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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christoph Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Tannen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
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Counter striker
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christoph Schneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Biff Tannen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tannen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schneider goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Schneider closes the distance and pushes Tannen back into the cage.
Schneider gets underhooks to prevent Tannen's takedown attempt.
Schneider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schneider lands with a right to the head.
Tannen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Christoph Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biff Tannen.
Schneider throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schneider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schneider lands an elbow just above Tannen 's eye.
It looks like Biff Tannen has been cut.
Schneider throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tannen looking for a takedown.
Schneider missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Schneider.
Schneider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tannen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schneider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schneider lands a good knee to the midsection. Tannen won't want to take too many of those.
Tannen looking for a takedown.
Tannen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schneider is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schneider.
Tannen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tannen looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tannen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tannen lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneider tries to buck Tannen off but Tannen is having none of it.
Schneider defending against the ground and pound.
Tannen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tannen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Tannen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tannen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schneider's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Schneider duly obliges.
A right-left combo lands from Schneider.
Schneider has managed to clinch.
Schneider missing with knees to the body.
Schneider lands a nice knee to the body.
Schneider unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schneider looking to throw knees to the head but Tannen is blocking nicely.
Schneider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tannen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schneider has Tannen pressed against the cage.
Tannen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schneider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schneider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schneider lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schneider with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tannen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schneider tries to land a knee to the head but Tannen blocks with his arms.
Schneider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tannen.
Schneider tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tannen tries to score a body lock takedown but Schneider shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schneider prevents the takedown attempt.
Tannen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schneider lands an elbow that stopped Tannen in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tannen blocks it with crossed arms.
Tannen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schneider misses with an elbow strike.
Schneider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tannen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tannen tries for a takedown but Schneider manages to get underhooks.
Tannen managing to block the knees to the body from Schneider.
Tannen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schneider clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Even with his hooks in, Tannen manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Tannen missing with strikes.
Schneider might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tannen misses with punches from the back.
Tannen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Schneider covering up well under a series of strikes from Tannen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannen thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Schneider covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tannen misses with an elbow to the head.
Tannen thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Tannen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Tannen struggling to land strikes to the head as Schneider covers up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Tannen.
Tannen connects with a big shot to the side of Schneider's head.
Tannen misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christoph Schneider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biff Tannen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Schneider lunges at Tannen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tannen's hand.
Schneider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schneider throws out a loose jab but Tannen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tannen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schneider circles away.
Tannen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schneider but Schneider pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schneider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schneider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christoph Schneider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tannen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tannen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schneider throws a series of punches but Tannen avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schneider tries to keep at a distance but Tannen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tannen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Christoph Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biff Tannen.
Schneider lands an elbow just above Tannen 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Schneider just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tannen's brow.
Schneider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tannen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schneider misses with an elbow strike.
Tannen has clasped his hands together around Schneider's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tannen working the head and body with strikes.
Tannen looks up at the clock and then as Schneider takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tannen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schneider defending against the ground and pound.
Tannen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Tannen.
An elbow from Tannen crashes against the mat.
Schneider is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tannen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schneider is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Tannen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schneider throws a jab when Tannen was well out of range.
No joy there for Schneider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tannen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tannen slips a jab from Schneider.
Tannen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schneider sprawls well initially but Tannen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schneider wants to get back to full guard.
Schneider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tannen.
Schneider keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tannen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tannen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tannen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider wants to control but Tannen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tannen.
Tannen fails with a takedown attempt.
Schneider tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tannen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tannen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schneider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tannen.
Schneider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tannen.
Tannen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tannen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tannen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schneider keeping control of the position.
Tannen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schneider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tannen.
Schneider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tannen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tannen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tannen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Tannen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Biff Tannen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by Schneider misses
and Tannen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tannen.
Schneider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schneider working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tannen.
Schneider controls Tannen momentarily but Tannen frees himself.
Schneider 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.
Tannen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schneider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tannen throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tannen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tannen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schneider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tannen.
Schneider wants to control but Tannen is keeping busy.
Tannen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Schneider taking some punishment here, with Tannen in his half guard.
Tannen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tannen throwing shots but Schneider is blocking nicely.
Tannen is thwarting Schneider's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tannen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tannen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tannen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schneider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schneider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Tannen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tannen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schneider on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schneider tries to get out of the position.
Schneider is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schneider is trying to control the position but Tannen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schneider's head.
Tannen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tannen postures up in Schneider's guard and throws a big left but Schneider blocks it.
Schneider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schneider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tannen postures up.
Tannen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schneider working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tannen.
Tannen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schneider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schneider connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schneider throws a sloppy head kick
and Tannen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schneider's guard.
Tannen landing some decent shots from guard.
Schneider seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Biff Tannen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schneider has momentary wrist control but Tannen slips an elbow through the middle.
Tannen throws a big right hand that misses.
Schneider working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tannen.
Tannen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tannen with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biff Tannen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tannen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biff Tannen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vay Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Synel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Synel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
Solid 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vay Krenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Synel!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krenshaw tries to clinch up.
Krenshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Synel.
Krenshaw misses with a head kick.
Synel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krenshaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krenshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Synel.
Krenshaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Krenshaw is working hard here to advance position.
Krenshaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krenshaw.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Synel wants to control from the top but Krenshaw keeps moving.
Synel stops Krenshaw from standing up.
Synel won't allow Krenshaw to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Synel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krenshaw as he jumps to the side.
Krenshaw lands with a hook. Synel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krenshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Synel.
Krenshaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Synel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krenshaw's waist but Krenshaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Synel off to one side.
Nice body punch from Krenshaw.
Synel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenshaw.
Krenshaw misses with a straight left.
Krenshaw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Synel is out of range.
Synel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krenshaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vay Krenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Synel.
Krenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Synel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vay Krenshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Krenshaw - just one landing.
Synel looks gassed!
Synel ducks right into an uppercut from Krenshaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krenshaw swings for the body but Synel moves out of range.
Synel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krenshaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krenshaw misses with a double jab.
Synel ducks under a wild hook from Krenshaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw scores with a hook to the body. Synel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krenshaw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Synel takes one to the side of the head.
Synel is rocked!
Krenshaw circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Synel to the canvas! Synel doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Krenshaw keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vay Krenshaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bigwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Psa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Bigwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Psa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Psa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Psa tries a head kick but it misses.
Bigwood misses with the combination.
Bigwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Psa.
Bigwood moves out of range of the body kick from Psa.
Psa throws a sloppy head kick and Bigwood moves out of range easily.
Psa tries to clinch there but Bigwood circles away.
Bigwood misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Psa.
Psa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Psa stalling.
Psa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Psa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mark Bigwood has been cut.
Psa misses with a knee strike.
Bigwood looking to throw knees to the head but Psa is blocking nicely.
Psa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigwood wants to break free but Psa has control.
Psa misses with a knee strike.
Psa avoiding damage.
Bigwood stalling in the clinch but Psa improves position.
Psa scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bigwood.
Psa prevents Bigwood from breaking the clinch.
Bigwood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Psa works on Bigwood's body with a couple of short punches.
Psa misses with a knee to the head.
Psa misses with a knee to the head.
Psa pushes Bigwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Psa scores with a knee to the head.
Psa prevents Bigwood from breaking the clinch.
Psa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Psa lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigwood tries to break free but Psa pushes him back against the cage.
Psa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bigwood's efforts to push away.
Bigwood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bigwood looking to stall.
Psa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bigwood is defending well for now.
Bigwood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bigwood misses with a body punch.
Psa scores with a knee to the head.
A short left from Psa.
Psa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bigwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Psa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bigwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Psa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bigwood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bigwood is breathing heavily.
Psa pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bigwood tries to break free but Psa pushes him back against the cage.
Psa slowing the pace effectively.
Bigwood has had enough of the clinch but Psa keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bigwood.
A knee to the head by Psa.
Psa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bigwood up against the cage.
Psa is leaning against Bigwood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Psa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bigwood tries to break free but Psa pushes him back against the cage.
Psa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Psa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Psa tries a knee to the head but Bigwood blocks it.
Psa stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Psa.
Psa scores with a knee to the head.
Psa has Bigwood pushed against the cage.
Psa with a knee to the head.
Psa just leaning against Bigwood, taking a breather.
Psa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Psa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Bigwood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Psa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bigwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Psa throws a sloppy head kick and Bigwood moves out of range easily.
Psa tries to clinch up but Bigwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigwood wants to clinch.
Psa connects with a high kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Psa. Bigwood shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Psa.
Psa has managed to clinch.
Psa slowing the pace effectively.
Bigwood takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigwood tries to throw a body punch but Psa avoids it by throwing Bigwood back against the cage.
Psa misses with a knee to the head.
Psa lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bigwood throws a sloppy head kick and Psa moves out of range easily.
Psa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Psa landing knees to the head.
Bigwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bigwood.
Psa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Psa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bigwood's face.
Psa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Psa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Psa tries to land a knee to the head but Bigwood blocks with his arms.
Bigwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Psa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Psa stalling.
Psa landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigwood tries to break free but Psa pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Psa.
Bigwood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Psa connects with a knee to the head.
Psa takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Psa.
Sam Psa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bigwood can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Psa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Psa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bigwood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Psa slowing the pace effectively.
Psa lands a knee to the head.
Psa is struggling to control the position.
Psa connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psa connects with a knee to the head.
Psa digs a right hand underneath Bigwood's ribcage. Bigwood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Psa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Psa misses with a knee to the head.
Psa lands with a right to the head.
Psa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bigwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Psa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Psa misses with a knee strike.
Bigwood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Psa misses with a knee strike.
Bigwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Psa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Psa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bigwood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Psa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bigwood is trying to break free.
Bigwood trying to control the position but instead, Psa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bigwood into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Psa has Bigwood pressed against the cage, preventing Bigwood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Psa stalls.
Psa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Psa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bigwood.
A right handed body shot lands from Psa.
Psa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bigwood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bigwood wants to break free but Psa has control.
Psa blocks an uppercut.
Bigwood is looking to control Psa's arms but Psa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bigwood has his back to the cage.
Bigwood looking to throw knees to the head but Psa is blocking nicely.
Psa works on Bigwood's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Psa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Bigwood's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Psa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bigwood's head.
Psa is looking to clinch.
Psa rushes Bigwood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bigwood is trying to break free.
Psa stalling.
Psa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Psa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Psa lands a good knee to the midsection. Bigwood won't want to take too many of those.
Psa scores with a shoulder strike.
Psa just leaning against Bigwood, taking a breather.
Psa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Psa lands a nice knee to the body.
Bigwood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Psa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Psa obliges.
Psa scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Psa.
Knees in the clinch landing for Psa.
Bigwood tries to circle away but Psa has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Psa.
Psa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bigwood backwards.
Psa misses with a knee strike.
Psa has Bigwood pressed against the cage, preventing Bigwood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Psa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bigwood can't break the clinch.
Psa misses with a knee to the head.
Psa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Psa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Psa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bigwood's efforts to push away.
Psa tries to land a knee to the head but Bigwood blocks with his arms.
Bigwood tries to break free but Psa pushes him back against the cage.
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.
Psa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Psa trying to control the position but instead, Bigwood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Psa into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bigwood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Psa with a knee to the head.
Bigwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bigwood wants to break free but Psa has control.
Psa scores with a knee to the head.
Psa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bigwood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Psa.
Psa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bigwood up against the cage.
Psa continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bigwood's face.
Psa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bigwood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Psa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Psa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bigwood is defending well for now.
Psa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bigwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Psa scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bigwood.
Psa blocks an uppercut.
Sam Psa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Psa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bigwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Psa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Psa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bigwood is defending well for now.
Bigwood misses with a punch to the body.
Bigwood avoiding damage as Psa throws knees to the body.
Bigwood has had enough of the clinch but Psa keeps him there for the moment.
Psa has Bigwood pressed against the cage, preventing Bigwood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Psa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bigwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Bigwood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bigwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Psa blocks it with crossed arms.
Psa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Psa stalling against the cage.
Mark Bigwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Psa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Psa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Psa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Psa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Estefan del Sarto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Estefan del Sarto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velmu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
del Sarto gets a clinch.
del Sarto breaks from the clinch.
del Sarto throws a leg kick but Velmu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
del Sarto jabs at Velmu's body.
del Sarto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Velmu tries to escape but del Sarto is in control.
del Sarto stands up and beckons Velmu to his feet.
del Sarto tries a head kick but it misses.
del Sarto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velmu as he jumps to the side.
Velmu stuffs the takedown.
del Sarto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velmu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so del Sarto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
del Sarto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu controls del Sarto momentarily but del Sarto frees himself.
Velmu pushes del Sarto off and scrambles back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Velmu.
Velmu lands a really nice looking cross but del Sarto seems unphased.
del Sarto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Velmu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Velmu looks gassed!
del Sarto landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Sarto moves to the back position.
del Sarto controlling the position well here. Velmu rolled but del Sarto kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
del Sarto is trying to stick to Velmu's back but Velmu is turning into del Sarto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in del Sarto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Velmu.
Velmu stands up from del Sarto's guard - Velmu perhaps looking for a knockout.
del Sarto drives through and clinches with Velmu against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Sarto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Velmu.
Velmu lands a nice leg kick that just misses del Sarto's sensitive parts.
Velmu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but del Sarto moves away.
Velmu clinches but del Sarto breaks the clinch
and del Sarto counters with an inside leg kick.
del Sarto moves into range and clinches up with Velmu.
Velmu wants to get back to striking at distance but del Sarto won't allow it.
Velmu is looking to break free of the clinch but del Sarto has double underhooks.
del Sarto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velmu just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Estefan del Sarto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
del Sarto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
del Sarto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. del Sarto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Velmu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
del Sarto controls Velmu momentarily but Velmu frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Sarto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velmu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Velmu wanted to stand there but del Sarto had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velmu pushes down on del Sarto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estefan del Sarto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Velmu throws a lazy head kick
and del Sarto counters with a shoot takedown. Velmu fights it but they end up in guard.
Velmu wants to stand but del Sarto is controlling the position.
Velmu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes del Sarto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Velmu thows a leg kick but del Sarto checks it
and del Sarto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Velmu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
del Sarto content just to control the position here.
del Sarto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Velmu?
del Sarto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Velmu is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
del Sarto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Estefan del Sarto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
del Sarto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
del Sarto controlling his opponent.
Velmu looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
del Sarto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Velmu rolls, trying to escape but del Sarto keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu holding both del Sarto 's hands and preventing any damage.
del Sarto is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Velmu. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
del Sarto is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. del Sarto gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. del Sarto gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. del Sarto apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Velmu pushes del Sarto away with a front kick.
del Sarto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Velmu is out of range.
del Sarto gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks del Sarto politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. del Sarto prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Sarto throws a strike aimed at the side of Velmu's head but Velmu avoids it well.
Velmu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked del Sarto off and has taken his back!
del Sarto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A lull in the action here.
Velmu is controlling the position but del Sarto somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
del Sarto trying to hold on to Velmu's head to control him but Velmu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estefan del Sarto dominated that second round.
That's time! del Sarto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
del Sarto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velmu doesn't seem bothered though.
Velmu throws a front kick that sends del Sarto stumbling back into the cage.
del Sarto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velmu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velmu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and del Sarto counters with a shoot takedown. Velmu fights it but they end up in guard.
Velmu working a defensive guard here.
del Sarto stops Velmu from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velmu keeping full guard, as del Sarto tries to pass.
del Sarto trying to control but Velmu is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
del Sarto sitting in guard here, content to control.
del Sarto trying to control but Velmu is working from the bottom.
Velmu wants to stand and escape but del Sarto is having none of it.
Velmu is trying to control the position but del Sarto postures up.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Velmu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows del Sarto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Velmu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velmu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
del Sarto looking to pass the guard.
del Sarto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Sarto wants to pass the guard but Velmu is keeping the position.
del Sarto landing some decent shots from guard.
Velmu wants to get back to his feet but del Sarto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
del Sarto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
del Sarto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Velmu misses with a body kick.
del Sarto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Velmu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
del Sarto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
del Sarto takes a little break here. Velmu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Estefan del Sarto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for del Sarto, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Estefan del Sarto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and niyf niyf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Williams had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. niyf niyf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, niyf niyf!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
niyf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps niyf's head back.
It looks like niyf niyf has been cut.
niyf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent niyf getting side control.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
niyf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
niyf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
niyf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Nice strikes from niyf there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams has hold of niyf's hands but niyf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
niyf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
niyf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
niyf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
niyf thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
niyf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams taking some punishment here, with niyf in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
niyf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
niyf thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
niyf lands with a punch from half guard.
niyf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Nice strikes from niyf there.
niyf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
niyf is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
niyf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
niyf misses with a head shot. Williams uses the momentum to regain guard.
niyf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
niyf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
niyf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
niyf throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by niyf.
Ryan Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by niyf.
niyf cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
niyf trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Williams takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
niyf cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
niyf lands an elbow.
niyf looks up at the clock and then as Williams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, niyf smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
niyf creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Williams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
niyf grinds an elbow into Williams's temple.
niyf lands a few punches from side control.
niyf working the head with strikes.
niyf cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
niyf is working Williams over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
niyf cracks Williams with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
niyf scores with a couple of short elbows.
niyf scores with punches from side control.
Williams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
niyf cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
niyf scoring with punches and elbows.
niyf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
niyf working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
niyf is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
niyf working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
niyf niyf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on niyf niyf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
niyf looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
niyf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
niyf throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
niyf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
niyf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
niyf throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. niyf connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
niyf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
niyf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
niyf lands strikes from half guard.
niyf slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
niyf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
niyf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
niyf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. niyf connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
niyf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
niyf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
niyf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from niyf.
Williams has hold of niyf's hands but niyf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
niyf thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. niyf connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
niyf throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
niyf working Williams over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. niyf lands a nice short elbow.
niyf winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
niyf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. niyf connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
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!
niyf lands strikes from half guard.
niyf winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
niyf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
niyf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to get to full guard but niyf has control of the leg.
niyf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from niyf.
niyf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
niyf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams is in trouble now - niyf has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
niyf with good strikes from the mount here!
niyf lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by niyf.
niyf with a couple of short strikes.
niyf connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
niyf with shots to the head and body - Williams looks very uncomfortable down there.
niyf looking to finish Williams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williams!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, niyf cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
niyf lands with some strikes.
Williams is rocked!
niyf is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
niyf niyf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on niyf niyf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
niyf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
niyf is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
niyf working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
niyf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
niyf is putting a hurting on Williams here, landing some big shots from side control.
niyf lands some shots froms side control.
Williams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
niyf cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
niyf works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
niyf working the ground and pound from side control.
niyf working the ground and pound.
niyf is chipping away with strikes.
niyf niyf has got the better of the ground game so far.
niyf tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
niyf cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
niyf cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
niyf lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Williams dodges the ground and pound from niyf.
niyf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
niyf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Williams some visible discomfort.
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!
niyf lands an elbow.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
niyf lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Williams down.
niyf cracks Williams with a big elbow.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
niyf working the ground and pound.
niyf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
niyf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Williams gets back to half guard.
niyf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
niyf trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams has hold of niyf's hands but niyf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from niyf.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from niyf.
niyf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Williams has hold of niyf's hands but niyf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
niyf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ryan Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
niyf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams wants to improve his position but niyf is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
niyf niyf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got niyf 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... niyf niyf!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky The Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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24
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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19
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky The Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Reaper wants to clinch up but Lemieux keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Lemieux both land. Nice combination.
Lemieux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Reaper's hands.
The Reaper moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Lemieux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lemieux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Reaper on the side of the head.
Lemieux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, jab by Lemieux - just one landing.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by The Reaper.
Lemieux connects with a nice looking jab.
Lemieux with a nice cross.
Rocky The Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Reaper throws a head kick that misses.
Lemieux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux keeps the fight on the outside.
The Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemieux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Reaper tries to clinch there but Lemieux circles away.
The Reaper slips a jab and a cross from Lemieux.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Reaper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemieux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Reaper tries to clinch but Lemieux moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux catches The Reaper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheers as Lemieux lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Reaper doesn't seem phased though.
Lemieux lands a jab to The Reaper's midsection.
Lemieux sizes up The Reaper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lemieux cracks The Reaper on the jaw with a powerful right hand and The Reaper falls backwards against the cage. Lemieux follows up with more strikes that drop The Reaper to his knees. Lemieux keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save The Reaper! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lemieux!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Separi Seppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Separi Seppo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Seppo steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Harris is out on his feet! Seppo sets himself and nearly takes Harris's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Separi Seppo!
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