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NFC Prospects: Kick Ass 69 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vihtori Lettunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Ardrizi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vihtori Lettunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Ardrizi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lettunen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ardrizi swings for the body but Lettunen moves out of range.
Marco Ardrizi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ardrizi throws a series of punches but Lettunen avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lettunen.
Ardrizi fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Ardrizi misses.
Lettunen gets the takedown into side control.
Ardrizi defending against the ground and pound.
Lettunen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ardrizi's legs.
Lettunen controls the position from side control.
Lettunen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lettunen controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ardrizi parries the strikes from Lettunen easily there. Lettunen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ardrizi to escape.
Lettunen has an Americana. Ardrizi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lettunen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lettunen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vihtori Lettunen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Zabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pera Pukama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Zabala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pera Pukama!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabala swings for the body but Pukama moves out of range.
Zabala misses with a few strikes there.
Pukama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pukama lands in his opponent's guard.
Pukama stands and throws Zabala's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pukama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pukama decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zabala to his feet.
Pukama shoots in looking for a takedown. Zabala tries to sprawl out of it but Pukama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zabala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zabala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pukama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zabala did well to prevent Pukama getting side control.
Pukama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zabala's head.
Pukama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pukama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pukama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pukama wants to take a breather but Zabala is having none of it.
Pukama seems to be looking for submissions.
Pukama trying to control the action but Zabala is working from the bottom.
Pukama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zabala sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabala won't allow Pukama to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pukama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pukama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pukama prevents Zabala from standing back up.
Pukama wants to get back to his feet.
Pukama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zabala defending well though.
Pukama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pukama looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukama is trying to work for a kimura but Zabala is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pukama seems to be looking for submissions.
Zabala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zabala tries to get out of the position.
Zabala pushes Pukama off looking to stand but Pukama dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zabala throws a right and a left that Pukama avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pukama moves away from the strike by Zabala.
Zabala slips a jab and a cross from Pukama.
Zabala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pukama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Javier Zabala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pukama shoots in but Zabala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Javier Zabala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pera Pukama.
Zabala misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Zabala. Beautiful body shot.
Pukama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zabala.
Zabala misses with a two punch combination.
Pukama thows a body shot but no joy.
Pukama misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pukama looks to land a body kick but Zabala moved away.
Pukama misses with a takedown attempt - Zabala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zabala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zabala wants it to stay on the feet.
Zabala blocks a leg kick.
Zabala misses with the combination.
Zabala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pukama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pera Pukama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pukama shoots for a double leg takedown but Zabala sprawls well. He's pushed Pukama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pukama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pukama thows a huge punch but Zabala dodges it nicely.
Pukama wants to work for an arm triangle but Zabala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pukama works his way into side control.
Pukama throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pukama is breathing heavily.
Pukama tries to move to mount but Zabala blocks the move with his legs.
Zabala avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pukama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zabala has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pukama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zabala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pukama on the ground.
Zabala is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pukama has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pukama sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pukama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zabala has given up his back. Will we see Pukama going for some submissions?
Pukama punches the canvas rather than the man.
Pukama is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zabala knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zabala for a finish.
Pukama has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zabala has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukama thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Zabala avoids the strikes from Pukama.
Zabala is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pukama trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pukama is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zabala knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zabala for a finish.
Pukama softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Pukama missing with strikes from the back.
Pukama misses with punches from the back.
Pukama is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zabala is defending well though. Pukama let's go of the attempt for now.
Pukama is looking for the choke from the back position but Zabala is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pera Pukama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pukama defending well as Zabala loads up on a big left hand.
Zabala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zabala throws a series of punches but Pukama moves out of range.
Pukama slips a jab from Zabala.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pukama. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zabala stuffs the takedown.
Zabala slaps away a takedown attempt from Pukama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Zabala as Pukama shoots in.
Javier Zabala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pera Pukama.
Zabala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zabala wants it to stay on the feet.
Pukama shoots for a takedown but Zabala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zabala!
Zabala throws a combination that misses
and Pukama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zabala's guard now.
Pukama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zabala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pukama is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pukama trying to control the position from guard on top but Zabala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukama decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pukama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zabala throws out the jab.
Pukama shoots in and bounces Zabala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pukama looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pukama throwing strikes but missing.
Pukama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pukama throwing strikes from guard but Zabala blocks nicely.
Pukama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zabala 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.
Pukama tries for a takedown but Zabala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pukama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zabala circles away.
Pera Pukama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pukama slips a jab and a cross from Zabala.
Javier Zabala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pukama fails to land the takedown.
Zabala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pukama slips a jab and a cross from Zabala.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pukama.
Pukama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zabala was covering up waiting for the punch and Pukama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Javier Zabala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pukama looking to sit in guard and control but Zabala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zabala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pera Pukama.
I've got Pukama 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pera Pukama!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veli Haapasalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Veli Haapasalo's chin.
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222 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Haapasalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Demian Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva thumps Haapasalo with a low kick.
Haapasalo moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick but Haapasalo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haapasalo checks the leg kick.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haapasalo checks a low kick from Silva.
Haapasalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haapasalo checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haapasalo lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haapasalo thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Haapasalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haapasalo lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva blocks a head kick by Haapasalo.
Haapasalo blocks a leg kick.
No joy there for Haapasalo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haapasalo misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haapasalo.
Haapasalo misses the shot to the body.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Haapasalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haapasalo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haapasalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Haapasalo tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Haapasalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haapasalo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva looks gassed!
Haapasalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Haapasalo's leg but Haapasalo calmly moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haapasalo!
Haapasalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haapasalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haapasalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Haapasalo. That snapped Silva's head back.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haapasalo.
Haapasalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Haapasalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haapasalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva is rocked!
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Haapasalo finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haapasalo cracks Silva on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Silva falls backwards against the cage. Haapasalo follows up with more strikes that drop Silva to his knees. Haapasalo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Silva! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veli Haapasalo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Persson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goran Persson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Persson closes the distance and pushes Griffin back into the cage.
Persson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goran Persson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Griffin.
Persson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
A short right from Persson.
Persson lands an uppercut.
Persson lands with a left to the head.
Griffin looks gassed!
Persson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Persson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Persson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Persson lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Persson.
A shot in the inside from Persson.
Persson lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persson.
Persson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Persson lands with a short shot to the head.
Persson lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Persson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Persson.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Persson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin is rocked!
Persson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Persson finish him?
Persson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Persson is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Persson digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Persson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Persson scores with a shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Persson lands with a right to the head.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Persson lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Persson - that landed with a thud.
Persson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Persson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Persson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persson scores with a shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Persson scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Persson.
Persson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Persson lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Persson.
Persson lands a shoulder strike.
Persson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griffin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Persson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Persson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Persson lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Persson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Persson as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Persson lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Persson.
A right handed body shot lands from Persson.
Persson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Persson.
Persson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Persson gets underhooks to prevent Griffin's takedown attempt.
Persson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Persson.
Persson lands with a short shot to the head.
Persson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Persson.
Persson lands a shoulder strike.
Persson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Persson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Persson.
Persson lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Persson.
Persson pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Persson lands a left hand.
Persson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Persson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Persson is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Persson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Persson.
A left hand lands to the body for Persson.
Persson lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Persson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Persson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Persson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Persson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Persson - that landed with a thud.
Persson lands a shot to the body.
Persson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Persson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Persson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Persson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Persson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Persson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Persson lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persson.
Persson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Persson lands with a short shot to the head.
Persson is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Persson scores with a hook to the body.
Persson scores with a shoulder strike.
Persson lands a nice uppercut.
Persson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
A hook to the body from Persson.
A short body shot lands from Persson as the two fighters clinch.
Persson lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson lands with a short shot to the head.
Persson lands a left hand.
A short left from Persson.
Persson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Persson.
Persson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Persson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Persson lands with a short shot to the head.
Persson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
A short left from Persson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Persson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Persson is working Griffin over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Persson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Persson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Persson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Persson stops a takedown attempt from Griffin.
Persson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Persson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Persson manages to get underhooks.
Persson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Persson smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Persson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Griffin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Persson lands a head shot.
Persson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Persson instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Persson.
Persson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persson.
Goran Persson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Persson on the inside.
Persson lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson lands a nice shot to the body.
Persson lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson lands a right hand.
Persson is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Persson scores with a shoulder strike.
Persson lands a nice shot to the body.
Persson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Persson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Persson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persson cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
Persson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Persson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persson.
Persson lands a body punch.
Persson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson lands a nice shot to the body.
Persson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Persson.
Persson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
A right hand to the body from Persson.
Persson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
A short body shot lands from Persson as the two fighters clinch.
Persson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Persson.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Persson.
Persson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Persson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Persson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Persson is stalling here.
Persson scores with a shoulder strike.
Persson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin jumps guard but Persson stands there with Griffin around his waist. Griffin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Persson presses Griffin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Persson lands a right hand.
Persson lands a right hand.
A short right from Persson.
Persson scores with a hook to the body.
Persson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Persson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Persson lands an uppercut.
A short right from Persson.
Persson lands a shoulder strike.
Persson digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Persson lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson lands an uppercut.
Persson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Persson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Persson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson lands a nice shot to the body.
Persson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Good body shot from Persson.
Persson lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Persson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Persson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Persson lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Persson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Persson as the two fighters clinch.
Persson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Persson is working Griffin over against the cage.
Persson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Persson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Persson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Persson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Good body shot from Persson.
Persson scores with a shoulder strike.
Persson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Persson.
A body shot lands from Persson.
Persson is working Griffin over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Persson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Persson lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Persson.
Persson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Persson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Persson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Persson.
Persson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Persson.
Persson lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Persson.
Persson cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
Persson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Persson as the two fighters clinch.
Persson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Persson pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Persson as the two fighters clinch.
Persson lands a right hand.
Persson pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Persson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Persson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Persson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Persson lands an uppercut.
Persson lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Persson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Persson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Persson lands with a left to the head.
Persson lands a right hand.
Persson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Persson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Persson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Persson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Persson slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Persson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Persson clinches with his opponent.
Griffin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Griffin is trying to drag Persson to the mat but Persson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goran Persson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Griffin.
Persson is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Persson pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Persson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Persson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Persson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Persson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
A right hand to the body from Persson.
Persson lands a shoulder strike.
Persson lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Persson is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Persson lands with a short shot to the head.
Persson digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Persson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Persson gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Persson digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
Persson lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Persson.
Persson missing with knees to the body.
Persson lands a shoulder strike.
Persson gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Persson lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Persson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Persson stalling against the cage.
Griffin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Persson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Persson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Persson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Persson lands with a short shot to the head.
Persson lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Persson.
A shot in the inside from Persson.
Persson missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persson.
Persson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Forrest Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Persson.
Persson is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Persson is working Griffin over against the cage.
Persson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Persson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Persson.
A right handed body shot lands from Persson.
Persson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Persson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Persson lands a body punch.
Persson lands a body punch.
Persson pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Persson - that landed with a thud.
Persson lands a body punch.
Persson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Persson.
Persson lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Persson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
A short right from Persson.
Persson lands a nice uppercut.
Persson scores with a shoulder strike.
Persson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Persson.
Persson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persson lands a left hand.
Persson scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Persson to work.
Persson pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Persson has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Griffin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Persson.
Persson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Persson lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persson.
A short uppercut from Persson.
A short right from Persson on the inside.
Persson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Persson lands a right hand.
A short right from Persson.
Persson presses Griffin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Persson lands an uppercut.
Persson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Persson lands with a right to the head.
Persson scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persson taking a breather.
Persson lands a shoulder strike.
Persson lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persson.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Persson has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin is working for takedown but Persson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Persson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Persson.
Persson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Persson.
Good body shot from Persson.
Persson lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Persson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goran Persson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Persson digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
Persson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Persson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Persson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Persson pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Persson lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Persson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Persson to work.
A short uppercut from Persson.
Persson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goran Persson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Persson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goran Persson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toivo Haapasalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpisuo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Humpparaakki by Eläkeläiset. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Toivo Haapasalo enters the cage!
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218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Korpisuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toivo Haapasalo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haapasalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Haapasalo as Korpisuo shoots in.
Haapasalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korpisuo tries to close the distance and clinch but Haapasalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haapasalo checks the leg kick.
Haapasalo lands a nice hook to Korpisuo's body. Korpisuo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haapasalo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Korpisuo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haapasalo cracks Korpisuo with a good jab.
Haapasalo misses with a double jab.
Haapasalo slips under a jab from Korpisuo.
Haapasalo checks a low kick from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haapasalo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Haapasalo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Korpisuo's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haapasalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haapasalo kicks Korpisuo off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korpisuo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haapasalo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Risto Korpisuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haapasalo thuds his shin into the meat of Korpisuo's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapasalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haapasalo lands a jab to the nose.
Korpisuo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haapasalo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haapasalo.
Korpisuo shoots for a double leg takedown but Haapasalo sprawls well. He's pushed Korpisuo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Korpisuo is breathing heavily.
Haapasalo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Korpisuo is rocked!
Haapasalo lands a brutal uppercut that launches Korpisuo off his feet! Korpisuo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toivo Haapasalo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalevi Kumijalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumijalka comes to the cage accompanied by compella & the twister - put ur weed up. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kumijalka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripper throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kumijalka.
Kumijalka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kumijalka has closed the distance and engaged Ripper in a clinch.
Kumijalka tries a knee to the head but Ripper blocks it.
Kumijalka tries a knee to the head but Ripper blocks it.
Kumijalka tries to land a knee to the head but Ripper blocks with his arms.
Kumijalka has Ripper pressed against the cage, preventing Ripper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ripper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ripper looking to slow down the pace here.
Kumijalka manages to break the clinch.
Ripper cracks Kumijalka with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kumijalka tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ripper pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kumijalka is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Ripper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Tekah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Tekah!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tekah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tekah throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nyrkki's head.
Nyrkki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tekah throws a head kick that misses.
Nyrkki loads up on a big right hand but Tekah slips the punch.
Nyrkki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nyrkki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tekah.
Tekah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nyrkki.
Tekah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nyrkki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tekah blocks a low kick nicely.
Nyrkki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nyrkki scores with a sloppy right hand. Tekah should have avoided that one.
Nyrkki blocks a head kick by Tekah.
Tekah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tekah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tekah takes one on the button.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tekah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nyrkki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nyrkki sizes up Tekah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nyrkki catches Tekah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tekah throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Tekah does no damage.
A big left from Nyrkki misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tekah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki throws a shot to the body.
Nyrkki misses with a leg kick
and Tekah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tekah slips a straight right by Nyrkki.
Tekah throws a head kick that misses.
Nyrkki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tekah throws a head kick but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Tekah thuds his right hand into Nyrkki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nyrkki avoids the head kick by Tekah.
Nyrkki throws a nice looking combination but Tekah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nyrkki throws a series of strikes that have Tekah backpedaling.
Nyrkki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Tekah.
Tekah walks into a straight right hand from Nyrkki.
Tekah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki blocks a head kick by Tekah.
Nyrkki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tekah. That did some damage!
Tekah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tekah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tekah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nyrkki to score with a decent uppercut.
Nyrkki throws a body punch but Tekah moves out of range.
Tekah ducks under a wild hook from Nyrkki.
A bone on bone clash there as Tekah blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tekah.
Nyrkki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nyrkki works over Tekah's head and body with a nice combination.
Tekah lands with a good body shot.
Tekah takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Tekah.
A leg kick checked by Tekah.
Nyrkki feints and then cracks Tekah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tekah down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Nyrkki both land. Nice combination.
Nyrkki throws a leg kick
and Tekah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy left from Nyrkki finds it's target.
Tekah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tekah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Decent striking displayed by Nyrkki there.
Nyrkki sizes up Tekah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tekah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nyrkki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tekah.
Nyrkki throws a leg kick but Tekah moved away.
Nyrkki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tekah swings for the body but Nyrkki moves out of range.
A jab from Nyrkki finds it's way through Tekah's defenses.
Tekah throws a hook but Nyrkki blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tekah is looking to slow Nyrkki down with leg kicks.
Nyrkki scores with a nice head shot.
Nyrkki sizes up Tekah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tekah dodges the punch combination from Nyrkki.
Tekah checks a low kick from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki throws a big shot that misses.
Nyrkki tests Tekah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tekah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nyrkki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nyrkki.
Nyrkki throws out a loose jab but Tekah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nyrkki throws a shot from downtown. Tekah moves away and avoids it.
Tekah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nyrkki is looking to slow Tekah down with leg kicks.
Nyrkki moves out of range of the body kick from Tekah.
Tekah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nyrkki is able to avoid easily.
Nyrkki works the jab nicely.
Nyrkki blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tekah connects with a solid leg kick.
Tekah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tekah scores with a hook.
Nyrkki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tekah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nyrkki.
Tekah misses with the combination.
Nyrkki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Nyrkki as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Tekah as he checks the leg kick.
Nyrkki misses with the combination.
Nyrkki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tekah counters with a head kick. That will keep Nyrkki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tekah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nyrkki lands an overhand right.
Nyrkki is working the combinations to good effect here.
An inside leg kick lands from Tekah.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyrkki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nyrkki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki works over Tekah's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyrkki throws a chopping leg kick but Tekah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Nyrkki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kake Nyrkki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nyrkki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Nyrkki misses
and Tekah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Nyrkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nyrkki misses with a low kick.
Tekah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nyrkki.
Dave Tekah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tekah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Tekah.
Tekah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nyrkki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tekah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tekah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nyrkki doesn't seem bothered though.
Tekah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tekah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nyrkki tries a low kick but Tekah avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki misses with a low kick.
Tekah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nyrkki.
An inside leg kick from Tekah misses.
Nyrkki misses with a few strikes there.
Nyrkki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nyrkki throws out a loose jab but Tekah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nyrkki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nyrkki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nyrkki checks a low kick from Tekah.
Nyrkki walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tekah connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tekah.
A telegraphed right hand from Nyrkki misses the target.
Tekah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nyrkki checks it well.
Tekah walks into a straight right hand from Nyrkki.
A jab from Nyrkki misses.
No joy there for Nyrkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nyrkki slips a jab from Tekah.
Tekah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nyrkki. That did some damage!
Tekah misses with a head kick.
Nyrkki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tekah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tekah throws a head kick but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Nyrkki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tekah has time to react.
Nyrkki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nyrkki misses with a body shot
and Tekah counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nyrkki is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nyrkki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nyrkki wants to slow Tekah down by chopping away at his legs.
Nyrkki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nyrkki throws a front kick aimed at Tekah's knee but Tekah avoids it well.
Tekah throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tekah. Tekah obviously looking to wear him down.
Tekah walks into a straight right hand from Nyrkki.
A clash of legs there as Nyrkki blocks the low kick.
Nyrkki dips to his left and cracks Tekah with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nyrkki, as that shot connected.
Nyrkki throws a chopping leg kick but Tekah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nyrkki slips a jab and a cross from Tekah.
Tekah scores with a decent looking hook.
Tekah throws a series of punches but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Tekah checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nyrkki.
Tekah throws a head kick that misses.
Tekah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tekah throws a right hand that Nyrkki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nyrkki also avoids with ease.
Tekah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Nyrkki misses
and Tekah counters with a low kick, right behind Nyrkki 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyrkki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nyrkki scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Nyrkki misses
and Tekah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tekah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nyrkki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nyrkki throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Nyrkki lands.
Tekah tries a head kick but it misses.
Tekah misses with a low kick.
Nyrkki throws a low kick, looking for Tekah's leg but Tekah calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nyrkki. That snapped Tekah's head back.
Nyrkki scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Nyrkki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tekah defending well as Nyrkki loads up on a big left hand.
Tekah walks into a jab.
Nyrkki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nyrkki misses with a double jab.
Nyrkki takes one to the side of the head.
Tekah looks to land a combination but Nyrkki avoids it well.
Tekah moves out of range as Nyrkki strikes.
Nyrkki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nyrkki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tekah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nyrkki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tekah.
Nyrkki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tekah throws a low kick, looking for Nyrkki's leg but Nyrkki calmly moves out of range.
Nyrkki misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki scores with a jab. Tekah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nyrkki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tekah circles away quickly and effectively.
Nyrkki throws out a powerful jab.
Tekah slips a jab and a cross from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tekah throws a head kick but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Tekah throws a head kick that misses.
Nyrkki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tekah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tekah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki feints and then cracks Tekah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tekah down.
An inside leg kick from Nyrkki misses.
Nyrkki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nyrkki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nyrkki looks to land a left hand but Tekah moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tekah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tekah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nyrkki finds it's way round the side to connect with Tekah's head.
Nyrkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tekah goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kake Nyrkki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A low kick from Nyrkki is predictable there
and Tekah counters with a low kick, right behind Nyrkki 's knee.
Tekah slips under a jab from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Nyrkki.
A low kick from Nyrkki is predictable there
and Tekah counters with a right hand to the body.
Nyrkki misses with a low kick.
Kake Nyrkki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nyrkki throws a front kick aimed at Tekah's knee but Tekah avoids it well.
Tekah tries a head kick but it misses.
Nyrkki looks to score with a jab to the body but Tekah is just out of range.
Nyrkki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tekah has time to react.
Nyrkki throws a low kick, looking for Tekah's leg but Tekah calmly moves out of range.
Nyrkki tried to score with a low kick but Tekah checks it.
Jab from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nyrkki thows a leg kick but Tekah checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tekah.
Nyrkki missing with a left hand there. Tekah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tekah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyrkki.
A big right from Nyrkki misses.
Nyrkki misses with an uppercut.
Nyrkki throws a looping overhand right but Tekah ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tekah.
Nyrkki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tekah counters with a right hand to the body.
Nyrkki looks to throw the jab but Tekah is out of range.
Tekah throws a head kick but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Nyrkki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nyrkki misses with a straight left.
Tekah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tekah slips a straight right by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nyrkki moves out of range as Tekah throws a body kick.
Nyrkki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tekah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tekah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tekah fails to land with a series of punches.
Tekah moves out of range as Nyrkki strikes.
Tekah lands a jab to Nyrkki's midsection.
Tekah thuds a left hand into Nyrkki's body.
Tekah throws a head kick but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Tekah ducks under a wild hook from Nyrkki.
Tekah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tekah tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki looks to land a left hand but Tekah moved out of range nicely.
Nyrkki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nyrkki lands a nice looking body shot.
Tekah throws a head kick but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Tekah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tekah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tekah throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tekah. That's going to slow Nyrkki down.
Tekah lands a high kick!
Tekah misses with a low kick as Nyrkki jumps back.
Tekah misses with a head kick.
Nyrkki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nyrkki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tekah dodges the punch combination from Nyrkki.
Tekah tries a head kick but it misses.
Tekah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyrkki.
Tekah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nyrkki scores with a leg kick.
Tekah takes a swing at Nyrkki's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tekah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nyrkki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tekah moves out of range of the strikes.
Nyrkki connects with a jab.
Nyrkki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tekah. Tekah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nyrkki throws a right and a left that Tekah avoids nicely.
Nyrkki throws a low kick, looking for Tekah's leg but Tekah calmly moves out of range.
Nyrkki cracks Tekah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tekah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nyrkki at a distance.
Nyrkki looks to land a right hand but Tekah moved out of range.
Nyrkki throws a wild body kick that Tekah sees coming a mile off.
Nyrkki lands with an overhand left.
Nyrkki throws a hook to the side of Tekah's head but Tekah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nyrkki avoids the head kick by Tekah.
Tekah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tekah throws a series of punches but Nyrkki avoids them all with ease.
Nyrkki scores with a sloppy right hand. Tekah should have avoided that one.
Nyrkki dodges the punch combination from Tekah.
Tekah checks a low kick from Nyrkki.
Kake Nyrkki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nyrkki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tekah takes one to the chin there.
Tekah tries a head kick but it misses.
Tekah tries a head kick but it misses.
Nyrkki misses with a hook. Tekah ducked under it nicely.
Nyrkki connects with a jab.
Nyrkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tekah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Nyrkki.
Tekah misses with a head kick.
Tekah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A cross from Nyrkki lands.
Tekah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tekah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tekah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nyrkki thuds his right hand into Tekah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tekah ducks under a wild hook from Nyrkki.
Tekah moves out of range as Nyrkki strikes.
A jab from Nyrkki does it's job there.
Dave Tekah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nyrkki avoids the head kick by Tekah.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kake Nyrkki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nyrkki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kake Nyrkki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torni comes to the cage accompanied by Gallowbraid - Ashen Eidolon. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pertti Junttila enters the cage!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Torni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torni tests Junttila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Pertti Junttila has been cut.
Torni misses with a body shot.
Junttila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Junttila looks to land a combination but Torni avoids it well.
Torni connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torni. Junttila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torni lands with a good body shot.
Junttila wants to clinch.
Junttila tries to clinch there but Torni circles away.
Junttila tries to clinch up.
Junttila tries to clinch but Torni moves out of range.
Torni moves into the clinch.
Junttila stalling the fight.
Torni breaks the clinch.
Junttila throws a jab when Torni was well out of range.
Junttila tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torni throws a combination. Junttila tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junttila misses with an uppercut.
Junttila tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torni thows a body shot but no joy.
Torni clinches up against the cage.
Torni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torni instigates a clinch.
Torni manages to break the clinch.
Torni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torni has Junttila up against the cage in a clinch.
Junttila stalling in the clinch but Torni improves position.
Torni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junttila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torni to score with a decent uppercut.
Junttila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Junttila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Junttila looks gassed!
A chopping leg kick lands by Torni.
Torni scores with a hook to the body. Junttila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Junttila takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torni lands a big head kick that sends Junttila tumbling to the mat! Torni takes a step backwards and waves Junttila back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Torni throws a sloppy head kick and Junttila moves out of range easily.
Torni is looking to wear down Junttila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Torni throws a head kick but Junttila moves out of range.
Torni moves into the clinch.
Torni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torni has managed to clinch.
Torni breaks the clinch.
Torni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torni moves into range and clinches up with Junttila.
Torni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torni closes the distance and clinches.
Torni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junttila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That has opened up Pertti Junttila's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni moves into range and clinches up with Junttila.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torni.
Junttila wants to stall.
Torni manages to break the clinch.
Torni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torni.
Junttila tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torni throws a sloppy head kick and Junttila moves out of range easily.
Junttila tries to clinch but Torni moves away
and Torni counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Torni.
Torni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Junttila on the side of the head.
The cut above Pertti Junttila's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Torni digs a good body shot into Junttila's ribs.
Torni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torni tries a head kick but it misses.
Torni closes the distance and pushes Junttila back into the cage.
Torni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junttila walks into a straight right hand from Torni.
Torni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torni throws a head kick that misses.
Torni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Junttila throws the left hand but Torni avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Torni tries a head kick but it misses.
Junttila is looking to clinch.
Torni thuds his shin into the meat of Junttila's side.
Torni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Torni lands with an uppercut that bounces Junttila off the cage and back into rage.
Torni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Torni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junttila tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Junttila takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Junttila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by Torni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Torni rushes Junttila and presses him up against the cage.
Torni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torni moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junttila has Torni pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torni manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Torni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torni lands a head kick. Junttila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pertti Junttila's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Torni lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Torni.
Torni moves into the clinch successfully.
Torni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Junttila has time to react.
Torni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torni catches Junttila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torni scores with a hook.
Torni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torni closes the distance and clinches.
Torni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torni has closed the distance and engaged Junttila in a clinch.
Torni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junttila connects with a crisp jab.
Torni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torni throws a series of punches but Junttila moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Torni. That snapped Junttila's head back.
Torni connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Torni.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junttila doesn't manage to clinch there - Torni circles away.
Torni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junttila looks to clinch
and Torni counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Torni cracks Junttila with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torni throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Torni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Junttila'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.
Torni pushes Junttila up against the cage in a clinch.
Junttila is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Torni.
Junttila is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torni is keeping busy.
Torni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junttila tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Junttila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torni just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauri Torni is winning the standup battle so far.
Torni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torni goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Torni forces Junttila back against the cage and clinches.
Torni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junttila can do to turn this around?
Junttila effectively controlling the action here.
Torni manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Torni.
Torni scores with a body shot.
Torni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Junttila's sensitive parts.
Torni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Junttila's calf.
Torni moves into the clinch successfully.
Junttila is breathing heavily.
Torni breaks the clinch.
Torni rushes Junttila and presses him up against the cage.
Torni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Torni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torni lands a nice shot to the body.
Torni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torni thumps Junttila with a low kick.
Torni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Torni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Junttila.
Torni digs a good body shot into Junttila's ribs.
Torni scores with a spinning back kick!
Junttila takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pertti Junttila's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lauri Torni!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Tiili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solidus Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Tiili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solidus Snake!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiili connects with a crisp jab.
Snake slips under a jab from Tiili.
Snake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Solidus Snake has been cut.
Tiili throws a nice looking combination but Snake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Tiili counter with a right hand.
Tiili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tiili cracks Snake with a hook to the temple - Snake is on wobbly legs here! Tiili swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Snake falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tiili wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tarmo Tiili!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hokkus Pokkus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Yellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pokkus comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hokkus Pokkus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Yellow!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pokkus misses with a wild body shot.
Yellow lands a jab to Pokkus's midsection.
Pokkus throws a leg kick but Yellow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yellow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pokkus counters with a nice leg kick.
Pokkus throws a leg kick but Yellow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yellow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yellow misses with a double jab.
Yellow is looking to score with low kicks.
Pokkus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yellow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pokkus. That one must have hurt.
Pokkus throws and low kick but Yellow moves out of range easily.
Pokkus throws a body kick that misses.
Yellow throws a head kick that misses
and Pokkus counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yellow misses with a body kick.
Yellow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pokkus tried to score with a low kick but Yellow checks it.
Yellow swings for the body but Pokkus moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pokkus.
A telegraphed right hand from Yellow misses the target.
Pokkus slips a jab and a cross from Yellow.
A jab from Yellow does it's job there.
Pokkus connects with a solid leg kick.
Yellow looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Yellow.
Yellow checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokkus tried to score with a low kick but Yellow checks it.
Pokkus is looking to score with low kicks.
Pokkus throws out a loose jab but Yellow uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Pokkus is predictable there
and Yellow counters with a right hand to the body.
Hokkus Pokkus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yellow misses the shot to the body.
Pokkus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yellow lands with a nice body punch.
Yellow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yellow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pokkus rather than just go for the knockout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yellow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pokkus - the referee stops the clock and Yellow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pokkus. Yellow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yellow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pokkus looks to land a body kick but Yellow moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yellow swings for the body but Pokkus moves out of range.
Pokkus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yellow throws a leg kick
and Pokkus counters with a body kick that stops Yellow in his tracks momentarily.
Pokkus misses with a leg kick
and Yellow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pokkus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yellow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pokkus throws a body kick that misses.
Yellow looks to land a body kick but Pokkus moved away.
Pokkus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Tom Yellow has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pokkus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yellow lands a right hook to the body.
Yellow throws a head kick that misses
and Pokkus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pokkus throws a head kick but Yellow moves out of range.
Pokkus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yellow is able to avoid easily.
Yellow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yellow blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pokkus.
Pokkus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pokkus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pokkus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hokkus Pokkus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Yellow'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.
Pokkus lands a head kick!
Yellow lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Yellow.
Pokkus lands a head kick!
Yellow throws a body punch but Pokkus moves out of range.
Pokkus throws a wild body kick that Yellow sees coming a mile off.
Pokkus feints and then cracks Yellow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yellow down.
Yellow throws a head kick that misses.
Yellow takes a swing at Pokkus's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yellow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pokkus throws a front kick aimed at Yellow's knee but Yellow avoids it well.
Pokkus scoring well with a low kick there.
Yellow is breathing heavily.
Pokkus throws and low kick but Yellow moves out of range easily.
Pokkus is looking to slow Yellow down with leg kicks.
Pokkus fakes the leg kick and cracks Yellow in the body.
Pokkus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pokkus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yellow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yellow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yellow throws a lazy head kick
and Pokkus counters with a good low kick that Yellow was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokkus thumps Yellow with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pokkus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yellow. That did some damage!
Yellow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pokkus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pokkus doesn't manage to clinch there - Yellow circles away.
Yellow just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yellow might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pokkus has got the better of the exchanges.
Pokkus misses with the combination.
Yellow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pokkus is out of range.
Pokkus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yellow circles away quickly and effectively.
Pokkus scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokkus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yellow throws a sloppy head kick
and Pokkus counters with an inside leg kick.
Yellow swats away the attempt to clinch by Pokkus.
Yellow misses with a two punch combination.
Pokkus misses with a leg kick
and Yellow counters with a thumping low kick.
Pokkus is looking to score with low kicks.
Pokkus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yellow throws the left hand but Pokkus avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yellow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pokkus counters with a leg kick.
Yellow tests Pokkus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pokkus tries to work over Yellow's front leg with a kick but Yellow checks it.
Yellow throws a leg kick
and Pokkus counters with a head kick. That will keep Yellow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yellow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Pokkus.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pokkus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yellow's head.
Yellow swats away the attempt to clinch by Pokkus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hokkus Pokkus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Yellow's cut.
That's time! Pokkus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pokkus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yellow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pokkus's knee momentarily.
Yellow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pokkus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yellow.
Pokkus throws a head kick that misses.
Pokkus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yellow can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Pokkus. That's going to slow Yellow down.
Pokkus misses with a body kick.
Yellow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yellow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yellow looks to land a right hand but Pokkus moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yellow misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokkus moves out of range as Yellow throws a body kick.
Yellow checks the leg kick.
Yellow motions for Pokkus to come forward. Yellow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yellow connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pokkus. Yellow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yellow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pokkus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pokkus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yellow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yellow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pokkus feints and then cracks Yellow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yellow down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokkus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yellow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pokkus thows a leg kick but Yellow checks it
and Pokkus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pokkus throws a leg kick
enabling Yellow to counter with a crisp jab.
Pokkus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yellow avoids the head kick by Pokkus.
Yellow stuns Pokkus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yellow throws a head kick but Pokkus moves out of range.
Pokkus misses with a leg kick
and Yellow counters with a nice leg kick.
Yellow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yellow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pokkus on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokkus tries to land a front kick but Yellow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yellow thows a body shot but no joy.
Pokkus misses the jab.
Yellow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hokkus Pokkus is winning the standup battle so far.
Yellow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pokkus has time to react.
Yellow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Yellow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pokkus doesn't seem phased though.
Yellow stuns Pokkus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yellow looks to land a combination but Pokkus avoids it well.
Pokkus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pokkus wants to slow Yellow down by chopping away at his legs.
Tom Yellow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pokkus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hokkus Pokkus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yellow misses with a body shot
and Pokkus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pokkus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pokkus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pokkus moves away from the strike by Yellow.
Yellow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Pokkus is predictable there
and Yellow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pokkus's knee momentarily.
Pokkus misses with an uppercut. Yellow saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Yellow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pokkus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hokkus Pokkus!
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