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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jons jonnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and raul hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). raul hernandez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with jons jonnson's chin.
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jons jonnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, raul hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
jonnson scores with a punch to the head.
jonnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - jonnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
hernandez throws a nice outside leg kick.
jonnson moves in looking to clinch but hernandez pushes him off.
hernandez forces jonnson back against the cage and clinches.
hernandez prevents jonnson from breaking the clinch.
hernandez is struggling to control the position.
jonnson is pressed up against the cage. hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag jonnson down to the mat. jonnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
jonnson looks to clinch
and hernandez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for jonnson!
jonnson working to try and regain half guard.
hernandez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
jonnson gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
hernandez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
jonnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
hernandez is looking to stall here but jonnson recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jonnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but jonnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
jonnson keeping moving, preventing hernandez from controlling successfully.
jonnson striking off his back, scoring a few points.
That's two 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.
hernandez trying to control but jonnson is working from the bottom.
jonnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in hernandez's guard.
hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and jonnson defends well.
jonnson with a nice head shot there.
hernandez keeping moving, preventing jonnson from controlling successfully.
jonnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
jonnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
jonnson postures up in hernandez's guard and throws a big left but hernandez blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hernandez seems keen to control jonnson's posture.
jonnson trying to control but hernandez is working from the bottom.
hernandez trying to control the position.
hernandez looking for a guillotine here but jonnson defends easily.
hernandez looks gassed!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
jonnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
hernandez slowing the pace effectively.
jonnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
jonnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and hernandez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
jonnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. jonnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
jonnson looks to clinch
and hernandez counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hernandez instigates a clinch.
jonnson is trying to break the clinch but hernandez is controlling him.
jonnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
jonnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
jonnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. hernandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jons jonnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
jonnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
jonnson tries to break free but hernandez pushes him back against the cage.
hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
hernandez tries to clinch up.
jonnson is looking to clinch.
hernandez clinches up against the cage.
hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
hernandez tries to clinch but jonnson is having none of it.
hernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from jonnson. jonnson gets slowly back to his feet.
hernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from jonnson. jonnson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
raul hernandez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but jonnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
jonnson scores with a punch to the head.
hernandez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
hernandez is looking to clinch.
hernandez connects with a high kick.
jonnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and hernandez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
jonnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but hernandez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
jonnson manages to break the clinch.
jonnson gets a clinch.
jonnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
jons jonnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
hernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with jonnson, pushing him back against the cage.
jonnson works on hernandez's body with a couple of short punches.
hernandez misses with a knee strike.
jonnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
jonnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jonnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
hernandez breaks the clinch.
hernandez feints and then cracks jonnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow jonnson down.
jonnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
hernandez tries to clinch but jonnson moves out of range.
hernandez clinches with his opponent.
jonnson is trying to break the clinch but hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
hernandez breaks the clinch.
A cross from jonnson lands.
hernandez closes the distance and pushes jonnson back into the cage.
hernandez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
jonnson pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
jonnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
hernandez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but jonnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
jonnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
jonnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but hernandez is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. jonnson doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hernandez scores with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from hernandez.
hernandez has taken the fight to the clinch.
hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
hernandez lands a head kick!
hernandez darts in and clinches jonnson up against the cage.
hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
hernandez clinches with his opponent.
jonnson managing to block the knees to the body from hernandez.
jonnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
jonnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
jonnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
hernandez digs a right hand underneath jonnson's ribcage. jonnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
jonnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
jonnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
jonnson blocks a head kick by hernandez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from hernandez does no damage.
jonnson tries a low kick but hernandez avoids it.
hernandez wants to clinch.
jonnson fails with the takedown
and hernandez counters with a head kick. That will keep jonnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jons jonnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
jonnson throws a jab when hernandez was well out of range.
jonnson looks to clinch
and hernandez counters with a two punch combo.
jonnson darts in trying to clinch
and hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
jonnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
jonnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
hernandez forces jonnson back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
raul hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but jonnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
hernandez moves in looking to clinch but jonnson pushes him off.
jonnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by hernandez.
hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by jonnson.
hernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with jonnson, pushing him back against the cage.
jonnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
jonnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - jonnson circles away.
jonnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
jonnson misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for hernandez.
jonnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hernandez tries to clinch but jonnson is having none of it.
hernandez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - jonnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
jonnson throws a leg kick but hernandez moved away.
hernandez has taken the fight to the clinch.
jonnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
hernandez stalling the fight.
jonnson jumps guard but hernandez stands there with jonnson around his waist. jonnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
jonnson wants to get back to striking at distance but hernandez won't allow it.
hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
hernandez tries to keep at a distance but jonnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
hernandez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite jonnson's efforts to push away.
hernandez has jonnson pressed against the cage, preventing jonnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
jonnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and hernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
jonnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. hernandez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jons jonnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
jonnson darts in trying to clinch
and hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
hernandez has jonnson up against the cage in a clinch.
jonnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
jonnson wants to get back to striking at distance but hernandez won't allow it.
hernandez lands a right hand.
jonnson tries to circle away but hernandez has him pinned against the cage.
jonnson is trying to force a seperation but hernandez has the dominant position.
jonnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hernandez lands with a left to the head.
hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
hernandez gets a clinch.
hernandez leaning against his opponent.
hernandez looking to throw knees to the head but jonnson is blocking nicely.
A short right from jonnson on the inside.
hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
jonnson throws a series of punches but hernandez avoids them all with ease.
jonnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
hernandez lands a two punch combo.
jonnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for hernandez.
hernandez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
jons jonnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jonnson tries to clinch
and hernandez moves into the clinch.
jonnson is trying to break the clinch but hernandez is controlling him.
hernandez stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from hernandez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hernandez displaying some good clinch control by pressing jonnson up against the cage.
hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
jonnson wants to clinch but hernandez slips to the side
and hernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
jonnson taking a breather.
hernandez breaks the clinch.
hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - jonnson circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by hernandez!
jonnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with hernandez but hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from jonnson misses
and hernandez counters with an outside leg kick.
hernandez moves into the clinch.
jonnson breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
raul hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well hernandez 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for raul hernandez!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for raul hernandez!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for raul hernandez!
raul hernandez wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Allister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Klein (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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267 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Allister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Klein!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allister paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Hans Klein has been cut.
Allister lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Klein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allister. Allister obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klein moves in looking to clinch but Allister pushes him off.
Klein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allister.
Allister lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Klein falls backwards - clearly groggy! Allister dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Allister!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janne Uusitalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janne Uusitalo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randal Roberts's chin.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Uusitalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randal Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uusitalo.
Uusitalo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uusitalo shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janne Uusitalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts takes a swing at Uusitalo's ribcage but misses.
Roberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uusitalo.
Uusitalo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Uusitalo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Uusitalo trying to control the position but Roberts is working away.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roberts sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Uusitalo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roberts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Roberts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roberts.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uusitalo is one step ahead there.
Roberts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uusitalo manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uusitalo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
Roberts cracks Uusitalo with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roberts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uusitalo has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound.
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uusitalo's head.
Roberts landing some decent shots from guard.
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uusitalo's head.
Roberts lands a couple of elbows.
Roberts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uusitalo's head.
Roberts landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Roberts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Uusitalo is retaining full guard.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uusitalo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Roberts works over Uusitalo with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts works over Uusitalo with some ground and pound from guard.
Uusitalo has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts is working Uusitalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberts passes Uusitalo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Roberts 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.
Roberts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uusitalo trying to control but Roberts postures up.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roberts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roberts uses his free foot to push down on Uusitalo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Uusitalo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts dominating with strikes here.
Uusitalo is bucking up trying to escape but Roberts cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Roberts lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randal Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Uusitalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uusitalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Janne Uusitalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uusitalo 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.
Roberts pulls Uusitalo in to control the position.
Uusitalo wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
Roberts controlling the position.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uusitalo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts raining down shots from the mount!
Uusitalo wants to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
Roberts working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Roberts landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Roberts.
Roberts breaks from Uusitalo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Janne Uusitalo has been cut.
Uusitalo taking shots to the head.
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!
Roberts landing strikes from the mount.
Roberts punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roberts cracks Uusitalo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Roberts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Uusitalo looks a forlorn figure.
Janne Uusitalo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is landing with some decent strikes but Uusitalo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jeez, Janne Uusitalo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Janne Uusitalo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randal Roberts!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caupolican Mapuche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caupolican Mapuche could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Smith's chin.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caupolican Mapuche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Smith!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mapuche wants to clinch.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mapuche is just out of range.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mapuche!
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Caupolican Mapuche has been cut.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mapuche. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith avoids the attempt from Mapuche to control.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mapuche working to try and regain half guard.
Mapuche is working hard here to advance position.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mapuche is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mapuche sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oh Mapuche is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Caupolican Mapuche's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mapuche moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith is in close to Mapuche's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jeez, Caupolican Mapuche's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Caupolican Mapuche's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turo Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Koskela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
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220 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Turo Naama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Koskela!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naama gets a clinch.
Koskela prevents the takedown attempt.
Koskela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naama misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Koskela.
Koskela is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Naama.
Koskela clinches but Naama breaks the clinch
and Naama counters by moving into the clinch.
Koskela working hard to break the clinch.
Koskela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naama checks the leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Naama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koskela pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koskela swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Naama moves into the clinch.
Naama has Koskela pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koskela manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turo Naama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koskela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koskela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Naama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naama tries to keep at a distance but Koskela has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Naama fails to land.
Koskela is trying to break free.
Naama is leaning against Koskela and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koskela breaks the clinch.
Koskela gets caught flat footed, as Naama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Naama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama throws a big right hand that misses.
Naama is breathing heavily.
Naama thows a big elbow that misses.
Naama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naama throws a big right hand that misses.
Naama throwing strikes from guard but Koskela blocks nicely.
Naama postures up in Koskela's guard and throws a big left but Koskela blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koskela lands with a slapping head kick.
Naama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koskela.
Koskela misses with a jab to the body
and Naama counters with a series of strikes. Koskela will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama shoots in looking for a takedown. Koskela tries to sprawl out of it but Naama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koskela manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koskela scores with a head kick.
A head kick from Koskela lands but Naama takes it in his stride.
Naama throws a series of strikes that have Koskela backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koskela wants to clinch but Naama slips to the side
and Naama moves into the clinch.
Koskela is pressed up against the cage. Naama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koskela down to the mat. Koskela avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koskela throws a head kick that misses.
Koskela darts in trying to clinch
and Naama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Koskela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naama misses with a leg kick.
Koskela throws a sloppy head kick
and Naama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koskela wants to break the clinch but can't.
Naama wants the takedown. Koskela is fighting it off but Naama persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Koskela's guard against the cage.
Naama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koskela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama is looking to work some ground and pound but Koskela has wrist control.
Naama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Naama cracks Koskela with a solid left hand.
Naama trying to control the position from guard on top but Koskela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Naama postures up and lands a big shot to Koskela's brow.
Naama stands and throws Koskela's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Naama.
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.
Naama scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Koskela to see if he's OK.
Naama wants to control but Koskela is keeping him busy.
Naama lands a nice forearm strike.
Koskela taking a bit of punishment here - Naama scoring with strikes.
Naama landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naama creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koskela sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koskela is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turo Naama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Naama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Naama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koskela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Naama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koskela bucks Naama off and manages to get back to his feet!
Koskela looks to land a left hand but Naama moved out of range nicely.
Koskela tries to clinch
so Naama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Naama lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Naama trying to control but Koskela is working from the bottom.
Naama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naama 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.
Koskela wants to stand but Naama is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama trying to control the position from guard on top but Koskela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Naama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Naama works over Koskela with some ground and pound from guard.
Koskela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Naama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Naama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naama chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koskela's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Naama throws a big right hand that misses.
Naama chips away with some ground and pound.
Naama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koskela can do anything to dispel that myth.
Naama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Naama stands up over Koskela, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naama lands a couple of elbows.
Naama landing some decent shots from guard.
Naama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Naama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naama forces his way into half guard.
Naama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koskela wants to get back to his feet.
Naama slips a nice elbow through Koskela's hands, connecting with Koskela's forehead.
Koskela taking some punishment here, with Naama in his half guard.
Koskela wants to get back to his feet.
Naama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Naama trying to control from half guard but Koskela is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turo Naama dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Koskela dodges the punch combination from Naama.
Koskela throws a sloppy head kick
and Naama counters by clinching up.
Koskela connects with a nasty looking knee right to Naama's face.
Koskela breaks from the clinch.
Koskela clinches but Naama breaks the clinch
and Naama counters with a low kick, right behind Koskela 's knee.
Naama moves into the clinch successfully.
Naama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koskela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Naama throws a leg kick that misses.
Naama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koskela sprawls well initially but Naama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Koskela taking some punishment here, with Naama in his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koskela defending well though.
Naama is pressing down on Koskela's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koskela is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Naama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Naama thows a huge punch but Koskela dodges it nicely.
Naama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koskela looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Naama misses with a two punch combination.
Koskela throws a head kick but Naama moves out of range.
Naama looks to land a combination. Koskela sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Koskela tries to clinch but Naama moves away
and Naama counters by moving into the clinch.
Koskela lands an elbow inside.
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.
Koskela breaks from the clinch.
Matti Koskela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naama stalks Koskela and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koskela's face. Koskela staggers backwards, shaken.
Naama tries to clinch there but Koskela circles away.
Naama tries to clinch but Koskela moves out of range.
Koskela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naama.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Naama.
Koskela tries to keep at a distance but Naama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Naama works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Naama postures up in Koskela's guard and throws a big left but Koskela blocks it.
Koskela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Naama is working Koskela over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Naama stands up over Koskela, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naama throwing strikes from guard but Koskela blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Naama trying to control the position from guard on top but Koskela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koskela wants to stand up but Naama is controlling him.
Naama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matti Koskela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koskela keeping moving, preventing Naama from controlling successfully.
Naama is working Koskela over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koskela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Naama postures up in Koskela's guard and throws a big left but Koskela blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Naama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Naama throws out a leg kick but Koskela moves out of range and Naama only half commits.
Good leg kick by Koskela there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koskela tries to clinch but Naama moves away
and Naama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Naama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koskela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matti Koskela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naama has closed the distance and engaged Koskela in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turo Naama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Turo Naama!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Turo Naama!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Turo Naama!
Turo Naama wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Mattila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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26
165 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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167 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Mattila!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattila is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
James wants to pass to mount but Mattila is defending the position.
James slows the pace down in half guard.
James trying to control from half guard but Mattila is working away.
Mattila wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Mattila won't allow James to pass to mount.
Mattila is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
James moves nicely into side control.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James wants to control but Mattila is keeping him busy.
James is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mattila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
James tries for a kimura but Mattila is defending well.
Mattila wants to control but James postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James tries to advance to mount but Mattila denies him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James working away.
James is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mattila looks calm but he's in trouble here. James gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mattila is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! James lets go of the hold and Mattila can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesse James!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Puukko (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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179 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enrico Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas throws a combination that misses
and Puukko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Puukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Puukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vargas's sensitive parts.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
Puukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vargas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puukko.
Puukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vargas counters with a head kick. That will keep Puukko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Lauri Puukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vargas counters with a big head kick but Puukko shrugs it off.
Puukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puukko swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puukko digs a good hook to Vargas's body.
Vargas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puukko throws a combination that misses
and Vargas counters with a one-two to the body.
Puukko misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puukko.
Puukko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vargas.
Nice combo by Puukko! Oh, that's hurt him - Vargas falls to the canvas and Puukko follows him into side control.
Vargas is rocked!
It looks like Enrico Vargas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puukko lands an elbow.
Puukko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Puukko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vargas defending against the ground and pound.
Puukko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vargas defending against the ground and pound.
Puukko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Puukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vargas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Puukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enrico Vargas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Puukko misses.
Puukko throws a series of strikes that have Vargas backpedaling.
Puukko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puukko tries to bum rush Vargas with a series of wild strikes but Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Puukko does no damage.
Puukko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Puukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Puukko. Beautiful body shot.
Puukko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vargas rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Puukko does no damage.
Puukko lands a two punch combo.
Puukko misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Puukko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko tries to bum rush Vargas with a series of wild strikes but Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puukko punishes Vargas's body with a nice straight punch.
Puukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vargas circles away quickly and effectively.
Puukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puukko. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Puukko tries to bum rush Vargas with a series of wild strikes but Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puukko takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Puukko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puukko throws out a powerful jab.
Puukko misses the shot to the body.
Puukko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Puukko duly obliges.
Lauri Puukko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puukko misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Puukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enrico Vargas'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. 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.
Puukko throws a right and a left that Vargas avoids nicely.
A combination from Puukko does no damage.
Vargas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puukko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puukko drops Vargas with a nice combination! Puukko dives into Vargas's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Vargas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
Vargas seems to have got his legs back now.
Puukko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Puukko gets to his feet. Vargas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Puukko throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
Vargas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Puukko misses with a double jab.
Puukko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Puukko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puukko throws a combination. Vargas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Puukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Puukko lands a jab-cross combination.
Puukko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vargas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puukko stuns Vargas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puukko lands a two punch combo.
Puukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Puukko misses its intended target.
Puukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Puukko both land. Nice combination.
Lauri Puukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puukko misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas dodges the punch combination from Puukko.
Enrico Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puukko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Puukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Puukko 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Lauri Puukko!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Lauri Puukko!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Lauri Puukko!
Lauri Puukko wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kujansuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caden Akergaard (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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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kujansuu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caden Akergaard!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujansuu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kujansuu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akergaard is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Akergaard is defended easily by Kujansuu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kujansuu throws a hook to the side of Akergaard's head but Akergaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akergaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kujansuu throws out the jab.
Akergaard walks into a jab.
Akergaard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kujansuu throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akergaard throws a body kick that misses.
Kujansuu with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kujansuu.
Akergaard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kujansuu finds it's way round the side to connect with Akergaard's head.
Kujansuu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akergaard.
Kujansuu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akergaard looks gassed!
Kujansuu scoring well with a low kick there.
Kujansuu cracks Akergaard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kujansuu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Akergaard to stand back up!
It looks like Caden Akergaard has been cut.
Kujansuu cracks the inside of Akergaard's front leg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kujansuu.
Kujansuu drops Akergaard with a beautiful combination! Akergaard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kujansuu is looking for the KO!
Akergaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kujansuu throws a series of punches but Akergaard avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akergaard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kujansuu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akergaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kujansuu connects with a superb combination that knocks Akergaard out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Kujansuu before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Akergaard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kalle Kujansuu!
Kalle Kujansuu retains his heavyweight title!
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