaara's forehead.
Kontiovaara taking some punishment here, with Lare in his half guard.
Kontiovaara is rocked!
Lare scores with a big shot! Kontiovaara's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kontiovaara! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luimunaama Lare!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Cyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micheal Cyde is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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139 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Puska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micheal Cyde!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puska gets the takedown into side control.
Cyde is looking to regain half guard here but Puska keeps moving and retains side control.
Puska is trying to get an arm triangle but Cyde is defending well.
Puska controlling the position from side mount.
Cyde is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Puska is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cyde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cyde manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puska's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska seems to be looking for submissions.
Puska perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Puska is trying to control the action in half guard but Cyde is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cyde is looking to improve his position.
Puska passes to full mount!
Cyde is desperately trying to improve his position but Puska has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cyde is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puska lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cyde keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puska sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Puska trying to control but Cyde is having none of it.
Cyde keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Puska takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cyde is squirming around, avoiding Puska's attempts to control the action.
Puska looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four 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.
Cyde is trying to escape the mount.
Cyde is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Puska has taken his back.
Cyde is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Puska patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cyde tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska dominated that round.
That's time! Puska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Puska shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cyde is trying to defend but Puska finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Puska passes to side control.
Puska trying to control the position but Cyde is working away.
Puska throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska trying to control the position but Cyde is working away.
Cyde dodges the ground and pound from Puska.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cyde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puska working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Puska looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cyde is avoiding damage well.
Puska thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Puska looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Puska thows a big elbow that misses.
Puska is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cyde wants to sweep here but Puska controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska wants to pass the guard but Cyde is keeping the position.
Cyde wants to sweep but no luck.
Puska wants to control from the top but Cyde keeps moving.
Puska got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cyde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puska has managed to get both his arms back between Cyde's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Puska feints and as Cyde raises his hands in defense, Puska changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Puska is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cyde keeping full guard, as Puska tries to pass.
Cyde keeping moving, preventing Puska from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cyde throws his legs up looking for a submission but Puska uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Puska looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cyde tries to get to full guard but Puska has control of the leg.
Puska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cyde looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska is trying to control the action in half guard but Cyde is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Puska seems content to control.
Puska'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.
Puska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cyde shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Puska decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cyde's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cyde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cyde is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puska is aware though and is defending well.
Cyde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puska forces his way into half guard.
Puska is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska moves nicely into side control.
Puska happy to just control the position for now.
Puska seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cyde for as long as he can get away with.
Puska trying to control the action but Cyde is working from the bottom.
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.
Cyde is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puska off and has taken his back!
Puska manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cyde's guard. Nice work there by Puska.
Puska pushes down on Cyde's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puska is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Puska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cyde defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Puska gets a takedown into half guard.
Cyde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puska controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska tries to pass to full mount but Cyde defends it.
Puska takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puska is looking to take a break and control but Cyde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puska tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cyde knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cyde gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puska won't allow Cyde to sweep him here.
Cyde looking for a guillotine here but Puska defends easily.
Puska is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Puska trying to control the position from guard on top but Cyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cyde dives on top into guard.
Puska wants to stand but Cyde is controlling the position.
Puska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cyde drops back looking for a leg! Puska is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Puska manages to kick Cyde off! Cyde jumps back into Puska's guard.
Cyde being controlled here momentarily.
Puska is trying to hold Cyde in close to prevent damage but Cyde has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four 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.
Cyde seems to be working for a kimura but Puska defends the submission attempt.
Cyde is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Puska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puska has his hands clasped together around Cyde's back. He's all about the action.
Puska gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cyde doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cyde manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska had his way with Micheal Cyde in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cyde avoids the body shot from Puska.
Puska changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cyde looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puska advances to full mount.
Puska looking to secure an arm triangle but Cyde defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyde is in all sorts of trouble here.
Puska is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cyde has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cyde!
Puska trying to control the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cyde wants to pass the guard but Puska is keeping the position.
Puska looking for a guillotine here but Cyde defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cyde drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cyde jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Puska is looking to stand up but Cyde isn't so interested in that idea.
Cyde trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Puska manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Puska trying to control the position from guard on top but Cyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cyde wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puska fails with the takedown
and Cyde counters with a single leg into guard. Puska didn't expect that.
Cyde is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Puska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cyde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cyde has gone for a leg lock! Puska slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cyde's guard.
Cyde wants to improve his position but instead Puska has moved into half guard.
Puska seems to be looking for submissions.
Micheal Cyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puska slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Puska.
Well Puska 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mike Puska!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Mike Puska!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Mike Puska!
Mike Puska wins by unanimous decision!
Mike Puska is the new bantamweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Liriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jake Harris has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jake Harris seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nelson Liriano!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liriano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris fails with the takedown.
A jab from Liriano misses.
A right-left combo lands from Liriano.
Liriano stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Liriano lands with a cross.
Horrible takedown by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Liriano which made him look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liriano connects with a right hand. Harris shakes it off.
Liriano misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Liriano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Liriano connects with the punch.
Liriano is looking to clinch.
Liriano swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liriano swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liriano tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Liriano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liriano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liriano looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Liriano.
Harris takes one on the button.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liriano.
Nelson Liriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liriano misses with a wild combination.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liriano's waist but Liriano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Liriano cracks Harris with a good jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Harris. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liriano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Liriano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liriano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harris is rocked!
Liriano clinches.
Liriano manages to break the clinch.
Liriano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris slips under a jab from Liriano.
Harris seems to have got his legs back now.
Liriano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A combination from Liriano does no damage.
Harris defending well as Liriano loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Liriano.
Liriano loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Liriano.
Liriano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liriano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liriano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liriano scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Liriano misses its intended target.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liriano tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liriano to the ground. Liriano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liriano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Liriano digs a right hand into Harris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harris's gas tank.
Liriano digs a right hand into Harris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harris's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Liriano.
Liriano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris slips under a jab from Liriano.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Liriano lands a really nice looking cross but Harris seems unphased.
Harris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liriano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liriano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nelson Liriano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liriano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Liriano with a jab.
Liriano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liriano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liriano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harris had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Liriano clinches up against the cage.
Liriano breaks the clinch.
Liriano closes the distance and clinches.
Liriano breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liriano.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liriano has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
Liriano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not.
Liriano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liriano lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Liriano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Liriano cracks Harris with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Liriano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Harris to stand back up!
Are you kidding me?! Liriano ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Harris clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Liriano!
Nelson Liriano is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nante Navetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Vaihoja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Navetta comes to the cage accompanied by Roger Allan Wade - If You're Gonna Be Dumb. Vaihoja has chosen Canadian Rose as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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198 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nante Navetta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Vaihoja!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaihoja misses with a kick to the body.
Navetta tries to clinch there but Vaihoja circles away.
Navetta darts in and clinches Vaihoja up against the cage.
Navetta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Navetta landing knees to the head.
Navetta lands an elbow inside.
Navetta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Navetta jumps guard.
Vaihoja gets to his feet - Navetta follows without any prompting.
Navetta tries to clinch up but Vaihoja circles away and keeps his distance.
Navetta tries to clinch there but Vaihoja circles away.
Navetta doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaihoja circles away.
Navetta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Navetta.
Vaihoja lands a left hand.
Vaihoja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navetta stalling against the cage.
Navetta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Navetta.
Vaihoja is rocked!
Navetta lands a nice elbow.
Vaihoja is still on wobbly legs! Can Navetta finish him?
It looks like Seppo Vaihoja has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navetta unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Vaihoja out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Vaihoja off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nante Navetta!
Nante Navetta retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Jake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnel Pineda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnel Pineda has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Iron Jake's chin.
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238 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Jake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnel Pineda!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jake scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Arnel Pineda has been cut.
Jake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pineda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pineda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jake wants to improve his position but Pineda is controlling well.
Pineda thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jake to regain full guard.
Jake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pineda's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pineda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jake could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jake wants to stand but Pineda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pineda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jake won't allow Pineda to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pineda looks gassed!
Jake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pineda misses with a takedown attempt - Jake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab-cross combination lands for Jake and sends Pineda crashing to the mat! Jake follows him down to the mat - Pineda regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pineda's head.
Jake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pineda defending well though.
Jake is trying to control the action in half guard but Pineda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pineda trying to hold on to Jake's head to control him but Jake postures up.
Pineda wants to get back to full guard.
Jake trying to control from half guard but Pineda is working away.
Pineda has a hand on Jake's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jake takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jake tries to control but Pineda wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jake throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jake avoids the attempt from Pineda to control.
Jake throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pineda wants to control but Jake is having none of it.
Pineda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pineda can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Jake throws some wild stikes that Pineda manages to avoid easily.
Pineda blocking the ground and pound.
Jake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pineda is looking to escape.
Pineda wants to control but Jake is having none of it.
Pineda flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pineda tries to reverse the position but Jake maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Jake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnel Pineda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jake stalks Pineda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pineda's face. Pineda staggers backwards, shaken.
That has opened up Arnel Pineda's cut even more.
Arnel Pineda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pineda dives in and grabs Jake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jake pushes down on Pineda's head and hops out.
Jake lands a left and a right that sends Pineda crashing to the canvas! Jake dives into mount looking to finish!
The cut above Arnel Pineda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jake throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jake avoids the attempt from Pineda to control.
Jake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pineda is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pineda tries to hold on but Jake postures up.
Jake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pineda is breathing heavily.
Jake wants to control the pace but Pineda is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake looking to ground and pound but Pineda is blocking nicely.
Pineda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pineda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jake scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pineda?
Arnel Pineda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jake content just to control the position here.
Pineda is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Jake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arnel Pineda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iron Jake!
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