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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Kaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaki has chosen MacGyver Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis International!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kaki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
International misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorma Kaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaki dives in and grabs International's left leg, looking for a takedown. International pushes down on Kaki's head and hops out.
Kaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and International counters with a two punch combo.
Kaki closes the distance but International moves to the side
and International counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaki wants to clinch
and International counters with a two punch combo.
Kaki tries to clinch
and International counters with a left and a right... And another left! Kaki is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis International!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oloff Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Pasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oloff Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Pasanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pasanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pasanen somewhat.
Pasanen looks for a takedown but Larsen sprawls well.
Larsen misses with a hook.
Pasanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larsen tries to avoid it but Pasanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larsen to the ground. Larsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oloff Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Pasanen.
Larsen misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasanen shoots in and drives through. Larsen sprawls well.
Pasanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pasanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Pasanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pasanen somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pasanen content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pasanen trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Larsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen controls Pasanen momentarily but Pasanen frees himself.
Pasanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pasanen's guard.
Pasanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pasanen, not yet.
Larsen wants to control from the top but Pasanen keeps moving.
Larsen being controlled here momentarily.
Larsen looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pasanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pasanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larsen postures up.
Larsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pasanen is on top in guard.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Pasanen from controlling successfully.
Pasanen thows a big elbow that misses.
Larsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pasanen is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pasanen chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Pasanen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pasanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larsen swivels and escapes.
Pasanen looks for a takedown but Larsen sprawls well.
Pasanen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsen is fending him off so far but Pasanen persists. Nope, Larsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Oloff Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Pasanen.
Larsen with a nice cross.
It looks like Emil Pasanen has been cut.
Larsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pasanen shoots in but no luck this time.
Pasanen tries to clinch up.
Pasanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Emil Pasanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larsen leaves Pasanen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pasanen somewhat.
Pasanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larsen.
Pasanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pasanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Larsen. No joy for Pasanen on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Larsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pasanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Larsen throws a hook but Pasanen avoids it easily.
Larsen misses with a body shot
and Pasanen moves into the clinch.
Larsen manages to break the clinch.
Larsen leaves Pasanen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Larsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pasanen fails to land the takedown.
Larsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pasanen.
No joy there for Larsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen needs to keep his hands up - Larsen had a free shot at his head there.
Pasanen misses with a takedown attempt - Larsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larsen swinging wildly here.
Larsen misses with a hook.
Pasanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larsen looks to land a combination but Pasanen avoids it well.
Pasanen closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is trying to trip Pasanen. He has hold of a leg but Pasanen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Larsen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Larsen looking to pass the guard.
Pasanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pasanen is breathing heavily.
Larsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Larsen looking to pass the guard.
Larsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pasanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larsen has managed to get both his arms back between Pasanen's legs - danger averted.
Larsen pushes down on Pasanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oloff Larsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emil Pasanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pasanen shoots for a takedown but Larsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pasanen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Larsen did well to prevent Pasanen getting side control.
Pasanen trying to advance position but Larsen counters by regaining guard.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Pasanen from controlling successfully.
Pasanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larsen is keeping the position for now.
Larsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pasanen is one step ahead there.
Pasanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen landing some decent shots from guard.
Pasanen trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Pasanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Larsen managing to control the position.
Larsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pasanen trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Pasanen advances to half guard.
Larsen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen trying to control the action but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Larsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pasanen on the ground.
Pasanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Larsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pasanen tries to pass to full mount but Larsen defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pasanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pasanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pasanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larsen controls Pasanen momentarily but Pasanen frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Pasanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pasanen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Pasanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Potku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oiva Tuominen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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201 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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193 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Potku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oiva Tuominen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku tries to clinch up but Tuominen circles away and keeps his distance.
Potku defending well as Tuominen loads up on a big left hand.
Potku tries to clinch up.
Tuominen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuominen swats away the attempt to clinch by Potku.
Potku tries to clinch up.
Potku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tuominen.
Potku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuominen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Potku pinned against the cage. Potku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tuominen wants to clinch
and Potku counters by clinching up.
Potku has a couple of punches blocked by Tuominen.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Potku stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuominen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Potku stalling the fight.
Tuominen pulls guard.
Potku trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tuominen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tuominen is looking for a triangle but Potku pushes his legs off easily.
Tuominen is working an open guard so Potku takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Potku pushes Tuominen up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuominen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potku.
Potku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuominen jumps guard but Potku stands there with Tuominen around his waist. Tuominen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tauno Potku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oiva Tuominen.
Tuominen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Potku walks away with a smile on his face. Tuominen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tuominen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potku counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuominen backwards.
Tuominen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tuominen is working an open guard so Potku takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Potku wants to clinch.
Tuominen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tuominen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Potku smiles and moves away.
Tuominen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuominen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuominen wants to clinch but Potku slips to the side
and Potku counters by clinching up.
Potku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuominen backwards.
Potku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuominen backwards.
Potku has Tuominen pushed against the cage.
Potku prevents Tuominen from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku pushes Tuominen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuominen wants to stall.
Potku tries a body shot but Tuominen blocks it.
Tuominen being controlled against the cage.
Potku misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Potku.
Potku avoiding damage.
Potku swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuominen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potku has a couple of punches blocked by Tuominen.
Potku throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuominen.
Potku misses with some punches.
Potku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potku.
Potku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuominen backwards.
Tuominen fails to pull guard.
Potku swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuominen uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Potku swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuominen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuominen fails to pull guard.
Tuominen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tuominen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potku lands with a right to the head.
Potku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potku slowing the pace effectively.
Potku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tuominen jumps guard but Potku stands there with Tuominen around his waist. Tuominen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Potku prevents Tuominen from breaking the clinch.
Tuominen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Potku smiles and moves away.
Potku takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Potku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tuominen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Potku.
Potku controlling the action here for a moment.
Potku gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tuominen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Potku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Potku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potku.
Potku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potku lands a left hand.
Tuominen swings wildly with an uppercut but Potku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuominen being controlled against the cage.
Potku misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuominen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Potku walks away with a smile on his face. Tuominen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tauno Potku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oiva Tuominen.
Potku moves into range and clinches up with Tuominen.
Potku displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tuominen up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potku.
Potku stalling in the clinch.
Tuominen jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potku wants to stand and escape but instead Tuominen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Potku wants to stand but Tuominen is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Potku keeping full guard, as Tuominen tries to pass.
Potku pushes Tuominen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Potku tries to clinch there but Tuominen circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen throws a sloppy body shot
and Potku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tuominen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Potku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Potku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potku.
Tuominen tries to pull guard but Potku holds him up against the cage and eventually Tuominen drops back down to his feet.
Potku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuominen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuominen.
Tuominen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Potku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Potku.
Potku misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku throws a head punch that misses.
Potku misses with some punches.
Potku misses with some punches.
Potku swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuominen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Potku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tuominen fails to pull guard.
Potku misses with some punches.
Potku swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuominen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potku throws a head punch that misses.
Tuominen fails to pull guard.
Tuominen tries to pull guard but Potku holds him up against the cage and eventually Tuominen drops back down to his feet.
Potku stalls.
Potku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potku throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuominen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Potku dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tuominen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Potku tries to kick Tuominen off but Tuominen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tuominen thows a huge punch but Potku dodges it nicely.
Potku is looking to escape.
Potku wants to stand back up but Tuominen manages to pass into side control.
Tuominen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Potku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tuominen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Potku!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuominen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Potku's face.
Tuominen working for a submission but Potku is keeping him at bay.
Tuominen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You get the feeling that Potku really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tuominen punching from mount but Potku doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Potku's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Potku knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tuominen on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Potku is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Tuominen has taken his back!
Tuominen has his opponent's back but Potku is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Tuominen.
Tuominen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potku.
Tuominen keeps the fight on the outside.
Potku pushes Tuominen up against the cage in a clinch.
Potku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Potku to work.
Potku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuominen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Potku.
Tuominen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Potku walks away with a smile on his face. Tuominen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tuominen misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku slips a jab and a cross from Tuominen.
Potku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tuominen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuominen swats away the attempt to clinch by Potku.
Tuominen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potku counters by moving into the clinch.
Tauno Potku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oiva Tuominen.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Potku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potku pressing his opponent against the cage.
Potku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuominen with a poor takedown
and Potku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Potku.
Potku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potku taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Potku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tauno Potku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tuominen letting Potku take a breather here.
Tuominen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Potku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tuominen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Potku just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potku.
Tuominen drags the fight down to the ground.
Potku stands up and waves to Tuominen to follow him.
Tuominen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Potku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potku stalling.
Tuominen blocking some punches.
Potku leaning against his opponent.
Tuominen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tuominen blocking some punches.
Potku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tuominen fails with the takedown
and Potku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tauno Potku.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Potku, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tauno Potku!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Lice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kimbo Lice has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kimbo Lice seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbo Lice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lice fails to land with a series of punches.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lice moves away.
Bell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bell moves into full mount!
Bell has hold of Lice's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lice manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lice really wants to buck Bell off and get back to his feet.
Bell lands a heavy elbow.
Lice's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lice wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bell.
Lice is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bell trying to control but Lice is having none of it.
Lice is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bell looking to control but Lice is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lice to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lice shrugs it off.
Bell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lice is on top in guard.
Lice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bell on the ground.
Bell looks gassed!
Lice has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bell is proving hard to escape from.
Bell is trying to control the position but Lice postures up.
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bell has an active guard here but Lice has managed to pass into half guard.
Lice tries to stand and escape but Bell is controlling the position.
Bell wants to control the action here but instead Lice manages to pass to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries to hold on but Lice postures up.
Lice gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lice misses with a straight right.
Lice lands a two punch combo.
Lice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lice digs a good hook to Bell's body.
A lazy left from Lice finds it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Lice scores with a four punch combination!
Bell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bell is rocked!
Lice steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Bell is out on his feet! Lice sets himself and nearly takes Bell's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kimbo Lice!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kinkeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisper Ykonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ykonen has chosen Raised Fist - Friends and Traitors as his entrance music. Nisper Ykonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kinkeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nisper Ykonen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ykonen misses with a low kick as Kinkeri jumps back.
Ykonen throws a push kick but Kinkeri slaps the foot to one side.
Ykonen cracks Kinkeri with an open hand slap.
Ykonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ykonen swings for the body but Kinkeri moves out of range.
Kinkeri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kinkeri scores with a leg kick.
Kinkeri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kinkeri has closed the distance and engaged Ykonen in a clinch.
Ykonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kinkeri misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinkeri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kinkeri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kinkeri looking to throw knees to the head but Ykonen is blocking nicely.
Kinkeri lands an elbow just above Ykonen 's eye.
It looks like Nisper Ykonen has been cut.
Ykonen presses Kinkeri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kinkeri scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri missing with knees to the body.
Ykonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kinkeri has Ykonen pressed against the cage, preventing Ykonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ykonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Kinkeri won't allow it.
Ykonen blocks an elbow strike.
Kinkeri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kinkeri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ykonen is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri is leaning against Ykonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kinkeri tries a knee to the head but Ykonen blocks it.
Kinkeri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri tries to land a knee to the head but Ykonen blocks with his arms.
Ykonen misses with the head strike.
Kinkeri landing knees to the body.
Kinkeri lands a left hand.
Ykonen misses with a punch to the body.
Kinkeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Ykonen blocks an uppercut.
Kinkeri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ykonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Ykonen lands with a left to the head.
Ykonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ykonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nisper Ykonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ykonen throws the kick towards the body but Kinkeri avoids it.
Kinkeri misses with a hook. Ykonen ducked under it nicely.
Kinkeri is looking to clinch but Ykonen is avoiding it.
Kinkeri rushes Ykonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kinkeri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kinkeri looking to throw knees to the head but Ykonen is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri misses with some punches.
Kinkeri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kinkeri is breathing heavily.
Kinkeri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kinkeri connects with a knee to the head.
Ykonen trying to control the position but instead, Kinkeri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ykonen into the cage.
Kinkeri tries to land knees in the clinch but Ykonen avoids the damage to the body.
Ykonen working hard to break the clinch.
Ykonen can't break the clinch.
Kinkeri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ykonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Kinkeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinkeri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ykonen.
Ykonen managing to block the knees to the body from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri tries to work over Ykonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kinkeri trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ykonen blocks an elbow strike from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kinkeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri landing knees to the head.
Kinkeri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ykonen wants to break free but Kinkeri has control.
Ykonen is trying to break the clinch but Kinkeri is controlling him.
Kinkeri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kinkeri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ykonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kinkeri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ykonen is trying to break free.
Ykonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kinkeri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ykonen's efforts to push away.
Ykonen manages to break the clinch.
Ykonen misses with a two punch combination.
Ykonen throws a shot to the body.
Ykonen scores with a kick to the body.
Ykonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ykonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ykonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ykonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ykonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kinkeri momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kinkeri misses.
A jab from Ykonen misses.
Ykonen stalks Kinkeri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kinkeri's face. Kinkeri staggers backwards, shaken.
An inside leg kick lands from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri blocks a head kick by Ykonen.
Ykonen lands the left hand.
Kinkeri feints and then cracks Ykonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ykonen down.
Kinkeri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kinkeri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kinkeri moves into the clinch successfully.
Kinkeri landing knees to the head.
Kinkeri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ykonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Ykonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ykonen cracks Kinkeri with a good jab.
Ykonen misses with a hook. Kinkeri ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ykonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinkeri.
Ykonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good shot there by Ykonen.
Ykonen misses with a two punch combination.
Kinkeri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kalle Kinkeri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nisper Ykonen'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.
Ykonen throws an overhand right that lands on Kinkeri's shoulder, as Kinkeri tries to avoid the shot.
Ykonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkeri avoids the body shot from Ykonen.
A low kick from Ykonen misses
and Kinkeri counters with a head kick.
Kinkeri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ykonen throws a sloppy head kick and Kinkeri moves out of range easily.
Kinkeri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kinkeri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ykonen.
A left lands for Ykonen.
Ykonen lands with a cross.
Ykonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kinkeri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kinkeri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ykonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Kinkeri scores with a jab. Ykonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ykonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kinkeri.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kinkeri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ykonen moves away from the strike by Kinkeri.
Ykonen looks to land a combination. Kinkeri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ykonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ykonen missing with a left hand there. Kinkeri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ykonen.
Kinkeri works the jab nicely.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses.
Ykonen throws the kick towards the body but Kinkeri avoids it.
Kinkeri throws a leg kick but Ykonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kinkeri throws a leg kick but Ykonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ykonen looks to land a combination. Kinkeri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ykonen is looking to land body kicks.
Ykonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ykonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ykonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kinkeri tries to clinch but Ykonen moves out of range.
A jab from Ykonen misses.
Kinkeri avoids the head kick by Ykonen.
Kinkeri moves into the clinch.
Ykonen breaks the clinch.
Ykonen swings for the body but Kinkeri moves out of range.
Ykonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ykonen delivers a nice body kick.
Ykonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ykonen moves away from the strike by Kinkeri.
Kinkeri ducks right into an uppercut from Ykonen.
Kinkeri looks to throw the jab but Ykonen is out of range.
Ykonen scores with a hook to the body. Kinkeri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ykonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Ykonen misses
and Kinkeri moves into the clinch.
Ykonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ykonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinkeri connects with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ykonen.
Kinkeri tries to throw a body punch but Ykonen avoids it by throwing Kinkeri back against the cage.
Ykonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kinkeri throws an elbow that misses.
Ykonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kinkeri with a knee to the head.
Ykonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ykonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ykonen, as that shot connected.
Ykonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Ykonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kinkeri at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri misses with a head kick.
Ykonen lunges at Kinkeri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kinkeri's hand.
Ykonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kinkeri misses with a low kick.
Kinkeri darts in and clinches Ykonen up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ykonen.
Ykonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ykonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ykonen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kinkeri if he has to take too many more of those.
Ykonen scores with a jab.
Ykonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ykonen throws a head kick that misses.
Ykonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Ykonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ykonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ykonen scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Ykonen.
Ykonen throws a looping overhand right but Kinkeri ducks down to avoid it.
Ykonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ykonen throws a right and a left that Kinkeri avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kinkeri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kinkeri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ykonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinkeri is just out of range.
Ykonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Ykonen lands with a nice body punch.
Ykonen misses the shot to the body.
Kinkeri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ykonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ykonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ykonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ykonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kinkeri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ykonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kinkeri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kinkeri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ykonen. Ykonen obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ykonen cracks a nice hook into Kinkeri's ribs.
Ykonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ykonen thows a body kick. Kinkeri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kinkeri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kinkeri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ykonen. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nisper Ykonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nisper Ykonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kinkeri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ykonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ykonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ykonen misses with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ykonen blocks the low kick.
Ykonen lands with a kick to the temple. Kinkeri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ykonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Ykonen throws a head kick that misses.
Ykonen jabs Kinkeri right on the nose. Kinkeri blinks but takes it well.
Ykonen scores with a nice body kick.
Ykonen lands a slapping body shot.
Ykonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kinkeri.
Ykonen misses with a head kick.
Ykonen misses with a body kick.
Ykonen throws a nice looking combination but Kinkeri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ykonen is looking to land body kicks.
Ykonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kinkeri.
Ykonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ykonen tries to land a front kick but Kinkeri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ykonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ykonen.
Ykonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kinkeri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ykonen misses with a looping left.
Ykonen throws a head kick that misses
and Kinkeri counters with a big head kick but Ykonen shrugs it off.
Kinkeri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ykonen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kinkeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ykonen scores with a jab. Kinkeri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kinkeri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kinkeri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Kinkeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Ykonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kinkeri doesn't seem phased though.
Kinkeri ducks under a wild hook from Ykonen.
A big left from Kinkeri misses.
Kinkeri cracks Ykonen with an open hand slap.
Ykonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kinkeri counters with an outside leg kick.
Ykonen sizes up Kinkeri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kinkeri lands a jab.
Ykonen throws a lazy right hand but Kinkeri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ykonen lands a jab to Kinkeri's midsection.
A clash of legs there as Ykonen blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kinkeri. That's going to slow Ykonen down.
Kinkeri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ykonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ykonen lands a nice hook to Kinkeri's body. Kinkeri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ykonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kinkeri off the cage and back into rage.
Kinkeri avoids the head kick by Ykonen.
Ykonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ykonen throws a body kick that misses.
Kinkeri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ykonen.
Ykonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kinkeri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kinkeri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kinkeri blocks a jab.
Ykonen scores with a nice head shot.
Ykonen throws a head kick that misses.
Kinkeri connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kinkeri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ykonen tests Kinkeri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ykonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kinkeri tries to move into range but Ykonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Ykonen.
Ykonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good exchange - Ykonen coming out on top.
Ykonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kinkeri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ykonen punishes Kinkeri's body with a nice straight punch.
Ykonen connects with a jab.
Ykonen throws a right hand that Kinkeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kinkeri also avoids with ease.
Ykonen lands a right hook to the body.
Ykonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kinkeri on the side of the head.
Ykonen jabs at Kinkeri's body.
Kinkeri throws a low kick, looking for Ykonen's leg but Ykonen calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kinkeri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ykonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ykonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kinkeri throws a leg kick but Ykonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ykonen throws a hook to the side of Kinkeri's head but Kinkeri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ykonen misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ykonen is out of range.
Ykonen misses with an uppercut.
Ykonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Ykonen.
Ykonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kinkeri. Kinkeri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kinkeri is looking to clinch.
Kinkeri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ykonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Ykonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ykonen. Kinkeri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ykonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kinkeri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kinkeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ykonen.
Kinkeri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinkeri ducks under a wild hook from Ykonen.
Kinkeri keeps Ykonen at a distance using the push kick.
Ykonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kinkeri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ykonen missing with a left hand there. Kinkeri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nisper Ykonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ykonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nisper Ykonen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Hantta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsti Turjake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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163 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Hantta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsti Turjake!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turjake scores with a jab.
Good shot there by Turjake.
Turjake misses with a hook.
Hantta throws a sloppy head kick and Turjake moves out of range easily.
Hantta misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Turjake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turjake throws a hook but Hantta blocks it.
Turjake checks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hantta.
Turjake looks to score with a jab to the body but Hantta is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Turjake.
Hantta drops his hands momentarily and Turjake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hantta lands a head kick. Turjake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hantta throws a jab when Turjake was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hantta there.
Hantta misses the body punch
and Turjake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hantta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hantta throws a head kick that misses.
Turjake misses with a hook. Hantta ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantta ducks under a wild hook from Turjake.
Turjake digs a good hook to Hantta's body.
Turjake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hantta counters with a left and a right that stings Turjake.
Turjake scoring well with a low kick there.
Turjake throws a hook but Hantta avoids it easily.
Turjake throws a big shot that misses.
Turjake avoids a kick to the body.
Turjake misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Hantta misses
and Turjake counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hantta's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turjake throwing strikes from guard but Hantta blocks nicely.
Turjake trying to control the position from guard on top but Hantta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hantta wants to stand but Turjake is controlling the position.
Turjake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turjake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turjake postures up in Hantta's guard and throws a big left but Hantta blocks it.
Hantta keeping full guard, as Turjake tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Turjake avoids the body shot from Hantta.
A big right from Hantta misses.
Turjake moves out of range of the body kick.
Turjake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turjake slips under a jab from Hantta.
Hantta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake misses with a double jab.
Turjake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hantta ducks under a wild hook from Turjake.
Hantta throws a head kick but Turjake moves out of range.
Hantta is looking to land body kicks.
Turjake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hantta.
Turjake throws out a leg kick but Hantta moves out of range and Turjake only half commits.
Hantta looks to land a combination but Turjake avoids it well.
Hantta misses with a looping left.
Hantta thows a body shot but no joy.
Hantta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turjake throws out the jab.
Turjake missing with a left hand there. Hantta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hantta misses with a leg kick.
Turjake stuns Hantta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Hantta misses its intended target.
Turjake cracks Hantta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hantta misses with a body kick.
Turjake misses with a leg kick.
Hantta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hannu Hantta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hantta lands a front kick.
Hantta misses with a wild combination.
Hantta dodges the punch combination from Turjake.
Turjake keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turjake misses with a hook.
Turjake cracks a nice hook into Hantta's ribs.
Hantta tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turjake lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hantta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hantta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hantta misses with an uppercut.
Hantta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hantta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torsti Turjake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turjake throws a looping overhand right but Hantta ducks down to avoid it.
Turjake just misses with a punch to the body.
Turjake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hantta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turjake.
Hantta throws a head kick but Turjake moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Turjake.
Hantta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turjake checks a leg kick nicely.
Hantta is looking to slow Turjake down with leg kicks.
Turjake misses with a body punch
and Hantta counters with a solid body kick.
Hantta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Turjake catches Hantta right on the button with a cross.
Turjake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hantta on the side of the head.
Hantta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turjake's head backwards.
Hantta staying out of range there.
Turjake misses with a body shot.
Turjake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hantta doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turjake.
Turjake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hantta ducks under a wild hook from Turjake.
Hantta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hantta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turjake's head.
Hantta looks for the body kick but Turjake saw that one coming.
Turjake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hantta doesn't seem bothered though.
Turjake lands a jab.
Hantta tries to land a body kick
so Turjake counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turjake throwing strikes from guard but Hantta blocks nicely.
Turjake advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from Turjake crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turjake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turjake misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Turjake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hantta to see if he's OK.
Turjake trying to control the action but Hantta is working from the bottom.
Turjake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Turjake lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hantta down.
Hantta wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hantta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hantta is trying to buck Turjake off.
Turjake trying to control the position but Hantta is working away.
Hantta is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Turjake asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Turjake throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hantta works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turjake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hantta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turjake digs a good hook to Hantta's body.
Turjake throws a hook but Hantta blocks it.
Turjake misses with a hook.
Hantta misses with a low kick.
Hantta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turjake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hantta.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turjake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hantta on the side of the head.
Hantta dodges the punch combination from Turjake.
Turjake misses with a hook to the body
and Hantta counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torsti Turjake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hantta'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!
Hantta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Turjake as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hantta misses the target.
Turjake walks into a stiff left hand from Hantta.
Turjake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hantta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turjake throws a jab but it's blocked by Hantta.
Turjake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hantta counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hantta misses
and Turjake counters with a left to the body.
Hantta misses with a head kick.
Turjake misses with a body punch
and Hantta counters with a nice uppercut.
Hantta throws a series of strikes that have Turjake backpedaling.
Turjake defending well as Hantta loads up on a big left hand.
Hantta misses with a jab to the body
and Turjake counters with a stiff right hand.
Hantta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turjake manages to avoid it.
Hantta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantta throws a head kick but Turjake moves out of range.
Hannu Hantta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turjake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turjake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick by Hantta misses
letting Turjake counter with a right hand.
Hantta moves away from the strike by Turjake.
Turjake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hantta counters with a right hand to the body.
Turjake scores with a jab.
Turjake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hantta throws a lazy body kick
and Turjake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hantta takes one to the side of the head.
Turjake blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Turjake. Beautiful body shot.
Turjake scores with a nice right hand.
Hantta is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hantta misses with a body shot.
Hantta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turjake is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turjake counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Hantta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turjake fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hantta to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hantta looks to clinch but Turjake throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hantta taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Torsti Turjake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiis DeKuyt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeKuyt has chosen Wynona's Big Brown Beaver as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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19
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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230 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Hopo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jiis DeKuyt!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeKuyt scores with a jab.
Hopo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
DeKuyt struggling a bit here.
DeKuyt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
DeKuyt wants to control but Hopo is keeping busy.
Hopo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeKuyt wants to get back to his feet.
Hopo is keen to just control but DeKuyt is a slippery customer.
DeKuyt is looking to control Hopo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeKuyt avoid being mounted?
DeKuyt pushes Hopo off looking to stand but Hopo dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DeKuyt misses with a hook.
DeKuyt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeKuyt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Hessu Hopo has been cut.
DeKuyt misses with a wild combination.
Hopo scores with a takedown into DeKuyt's guard.
DeKuyt wants to stand and escape but Hopo is having none of it.
DeKuyt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hopo!
Hopo tries to hold on but DeKuyt postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is squirming around, avoiding DeKuyt's attempts to control the action.
Hopo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopo tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo working to try and regain half guard.
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.
DeKuyt tries to control but Hopo wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiis DeKuyt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo'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.
DeKuyt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopo walks into a left hand.
DeKuyt thows a body shot but no joy.
DeKuyt throws a hook to the side of Hopo's head but Hopo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeKuyt did well to prevent Hopo getting side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for DeKuyt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
DeKuyt wants to get back to his feet.
DeKuyt wants to control but Hopo is keeping busy.
DeKuyt is staying active underneath Hopo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
DeKuyt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
DeKuyt trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hopo wants to take a breather but DeKuyt is having none of it.
DeKuyt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeKuyt.
Hopo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopo stands and throws DeKuyt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DeKuyt tries to buck Hopo off but Hopo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hopo working the body and head with strikes.
Hopo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
DeKuyt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hopo.
DeKuyt manages to get back to half guard.
Hopo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeKuyt manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is looking to work some ground and pound but DeKuyt has wrist control.
Hopo is fighting to break DeKuyt's control of his arms but DeKuyt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hopo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DeKuyt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hopo trying to control but DeKuyt is working from the bottom.
DeKuyt trying to keep a closed guard but Hopo is proving a slippery customer.
DeKuyt is adopting a defensive guard.
Hopo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hopo stopping the sweep attempt from DeKuyt.
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 Hessu Hopo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
DeKuyt misses with an uppercut. Hopo saw that one coming.
Hopo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopo dodges the punch combination from DeKuyt.
DeKuyt looks to land a left hand but Hopo moved out of range nicely.
Hopo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopo in particular looking to stall.
Hopo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hopo looks to land a strike but DeKuyt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hopo throws a big right hand that misses.
DeKuyt wants to sweep but no luck.
DeKuyt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hopo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
DeKuyt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
DeKuyt is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hopo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hopo is trying to control. DeKuyt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopo throws a strike but DeKuyt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hopo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeKuyt is keeping the position for now.
Hopo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo wants to control from the top but DeKuyt keeps moving.
DeKuyt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hopo has passed into side control.
Hopo controlling the position.
DeKuyt is not content to let Hopo control the position.
An elbow from Hopo crashes against the mat.
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.
DeKuyt is looking for a sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeKuyt scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopo should have avoided that one.
Hopo avoids the body shot from DeKuyt.
Hopo defending well as DeKuyt loads up on a big left hand.
Hopo is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeKuyt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeKuyt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeKuyt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hopo fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jiis DeKuyt.
I think DeKuyt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiis DeKuyt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arto Muna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Friman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friman has chosen Metallica - Damage Inc. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Muna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muna's waist but Muna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Friman off to one side.
Friman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muna.
Muna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Friman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Friman throws a right hand that Muna ducks under and follows up with a left that Muna also avoids with ease.
Muna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muna misses with the combination.
Friman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muna.
Muna throws a series of punches but Friman avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Muna counters with a shoot takedown. Friman fights it but they end up in guard.
Friman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Friman wants to sweep here but Muna controlling him for the moment.
Muna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muna wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Muna looking to pass the guard.
Muna wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Muna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Friman but Friman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Friman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Friman misses with a body shot
and Muna decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Friman's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Friman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muna has managed to get both his arms back between Friman's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Muna has picked Friman up and slammed him! Friman can't keep hold of the triangle and Muna manages to pass to side control!
Muna trying to control the position but Friman is working away.
Friman is trying to work for a sweep but Muna has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muna wants to control the pace but Friman is squirming around nicely.
Friman is looking to improve his position but Muna isn't that keen on the idea.
Muna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Friman is looking to escape.
Friman tries to improve his position but instead Muna has taken his back!
Friman tries to escape the position.
Friman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Muna controlling well, preventing Friman from escaping the position.
Friman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Muna.
Friman breaks Muna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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.
Muna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friman manages to get himself to full guard.
Muna preventing the sweep.
Friman is trying to control the position but Muna postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Friman looking for a guillotine here but Muna defends easily.
Friman looks gassed!
Muna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friman wants to sweep here but Muna controlling him for the moment.
Muna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Muna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muna misses with a hook.
Friman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muna throws a chopping leg kick but Friman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Friman misses with a leg kick.
Muna throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman shoots in for a takedown but Muna shows good takedown defense.
Friman delivers a nice body kick.
Friman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Friman lands a head kick!
Muna misses with the combination.
Friman moves away from the strike by Muna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muna thows a body shot but no joy.
Friman slips a jab from Muna.
Muna connects with a jab.
Friman misses the body punch
and Muna counters with a nice body shot.
Muna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Friman throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Muna stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Friman follows into mount!
Muna is rocked!
Friman looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Muna covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valdemar Friman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Creaturos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Ingi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Creaturos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Riverside - O2 Panic Room. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Creaturos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Ingi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingi Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Ingi Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Creaturos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ingi Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ingi Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Creaturos.
Ingi Jr stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ingi Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Creaturos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creaturos.
Creaturos is struggling to control the position.
Ingi Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creaturos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunnar Ingi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ingi Jr.
Ingi Jr throws a jab when Creaturos was well out of range.
Creaturos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ingi Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Creaturos.
Creaturos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Creaturos tries to pass to full mount but Ingi Jr defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos thows a huge punch but Ingi Jr dodges it nicely.
Ingi Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ingi Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ingi Jr managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Creaturos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos preventing the sweep.
Ingi Jr working a defensive guard here.
Ingi Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ingi Jr looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ingi Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Creaturos is out of range.
Ingi Jr throws a looping overhand right but Creaturos ducks down to avoid it.
Creaturos cracks Ingi Jr with a good jab.
Ingi Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creaturos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Creaturos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Creaturos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingi Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Creaturos thows a huge punch but Ingi Jr dodges it nicely.
Ingi Jr trying to hold on to Creaturos's head to control him but Creaturos postures up.
Creaturos wants to take a breather but Ingi Jr is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creaturos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ingi Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creaturos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Creaturos throwing shots but Ingi Jr is blocking nicely.
Creaturos lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Creaturos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Creaturos shoots in looking for a takedown. Ingi Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Creaturos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ingi Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Creaturos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ingi Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Creaturos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ingi Jr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Creaturos working the ground and pound from side control.
Ingi Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Creaturos.
Ingi Jr is trying to control Creaturos's posture but Creaturos avoids it.
Ingi Jr gets back to half guard.
Ingi Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Creaturos stays in close to Ingi Jr's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creaturos wants to control from the top but Ingi Jr keeps moving.
Creaturos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ingi Jr looking to control.
Creaturos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ingi Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Creaturos is aware though and is defending well.
Creaturos thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ingi Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ingi Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ingi Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Creaturos throws and elbow that misses. Ingi Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Creaturos's guard. Nice move by Ingi Jr!
Ingi Jr preventing the sweep.
Ingi Jr trying to control but Creaturos is working from the bottom.
Ingi Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creaturos is keeping the position for now.
Creaturos wants to sweep here but Ingi Jr controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingi Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Creaturos dives on top into guard.
Creaturos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Creaturos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ingi Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ingi Jr is trying to control the position but Creaturos postures up.
Creaturos looking to sit in guard and control but Ingi Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Creaturos trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ingi Jr wants to stand but Creaturos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ingi Jr throws and elbow that misses. Creaturos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ingi Jr's guard. Nice move by Creaturos!
Ingi Jr wants to get back to his feet but Creaturos passes into half guard.
Creaturos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ingi Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ingi Jr wants to improve his position but Creaturos is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Creaturos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ingi Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ingi Jr ducks under a wild hook from Creaturos.
Creaturos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Creaturos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Ingi Jr.
Ingi Jr throws a body punch but Creaturos moves out of range.
Creaturos has a takedown stuffed.
Creaturos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ingi Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ingi Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Creaturos wants to control but Ingi Jr is keeping him busy.
Ingi Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Creaturos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Creaturos cracks Ingi Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Creaturos taking a break here but Ingi Jr is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingi Jr trying to control here.
Creaturos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Creaturos throwing shots but Ingi Jr is blocking nicely.
Ingi Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Creaturos.
Ingi Jr wants to improve his position but Creaturos is controlling well.
Ingi Jr wants to control but Creaturos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ingi Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Creaturos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ingi Jr throws a nice looking combination but Creaturos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Creaturos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingi Jr manages to avoid it.
No luck for Creaturos with that takedown attempt.
Creaturos throws a jab but it's blocked by Ingi Jr.
Nice body punch from Ingi Jr.
Creaturos shoots for a double leg takedown but Ingi Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Creaturos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Creaturos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creaturos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Creaturos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ingi Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Creaturos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Creaturos misses with a hook. Ingi Jr ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creaturos.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ingi Jr.
Creaturos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ingi Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Creaturos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anthony Creaturos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ingi Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ingi Jr, not yet.
Ingi Jr working a defensive guard here.
Creaturos preventing the sweep.
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.
Creaturos postures up.
Creaturos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anthony Creaturos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Creaturos wants to control from the top but Ingi Jr keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Creaturos loads up on a big right hand but Ingi Jr slips the punch.
Ingi Jr swings for the body but Creaturos moves out of range.
Ingi Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Creaturos is able to avoid easily.
Creaturos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ingi Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ingi Jr has managed to clinch.
Creaturos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ingi Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Creaturos up against the cage.
Gunnar Ingi Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creaturos tries a body shot but Ingi Jr blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Creaturos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Creaturos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Creaturos!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kujansuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Apila (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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25
255 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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281 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kujansuu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Apila!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujansuu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kujansuu misses the target.
Kujansuu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kujansuu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kujansuu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apila.
Kujansuu loads up on a big right hand but Apila slips the punch.
Kujansuu slips under a jab from Apila.
Apila throws a lazy right hand but Kujansuu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kujansuu throws a head kick that misses.
Kujansuu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kujansuu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apila lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Apila misses.
Kujansuu slips a straight right by Apila.
Apila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kujansuu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kujansuu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kujansuu misses with an uppercut.
Kujansuu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apila misses with a looping left.
Kujansuu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila's corner calls for a 1-2. Apila obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Apila throws a big shot that misses.
Apila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apila lands a left and a right that send Kujansuu crashing to the mat, dazed. Apila thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kujansuu is rocked!
Apila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Kujansuu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kujansuu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Apila's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A big right from Kujansuu misses.
Kujansuu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apila throws the left hand but Kujansuu avoids the punch easily.
Kujansuu seems to have got his legs back now.
Kujansuu is looking to score with low kicks.
Kujansuu is looking to score with low kicks.
Apila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kujansuu.
Apila lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Kujansuu can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Apila and Kujansuu drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Apila.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Apila!
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