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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandr Karelin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karelin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karelin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karelin misses with the combination.
Dude lands with a nice combination. Karelin backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Aleksandr Karelin has been cut.
Karelin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dude counters with a left right combination that sends Karelin crashing to the mat - Dude wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Karelin out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Dude!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnel Pineda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franks comes to the cage accompanied by Unicorns Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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246 lbs
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250 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Franks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnel Pineda!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks throws a push kick but Pineda slaps the foot to one side.
Franks misses with a double jab.
Pineda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Franks is trying to get back to his feet.
Pineda grinds an elbow into Franks's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Franks wants to get back to his feet.
Franks trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pineda working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pineda connects with a decent elbow.
Franks is rocked!
Pineda lands a big left to the face of Franks, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Pineda and another - Franks is out! Pineda stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arnel Pineda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murphy Mcmannus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Couture has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Murphy Mcmannus's chin.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murphy Mcmannus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmannus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcmannus postures up.
Couture wants to sweep here but Mcmannus controlling him for the moment.
Mcmannus tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
Mcmannus stands and throws Couture's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Couture is trying to improve his position.
Couture can't do much from the bottom here.
Couture regains half guard.
Mcmannus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mcmannus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mcmannus wants to stand but Couture has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Couture looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmannus decides to stand up.
Mcmannus lands the left hand.
Mcmannus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Couture.
A right-left combo lands from Couture.
Mcmannus misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcmannus shoots in and bounces Couture off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcmannus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcmannus is breathing heavily.
Couture taking some punishment here, with Mcmannus in his half guard.
Couture kicks off Mcmannus and gets to his feet.
Couture scores with a takedown into Mcmannus's guard.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcmannus is keeping the position for now.
Mcmannus wants to stand but Couture is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcmannus is retaining full guard.
Mcmannus has his feet on Couture's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mcmannus has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture cracks Mcmannus with a good jab.
Mcmannus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couture shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Couture is trying to control. Mcmannus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Couture 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.
Couture is trying to control. Mcmannus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcmannus tries to kick Couture off but Couture keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Couture is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcmannus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Couture decides to stand and escape the position.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmannus misses the shot to the body.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Couture.
Mcmannus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murphy Mcmannus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Mcmannus avoiding damage as Couture throws knees to the body.
Mcmannus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mcmannus tries to stand but can't do so whilst Couture controls his leg.
Mcmannus stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Couture leaves Mcmannus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Couture fails to land the takedown.
Mcmannus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Couture shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Couture decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmannus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couture circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcmannus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Couture sprawls well. Couture wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcmannus gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcmannus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couture circles away.
Couture moves into the clinch.
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcmannus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture lands a head kick. Mcmannus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Couture fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcmannus looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Couture tries to clinch but Mcmannus is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Couture will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcmannus misses the shot to the body.
Mcmannus shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.
Mcmannus fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture closes the distance and pushes Mcmannus back into the cage.
Mcmannus pulls Couture into guard.
Couture advances to half guard.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mcmannus pushes Couture off looking to stand but Couture dives back in and keeps control.
Couture gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Couture shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Couture was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Couture can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcmannus is looking to escape.
Mcmannus tries to buck Couture off but he can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture controlling from mount.
Mcmannus wants to get back to his feet.
Couture takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcmannus is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Couture stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mcmannus fails to land with a series of punches.
Couture moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture breaks the clinch.
Mcmannus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Couture avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murphy Mcmannus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Couture.
Couture in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mcmannus is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Couture!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Florian (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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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Florian!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Florian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bennett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Florian passes Bennett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Florian lands with a punch from half guard.
Florian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Bennett is staying active underneath Florian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Florian is just content to waste time from the top position. Bennett takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian trying to move into half guard but instead Bennett has managed to sweep!
Florian wriggles free and stands up.
Florian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bennett is fending him off so far but Florian persists. Nope, Bennett circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Florian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennett shoots in but no luck this time.
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Florian looks gassed!
Florian tries to clinch but Bennett moves out of range.
Florian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bennett lands with a heel strike from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Florian looking to sit in guard and control but Bennett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bennett is stalling in the full guard.
Bennett pushes down on Florian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Florian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett stays in close to Florian's body and controls the position.
Bennett gets to his feet. Florian looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bennett scores a takedown into full mount!
Bennett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Florian hang on?
Florian is bucking up trying to escape but Bennett cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett scoring with strikes but Florian is staying in there.
Bennett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Florian tries to hold on but Bennett postures up.
Bennett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Florian in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett breaks from Florian's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bennett gets the takedown into side control.
Bennett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Florian keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bennett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bennett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Florian can't do much from the bottom here.
Florian is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett decides to stand back up.
Florian fails with the takedown
so Bennett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bennett stands and steps away. Florian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bennett is defended easily by Florian.
Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Bennett to work.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Florian won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett gets control of Florian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bennett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Florian is one step ahead there.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Florian tries to pass.
Bennett pulls Florian in to control the position.
Charles Bennett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bennett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bennett trying to strike off his back.
Florian postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bennett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bennett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bennett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bennett gets to his feet. Florian looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries for a takedown but Florian circles away easily
and Florian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett has hold of one of Florian's legs. Florian is fighting the takedown attempt but Bennett gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bennett stands and throws Florian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bennett trying to control the action but Florian is working from the bottom.
Bennett tries to move to mount but Florian blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Florian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bennett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bennett dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Florian tries to keep at a distance but Bennett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bennett tries to break the clinch but Florian is controlling the position.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Florian tries to pull guard but Bennett won't allow it.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bennett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Florian tries to pass.
Bennett manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bennett takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Florian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Florian is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Bennett!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavali Pietari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietari has chosen The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Arttu Nieminen looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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188 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Nieminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavali Pietari!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietari checks a leg kick.
Pietari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pietari is looking to clinch but Nieminen is avoiding it.
Nieminen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nieminen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pietari closes the distance and pushes Nieminen back into the cage.
Pietari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Arttu Nieminen has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pietari.
Nieminen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pietari smiles and moves away.
Nieminen clinches but Pietari breaks the clinch
and Pietari counters with a head kick that drops Nieminen to the mat! Nieminen scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nieminen dodges the punch combination from Pietari.
Pietari lands with a kick to the temple. Nieminen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pietari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pietari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nieminen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietari misses with a straight left.
Nieminen darts in trying to clinch
and Pietari makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nieminen really felt that one!
Pietari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nieminen.
Nieminen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pietari counters with a head kick. That will keep Nieminen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nieminen is breathing heavily.
Pietari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nieminen doesn't seem bothered though.
Nieminen shoots in and drives through. Pietari sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arttu Nieminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nieminen scores a takedown into full mount!
Nieminen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pietari has worked his arm free - good work by Pietari!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pietari is trying to improve his position.
Pietari wants to control but Nieminen postures up.
Nieminen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pietari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nieminen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pietari counters with a two punch combo.
Pietari throws a sloppy head kick and Nieminen moves out of range easily.
Pietari looks to land a combination but Nieminen avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Nieminen.
Nieminen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arttu Nieminen's cut is getting worse.
Nieminen lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nieminen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pietari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pietari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Pietari. No joy for Nieminen on that attempt.
Paavali Pietari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pietari moves into the clinch.
Pietari with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pietari breaks from the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nieminen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pietari - the referee stops the clock and Nieminen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pietari. Nieminen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pietari misses with a two punch combination.
Nieminen closes the distance but Pietari moves to the side
letting Pietari counter with a right hand.
Nieminen has Pietari up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nieminen's efforts to push away.
Nieminen tries to pull guard but Pietari won't allow it.
Nieminen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pietari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nieminen is trying to break the clinch but Pietari is controlling him.
Pietari breaks the clinch.
Pietari lands with a slapping head kick.
Pietari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nieminen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pietari counters with a big head kick but Nieminen shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nieminen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nieminen dodges the punch combination from Pietari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavali Pietari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arttu Nieminen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nieminen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nieminen with a nice head shot there.
Nieminen wants to control from the top but Pietari keeps moving.
Nieminen gets to his feet. Pietari looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pietari tries a head kick but it misses.
Nieminen avoids the head kick by Pietari.
Paavali Pietari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nieminen is looking to clinch.
Pietari misses with a combination
so Nieminen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nieminen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nieminen defends it easily.
Nieminen is in close to Pietari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pietari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nieminen is controlling him.
Nieminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pietari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nieminen gets to his feet. Pietari looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nieminen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nieminen looks to clinch
and Pietari counters with a head kick. That will keep Nieminen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pietari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nieminen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pietari kicks Nieminen off and gets to his feet.
Pietari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nieminen tries to clinch but Pietari is having none of it.
Pietari thows a leg kick but Nieminen checks it
and Nieminen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Nieminen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pietari trying to hold on to Nieminen's head to control him but Nieminen postures up.
Nieminen lands with a punch from half guard.
Nieminen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pietari defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nieminen trying to control the action but Pietari is working from the bottom.
Nieminen is really struggling to control Pietari but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pietari is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pietari rushes Nieminen and presses him up against the cage.
Nieminen jumps guard but Pietari stands there with Nieminen around his waist. Nieminen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nieminen has had enough of the clinch but Pietari keeps him there for the moment.
Pietari has Nieminen pressed against the cage, preventing Nieminen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nieminen successfully pulls guard.
Nieminen pushes Pietari off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Nieminen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pietari.
Nieminen tries to clinch
and Pietari counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nieminen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Pietari.
Pietari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nieminen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nieminen throws a front kick that sends Pietari stumbling back into the cage.
Pietari doesn't manage to clinch there - Nieminen circles away.
Pietari misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nieminen shoots in for a takedown but Pietari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pietari throws a sloppy head kick and Nieminen moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Nieminen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arttu Nieminen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nieminen has closed the distance and engaged Pietari in a clinch.
Pietari breaks the clinch.
Nieminen is looking to clinch but Pietari is avoiding it.
Pietari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pietari throws a lazy head kick
and Nieminen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pietari!
Nieminen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pietari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nieminen wants to control the pace but Pietari is squirming around nicely.
Pietari wants to control but Nieminen is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nieminen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietari holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nieminen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nieminen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pietari tries to hold on but Nieminen postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Nieminen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pietari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Nieminen.
Nieminen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pietari has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pietari tries to hold on but Nieminen pushes him away.
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.
Pietari is bucking up trying to escape but Nieminen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Arttu Nieminen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nieminen with shots to the head and body - Pietari looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pietari's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nieminen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nieminen working the ground and pound effectively.
Nieminen prevents Pietari from getting the reversal.
Nieminen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pietari hang on?
Nieminen prevents Pietari from getting the reversal.
Nieminen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pietari hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pietari taking shots to the head.
Nieminen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nieminen looking to finish Pietari with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pietari!
Pietari's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nieminen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pietari has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nieminen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nieminen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pietari can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nieminen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pietari working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Pietari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arttu Nieminen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nieminen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arttu Nieminen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Jake (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Jake!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jake throws a series of punches but Crocop moves out of range.
Jake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crocop.
Crocop throws a right and a left that Jake avoids nicely.
Crocop misses with a hook.
Crocop throws the left hand but Jake avoids the punch easily.
Crocop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jake.
Jake swinging wildly here.
Crocop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crocop could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jake lands a slapping body shot.
Jake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crocop counters with a nice leg kick.
Jake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jake throws a series of punches but Crocop moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake throws a nice looking combination but Crocop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crocop has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jake blocks the body kick.
Jake jabs at Crocop's body.
Jake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crocop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Jake.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crocop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crocop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jake moves out of range as Crocop throws a body kick.
Crocop throws a hook but Jake avoids it easily.
Crocop falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jake counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jake lands a jab-cross combination.
Crocop is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jake looks to land a combination but Crocop avoids it well.
Jake cracks Crocop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jake avoids the head kick by Crocop.
Jake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jake shoots in for a takedown but Crocop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Jake. Beautiful body shot.
Jake stalks Crocop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crocop's face. Crocop staggers backwards, shaken.
Jake throws a right and a left that Crocop avoids nicely.
Mirko Crocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mirko Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iron Jake.
Jake misses with the combination.
Iron Jake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jake digs a good hook to Crocop's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Jake lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jake.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jake!
Jake scores with a jab. Crocop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jake throws a series of punches but Crocop moves out of range.
Crocop leaves Jake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crocop throws a combination that misses
and Jake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crocop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crocop is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jake.
Jake fails with the takedown.
Jake throws a combination. Crocop tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jake misses with a series of wild punches.
Jake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crocop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crocop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jake lands with a hook. Crocop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jake cracks Crocop with a good jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crocop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crocop dodges the punch combination from Jake.
Nice body punch from Jake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Jake dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crocop scores with a nice right hand.
Jake lands with a nice body punch.
Jake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jake shoots in looking for a takedown. Crocop tries to sprawl out of it but Jake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crocop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crocop misses with a double jab
and Crocop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crocop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jake.
Crocop lands a high kick!
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Jake.
Iron Jake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crocop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crocop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jake.
Mirko Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iron Jake.
Jake shoots in but no luck this time.
Crocop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Jake scores with a shot to the body.
Jake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crocop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jake jabs at Crocop's body.
Jake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crocop.
Jake misses with a double jab.
Jake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jake slips a jab from Crocop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Crocop misses.
Crocop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jake looks to land a combination. Crocop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jake works over Crocop's head and body with a nice combination.
Jake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jake looks to land a combination. Crocop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jake's corner calls for a 1-2. Jake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crocop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jake throws a right and a left that Crocop avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Jake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocop is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jake.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crocop might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crocop throws a leg kick but Jake sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jake scores with a one two! Crocop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crocop wants it to stay on the feet.
Crocop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jake scores with a one two! Crocop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jake throws a one two combo.
Crocop walks into a straight right hand from Jake.
A telegraphed right hand from Crocop misses the target.
Jake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jake lands a jab-cross combination.
Jake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crocop.
Jake lands with a hook. Crocop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crocop throws a hook to the side of Jake's head but Jake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jake looks to land a combination. Crocop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jake counters with a left to the body.
Jake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jake cracks Crocop with a good jab.
Crocop looks for the body kick but Jake saw that one coming.
Jake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jake fails to land the takedown.
Crocop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crocop at a distance.
Jake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jake stalks Crocop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crocop's face. Crocop staggers backwards, shaken.
Crocop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jake lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Jake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jake throws out a powerful jab.
Jake thuds a left hand into Crocop's body.
Crocop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jake, as that shot connected.
Crocop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crocop's hands.
Jake tries to bum rush Crocop with a series of wild strikes but Crocop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crocop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jake counters with a nice body shot.
Crocop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crocop doesn't seem bothered though.
Crocop takes one to the chin there.
Crocop stuffs the takedown attempt from Jake. Jake gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake digs a good hook to Crocop's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jake's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jake duly obliges.
Crocop stuffs the takedown attempt from Jake. Jake gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake swinging wildly here.
Jake works over Crocop's head and body with a nice combination.
Jake lands a nice hook to Crocop's body. Crocop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jake fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crocop is out of range.
Jake lands a jab to the nose.
Crocop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jake scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop misses with a double jab
and Jake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crocop thinking.
Jake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crocop misses with a combination
and Jake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jake lands a glancing blow to the side of Crocop's head.
A right-left combo lands from Jake.
Jake is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jake fails to land with a series of punches.
Jake's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jake duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jake lands a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jake.
Mirko Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iron Jake.
Crocop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jake works over Crocop's head and body with a nice combination.
Crocop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jake lands with a straight right. Crocop didn't see that one coming.
Mirko Crocop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jake throws a nice looking combination but Crocop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jake connects with a right hand. Crocop shakes it off.
Jake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crocop misses with a hook. Jake ducked under it nicely.
Jake throws a shot to the body.
Jake lands a head shot.
Jake lands a nice shot to the body.
Jake throws a series of punches but Crocop avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Jake finds it's way through Crocop's defenses.
Jake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Iron Jake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jake scores with a punch to the head.
Jake ducks under a wild hook from Crocop.
Jake shoots in but no luck this time.
Jake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crocop doesn't seem bothered though.
Jake lands a slapping body shot.
Jake lands a nice hook to Crocop's body. Crocop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crocop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jake scores with a one two! Crocop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crocop throws out a loose jab but Jake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jake looks to land a combination but Crocop avoids it well.
Jake scores with a jab. Crocop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mirko Crocop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iron Jake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jake 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iron Jake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keppi Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and eki vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Keppi Kullervo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Keppi Kullervo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keppi Kullervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, eki vieri!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vieri slaps away a takedown attempt from Kullervo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left and a right from vieri both land. Nice combination.
vieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
vieri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
vieri connects with a right hand. Kullervo shakes it off.
A punch combination from vieri misses.
vieri fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from vieri misses.
Kullervo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around vieri's waist but vieri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kullervo off to one side.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
vieri looks to land a combination but Kullervo avoids it well.
Kullervo drives through and clinches with vieri against the cage.
vieri is looking to break free of the clinch but Kullervo has double underhooks.
Kullervo keeps control of vieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
vieri tries to break free but Kullervo pushes him back against the cage.
Kullervo breaks from the clinch.
Kullervo wants to clinch.
Kullervo looks for a takedown but vieri sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keppi Kullervo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
vieri misses the jab.
vieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
vieri throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vieri throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo walks into a stiff left hand from vieri.
Kullervo tries to clinch there but vieri circles away.
Kullervo tests vieri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
eki vieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
vieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. vieri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kullervo shoots for a double leg takedown but vieri sprawls well. He's pushed Kullervo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown but vieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kullervo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
vieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
vieri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by vieri.
Kullervo slips under a jab from vieri.
vieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kullervo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
vieri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kullervo.
vieri scores with a sloppy right hand. Kullervo should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from vieri misses the target.
vieri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
vieri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
vieri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from vieri. No joy for Kullervo on that attempt.
A swing and a miss from vieri.
vieri looks to land a combination but Kullervo avoids it well.
Kullervo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kullervo walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kullervo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
vieri throws a right and a left that Kullervo avoids nicely.
Kullervo staying out of range there.
Kullervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from vieri.
vieri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
vieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kullervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kullervo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
vieri scores with a one two! Kullervo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
vieri throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
No joy there for vieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
vieri misses with a straight right.
vieri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
vieri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for vieri.
vieri lands a nice shot that snaps Kullervo's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for vieri. That snapped Kullervo's head back.
vieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
vieri looks to land a right hand but Kullervo moved out of range.
vieri misses with a head kick.
Kullervo throws a right and a left that both miss.
vieri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kullervo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
vieri swinging wildly here.
Kullervo shoots in and drives through. vieri sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Kullervo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
vieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kullervo drops his hands momentarily and vieri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
vieri misses with a combination
and Kullervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
eki vieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
vieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Kullervo with that takedown attempt.
vieri misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
vieri throws a lazy right hand but Kullervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kullervo slips a straight right by vieri.
vieri tests Kullervo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
vieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kullervo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
vieri lands with an uppercut that bounces Kullervo off the cage and back into rage.
Kullervo drives through and clinches with vieri against the cage.
vieri is trying to break the clinch but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.
Kullervo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kullervo tries to pull guard but vieri holds him up against the cage and eventually Kullervo drops back down to his feet.
vieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.
Kullervo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite vieri's efforts to push away.
vieri is pressed up against the cage. Kullervo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag vieri down to the mat. vieri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
vieri misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Kullervo or perhaps it was just good defense by vieri which made him look bad.
Kullervo is breathing heavily.
vieri throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
vieri dodges the punch combination from Kullervo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
eki vieri dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
vieri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
vieri swinging wildly here.
vieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kullervo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kullervo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
vieri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut lands for vieri. That snapped Kullervo's head back.
Keppi Kullervo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kullervo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kullervo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kullervo tries a head kick but it misses.
vieri throws a big shot that misses.
vieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
vieri looks to land a combination. Kullervo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
vieri scores with a three punch combo!
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from vieri.
eki vieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kullervo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
vieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kullervo.
vieri misses with a double jab
and Kullervo counters with a big head kick but vieri shrugs it off.
A big left from vieri misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vieri loads up on a big right hand but Kullervo slips the punch.
Kullervo throws a nice looking combination but vieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kullervo moves into range and clinches up with vieri.
Kullervo tries to pull guard but vieri won't allow it.
Kullervo breaks the clinch.
vieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for vieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kullervo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
vieri throws a looping overhand right but Kullervo ducks down to avoid it.
vieri throws a jab when Kullervo was well out of range.
Kullervo is looking to clinch.
vieri throws a nice looking combination but Kullervo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
vieri throws a combination that misses
and Kullervo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
vieri working hard to break the clinch.
Kullervo has vieri pressed against the cage, preventing vieri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kullervo prevents vieri from breaking the clinch.
vieri tries to break free but Kullervo pushes him back against the cage.
Kullervo breaks the clinch.
vieri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kullervo connects with a nice looking jab.
vieri cracks Kullervo with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
vieri swinging wildly here.
vieri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kullervo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kullervo.
Kullervo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
vieri is trying to force a seperation but Kullervo has the dominant position.
Kullervo fails to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kullervo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but vieri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keppi Kullervo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kullervo keeps control of vieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
vieri tries to break free but Kullervo pushes him back against the cage.
vieri can't break the clinch.
vieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.
vieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from vieri.
Kullervo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
vieri misses with a combination
and Kullervo counters by clinching up.
vieri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kullervo has vieri pressed against the cage, preventing vieri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
vieri prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo wants a takedown.
Kullervo tries to stall but vieri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
vieri has had enough of the clinch but Kullervo keeps him there for the moment.
vieri wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kullervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kullervo fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
vieri throws a right and a left that Kullervo avoids nicely.
vieri throws the left hand but Kullervo avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Kullervo with that takedown attempt.
vieri missing with a left hand there. Kullervo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
vieri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kullervo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. vieri defends it nicely.
vieri tries a head kick but it misses.
vieri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
vieri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kullervo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
vieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
vieri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by vieri!
Kullervo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has vieri pinned against the cage. vieri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
vieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
vieri misses with a few strikes there.
Kullervo shoots in and drives through. vieri sprawls well.
Kullervo tries to clinch up.
vieri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kullervo circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from vieri does it's job there.
vieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kullervo.
Some wild striking there from vieri.
A jab from vieri misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
eki vieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
vieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kullervo.
vieri throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo looks for a takedown but vieri sprawls well.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown but vieri shows good takedown defense.
vieri cracks Kullervo with a good jab.
vieri scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from vieri does no damage.
vieri misses with a few strikes there.
Kullervo wants to clinch up but vieri keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from vieri.
Kullervo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
vieri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
vieri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kullervo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kullervo staying out of range there.
vieri throws a hook but Kullervo blocks it.
vieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
vieri throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kullervo to counter with a crisp jab.
vieri misses with a looping right.
vieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kullervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
vieri is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kullervo 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.
Kullervo stands up.
vieri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. vieri doesn't seem bothered though.
vieri throws a hook to the side of Kullervo's head but Kullervo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kullervo tries to clinch up but vieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from vieri.
vieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kullervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
vieri misses with a series of wild punches.
vieri misses with a double jab
and Kullervo moves into the clinch.
Kullervo gets control of vieri's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kullervo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kullervo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kullervo wants to stand but vieri is controlling the position.
Kullervo controls vieri momentarily but vieri frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
vieri stands up and waves to Kullervo to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vieri misses the jab.
vieri works over Kullervo's head and body with a nice combination.
Kullervo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has vieri pinned against the cage. vieri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keppi Kullervo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
vieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
vieri slips under a jab.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts vieri as he jumps to the side.
vieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kullervo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? vieri is fending him off so far but Kullervo persists. Nope, vieri circles away and we're back to standing.
vieri throws a combination that misses
and Kullervo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
vieri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kullervo's head backwards.
vieri tests Kullervo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
vieri tries to bum rush Kullervo with a series of wild strikes but Kullervo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch but vieri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
vieri misses with a few strikes there.
Kullervo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
vieri throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo is trying hard to land a takedown here. vieri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
vieri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kullervo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
vieri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
vieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kullervo.
vieri looks to land a combination but Kullervo avoids it well.
Kullervo slips a jab and a cross from vieri.
Kullervo fails with an attempt to clinch.
vieri slips a jab and a cross from Kullervo.
vieri throws a combination that misses
and Kullervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
vieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
vieri tries to bum rush Kullervo with a series of wild strikes but Kullervo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keppi Kullervo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
vieri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
vieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
eki vieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got vieri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... eki vieri!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramsey Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and urho olamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). urho olamo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ramsey Wood's chin.
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramsey Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, urho olamo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood checks a low kick from olamo.
Wood misses with a head kick.
urho olamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood misses with a jab, cross combination.
olamo dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Wood throws a series of punches but olamo moves out of range.
olamo throws a leg kick but Wood checks it.
Wood throws a series of punches but olamo moves out of range.
Wood avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from olamo misses.
Wood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like urho olamo has been cut.
Wood throws a combination. olamo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wood cracks olamo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood lands a left and a right that send olamo crashing to the mat, dazed. Wood thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
olamo is rocked!
olamo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
olamo is still on wobbly legs! Can Wood finish him?
Wood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
olamo seems to have recovered his senses.
olamo throws a leg kick but Wood checks it.
olamo drops Wood with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wood looks back up at him and smiles so olamo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Ramsey Wood has been cut.
Wood is breathing heavily.
olamo misses with a double jab
and Wood counters with a one-two to the body.
The cut above urho olamo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Good leg kick by olamo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wood moves out of range of the leg kick from olamo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
olamo takes the fight into the clinch.
Wood can't find room to land a body shot as olamo controls the action.
Wood wants to break free but olamo has control.
olamo lands a body punch in the clinch.
olamo scores with a shot to the side of Wood's head.
olamo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
olamo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
olamo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
olamo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wood or not.
olamo lands a hook to the side of the head.
olamo avoids a wild elbow strike from Wood.
olamo lands with a light punch inside.
olamo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wood! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but olamo is unloading with more strikes now! Wood drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). urho olamo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between B Schnitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Pouta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, B Schnitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pouta!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schnitz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pouta's head.
Schnitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pouta looking for a sweep. Not yet Pouta, not yet.
Schnitz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pouta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schnitz throwing strikes but missing.
Pouta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schnitz defends it easily.
Pouta trying to keep a closed guard but Schnitz is proving a slippery customer.
Schnitz postures up and lands a big shot to Pouta's brow.
Schnitz throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schnitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Schnitz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pouta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Pouta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Pouta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Schnitz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schnitz lands a big shot to the head and Pouta winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). B Schnitz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Make Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Make Perkele has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Perkele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kauri!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kauri moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Perkele takes one to the chin there.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kauri slips under a jab from Perkele.
Kauri blocks a jab.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kauri.
Kauri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Kauri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kauri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Kauri ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Kauri cracks a nice hook into Perkele's ribs.
Kauri defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Kauri jabs at Perkele's body.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Kauri moves away and avoids it.
Make Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kauri moves forwards but Perkele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kauri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kauri.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kauri lands with an overhand left.
Kauri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Perkele takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kauri content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kauri working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kauri scoring with punches from side control.
Perkele is not content to let Kauri control the position.
Perkele takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Kauri scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Perkele to see if he's OK.
It looks like Make Perkele has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri cracks Perkele with a big elbow.
Make Perkele's cut is getting worse.
Kauri working the ground and pound.
Perkele is rocked!
Kauri in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Perkele looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kauri turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommi Kauri! Tommi Kauri retains his light heavyweight title!
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A |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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