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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso's entrance music is DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya. A fine choice. Javier Gattuso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great low kicks
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattuso lands a slapping body shot.
Hopo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopo moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gattuso.
Look low, kick high! Gattuso uses the oldest trick in the book to send Hopo tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Gattuso is absolutely delighted - when Hopo wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Javier Gattuso!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Irracha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Neponen (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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zach Irracha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Neponen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neponen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Neponen avoids the head kick by Irracha.
Irracha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neponen looks to land a combination but Irracha avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Irracha. No joy for Neponen on that attempt.
Irracha tries to close the distance and clinch but Neponen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irracha wants to clinch.
Neponen avoids the head kick by Irracha.
Neponen tries to clinch up
and Irracha counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irracha scoring well with a low kick there.
Neponen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Zach Irracha has been cut.
Irracha avoids the head kick by Neponen.
Irracha thumps Neponen with a low kick.
Irracha closes the distance and clinches.
Irracha controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neponen tries to pull guard but Irracha holds him up against the cage and eventually Neponen drops back down to his feet.
Neponen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irracha lands a nice elbow.
Neponen tries to break free but Irracha pushes him back against the cage.
Irracha taking a breather.
Neponen lands an elbow that stopped Irracha in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irracha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Neponen up against the cage.
Neponen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Neponen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neponen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irracha counters with a body kick.
Zach Irracha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Neponen.
Neponen looks gassed!
Irracha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Irracha. That's going to slow Neponen down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irracha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Neponen is trying to stall.
Neponen takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Neponen throws an elbow but misses.
Irracha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Neponen's face.
Irracha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Neponen has had enough of the clinch but Irracha keeps him there for the moment.
Neponen stalling in the clinch but Irracha improves position.
Irracha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Irracha stalling the fight.
Irracha lands an elbow inside.
Irracha lands an elbow that stopped Neponen in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Neponen throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neponen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neponen.
Neponen throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Neponen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irracha lands an elbow just above Neponen 's eye.
Irracha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Irracha.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irracha dodges an elbow strike from Neponen.
Irracha lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irracha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Neponen misses with a head kick.
Irracha scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Irracha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zach Irracha'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.
Irracha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Neponen tries to land knees in the clinch but Irracha avoids the damage to the body.
Neponen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neponen avoids the head kick by Irracha.
A thudding body kick lands there by Irracha!
Neponen avoids the head kick by Irracha.
Zach Irracha is winning the standup battle so far.
Neponen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irracha thumps Neponen with a low kick.
Irracha darts in and clinches Neponen up against the cage.
Neponen is breathing heavily.
Irracha lands a damaging elbow.
Irracha lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neponen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Irracha as Neponen tries to tie him up.
Irracha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irracha lands an elbow inside that Neponen shrugs off.
Irracha lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Irracha.
Neponen tries to land knees in the clinch but Irracha avoids the damage to the body.
Irracha leaning against his opponent.
Irracha is leaning against Neponen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Neponen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Irracha.
Neponen is rocked!
It looks like Tommi Neponen has been cut.
Irracha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Neponen is still on wobbly legs! Can Irracha finish him?
Knees to the body from Irracha.
Irracha lands an elbow inside that Neponen shrugs off.
Irracha has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Neponen - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Irracha, and another! Neponen is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Zach Irracha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mc Jitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoli Volinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volinov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Soviet March. 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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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mc Jitus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anatoli Volinov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volinov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jitus.
It looks like Mc Jitus has been cut.
Volinov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jitus controlling the position well.
Jitus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jitus tries to get to full guard but Volinov has control of the leg.
Jitus trying to control here.
Jitus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jitus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volinov is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volinov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jitus, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Anatoli Volinov has been cut.
Jitus works the jab nicely.
A combination from Jitus does no damage.
Volinov blocks a head kick by Jitus.
Volinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jitus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volinov looks gassed!
Jitus rushes Volinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jitus manages to break the clinch.
Volinov drops his hands momentarily and Jitus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volinov gets caught flat footed, as Jitus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jitus throws a big right hand that misses.
Volinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jitus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jitus lands a couple of elbows.
Volinov keeping moving, preventing Jitus from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitus throwing strikes but missing.
Jitus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Volinov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Volinov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Volinov!
Jitus is trying to get back to his feet.
Jitus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jitus is looking to take a break and control but Volinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jitus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jitus trying to advance position but Volinov counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jitus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jitus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volinov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jitus has Volinov in his guard.
Jitus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volinov is aware though and is defending well.
Volinov wants to control from the top but Jitus keeps moving.
Jitus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volinov is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jitus 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.
Jitus wants to stand up but Volinov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jitus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volinov postures up in Jitus's guard and throws a big left but Jitus blocks it.
Volinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitus is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Jitus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jitus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Volinov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jitus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jitus has Volinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Jitus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jitus misses with a knee strike.
Jitus is looking to break free of the clinch but Volinov has double underhooks.
Jitus breaks the clinch.
Jitus connects with a looping right hand.
Volinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jitus pinned against the cage. Jitus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Volinov tries for a takedown but Jitus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Volinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volinov throws a head kick that misses.
Volinov throws a head kick that misses.
Volinov is breathing heavily.
Volinov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Jitus as he connects with a hook.
Jitus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volinov. Volinov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitus connects with the punch.
Jitus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jitus stalks Volinov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volinov's face. Volinov staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick lands from Jitus that sends Volinov to the canvas. Volinov tries to scramble back to his feet but Jitus brings him back down into side control.
Volinov is rocked!
That has opened up Anatoli Volinov's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jitus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Volinov!
Volinov is squirming around, avoiding Jitus's attempts to control the action.
Jitus wants to finish this one by submission but Volinov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jitus.
The referee warns Volinov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jitus wants to control the pace but Volinov is squirming around nicely.
Jitus fails to move to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitus looking to finish Volinov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Volinov!
Jitus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Volinov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Volinov shrugs it off.
Jitus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Volinov hang on?
Volinov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jitus stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jitus rushes Volinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jitus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Volinov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jitus to the mat. Jitus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jitus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jitus trying to control the position.
Volinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jitus is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitus scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Jitus.
Mc Jitus is winning the standup battle so far.
Jitus forces Volinov back against the cage and clinches.
Volinov fails to pull guard.
Mc Jitus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Volinov.
Jitus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Volinov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Volinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jitus won't allow it.
Jitus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jitus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Volinov takes a step back to recover.
Decent striking displayed by Jitus there.
Jitus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Volinov shoots in but Jitus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mc Jitus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jitus works over Volinov's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitus cracks Volinov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jitus throws a right and a left that Volinov avoids nicely.
A head kick from Jitus lands but Volinov takes it in his stride.
Jitus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jitus's corner calls for a 1-2. Jitus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mc Jitus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volinov avoids a kick to the body.
Volinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jitus swivels and escapes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jitus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jitus.
Volinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jitus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volinov shoots in but Jitus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jitus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Jitus dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jitus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jitus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jitus trying to control the action but Volinov is working from the bottom.
Jitus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jitus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jitus is looking to take a break and control but Volinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jitus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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. Jitus connects with a nice short shot to Volinov's temple.
Volinov won't allow Jitus to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volinov is not content to let Jitus control the position.
Jitus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jitus working over Volinov with some ground and pound. Volinov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jitus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Volinov is looking to control Jitus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volinov avoid being mounted?
Jitus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jitus is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Volinov is in real trouble.
Jitus working for the choke.
Jitus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volinov can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volinov holding both Jitus 's hands and preventing any damage.
Jitus has managed to slip his arm under Volinov's chin. This could be all over... yep, Volinov is tapping out! Submission win for Jitus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mc Jitus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van der lie silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by Concrete Schoolyard. Van der lie silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wanderlei Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Van der lie silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with a body shot.
Wanderlei Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing silva off to one side.
A big head kick from Machida and silva is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Van der lie silva has been cut.
Machida trying to control but silva is working from the bottom.
Machida is pushing down on silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Machida has managed to sneak the leg through.
silva is trying to stand back up but Machida is controlling him
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but silva keeps working.
Machida is pressing down on silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. silva is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
silva is staying active underneath Machida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machida trying to pass the guard but silva defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
silva is not content to let Machida control the position.
Machida performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Machida is keen to just control but silva is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Machida is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
silva is looking to get back to is feet but Machida passes into side control.
silva prevents Machida from improving position.
Machida 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
silva trying to remain calm as Machida controls from the top position.
Machida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machida looking to control but instead silva has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wanderlei Machida.
Machida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. silva sprawls well initially but Machida persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van der lie silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida tries for a takedown but silva circles away easily
and silva counters with a shoot takedown. Machida fights it but they end up in guard.
Machida controls silva momentarily but silva frees himself.
silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, silva has managed to get both his arms back between Machida's legs - danger averted.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machida's guard.
Machida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machida working for a triangle but silva defends it easily.
Machida seems keen to control silva's posture.
silva preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
silva is looking to advance position but Machida has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Machida scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish silva?
silva is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Machida trying to control but silva is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
silva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Machida.
Machida landing strikes from the mount.
Machida with a couple of short strikes.
silva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Machida working silva over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida controlling from the full mount.
Machida fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
silva is breathing heavily.
silva is squirming around, avoiding Machida's attempts to control the action.
Machida lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The cut above Van der lie silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Van der lie silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
silva blocks a head kick by Machida.
silva blocks a jab.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Machida misses
and silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
Machida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Machida trying to control from silva's half guard. silva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida stops silva from standing up.
Machida trying to control but silva is working from the bottom.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but silva is retaining full guard.
silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machida controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wanderlei Machida.
Machida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wanderlei Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Van der lie silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Van der lie silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wanderlei Machida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Bojanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bojanski comes to the cage accompanied by N.E.R.D - Rockstar. Ramone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bitch Please kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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21
176 lbs
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24
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
KO power |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Bojanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Razor Ramone!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramone scores with a takedown into Bojanski's guard.
Ramone trying to control but Bojanski is working from the bottom.
Bojanski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramone throws and elbow that misses. Bojanski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramone's guard. Nice move by Bojanski!
Bojanski trying to control but Ramone is working from the bottom.
Ramone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bojanski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramone is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ramone 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramone throws a big right hand that misses.
Bojanski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramone throwing strikes but missing.
Ramone trying to control but Bojanski is working from the bottom.
Ramone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramone lands a couple of digs.
Ramone trying to control the position from guard on top but Bojanski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bojanski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramone.
Ramone throws a strike but Bojanski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ramone keeping full guard, as Bojanski tries to pass.
Bojanski wanted to stand there but Ramone had control of the position.
Bojanski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojanski trying to control but Ramone is working from the bottom.
Bojanski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bojanski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramone is retaining full guard.
Bojanski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bojanski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramone has his foot on Bojanski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bojanski works his way back into a safe position though.
Bojanski thows a big elbow that misses.
Bojanski drops back looking for a leg! Ramone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramone manages to kick Bojanski off! Bojanski jumps back into Ramone's guard.
Ramone looking for a guillotine here but Bojanski defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramone looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojanski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramone has a closed guard, preventing Bojanski from standing up.
Ramone keeping moving, preventing Bojanski from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ramone wants to sweep here but Bojanski controlling him for the moment.
Ramone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bojanski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramone is keeping the position for now.
Ramone keeping moving, preventing Bojanski from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ramone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Ramone does it's job there.
Bojanski slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bojanski.
Bojanski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bojanski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramone scores a takedown into full mount!
Ramone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ramone punching from mount but Bojanski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ramone goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bojanski turns into him and now he's in Ramone's guard.
Ramone is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone keeping full guard, as Bojanski tries to pass.
Bojanski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bojanski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bojanski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bojanski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramone is working an open guard so Bojanski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramone throws a series of strikes that have Bojanski backpedaling.
Ramone shoots in but no luck this time.
Bojanski stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramone. Ramone gets slowly back to his feet.
Mirko Bojanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Ramone.
Bojanski misses with a body shot
and Ramone counters with a shoot takedown. Bojanski fights it but they end up in guard.
Ramone has gone for a leg lock! Bojanski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ramone's guard.
Bojanski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bojanski landing with the ground and pound.
Bojanski looking to sit in guard and control but Ramone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramone throws a strike but Bojanski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ramone has momentary wrist control but Bojanski slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bojanski manages to get himself to full guard.
Bojanski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bojanski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramone's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojanski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bojanski wants to stand but Ramone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ramone has momentary wrist control but Bojanski slips an elbow through the middle.
Bojanski is stalling in the full guard.
Ramone wants to sweep here but Bojanski controlling him for the moment.
Razor Ramone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bojanski is looking to stand up but Ramone won't let him.
Bojanski gets to his feet. Ramone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bojanski moves forwards but Ramone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Razor Ramone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ramone throws a sloppy head kick and Bojanski moves out of range easily.
Bojanski moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bojanski works Ramone's body with a nice hook.
Bojanski misses with a head kick.
Ramone misses with a takedown attempt
and Bojanski counters with a good low kick that Ramone was not able to check.
Razor Ramone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bojanski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bojanski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bojanski throws the kick towards the body but Ramone avoids it.
Ramone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bojanski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone misses with a looping right.
Ramone shoots and misses
and Bojanski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bojanski.
Bojanski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ramone's guard.
Bojanski works over Ramone with some ground and pound from guard.
Ramone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bojanski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bojanski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bojanski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bojanski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ramone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bojanski is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojanski clinches up against the cage.
Ramone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bojanski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mirko Bojanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Ramone.
Bojanski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirko Bojanski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy body kick from Ramone
and Bojanski counters with a head kick that drops Ramone to the mat! Ramone scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramone misses the target.
Bojanski misses with a low kick.
Ramone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bojanski counters by moving into the clinch.
Bojanski misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bojanski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bojanski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramone prevents it.
Ramone tries to pull guard but Bojanski holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramone drops back down to his feet.
Bojanski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ramone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojanski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bojanski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramone is out of range.
Bojanski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circling - Bojanski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bojanski throws a leg kick but Ramone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ramone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bojanski circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ramone misses with a body shot.
Mirko Bojanski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bojanski swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojanski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bojanski.
Ramone keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramone throws a one two combo.
Ramone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bojanski counters with an outside leg kick.
Bojanski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bojanski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bojanski throws a head kick but Ramone moves out of range.
Bojanski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bojanski is looking to clinch.
Ramone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Bojanski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramone 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lemongrass Gogulope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Graicie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemongrass Gogulope has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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285 lbs
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267 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lemongrass Gogulope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helio Graicie!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graicie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gogulope lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gogulope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graicie looks gassed!
Gogulope lands a slapping body shot.
Gogulope darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Graicie's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Gogulope before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lemongrass Gogulope!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny McBride could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eduardo Silva's chin.
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168 lbs
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166 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny McBride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBride is looking to reverse the position.
Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McBride looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McBride is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silva lets go of the hold and McBride can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauri Nyrkki will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Vice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vice.
Nyrkki tries a head kick but it misses.
Vice avoids the body shot from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki is looking to chop away at Vice's legs.
Vice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nyrkki throws out the jab.
Vice changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nyrkki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vice slows the pace down.
Nyrkki prevents Vice from moving into mount.
Vice is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vice tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vice working away.
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.
Vice content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyrkki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vice sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nyrkki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vice lands a nice forearm strike.
Nyrkki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vice working away.
Vice throws a strike aimed at the side of Nyrkki's head but Nyrkki avoids it well.
Nyrkki is trying to escape the position but Vice is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nyrkki is trying to control Vice's posture but Vice avoids it.
Vice tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vice lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nyrkki is not content to let Vice control the position.
Nyrkki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vice.
Vice 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.
Nyrkki can't do much from the bottom here.
Vice controls the position from side control.
Nyrkki is not content to let Vice control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vice is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vice wants to take a breather but Nyrkki is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tommy Vice.
Vice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nyrkki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vice was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nyrkki wants it to stay on the feet.
Vice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vice tries to free his leg and advance position but Nyrkki is retaining full guard.
Vice thows a big elbow that misses.
Vice pushing down on Nyrkki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice content to control rather than advance.
Nyrkki trying to control from the bottom.
Nyrkki tries to kick Vice off but Vice keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nyrkki is staying active underneath Vice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vice passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vice seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nyrkki for as long as he can get away with.
Vice postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nyrkki looks a forlorn figure.
Vice trying to control but Nyrkki is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vice dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nyrkki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nyrkki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vice shoots in but no luck this time.
Vice fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Nyrkki. That snapped Vice's head back.
It looks like Tommy Vice has been cut.
Vice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vice gets a takedown into half guard.
Vice controlling the action here.
Vice takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice wants to control but Nyrkki is keeping him busy.
Vice landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nyrkki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vice working the head and body with strikes.
Vice stops Nyrkki from getting back to his feet.
Vice controlling the pace.
Nyrkki is not content to let Vice control the position.
Nyrkki tries to kick Vice off but Vice keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vice passes to full mount!
Nyrkki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice looking to control but Nyrkki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vice lands a big shot there that rocks Nyrkki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vice is working for a guillotine from mount but Nyrkki frees his head quite easily.
Nyrkki is looking to get to half guard.
Vice looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nyrkki taking shots to the head.
Nyrkki is rocked!
Vice connects with a bit shot that sees Nyrkki covering up! More strikes from Vice and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vice is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Vice!
Tommy Vice is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Peterwhacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterwhacker comes into the arena with Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Von Han enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Peterwhacker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Von Han!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterwhacker looks to land a combination but Han avoids it well.
Peterwhacker throws a body punch but Han moves out of range.
No joy there for Peterwhacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Peterwhacker blocks the body kick.
Han defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterwhacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterwhacker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Han sprawls well initially but Peterwhacker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Peterwhacker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Han is trying to maintain the position but Peterwhacker is very close to passing his half guard.
Han is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterwhacker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Han works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peterwhacker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Han is looking to stand up but Peterwhacker isn't so interested in that idea.
Han is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Han keeping full guard, as Peterwhacker tries to pass.
Han avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Han pushes Peterwhacker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Peterwhacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterwhacker is looking to score with low kicks.
Peterwhacker closes the distance and clinches up with Han, looking for a takedown. Peterwhacker pushes Han against the cage but Han circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Peterwhacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Han - that will leave a mark!
Peterwhacker is breathing heavily.
Han scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Han is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterwhacker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Han. That one must have hurt.
Han lands a nice looking kick to the body. Peterwhacker takes a step back to recover.
Han is looking to land body kicks.
Han stuns Peterwhacker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Han throws a leg kick
and Peterwhacker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Han. That's going to slow Peterwhacker down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han scoring well with a low kick there.
Han lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterwhacker's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterwhacker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Han throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Peterwhacker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Han with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterwhacker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Han thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Peterwhacker if he has to take too many more of those.
Han pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peterwhacker is out of range and Han settles back down.
Peterwhacker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Michael Peterwhacker has been cut.
Peterwhacker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Han. Han obviously looking to wear him down.
Han fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterwhacker.
Han throws a body kick that misses.
Han thuds his shin into the meat of Peterwhacker's side.
Peterwhacker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Han.
Han throws a sloppy head kick and Peterwhacker moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Han chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Han is looking to chop away at Peterwhacker's legs.
Peterwhacker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Peterwhacker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Han swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Han throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Han dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peterwhacker. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Han.
Peterwhacker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Han.
Han throws a combination. Peterwhacker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Han throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Han connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Han throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Han throws a nice head kick!
Han lands a glancing blow to the side of Peterwhacker's head.
Han throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Han dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Peterwhacker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Han bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Han looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michael Peterwhacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Han dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peterwhacker. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Han misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterwhacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Han throws a head kick but Peterwhacker moves out of range.
Han throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Han.
Han keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Han misses with a low kick.
Peterwhacker misses with a hook. Han ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Peterwhacker as he checks the leg kick.
Han lands a head kick. Peterwhacker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Han.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterwhacker throws a lazy body kick
and Han counters with a head kick. That will keep Peterwhacker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Peterwhacker avoids the head kick by Han.
Peterwhacker is looking to wear down Han with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han misses with a kick to the body.
Peterwhacker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peterwhacker shoots in looking for a takedown. Han tries to sprawl out of it but Peterwhacker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Han manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Han misses with a low kick as Peterwhacker jumps back.
Han has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Han.
Han throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Han.
Han lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterwhacker's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Han scores with a spinning back kick!
Han thows a body kick. Peterwhacker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crunch! Han slams his shin into Peterwhacker's torso.
Han scores with a spinning back kick!
Peterwhacker moves out of range of the body kick from Han.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han misses with an attempted mid kick.
Han tries to land a body kick
and Peterwhacker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Peterwhacker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Han connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Peterwhacker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Han.
Han dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peterwhacker. That did some damage!
Han throws out a leg kick but Peterwhacker moves out of range and Han only half commits.
Han throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Han lands a head kick!
Han lands a nice looking body kick.
Peterwhacker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Han scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Han there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Han thumps Peterwhacker with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peterwhacker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Han.
Peterwhacker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Han. Han obviously looking to wear him down.
Han misses with a low kick.
Han lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterwhacker's sensitive parts.
Han throws a leg kick which misses Peterwhacker's front leg but catches the back leg as Peterwhacker tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Han lets loose with a powerful body kick. Peterwhacker will feel that in the morning.
Peterwhacker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Han finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Han tries to bum rush Peterwhacker with a series of wild strikes but Peterwhacker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Han throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peterwhacker on the side of the head.
A head kick from Han lands but Peterwhacker takes it in his stride.
Han scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick from Han.
Peterwhacker misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Han. Han obviously looking to wear him down.
Han connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Han. That's going to slow Peterwhacker down.
Han pushes Peterwhacker away with a front kick.
Peterwhacker blocks a head kick by Han.
An inside leg kick lands from Han.
Peterwhacker blocks a low kick nicely.
Han fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Peterwhacker checks it well.
Han misses with a low kick.
Peterwhacker with a poor takedown
and Han counters with a nice body kick.
Han lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peterwhacker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Han.
Nice uppercut there from Han.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Han.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Han showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Peterwhacker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Han walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peterwhacker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left and a right from Peterwhacker both land. Nice combination.
Han lets loose with a powerful body kick. Peterwhacker will feel that in the morning.
Han scores with a jab.
Han fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Han will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick from Han.
Han buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peterwhacker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Han.
A solid leg kick lands there for Han.
Han has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Peterwhacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Han pushes Peterwhacker away with a front kick.
Han turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Han scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Han. Peterwhacker shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Han keeps Peterwhacker at a distance using the push kick.
Peterwhacker takes one to the side of the head.
Han throws a solid leg kick but Peterwhacker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Han.
A slapping body kick lands there for Han.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterwhacker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Han seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Han thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Peterwhacker if he has to take too many more of those.
Han thows a body kick. Peterwhacker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Han.
Han throws a head kick but Peterwhacker moves out of range.
Han throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Han - that will leave a mark!
Han tries a head kick but it misses.
Peterwhacker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterwhacker checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han misses with a low kick.
Peterwhacker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Han, right into the meat.
Han goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Han misses with a head kick.
Von Han is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peterwhacker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Han can pounce on him.
Han lands a head kick!
Horrible takedown by Peterwhacker or perhaps it was just good defense by Han which made him look bad.
Peterwhacker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Han.
Han connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Han finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterwhacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Han is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Han.
Peterwhacker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Han chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Han throws a good cross that connects.
Han throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peterwhacker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Han thumps Peterwhacker with a low kick.
Han cracks the inside of Peterwhacker's front leg.
A thudding body kick lands there by Han!
A chopping leg kick lands by Han.
A good leg kick by Han.
Han looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Han. Peterwhacker shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Han looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Han dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peterwhacker. That did some damage!
Han lands a head kick!
Peterwhacker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Han feints and then cracks Peterwhacker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peterwhacker down.
Han scores with a spinning back kick!
Michael Peterwhacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Han - that will leave a mark!
Crunch! Han slams his shin into Peterwhacker's torso.
Peterwhacker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Han can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Han scores with a head kick.
Han turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Han explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Han thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Peterwhacker if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Han comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Han 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Han! Von Han retains his heavyweight title!
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