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NFC 57 Apila vs Virtanen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erling Mathias Havna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tunturi Pony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erling Mathias Havna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tunturi Pony!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Havna defends it nicely.
Havna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Havna but Havna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pony misses with a takedown attempt - Havna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Erling Mathias Havna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tunturi Pony.
Pony looks gassed!
Pony misses with a straight left.
Pony looks to land a body kick but Havna moved away.
Pony shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Havna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havna wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pony throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Havna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pony trying to control the position from guard on top but Havna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pony might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Havna kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Havna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pony not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Pony's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pony shoots in but no luck this time.
Pony misses with a hook to the body
and Havna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pony misses with a takedown
and Havna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Havna. That's going to slow Pony down.
Havna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Havna scores with a jab to the body.
Havna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Erling Mathias Havna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havna connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Havna, right into the meat.
Pony takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Tunturi Pony has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Havna lands a jab.
Havna scores with a jab to the body.
Havna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pony. That did some damage!
Havna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Havna.
Pony takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tunturi Pony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pony shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Havna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pony doesn't seem phased though.
Pony moves forwards but Havna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Havna lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Havna scores with a leg kick.
Pony on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Havna. Havna obviously looking to wear him down.
Havna lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by Havna.
Pony falls off balance throwing a combination
and Havna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erling Mathias Havna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tunturi Pony's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pony has his takedown stuffed
and Havna counters with a three punch combo that has Pony backing up. Pony nods at Havna to acknowledge the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Havna, right into the meat.
Havna looks to land a combination but Pony avoids it well.
Pony misses with a combination
and Havna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Havna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pony has his takedown stuffed
and Havna counters with a one-two to the body.
Havna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pony takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Havna.
Havna feints and then cracks Pony's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pony down.
Erling Mathias Havna is winning the standup battle so far.
Havna goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pony on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pony's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pony fails with the takedown
and Havna counters with a good low kick that Pony was not able to check.
Erling Mathias Havna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tunturi Pony.
A nice inside leg kick there by Havna. That's going to slow Pony down.
Pony misses with a takedown
letting Havna counter with a right hand.
Erling Mathias Havna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pony looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pony swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Havna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Havna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Havna does no damage.
Pony misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Havna counters with a one-two to the body.
Havna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pony takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Havna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Havna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Havna does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pony gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Havna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Havna is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Havna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Havna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pony shoots and misses
and Havna counters with a stiff right hand.
Pony throws a combination that misses
and Havna counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pony ducks right into an uppercut from Havna.
Pony stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Havna.
Pony shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Havna counters with a good low kick that Pony was not able to check.
Havna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havna cracks the inside of Pony's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pony stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Havna.
Havna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pony's calf.
Pony has his takedown stuffed
and Havna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body punch from Havna.
Havna scores with a leg kick.
Havna moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Havna scores with a hook.
Pony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Havna counters with a three punch combo that has Pony backing up. Pony nods at Havna to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erling Mathias Havna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tunturi Pony's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Havna scores with a three punch combo!
Pony shoots and misses
and Havna counters with a nice body shot.
Pony doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Havna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pony takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pony fails with the takedown
and Havna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Erling Mathias Havna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tunturi Pony.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Havna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pony fails with the takedown
and Havna counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pony with a poor takedown
and Havna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pony's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Havna counters with a series of strikes. Pony will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pony takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Havna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pony can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Havna finds it's target.
A good leg kick by Havna.
Pony misses with a takedown
and Havna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Havna throws a leg kick which misses Pony's front leg but catches the back leg as Pony tries to avoid it.
Pony tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pony chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Havna can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pony misses with a combination
and Havna counters with a one-two to the body.
Erling Mathias Havna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pony's calf.
Havna scores with a one two! Pony had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Havna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pony on the side of the head.
Pony misses with a takedown attempt
and Havna counters with a thumping low kick.
Havna scores with a three punch combo!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Havna, as that shot connected.
Havna scoring well with a low kick there.
Pony closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Havna to the mat! Havna manages to get full guard.
Havna on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Havna tries to get out of the position.
Pony trying to control the position from guard on top but Havna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havna pulls Pony in close to prevent any damage.
Pony wants to pass the guard but Havna is keeping the position.
Pony slips nicely into half guard.
Pony throwing shots but Havna is blocking nicely.
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.
Pony is trying to control the action in half guard but Havna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pony scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pony performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pony is trying to control. Havna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tunturi Pony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Havna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pony.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erling Mathias Havna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Havna, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erling Mathias Havna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Loppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeet Kun Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loppi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is unleash. Do is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mama Said Knock You Out. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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290 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Loppi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeet Kun Do!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Loppi or perhaps it was just good defense by Do which made him look bad.
Do throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loppi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Do stuffs the takedown.
Loppi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arttu Loppi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Do. No joy for Loppi on that attempt.
Do thuds a left hand into Loppi's body.
Loppi is breathing heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Loppi.
Do gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Do wants to improve his position but Loppi is controlling well.
Do wants to control but Loppi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Do kicks Loppi off and gets back to his feet.
Do waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Loppi. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Loppi to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Loppi is rocked!
It looks like Arttu Loppi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Do jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oh Loppi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loppi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Do is pushing down on Loppi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Loppi is fighting to maintain full guard but Do has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loppi seems to have got his legs back now.
Loppi looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do tries to stand but can't do so whilst Loppi controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loppi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Do wants to pass to mount but Loppi is defending the position.
Loppi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Do trying to mount his opponent but Loppi defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Do stuffs the takedown.
Do pushes Loppi up against the cage in a clinch.
Do creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Loppi's defenses.
Do lands an elbow inside.
Do lands a damaging elbow.
Do lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do lands an elbow inside that Loppi shrugs off.
Do jumps guard and drags Loppi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Do looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Do is on top in guard.
Do wants to control from the top but Loppi keeps moving.
Do wants to get up but he can't break Loppi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Do stands and throws Loppi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Loppi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Do's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Do is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loppi defends it well.
Loppi looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loppi actively working from the bottom here.
Do is keen to just control but Loppi is a slippery customer.
Loppi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Do pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do stands up from half guard.
Loppi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arttu Loppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loppi shoots in and bounces Do off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Loppi cracks Do with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loppi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Do looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loppi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loppi is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeet Kun Do dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arttu Loppi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Do throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Do scores with the left hand. Loppi knows he should have avoided that one.
Loppi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loppi gets a takedown into half guard.
Do avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loppi.
Loppi 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.
Do has one foot on Loppi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Do rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loppi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Do's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Do duly obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Do ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jeet Kun Do is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loppi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Do as he jumps to the side.
Do closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Do is leaning against Loppi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Do using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Do lands a knee to the body.
Do landing knees to the body.
Loppi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Do avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Do lands a shot to the body.
Loppi tries to work over Do's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Do throws an elbow but misses.
Loppi has clasped his hands together around Do's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Do taking punishment in the form of punches.
Loppi working the strikes but Do uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Do tries to kick Loppi off but Loppi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Do on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Do has one foot on Loppi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loppi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Loppi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Loppi.
Do tries to hold on but Loppi postures up.
Loppi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Do taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Do really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Loppi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Loppi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Do to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Do shrugs it off.
Loppi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Loppi looking to ground and pound but Do is blocking nicely.
Loppi looking to ground and pound but Do is blocking nicely.
Do wants to hold on but Loppi pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loppi working Do over with strikes here.
Loppi looking to finish with strikes here!
Do is looking to improve his position but Loppi isn't that keen on the idea.
Loppi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Do hang on?
Do manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Loppi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loppi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loppi stops Do from getting back to his feet.
Do trying to control but Loppi postures up.
Loppi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Do doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loppi.
Loppi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Do gets full guard.
Loppi throwing strikes from guard but Do blocks nicely.
Loppi has gone for a leg lock! Do slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loppi's guard.
Do controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loppi working for a triangle but Do defends it easily.
Loppi 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.
Loppi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Do defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeet Kun Do showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arttu Loppi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Loppi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Do clinches with his opponent.
Loppi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loppi is leaning against Do and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Loppi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Do just stands there and leans against the cage.
Loppi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Loppi is looking to sinch up a triangle. Do throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Loppi's body to avoid the submission. Loppi has instead reached around Do's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Loppi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arttu Loppi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Cifer Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Lukottaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lasse Lukottaja told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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264 lbs
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239 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lou Cifer Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Lukottaja!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukottaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cifer Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Cifer Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lukottaja sprawls well initially but Cifer Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lukottaja works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cifer Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cifer Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lukottaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lukottaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cifer Jr wants to control from the top but Lukottaja keeps moving.
Lukottaja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cifer Jr defends it easily.
Lukottaja seems keen to control Cifer Jr's posture.
Cifer Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cifer Jr wants to control from the top but Lukottaja keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cifer Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lukottaja's guard.
Cifer Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Lukottaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Lukottaja, not yet.
Cifer Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cifer Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lukottaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cifer Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cifer Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lukottaja is trying to control the position but Cifer Jr postures up.
Lukottaja wants to stand but Cifer Jr is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cifer Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lukottaja keeping moving, preventing Cifer Jr from controlling successfully.
Lukottaja has his foot on Cifer Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cifer Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Cifer Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lukottaja controls Cifer Jr momentarily but Cifer Jr frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lukottaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cifer Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cifer Jr moves into range and clinches up with Lukottaja.
Cifer Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cifer Jr sizes up Lukottaja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cifer Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cifer Jr stalling.
Lukottaja is pressing down on Cifer Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukottaja pushes a forearm under Cifer Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cifer Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lasse Lukottaja!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Dille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Tarlic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
283 lbs
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275 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herb Tarlic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dille is trying to control Tarlic's posture but Tarlic avoids it.
Tarlic cracks Dille with a big right hand but Dille just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tarlic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dille is avoiding damage well.
Tarlic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dille some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Tarlic.
Tarlic wants to control but Dille is keeping him busy.
Dille struggling a bit here.
Dille manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tarlic's best efforts.
Dille works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tarlic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlic throws a big right hand that misses.
Dille is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tarlic is aware though and is defending well.
Tarlic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dille keeping moving, preventing Tarlic from controlling successfully.
Tarlic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dille is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dille escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarlic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dille has his foot on Tarlic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlic works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarlic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tarlic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlic wants to control from the top but Dille keeps moving.
Tarlic drops back looking for a leg! Dille is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dille manages to kick Tarlic off! Tarlic jumps back into Dille's guard.
Dille has an active guard here but Tarlic has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tarlic.
Dille wants to sweep but Tarlic has passed to side control!
Check out the look on Tarlic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tarlic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dille knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tarlic working the ground and pound from side control.
Dille can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dille manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tarlic's best efforts.
Tarlic is thwarting Dille's attempts to control the position.
Tarlic is trying to control the action in half guard but Dille is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dille regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dille working for a triangle but Tarlic defends it easily.
Dille looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dille is breathing heavily.
Dille keeping full guard, as Tarlic tries to pass.
Tarlic cracks Dille with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dille has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tarlic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dille.
Dille being controlled for a moment.
Tarlic is chipping away with strikes.
Dille wants to control but Tarlic postures up.
Tarlic wants to control but Dille is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dille tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarlic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Tarlic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dille misses with an uppercut. Tarlic saw that one coming.
Tarlic slips a jab from Dille.
Tarlic tries to clinch there but Dille circles away.
Dille misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarlic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dille's half guard.
Dille moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dille working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlic.
Herb Tarlic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarlic advances position into side control!
Dille taking a bit of punishment here - Tarlic scoring with strikes.
Dille is trying to control Tarlic's posture but Tarlic avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dille manages to get back to half guard.
Dille trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dille tries to hold on but Tarlic postures up.
Tarlic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tarlic landing strikes from the mount and Dille is in trouble!
Tarlic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dille has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dille!
Dille drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tarlic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dille has Tarlic in his guard.
Tarlic is looking to work some ground and pound but Dille has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlic throwing strikes from guard but Dille blocks nicely.
Dille looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dille throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tarlic escapes and throws Dille's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dille tries to buck Tarlic off but Tarlic is having none of it.
Dille takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tarlic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tarlic is putting a hurting on Dille here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tarlic landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlic landing a few strikes.
Tarlic trying to control the position but Dille is working away.
Tarlic cracks Dille with a big elbow.
Dille struggling a bit here.
Dille takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dille is trying to get back to half guard.
Dille tries to control but Tarlic manages to take his back.
Dille can't escape the position.
Tarlic lands strikes to the head.
Tarlic connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dille to escape the position.
It looks like James Dille has been cut.
Tarlic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Dille's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dille is covering up but some of the strikes from Tarlic are getting through and doing damage.
Dille covers up after that shot from Tarlic.
Tarlic lands strikes to the head.
Dille is rocked!
Tarlic looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dille taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herb Tarlic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Stapelstaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All or Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nothing has chosen Vegan Reich - The Way It Is as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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182 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimbo Stapelstaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, All or Nothing!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapelstaden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nothing looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nothing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stapelstaden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nothing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stapelstaden wants to stand and escape but Nothing is having none of it.
Stapelstaden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nothing manages to get himself to full guard.
Nothing looking for a guillotine here but Stapelstaden defends easily.
Nothing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stapelstaden's guard.
Stapelstaden is pulling down on Nothing's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nothing tries to free his leg and advance position but Stapelstaden is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nothing is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stapelstaden holds on and takes a little breather.
Nothing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stapelstaden is keeping the position for now.
Nothing postures up in Stapelstaden's guard and throws a big left but Stapelstaden blocks it.
Stapelstaden is pulling down on Nothing's head. It's preventing any offense from Nothing, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stapelstaden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nothing is one step ahead there.
Stapelstaden manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nothing is desperately trying to improve his position but Stapelstaden has a good base and remains in mount.
Nothing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Stapelstaden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nothing is in a horrible position here. Stapelstaden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nothing is squirming around, avoiding Stapelstaden's attempts to control the action.
Stapelstaden looking to finish Nothing with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nothing!
Stapelstaden landing strikes from the mount and Nothing is in trouble!
Stapelstaden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nothing is looking to escape.
Nothing manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nothing is staying active underneath Stapelstaden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nothing trying to hold on to Stapelstaden's head to control him but Stapelstaden postures up.
Nothing is refusing to be controlled, as Stapelstaden sits in half guard.
Stapelstaden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stapelstaden working over Nothing with some ground and pound. Nothing looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nothing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stapelstaden pulls his head out easily.
Stapelstaden working over Nothing with some ground and pound. Nothing looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stapelstaden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nothing on the ground.
It looks like Stapelstaden is going to stand back up.
Nothing manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nothing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stapelstaden defends well.
Nothing looks gassed!
Stapelstaden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nothing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nothing is looking for a triangle here but Stapelstaden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stapelstaden working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Stapelstaden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nothing missing with a left hand there. Stapelstaden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nothing tries to close the distance and clinch but Stapelstaden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nothing keeps the fight on the outside.
Stapelstaden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stapelstaden with a jab.
Stapelstaden scores with a hook to the body. Nothing takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nothing looks to land a right hand but Stapelstaden moved out of range.
Stapelstaden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stapelstaden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stapelstaden gets underhooks to prevent Nothing's takedown attempt.
Stapelstaden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nothing drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stapelstaden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stapelstaden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nothing is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Stapelstaden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stapelstaden.
Nothing is rocked!
Nothing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stapelstaden as he jumps to the side.
Jimbo Stapelstaden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of All or Nothing.
Nothing seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stapelstaden shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Nothing is backing up but Stapelstaden catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Nothing covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stapelstaden Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Stapelstaden!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syltty Tallikone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and T Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). T Rex has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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260 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syltty Tallikone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, T Rex!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tallikone's waist but Tallikone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rex off to one side.
Tallikone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tallikone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rex.
A leg kick checked by Tallikone.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rex.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rex postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tallikone is trying to buck Rex off.
Tallikone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tallikone tries to get out of the position.
Rex thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rex postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallikone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rex landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rex creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tallikone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rex working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rex cracks Tallikone with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallikone is pushing Rex's head away, looking to escape. Rex manages to hold on to the position though.
Rex misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tallikone defending against the ground and pound.
Rex looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tallikone is avoiding damage well.
Rex landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rex swings around for an armbar but Tallikone sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rex's guard.
Rex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tallikone.
Tallikone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallikone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tallikone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tallikone is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rex is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rex postures up in Tallikone's guard and throws a big left but Tallikone blocks it.
Rex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rex postures up in Tallikone's guard and throws a big left but Tallikone blocks it.
Rex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rex wants to control from the top but Tallikone keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tallikone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
T Rex dominated that round.
That's time! Tallikone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tallikone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rex swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallikone.
Tallikone lands with a slapping head kick.
Tallikone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rex swinging wildly here.
Rex misses with a hook. Tallikone ducked under it nicely.
Tallikone moves out of range as Rex strikes.
Rex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallikone was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex.
Tallikone is looking to clinch.
Rex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tallikone throws a head kick that misses.
Rex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tallikone avoids the body shot from Rex.
T Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex misses with a hook. Tallikone ducked under it nicely.
Tallikone closes the distance and clinches.
Rex takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Tallikone.
Tallikone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tallikone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tallikone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rex backwards.
Tallikone landing knees to the head.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Tallikone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tallikone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tallikone gets through Rex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tallikone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tallikone lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Tallikone.
Rex has had enough of the clinch but Tallikone keeps him there for the moment.
Tallikone lands a good knee to the midsection. Rex won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rex has had enough of the clinch but Tallikone keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallikone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tallikone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tallikone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallikone.
Tallikone crunches a lovely knee into Rex's ribcage.
Tallikone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rex has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tallikone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tallikone connects with a knee to the head.
Rex is trying to break the clinch but Tallikone is controlling him.
Tallikone misses with a knee strike.
Tallikone misses with a knee to the head.
Rex can't break the clinch.
Tallikone connects with a knee to the head.
Rex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tallikone has him pressed against the cage.
Rex manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Rex.
Rex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tallikone is fending him off so far but Rex persists. Nope, Tallikone circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rex misses with a series of wild punches.
Tallikone scores with a punch to the head.
Tallikone lands with a right hand.
Tallikone pushes Rex away with a front kick.
Rex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tallikone but Tallikone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tallikone throws a nice head kick!
Syltty Tallikone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tallikone is looking to clinch but Rex is avoiding it.
Rex misses with a hook. Tallikone ducked under it nicely.
Tallikone wants to clinch.
Tallikone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex throws a sloppy head kick
and Tallikone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallikone tries to clinch up but Rex circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Rex misses.
Tallikone clinches up against the cage.
Tallikone gets through Rex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tallikone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tallikone looking to throw knees to the head but Rex is blocking nicely.
Tallikone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tallikone digs a right hand into Rex's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rex's gas tank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rex tries to break the clinch but Tallikone is controlling the position.
Tallikone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rex takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tallikone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tallikone prevents Rex from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syltty Tallikone dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tallikone lands the left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tallikone.
Rex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tallikone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tallikone gets underhooks to prevent Rex's takedown attempt.
Tallikone scores with a knee to the head.
Tallikone misses with a knee strike.
Tallikone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tallikone landing knees to the head.
Good body shot from Tallikone.
Tallikone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tallikone scores with a knee to the head.
Tallikone tries to land a knee to the head but Rex blocks with his arms.
Tallikone misses with a body punch.
Tallikone throws a punch but it's blocked by Rex.
Rex tries to circle away but Tallikone has him pinned against the cage.
Rex has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tallikone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tallikone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tallikone.
Tallikone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rex's face.
Rex takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rex wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tallikone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rex is defending well for now.
Tallikone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tallikone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rex is looking to break free of the clinch but Tallikone has double underhooks.
Tallikone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Tallikone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rex throws a hook to the side of Tallikone's head but Tallikone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Rex misses.
Tallikone clinches up with Rex and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Tallikone on the inside.
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.
Tallikone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tallikone digs a right hand underneath Rex's ribcage. Rex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rex tries to break free but Tallikone pushes him back against the cage.
Tallikone tries to throw a body punch but Rex avoids it by throwing Tallikone back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tallikone obliges.
Rex is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tallikone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tallikone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tallikone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallikone misses with a punch to the body.
Tallikone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rex has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Syltty Tallikone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tallikone tries to land knees in the clinch but Rex avoids the damage to the body.
Rex working hard to break the clinch.
Tallikone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tallikone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tallikone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tallikone has Rex pressed against the cage, preventing Rex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tallikone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rex.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex working hard to break the clinch.
Tallikone has a couple of punches blocked by Rex.
Tallikone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rex's face.
A frustrated look appears on Rex's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tallikone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallikone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rex looks to throw a body kick
and Tallikone counters with a body kick that stops Rex in his tracks momentarily.
Rex throws a hook but Tallikone avoids it easily.
A big right from Rex misses.
Rex scores with a three punch combo!
Rex 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.
Rex looks to land a left hand but Tallikone moved out of range nicely.
Syltty Tallikone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rex misses with a hook.
Tallikone throws a series of punches but Rex avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tallikone. No joy for Rex on that attempt.
Syltty Tallikone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of T Rex.
Tallikone tries to clinch but Rex moves out of range.
Tallikone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tallikone wants it to stay on the feet.
Tallikone is looking to clinch.
Tallikone doesn't manage to clinch there - Rex circles away.
Tallikone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tallikone doesn't manage to clinch there - Rex circles away.
Rex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tallikone thuds his shin into the meat of Rex's side.
Tallikone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tallikone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tallikone rushes Rex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tallikone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rex is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Syltty Tallikone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tallikone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syltty Tallikone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Sachz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter comes to the cage accompanied by Aerosmith - Lightning Strikes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sachz's choice of entrance music: Storstadsidyll by Petter. 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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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Sachz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sachz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sachz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flashlighter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flashlighter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sachz is just content to waste time from the top position. Flashlighter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Flashlighter keeping full guard, as Sachz tries to pass.
Flashlighter keeping moving, preventing Sachz from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter wants to sweep but no luck.
Sachz wants to control from the top but Flashlighter keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sachz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flashlighter tries to land a front kick but Sachz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sachz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flashlighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flashlighter thows a body shot but no joy.
Flashlighter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Felix Flashlighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sachz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sachz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sachz trying to control the position but Flashlighter is working away.
Flashlighter tries to bench press Sachz off him but Sachz keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sachz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sachz content just to control the position here.
Flashlighter is squirming around, avoiding Sachz's attempts to control the action.
Flashlighter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sachz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flashlighter is looking to escape.
Flashlighter is looking to improve his position but Sachz isn't that keen on the idea.
Sachz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sachz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flashlighter tries to hold on but Sachz pushes him away.
Sachz looking to control but Flashlighter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Sachz has hold of Flashlighter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flashlighter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sachz controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Harry Sachz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sachz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick but Sachz checks it.
Flashlighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Sachz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flashlighter feints and then cracks Sachz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sachz down.
Flashlighter slips a straight right by Sachz.
Nice sprawl there from Flashlighter as Sachz shoots in.
Flashlighter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Flashlighter throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Sachz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sachz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sachz shoots in for a takedown but Flashlighter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Felix Flashlighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flashlighter works Sachz's body with a nice hook.
Flashlighter leaves Sachz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donk. Flashlighter catches Sachz right on the button with a cross.
Flashlighter throws a body punch but Sachz moves out of range.
Flashlighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flashlighter cracks the inside of Sachz's front leg.
Sachz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flashlighter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sachz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flashlighter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sachz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flashlighter can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flashlighter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sachz backs up against the cage.
Sachz is breathing heavily.
Flashlighter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Flashlighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Sachz should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flashlighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flashlighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flashlighter clinches up with Sachz and pushes him back against the cage.
Flashlighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flashlighter lands an elbow inside.
Flashlighter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter cracks Sachz with a nice body shot.
Flashlighter slowing the pace effectively.
Flashlighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter presses Sachz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Flashlighter.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Felix Flashlighter.
Flashlighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Sachz throws a jab but it's blocked by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sachz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Felix Flashlighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Flashlighter wants to land a leg kick but Sachz is out of range.
Flashlighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sachz on the side of the head.
Sachz sizes up Flashlighter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sachz throws an overhand right that lands on Flashlighter's shoulder, as Flashlighter tries to avoid the shot.
Flashlighter misses with a wild combination.
Sachz swings for the body but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Flashlighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sachz circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with an uppercut. Sachz saw that one coming.
Flashlighter throws out a loose jab but Sachz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sachz just misses with a punch to the body.
Sachz swinging wildly here.
Sachz throws a hook but Flashlighter blocks it.
Sachz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sachz.
Sachz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flashlighter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sachz manages to get himself to full guard.
Flashlighter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flashlighter tries to free his leg and advance position but Sachz is retaining full guard.
Sachz working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sachz 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.
Sachz keeping moving, preventing Flashlighter from controlling successfully.
Flashlighter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flashlighter wants to pass the guard but Sachz is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flashlighter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sachz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flashlighter has managed to get both his arms back between Sachz's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter 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!
Sachz scores with a jab to the head.
Sachz just misses with a punch to the body.
Flashlighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flashlighter thumps Sachz with a low kick.
Flashlighter lands with a nice body punch.
Flashlighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sachz's sensitive parts.
Flashlighter with a hook.
Sachz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flashlighter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Flashlighter tests Sachz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flashlighter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flashlighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Sachz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sachz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sachz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flashlighter scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sachz.
Sachz misses with a series of wild punches.
Flashlighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sachz's sensitive parts.
Flashlighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sachz takes one to the chin there.
Sachz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flashlighter connects with a nice looking jab.
Sachz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flashlighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flashlighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sachz. That did some damage!
Flashlighter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sachz takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flashlighter.
Flashlighter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sachz swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Flashlighter.
Sachz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Flashlighter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flashlighter.
Both fighters circling a little - Flashlighter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Flashlighter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flashlighter rushes Sachz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flashlighter is pressed up against the cage. Sachz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flashlighter down to the mat. Flashlighter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sachz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flashlighter - the referee stops the clock and Sachz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flashlighter. Sachz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Flashlighter throws a one two combo.
Flashlighter lands a front kick.
Flashlighter lands a lovely overhand right.
Flashlighter thuds his shin into the meat of Sachz's side.
Flashlighter thuds his shin into the meat of Sachz's side.
Flashlighter scores with a nice strike.
Sachz drops his hands momentarily and Flashlighter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sachz can do to turn this around?
Flashlighter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sachz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flashlighter counters with a head kick. That will keep Sachz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Flashlighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flashlighter, right into the meat.
Sachz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flashlighter counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flashlighter.
Sachz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sachz.
Flashlighter thuds his shin into the meat of Sachz's side.
Flashlighter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sachz drops his hands momentarily and Flashlighter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flashlighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sachz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flashlighter, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a sloppy head kick and Sachz moves out of range easily.
Sachz fails with the takedown
and Flashlighter counters with a good low kick that Sachz was not able to check.
Felix Flashlighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Sachz.
A combination from Flashlighter does no damage.
Flashlighter lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body kick from Flashlighter.
Sachz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flashlighter as he avoids it easily.
Sachz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flashlighter.
Nice body kick from Flashlighter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flashlighter throws a head kick that Sachz semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flashlighter.
Sachz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Flashlighter.
A swing and a miss from Sachz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Flashlighter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flashlighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Flashlighter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tammelan Fasaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Orange has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tammelan Fasaani's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tammelan Fasaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Orange!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Fasaani blocks the leg kick.
Orange looks to land a body kick but Fasaani moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orange.
Fasaani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orange.
A cross from Fasaani lands.
Orange throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fasaani lands the left hand.
Fasaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Fasaani blocks the leg kick.
Orange throws out a leg kick but Fasaani moves out of range and Orange only half commits.
Orange takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orange buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fasaani was well out of range. Poor timing from Orange.
Orange throws a head kick but Fasaani moves out of range.
Fasaani throws a jab when Orange was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Orange.
Fasaani misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Fasaani.
Fasaani works Orange's body with a nice hook.
Fasaani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Orange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fasaani. Orange does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orange misses with a hook to the body
and Fasaani counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Orange misses
and Fasaani counters with a three punch combo that has Orange backing up. Orange nods at Fasaani to acknowledge the strikes.
Fasaani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orange can pounce on him.
Orange swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fasaani counters with a straight right hand.
Fasaani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orange takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani slips under a jab.
Fasaani misses with a body shot
and Orange counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fasaani is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Orange lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Orange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Orange, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orange throws a low kick but Fasaani avoids it.
Fasaani looks to score with a jab to the body but Orange is just out of range.
Fasaani tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orange avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Orange.
Fasaani misses with a jab to the body
and Orange counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orange throws a lazy head kick
and Fasaani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orange thinking.
Orange fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Orange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orange moves away.
Orange misses with a low kick.
Orange misses with a leg kick
and Fasaani counters with a shoot takedown. Orange fights it but they end up in guard.
Orange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orange trying to keep a closed guard but Fasaani is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fasaani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orange is keeping the position for now.
Fasaani is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fasaani throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange keeping moving, preventing Fasaani from controlling successfully.
Fasaani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orange misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fasaani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orange.
Fasaani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fasaani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orange drops his hands momentarily and Fasaani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orange throws a front kick that sends Fasaani stumbling back into the cage.
Orange fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Fasaani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Orange will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fasaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orange.
Orange lands a really nice looking cross but Fasaani seems unphased.
Orange tries to clinch but Fasaani moves away
and Fasaani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orange is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fasaani rather than just go for the knockout.
Fasaani misses with a body shot.
Orange throws a chopping leg kick but Fasaani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orange misses with a leg kick
and Fasaani counters with a right hand to the body.
Orange connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fasaani. Fasaani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fasaani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fasaani scores a takedown into full mount!
Orange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fasaani 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.
Orange is squirming around, avoiding Fasaani's attempts to control the action.
Fasaani sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fasaani in particular looking to stall.
Orange trying to control from the bottom.
Orange wants to get back to his feet.
Orange makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orange.
Orange avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orange can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fasaani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fasaani looking to pass the guard.
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.
Orange is pulling down on Fasaani's head. It's preventing any offense from Fasaani, at least for the moment.
Orange 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.
Fasaani postures up in Orange's guard and throws a big left but Orange blocks it.
Fasaani won't allow Orange to sweep him here.
Fasaani wants to control from the top but Orange keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Orange throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani misses with a hook to the body
and Orange counters with a head kick.
Jake Orange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orange works over Fasaani's head and body with a nice combination.
Orange throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fasaani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Fasaani as he checks the leg kick.
Orange misses with a low kick.
Fasaani works over Orange's head and body with a nice combination.
Fasaani takes a swing at Orange's ribcage but misses.
Orange throws a jab but it's blocked by Fasaani.
Fasaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orange.
Fasaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fasaani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orange.
Jake Orange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fasaani ducks under a wild hook from Orange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fasaani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orange thinking.
Fasaani misses the body punch
and Orange counters with a leg kick.
Orange throws an overhand right that lands on Fasaani's shoulder, as Fasaani tries to avoid the shot.
Fasaani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orange ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orange lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Orange.
Orange feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fasaani's calf.
Orange lands a head kick. Fasaani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orange lands a head kick. Fasaani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fasaani.
Fasaani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orange was well out of range. Poor timing from Fasaani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Orange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fasaani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orange tries to land a leg kick but Fasaani saw it coming and moves away.
Jake Orange seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orange moves away from the strike by Fasaani.
Nice defenses there by Orange.
Orange throws a leg kick but Fasaani moved away.
Orange throws a head kick that misses
and Fasaani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orange thinking.
Fasaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orange.
Fasaani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No joy there for Fasaani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orange has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Orange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orange ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orange jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fasaani misses with a double jab
and Orange counters with a good, hard body kick but Fasaani shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fasaani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fasaani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orange.
A head kick misses from Orange.
Orange throws a leg kick that misses.
Fasaani misses with a wild combination.
Fasaani shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Orange manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fasaani is fighting to break Orange's control of his arms but Orange is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orange is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani keeping moving, preventing Orange from controlling successfully.
Orange lands a couple of elbows.
Orange trying to control the position from guard on top but Fasaani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orange wants to pass the guard but Fasaani is keeping the position.
Orange wants to control from the top but Fasaani keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fasaani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orange is one step ahead there.
Tammelan Fasaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orange tries to free his leg and advance position but Fasaani is retaining full guard.
Jake Orange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fasaani has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orange controlling from the top position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Orange thows a leg kick but Fasaani checks it
and Fasaani counters with a three punch combo that has Orange backing up. Orange nods at Fasaani to acknowledge the strikes.
Fasaani fails to land the takedown.
Orange works Fasaani's body with a nice hook.
Fasaani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orange.
Orange works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orange chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Orange.
Fasaani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orange feints and then cracks Fasaani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fasaani down.
Orange lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Orange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orange winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Orange!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ran Plan III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kinkeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalle Kinkeri is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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197 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ran Plan III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kinkeri!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Kinkeri.
Plan III misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plan III moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plan III connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Plan III lands a nice looking body kick.
Plan III looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kalle Kinkeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plan III swings for the body but Kinkeri moves out of range.
Plan III is looking to slow Kinkeri down with leg kicks.
Kinkeri tries to work over Plan III's front leg with a kick but Plan III checks it.
Plan III misses with a wild combination.
Plan III looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kinkeri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plan III.
Plan III misses with a wild combination.
Kinkeri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plan III looks to land a combination. Kinkeri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Kinkeri misses.
Kinkeri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plan III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kinkeri throws a sloppy head kick and Plan III moves out of range easily.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab lands there for Plan III.
Kinkeri is rocked!
Good leg kick by Plan III there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kinkeri is still on wobbly legs! Can Plan III finish him?
Kinkeri looks gassed!
Kinkeri tries to land a leg kick but Plan III saw it coming and moves away.
Kinkeri seems to have recovered his senses.
Plan III slips a jab from Kinkeri.
Plan III cracks a nice hook into Kinkeri's ribs.
Kinkeri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinkeri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Plan III. That one must have hurt.
Plan III thows a body shot but no joy.
Plan III rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kinkeri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Plan III.
Plan III drops Kinkeri with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kinkeri looks back up at him and smiles so Plan III waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Plan III swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Plan III, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plan III throws out a powerful jab.
Kinkeri throws a head kick but Plan III moves out of range.
Kinkeri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Plan III cracks Kinkeri with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Plan III has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kinkeri to stand back up!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plan III tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Plan III - that will leave a mark!
Plan III steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Kinkeri is out on his feet! Plan III sets himself and nearly takes Kinkeri's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ran Plan III!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen has chosen Soomaaliyeey toosoo as his entrance music. Pertti Apila has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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281 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Apila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdullah Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apila throws a lazy right hand but Virtanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdullah Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Apila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Virtanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Virtanen missing with a left hand there. Apila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Virtanen moves away from the strike by Apila.
Apila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a jab when Apila was well out of range.
Virtanen misses with a low kick as Apila jumps back.
Virtanen looks for the body kick but Apila saw that one coming.
Virtanen tests Apila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apila checks a low kick from Virtanen.
Apila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virtanen.
Virtanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Apila swings for the body but Virtanen moves out of range.
Apila lands with a nice combination. Virtanen backs away looking to recover.
Apila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apila avoids the head kick by Virtanen.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
Apila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apila misses with a straight right.
Virtanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Virtanen.
Virtanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apila lands a head shot.
It looks like Abdullah Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen throws a series of punches but Apila avoids them all with ease.
Apila lands with a cross.
Apila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apila takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Virtanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Virtanen throws the left hand but Apila avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Virtanen, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apila scores with a jab. Virtanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apila swings for the body but Virtanen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Virtanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apila checks it well.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but Apila sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Virtanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apila misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Apila as he connects with a hook.
Apila is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Virtanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apila.
Virtanen wants to land a leg kick but Apila is out of range.
Apila gets a clinch.
Virtanen can't break the clinch.
Apila tries a body shot but Virtanen blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Apila is trying to break the clinch but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage.
Virtanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Apila is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Apila can't find room to land a body shot as Virtanen controls the action.
Apila takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Pertti Apila has been cut.
Virtanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virtanen wants to stall.
Apila is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Virtanen is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Virtanen.
Apila can't find room to land a body shot as Virtanen controls the action.
Apila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virtanen taking a breather.
Apila scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtanen.
Virtanen blocks an uppercut.
Apila misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but Apila is controlling him.
Apila lands with a right to the head.
Virtanen is rocked!
Apila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Virtanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Apila finish him?
Apila connects with a superb combination that knocks Virtanen out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Apila before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Virtanen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pertti Apila!
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