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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Wickline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Tree has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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200 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Tree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Wickline!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wickline tries to clinch there but Tree circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wickline is defended easily by Tree.
Wickline is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tree sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tree lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wickline backs up against the cage.
It looks like Travis Wickline has been cut.
Wickline throws a combination that misses
and Tree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wickline tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tree swivels and escapes.
The Tree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Wickline.
Wickline fails with the takedown
and Tree counters with a three punch combo that has Wickline backing up. Wickline nods at Tree to acknowledge the strikes.
Tree slaps away a takedown attempt from Wickline, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Tree, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tree keeps the fight on the outside.
Tree's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tree duly obliges.
Tree really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wickline looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree misses with a series of wild punches.
Tree lands with a right that hurts Wickline. Wickline looks to clinch but Tree throws a short knee that drops Wickline. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). The Tree!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickson has chosen SMC Hoodrats as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Puukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko throws a series of punches but Dickson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Puukko.
Dickson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dickson misses with a straight left.
Puukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puukko throws a series of punches but Dickson avoids them all with ease.
Puukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickson.
Puukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dickson dodges the punch combination from Puukko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Puukko avoids them all with ease.
Puukko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko misses with a low kick.
Dickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puukko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dickson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dickson shoots for a double leg takedown but Puukko sprawls well. He's pushed Dickson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dickson.
Dickson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puukko misses with a combination
and Dickson counters with a body kick.
Puukko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puukko wants it to stay on the feet.
Lauri Puukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Dickson.
Dickson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dickson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Puukko is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
I looks like Dickson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Puukko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dickson on the ground.
Puukko is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Dickson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dickson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dickson throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puukko throws a nice looking combination but Dickson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dickson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puukko is trying to defend but Dickson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dickson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dickson works his way into full mount!
Dickson controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Dickson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Dickson or perhaps it was just good defense by Puukko which made him look bad.
Puukko walks into a straight right hand from Dickson.
Puukko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dickson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dickson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dickson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dickson trying to control from Puukko's half guard. Puukko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Puukko wants to get back to his feet but Dickson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dickson wants to control from the top but Puukko keeps moving.
Puukko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dickson is controlling him.
Puukko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dickson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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.
Puukko throws a nice looking combination but Dickson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dickson controlling the action here.
Dickson is trying to work for a kimura but Puukko is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko is refusing to be controlled, as Dickson sits in half guard.
Well, if Dickson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dickson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puukko is defending against the submission attempts here by Dickson.
Dickson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickson trying to mount his opponent but Puukko defends it.
Dickson stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Dickson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown but Puukko shows good takedown defense.
Dickson throws a front kick aimed at Puukko's knee but Puukko avoids it well.
Dickson doesn't manage to clinch there - Puukko circles away.
Puukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dickson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lauri Puukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Dickson.
Dickson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puukko throws a leg kick which misses Dickson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dickson tries to avoid it.
Dickson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko works over Dickson's head and body with a nice combination.
Dickson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puukko can pounce on him.
A left and a right from Puukko both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puukko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dickson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puukko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dickson prevents Puukko from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson not doing much here.
Dickson is keen to just control but Puukko is a slippery customer.
Dickson works his way into side control.
Dickson tries for a kimura but Puukko is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson is working Puukko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dickson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Puukko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Puukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickson moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Puukko sprawls well. Puukko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dickson gets slowly back to his feet.
Puukko misses with a wild combination.
Dickson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lauri Puukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Dickson.
A combination from Puukko does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Puukko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dickson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Lauri Puukko!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Lauri Puukko!
Lauri Puukko wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leather Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rand James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rand James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leather Slammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rand James!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James staying calm.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Slammer wants to control but James postures up.
Slammer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Slammer tries to improve position but can't.
Slammer can't do much from the bottom here.
James is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Slammer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but James is controlling him well.
Slammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to take a break and control but Slammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James is staying tight to Slammer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Slammer really is a fat lump.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slammer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Slammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
James tries to move to mount but Slammer blocks the move with his legs.
James moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.
Slammer taking a bit of punishment here - James scoring with strikes.
Slammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James controlling the position from side mount.
Slammer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Slammer wants to get back to his feet.
James controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rand James.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Slammer moves out of range easily.
Slammer shoots and misses
so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slammer keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Slammer is breathing heavily.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slammer tries to get out of the position.
Slammer keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James stays in close to Slammer's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slammer wants to sweep but no luck.
James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rand James.
Slammer misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Slammer didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leather Slammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from James there.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rand James dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Slammer misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a good, hard body kick but Slammer shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James rushes Slammer and presses him up against the cage.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Slammer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James is trying to drag Slammer to the mat but Slammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James successfully pulls guard.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
James is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slammer!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James content just to control the position here.
James tries to control but Slammer wriggling away.
BOOM! James connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Slammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James wants to control the pace but Slammer is squirming around nicely.
James is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Slammer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
James moves to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slammer controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rand James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Slammer is doing well to defend. James seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Slammer is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rand James!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marc Andre Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Wasama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleury comes to the cage accompanied by your goin down. Wasama has chosen The Prodigy - Take Me to the Hospital as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ilkka Wasama was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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152 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Andre Fleury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Wasama!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasama misses with a wild combination.
Wasama misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Wasama as he checks the leg kick.
Fleury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wasama.
Wasama swinging wildly here.
Fleury fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wasama avoids it really well and circles away.
Wasama misses with a double jab.
Fleury drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fleury looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fleury tries to advance to mount but Wasama denies him.
Fleury tries for a kimura but Wasama is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Wasama is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fleury yanks on the arm and Wasama is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fleury.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marc Andre Fleury!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Lerppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fugi Korvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fugi Korvo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Lerppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fugi Korvo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Korvo as Lerppa shoots in.
Korvo is looking to clinch.
Lerppa shoots in looking for a takedown. Korvo tries to sprawl out of it but Lerppa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Korvo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korvo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lerppa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Korvo wants to sweep but no luck.
Korvo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lerppa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lerppa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lerppa is looking to work some ground and pound but Korvo has wrist control.
Lerppa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korvo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korvo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lerppa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Korvo moves into range and clinches up with Lerppa.
Lerppa tries to pull guard but Korvo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keijo Lerppa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korvo works on Lerppa's body with a couple of short punches.
Korvo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lerppa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Whack! Korvo lands a heavy head kick that drops Lerppa. The ref tackles Korvo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lerppa was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Fugi Korvo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silver Surfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moar Dots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moar Dots will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silver Surfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moar Dots!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dots shoots in but Surfer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Surfer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Surfer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dots manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dots tries to get to full guard but Surfer has control of the leg.
Surfer passes to full mount!
Dots wants to hold on but Surfer pushes him away.
Dots in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Surfer lands a nice shot to the head.
Dots is rocked!
Surfer looking to isolate an arm here. Dots doesn't see it coming and as Surfer extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Surfer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silver Surfer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caupolican Mapuche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse James has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caupolican Mapuche!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mapuche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James feints and as Mapuche raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James passes into half guard.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James 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.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mapuche wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mapuche is trying to get back to full guard.
Mapuche lands a couple of sideways elbows.
James is pressing down on Mapuche's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mapuche is holding on for now.
James controlling the pace.
James is trying to work for a kimura but Mapuche is defending well.
James is looking to advance position but Mapuche won't allow it.
Mapuche is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mapuche gets back to full guard.
Mapuche is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James looking to pass the guard.
Mapuche trying to strike off his back.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Mapuche is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mapuche slips under a jab.
Mapuche looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
Mapuche lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Mapuche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James looks to throw the jab but Mapuche is out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
James is breathing heavily.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mapuche has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mapuche manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
James maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mapuche could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but James has cracked it and Mapuche is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesse James!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Big Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Mack has chosen Wild & Young - American Bang as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Big Mack!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mack.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Big Mack is defended easily by Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a right hand.
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!
Big Mack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Big Mack is rocked!
Smith dances in with a quick combination. Big Mack is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Smith snaps Big Mack's head back. Big Mack stumbles backwards against the cage. Smith steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Big Mack's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Big Mack just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Smith!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caden Akergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Klein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caden Akergaard!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akergaard throws the kick towards the body but Klein avoids it.
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akergaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klein moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick from Akergaard.
A solid body kick from Akergaard.
Klein is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akergaard shoots in looking for a takedown. Klein tries to sprawl out of it but Akergaard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akergaard is looking to slow Klein down with leg kicks.
Akergaard shoots in looking for a takedown. Klein tries to sprawl out of it but Akergaard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akergaard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akergaard shoots in and drives through. Klein sprawls well.
Hans Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caden Akergaard.
Akergaard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klein's sensitive parts.
Akergaard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klein if he has to take too many more of those.
Akergaard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akergaard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klein circles away.
Akergaard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Akergaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Akergaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klein sprawls well. Klein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akergaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Akergaard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Klein's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akergaard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Klein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akergaard on the ground.
Akergaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akergaard with a couple of short strikes.
Akergaard with shots to the head and body - Klein looks very uncomfortable down there.
Akergaard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Akergaard is working for a guillotine from mount but Klein frees his head quite easily.
Akergaard looking to secure an arm triangle but Klein defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akergaard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klein's face.
Akergaard has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Klein is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caden Akergaard!
Caden Akergaard is the new heavyweight champion!
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