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iFight.2: Modern Samurais PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Weger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goldie Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Weger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goldie Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilson won't allow Weger to sweep him here.
Weger controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Wilson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilson advances position into side control!
Wilson is working Weger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wilson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Weger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weger is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson is looking to stall here but Weger recovers full guard.
Weger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Weger, up you get!
Weger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Weger.
Weger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weger defends it nicely.
Weger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson drops Weger with a beautiful combination! Weger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wilson is looking for the KO!
Weger is rocked!
It looks like John Weger has been cut.
Weger is breathing heavily.
Wilson dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Weger has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Goldie Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petteri Pyykkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juri Arpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juri Arpa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong |
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petteri Pyykkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juri Arpa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Arpa finds it's target.
Pyykkonen has a takedown stuffed.
Pyykkonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Pyykkonen with that takedown attempt.
Pyykkonen looks for a takedown but Arpa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petteri Pyykkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pyykkonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arpa looks to move to half guard but instead Pyykkonen has passed into mount! Damn!
Pyykkonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Arpa hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arpa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pyykkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arpa is looking to escape.
Arpa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyykkonen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Arpa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pyykkonen unloads with some shots from mount but Arpa bucks and avoids them well.
Arpa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pyykkonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pyykkonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pyykkonen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pyykkonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pyykkonen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Juri Arpa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arpa throws a right hand that Pyykkonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pyykkonen also avoids with ease.
Arpa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arpa leaves Pyykkonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arpa throws an overhand right that lands on Pyykkonen's shoulder, as Pyykkonen tries to avoid the shot.
Juri Arpa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arpa lands with a big right hook that stumbles Pyykkonen - he's out on his feet here! Arpa follows up with another monster hook that separates Pyykkonen from consciousness! Pyykkonen falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Arpa stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juri Arpa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Lipponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Lipponen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGuire.
McGuire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lipponen has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGuire trying to control the action but Lipponen is working from the bottom.
Lipponen can't do much from the bottom here.
McGuire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGuire wants to control but Lipponen is keeping him busy.
Lipponen is letting McGuire control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lipponen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGuire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lipponen wants to get back to full guard.
McGuire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGuire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lipponen defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lipponen actively working from the bottom here.
Lipponen controlling the position well.
That's two 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.
McGuire is looking for a kimura here.
Lipponen manages to get to full guard.
Lipponen has his hands on McGuire's head, controlling the position.
McGuire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lipponen dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen working some strikes from top position.
Lipponen distracts McGuire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lipponen 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.
Lipponen stays in close to McGuire's body and controls the position.
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lipponen defends it easily.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Lipponen is proving a slippery customer.
Lipponen pushes down on McGuire's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.
Lipponen working McGuire over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lipponen lands a nice short elbow.
Lipponen lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lipponen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lipponen's back!
McGuire is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lipponen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lipponen for a finish.
McGuire looks gassed!
McGuire avoiding Lipponen 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Lipponen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuire avoids the head kick by Lipponen.
Lipponen throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire looks for a takedown but Lipponen sprawls well.
Lipponen with a jab.
Lipponen shoots for a takedown but McGuire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pekka Lipponen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McGuire tries for a kimura but Lipponen is defending well.
Lipponen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGuire is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipponen is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lipponen prevents McGuire from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lipponen jumps into side control!
McGuire is breathing heavily.
McGuire looks to move to half guard but instead Lipponen has passed into mount! Damn!
Lipponen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McGuire is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGuire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lipponen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Lipponen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lipponen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lipponen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McGuire is surviving well by controlling Lipponen's body position as best he can.
McGuire in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lipponen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McGuire is surviving well by controlling Lipponen's body position as best he can.
Pekka Lipponen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lipponen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lipponen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGuire is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns McGuire that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lipponen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGuire in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McGuire is looking to improve his position but Lipponen isn't that keen on the idea.
McGuire is in a horrible position here. Lipponen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lipponen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McGuire is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lipponen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lipponen controlling the pace for now.
McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lipponen unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire regains half guard.
Lipponen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Lipponen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGuire feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lipponen keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Lipponen keeps moving.
Lipponen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire's guard.
Lipponen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGuire has momentary wrist control but Lipponen slips an elbow through the middle.
Lipponen postures up.
Lipponen 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.
Lipponen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lipponen.
McGuire looking to control.
Lipponen throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire working for submissions but it's allowed Lipponen to get to half guard.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lipponen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGuire is staying active underneath Lipponen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lipponen working the head and body with strikes.
McGuire is looking to improve his position.
Lipponen is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuire tries to roll over but Lipponen keeps him under control.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lipponen misses with a body shot.
Lipponen shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pekka Lipponen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lipponen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGuire lands in his opponent's guard.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Lipponen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGuire has picked Lipponen up and slammed him! Lipponen can't keep hold of the triangle and McGuire manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McGuire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuire working away.
Lipponen manages to get back to half guard.
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lipponen has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGuire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lipponen defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lipponen wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lipponen gets full guard.
Lipponen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGuire defends well.
McGuireis looking to pass into half guard but Lipponen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lipponen is in guard.
Brian McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lipponen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lipponen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Lipponen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lipponen 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 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Lipponen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Big Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Big Mack might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wild & Young - American Bang. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Big Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez closes the distance and pushes Big Mack back into the cage.
Martinez gets underhooks to prevent Big Mack's takedown attempt.
Martinez is trying to drag Big Mack to the mat but Big Mack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Big Mack wants a takedown but no success here.
Big Mack tries to pull guard but Martinez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Big Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big Mack wants the takedown. Martinez is fighting it off but Big Mack persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Martinez's guard against the cage.
Martinez pulls Big Mack in close to prevent any damage.
Big Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big Mack not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martinez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Big Mack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martinez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Big Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez controlling the position.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Martinez is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Big Mack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Big Mack was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Big Mack keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Big Mack is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez looks gassed!
Big Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Big Mack keeps moving.
Big Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez is looking to stand up but Big Mack won't let him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Big Mack tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Martinez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Big Mack closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martinez tries to improve position but can't.
Big Mack trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Big Mack misses with the ground and pound.
Big Mack working away.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
Big Mack throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Big Mack has his takedown stuffed
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Big Mack didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mack scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Big Mack darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Big Mack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Big Mack gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Big Mack stops Martinez from getting back to his feet.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Big Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez has hold of Big Mack's hands but Big Mack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Big Mack is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jose Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but Big Mack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Big Mack seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Martinez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Martinez laying and praying for a moment but Big Mack takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Martinez is trying to control. Big Mack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Big Mack is defending well.
Martinez stalling away here and it's allowed Big Mack to slip out his trapped foot and regain full 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.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez trying to move into half guard but instead Big Mack has managed to sweep!
Big Mack trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Big Mack stands up and waves to Martinez to follow him.
Martinez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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 John Big Mack will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Big Mack scores with a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Big Mack drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Big Mack off! Big Mack jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez has his hands on Big Mack's head, controlling the position.
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet.
Martinez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Big Mack controlling him for the moment.
Big Mack postures up in Martinez's guard and throws a big left but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Big Mack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martinez counters with a shoot takedown. Big Mack fights it but they end up in guard.
Big Mack has control of Martinez's left arm, preventing Martinez from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Big Mack 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Martinez gets to his feet - Big Mack follows without any prompting.
Big Mack decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Big Mack's guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Big Mack keeps moving.
Big Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big Mack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Martinez stays in close to Big Mack's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Martinez.
Well Martinez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Martinez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Urho Kekkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Mc Fly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Kekkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marty Mc Fly!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Fly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kekkonen pinned against the cage. Kekkonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mc Fly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kekkonen clinches up with Mc Fly and pushes him back against the cage.
Mc Fly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kekkonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mc Fly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Urho Kekkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Mc Fly.
Kekkonen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mc Fly wants to stand up but Kekkonen is controlling him.
Kekkonen lands a couple of digs.
Mc Fly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kekkonen wants to control from the top but Mc Fly keeps moving.
Kekkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mc Fly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mc Fly is looking to stand up but Kekkonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kekkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mc Fly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kekkonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kekkonen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Fly is trying to stand.
Kekkonen trying to pass the guard but Mc Fly defending well.
Kekkonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kekkonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mc Fly is trying to get back to full guard.
Kekkonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kekkonen stops Mc Fly from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kekkonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kekkonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mc Fly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mc Fly is looking to escape.
Kekkonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kekkonen controlling the action here.
Kekkonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mc Fly wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Fly looking for submissions off his back.
Mc Fly is refusing to be controlled, as Kekkonen sits in half guard.
Kekkonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mc Fly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mc Fly is trying to stand back up but Kekkonen is controlling him
Mc Fly looks gassed!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kekkonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kekkonen lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Fly trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kekkonen manages to pass to mount!
Kekkonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mc Fly's face.
Kekkonen working Mc Fly over with strikes here.
Kekkonen trying to control but Mc Fly is having none of it.
Mc Fly is trying to escape the mount.
Kekkonen landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Kekkonen.
Kekkonen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kekkonen with the ground and pound from mount.
Mc Fly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Kekkonen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kekkonen rushes Mc Fly and presses him up against the cage.
Kekkonen stalling against the cage.
Kekkonen has Mc Fly pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kekkonen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mc Fly tumbling to the mat - Kekkonen dives into Mc Fly's guard.
Mc Fly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kekkonen is one step ahead there.
Mc Fly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kekkonen is controlling him.
Mc Fly trying to control the position.
Urho Kekkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kekkonen stays in close to Mc Fly's body and controls the position.
Mc Fly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kekkonen passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekkonen prevents Mc Fly from improving his position.
Mc Fly gets back to full guard.
Kekkonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mc Fly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kekkonen is controlling him.
Kekkonen stays in close to Mc Fly's body and controls the position.
Kekkonen preventing the sweep.
Kekkonen works over Mc Fly with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kekkonen trying to control but Mc Fly is working from the bottom.
Mc Fly is trying to keep Kekkonen in close.
Kekkonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mc Fly trying to keep a closed guard but Kekkonen is proving a slippery customer.
Kekkonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kekkonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kekkonen cracks Mc Fly with a big right hand but Mc Fly just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Fly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kekkonen is trying to stand back up but Mc Fly is controlling him
Mc Fly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kekkonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Mc Fly is breathing heavily.
Kekkonen is looking to improve his position.
Mc Fly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mc Fly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kekkonen keeps working.
Kekkonen controlling the position well.
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.
Mc Fly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kekkonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mc Fly misses with a series of wild punches.
Kekkonen scores a takedown into full mount!
Kekkonen trying to control but Mc Fly is having none of it.
Mc Fly wants to control but Kekkonen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Kekkonen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kekkonen rushes Mc Fly and presses him up against the cage.
Kekkonen lands an uppercut.
Kekkonen is trying to stall.
Mc Fly tries to score a body lock takedown but Kekkonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mc Fly is working for takedown but Kekkonen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kekkonen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kekkonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mc Fly some visible discomfort.
Mc Fly wants to control but Kekkonen postures up.
Mc Fly tries to bench press Kekkonen off him but Kekkonen keeps the position.
Kekkonen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kekkonen is putting a hurting on Mc Fly here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mc Fly is not content to let Kekkonen control the position.
Mc Fly struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekkonen cracks Mc Fly with a big right hand but Mc Fly just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kekkonen working the ground and pound.
Mc Fly is trying to control Kekkonen's posture but Kekkonen avoids it.
Kekkonen trying to control the action but Mc Fly is working from the bottom.
Mc Fly is looking for a sweep.
Mc Fly takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kekkonen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kekkonen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two 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.
Mc Fly tries to buck Kekkonen off but Kekkonen is having none of it.
Kekkonen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mc Fly tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mc Fly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mc Fly regains half guard.
Kekkonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mc Fly wants to improve his position but Kekkonen is controlling well.
Kekkonen slips a nice elbow through Mc Fly's hands, connecting with Mc Fly's forehead.
Kekkonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kekkonen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marty Mc Fly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mc Fly tries to reverse the position but Kekkonen maintains control.
The referee warns Mc Fly that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mc Fly wants to control but Kekkonen is having none of it.
Mc Fly is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kekkonen controlling from mount.
Kekkonen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mc Fly?
Kekkonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kekkonen looking to control but Mc Fly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen with a couple of short strikes.
Kekkonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Kekkonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mc Fly tries to hold on but Kekkonen postures up.
Kekkonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kekkonen content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Kekkonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Urho Kekkonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kekkonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urho Kekkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kekkonen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urho Kekkonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buford Tannen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pirjo Hakkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buford Tannen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pirjo Hakkinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakkinen leaves Tannen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hakkinen tries to clinch there but Tannen circles away.
Hakkinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tannen counters with a single leg into guard. Hakkinen didn't expect that.
Hakkinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tannen throwing strikes but missing.
Tannen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tannen passes Hakkinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tannen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tannen works his way into side control.
Hakkinen wants to control but Tannen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hakkinen is avoiding damage well.
Tannen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hakkinen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tannen but great work by Hakkinen.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hakkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tannen keeps working.
Hakkinen working away.
Tannen regains half guard.
Hakkinen is pressing down on Tannen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tannen is holding on for now.
Tannen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hakkinen controlling the position for now.
Hakkinen trying to control here.
Tannen 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tannen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakkinen defends it well.
Tannen is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannen wants to control but Hakkinen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tannen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tannen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hakkinen is trying to control but can't.
Tannen stands up out of the half guard.
Hakkinen fails with the takedown
and Tannen counters with a right hand to the body.
Hakkinen walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Tannen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannen scores with a nice strike.
Tannen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hakkinen to the mat! Hakkinen manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tannen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hakkinen, up you get!
Tannen tries to clinch but Hakkinen is having none of it.
Tannen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hakkinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Tannen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tannen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tannen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tannen wants to free his trapped foot but Hakkinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buford Tannen 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.
Tannen closes the distance and clinches up with Hakkinen, looking for a takedown. Tannen pushes Hakkinen against the cage but Hakkinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tannen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tannen missing with a left hand there. Hakkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tannen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tannen throws a looping overhand right but Hakkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Tannen throws a nice looking combination but Hakkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tannen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tannen shoots in for a takedown but Hakkinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tannen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakkinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Tannen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buford Tannen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakkinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tannen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakkinen keeping full guard, as Tannen tries to pass.
Hakkinen working a defensive guard here.
Tannen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tannen passes into half guard.
Buford Tannen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hakkinen wants to stand back up but Tannen manages to pass into side control.
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.
Tannen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hakkinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tannen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hakkinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hakkinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tannen wants to work for an arm triangle but Hakkinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tannen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakkinen defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakkinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tannen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tannen works the jab nicely.
Tannen lands with a good body shot.
A head kick from Tannen lands but Hakkinen takes it in his stride.
Tannen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hakkinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hakkinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tannen keeps control of Hakkinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannen tries for a takedown but Hakkinen manages to get underhooks.
Tannen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hakkinen.
Tannen breaks from the clinch.
Tannen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tannen clinches up with Hakkinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Tannen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tannen drives through and clinches with Hakkinen against the cage.
Tannen has Hakkinen pushed against the cage.
Tannen works on Hakkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Tannen breaks from the clinch.
Tannen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buford Tannen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tannen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tannen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hakkinen is working an open guard so Tannen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buford Tannen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tannen misses with a few strikes there.
Hakkinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tannen as he jumps to the side.
Tannen throws a right hand that Hakkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakkinen also avoids with ease.
Hakkinen fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Tannen as Hakkinen shoots in.
Buford Tannen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pirjo Hakkinen.
Tannen closes the distance and clinches.
Tannen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tannen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hakkinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tannen breaks from the clinch.
Tannen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tannen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tannen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hakkinen's face.
Tannen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hakkinen turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Tannen off and cradles Hakkinen's limp body as Tannen celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Buford Tannen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Tronko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Data (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikael Tronko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Tronko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Data!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tronko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Data moves away.
Nice body punch from Tronko.
Data pushes Tronko up against the cage in a clinch.
Tronko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Data smiles and moves away.
Mr Data seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Data tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Tronko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Data wants to clinch.
Data closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Data as the two fighters clinch.
Data throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tronkos head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Data just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tronko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Data has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tronko is trying to break free.
Data prevents Tronko from breaking the clinch.
Tronko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Data has him pressed against the cage.
Data will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tronko up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Data.
Data lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tronko.
Data lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Data.
Data prevents Tronko from breaking the clinch.
Data is working Tronko over against the cage.
Data escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tronko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tronko stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tronko misses with a wild combination.
Tronko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Data.
Tronko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Data throws out a leg kick but Tronko moves out of range and Data only half commits.
A shot to de liver by Tronko. Beautiful body shot.
Data looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tronko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tronko drops Data with a big left hand and mounts him. Data is in big trouble!
Data is rocked!
Tronko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Data is looking to escape.
Data is still in real trouble! Can Tronko finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Data is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Data and Tronko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Data seems to have recovered his senses.
Tronko trying to control the position but Data is working away.
Tronko wants to control for a moment but Data uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tronko is working for a kimura but Data is defending it quite comfortably.
Tronko trying to control from half guard but Data is working away.
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.
Tronko throws a strike but Data avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Data wants to get back to his feet but Tronko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tronko wanted to stand there but Data had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tronko connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Tronko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Data wants to clinch.
Tronko throws a jab when Data was well out of range.
Data moves in looking to clinch but Tronko pushes him off.
Tronko lands with a hook. Data tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Data forces Tronko back against the cage and clinches.
Tronko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Data works on Tronko's body with a couple of short punches.
Data tightens his grip and picks Tronko up, before dumping him to the ground. Tronko manages to land in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tronko wants to stand but Data is controlling the position.
Data won't allow Tronko to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronko controls Data momentarily but Data frees himself.
Data lands a couple of digs.
Data avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Data chips away with some ground and pound.
Tronko is looking for a triangle but Data pushes his legs off easily.
Data distracts Tronko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Data cracks Tronko with a solid left hand.
Tronko is working an open guard so Data takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tronko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tronko keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Data tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tronko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tronko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Data stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Data is breathing heavily.
Tronko scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tronko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Data misses with a body punch
and Tronko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice combo by Tronko! Oh, that's hurt him - Data falls to the canvas and Tronko follows him into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tronko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Data to his feet.
Tronko scores with the left hand. Data knows he should have avoided that one.
Tronko throws a sloppy head kick and Data moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronko misses with a double jab.
Tronko drops Data with a right and a left! Tronko comes rushing in but Data regains his composure and manages to keep Tronko in guard.
Tronko wants to stand but Data is controlling his posture from full guard.
Data not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tronko is looking to work some ground and pound but Data has wrist control.
Tronko trying to control the position from guard on top but Data is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tronko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tronko wants to stand and escape but instead Data has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Data got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tronko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Data has managed to get both his arms back between Tronko's legs - danger averted.
Data postures up in Tronko's guard and throws a big left but Tronko blocks it.
Data advances position into side control!
Data working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tronko tries to escape but Data is in control.
Tronko is looking for a sweep.
Tronko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Data off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Tronko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tronko swinging wildly here.
Data moves into range and clinches up with Tronko.
Data lands a body punch.
Data lands a body shot.
Tronko tries to circle away but Data has him pinned against the cage.
Tronko tries to pull guard but Data holds him up against the cage and eventually Tronko drops back down to his feet.
Data lands a right hand.
Data cracks Tronko with a nice body shot.
Tronko is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Data creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Data presses Tronko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Data's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Data has Tronko pressed against the cage, preventing Tronko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Data will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tronko up against the cage.
Data lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tronko.
Data is leaning against Tronko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tronko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Data is stalling here.
Tronko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Data digs a right hand into Tronko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tronko's gas tank.
Tronko jumps guard but Data stands there with Tronko around his waist. Tronko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Data lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tronko backwards.
Tronko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Tronko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tronko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tronko wants to break free but Data has control.
Tronko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Data walks away with a smile on his face. Tronko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Data is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Data gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tronko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Data just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tronko wants to get back to striking at distance but Data won't allow it.
Tronko looking for a takedown.
Data breaks the clinch.
Tronko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Data misses with a body shot
and Tronko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Data takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tronko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Data.
Tronko punishes Data's body with a nice straight punch.
Tronko throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Data takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tronko scores with a one two! Data had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Data showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tronko.
Tronko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tronko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tronko scores with a body shot.
Data is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tronko throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Data stumbling backwards into the cage! Data bounces back off the cage towards Tronko, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Tronko lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Tronko celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikael Tronko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malig Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stigu has chosen Sabrina, Boys as his entrance music. Mr Stigu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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242 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malig Puska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stigu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puska slips under a jab.
Puska throws a series of punches but Stigu moves out of range.
Puska is holding his hands too far apart here. Stigu throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Puska is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Stigu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Penn has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DJ Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis connects with a right hand. Penn shakes it off.
Zeldenthuis cracks Penn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zeldenthuis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Penn is trying to defend but Zeldenthuis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Penn trying to control but Zeldenthuis postures up.
Zeldenthuis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeldenthuis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Zeldenthuis wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Zeldenthuis is taking a breather. Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis prevents Penn from improving his position.
Zeldenthuis trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zeldenthuis in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeldenthuis is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Zeldenthuis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zeldenthuis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zeldenthuis's back!
Penn looking for the RNC.
That's two 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.
Zeldenthuis turns into Penn and is now in his guard.
Zeldenthuis pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Penn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zeldenthuis on the ground.
Zeldenthuis not doing much here.
Zeldenthuis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Penn!
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Zeldenthuis lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Penn is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dirk Zeldenthuis!
Dirk Zeldenthuis is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sponge SquarePants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jami Muskeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sponge SquarePants!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Muskeli!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muskeli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
SquarePants takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muskeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muskeli jabs at SquarePants's body.
Muskeli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muskeli wants it to stay on the feet.
Muskeli cracks SquarePants with an open hand slap.
SquarePants dodges the punch combination from Muskeli.
Muskeli throws a good cross that connects.
SquarePants shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muskeli pinned against the cage. Muskeli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Muskeli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Muskeli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SquarePants takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muskeli works the jab nicely.
SquarePants has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muskeli finds it's way round the side to connect with SquarePants's head.
No joy there for Muskeli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
SquarePants takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jami Muskeli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SquarePants misses with a takedown attempt - Muskeli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sponge SquarePants. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SquarePants is breathing heavily.
SquarePants fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
SquarePants drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muskeli connects with a looping right hand.
SquarePants gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Muskeli.
SquarePants is rocked!
Muskeli fakes the body blow, causing SquarePants to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! SquarePants goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jami Muskeli!
Jami Muskeli is the new light heavyweight champion!
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