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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Death demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevo Gavrankapetanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gavrankapetanovic has chosen Public Enemy - He Got Game as his entrance music. Stevo Gavrankapetanovic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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250 lbs
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243 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Death demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevo Gavrankapetanovic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavrankapetanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
demon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gavrankapetanovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gavrankapetanovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gavrankapetanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
demon moves in looking to clinch but Gavrankapetanovic pushes him off.
Gavrankapetanovic throws a nice looking combination but demon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gavrankapetanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gavrankapetanovic moves into the clinch.
Gavrankapetanovic is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
demon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gavrankapetanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavrankapetanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and demon counters by moving into the clinch.
Gavrankapetanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gavrankapetanovic works on demon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gavrankapetanovic breaks the clinch.
Gavrankapetanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Gavrankapetanovic clinches.
Gavrankapetanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavrankapetanovic breaks from the clinch.
Gavrankapetanovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gavrankapetanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gavrankapetanovic misses with a combination
and demon counters with a nice uppercut.
demon pushes Gavrankapetanovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Gavrankapetanovic breaks from the clinch.
demon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gavrankapetanovic tries to avoid it but demon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gavrankapetanovic to the ground. Gavrankapetanovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gavrankapetanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gavrankapetanovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
demon has Gavrankapetanovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gavrankapetanovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Death demon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavrankapetanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
demon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavrankapetanovic circles away.
demon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gavrankapetanovic as he avoids it easily.
demon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gavrankapetanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavrankapetanovic slaps away a takedown attempt from demon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
demon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavrankapetanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
demon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gavrankapetanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
demon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gavrankapetanovic quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
demon is keen to just control but Gavrankapetanovic is a slippery customer.
demon is nestled in close to Gavrankapetanovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to improve his position but demon is controlling well.
Gavrankapetanovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with demon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
demon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like demon is going to stand back up.
Gavrankapetanovic is looking for a sweep. demon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
demon is looking to take a break and control but Gavrankapetanovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavrankapetanovic is kicking away at demon from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. demon grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Gavrankapetanovic trying to push demon off... Gavrankapetanovic taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Death demon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maushu Hietala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hietala has chosen Slipknot - Surfacing as his entrance music. Jones Future had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Future!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maushu Hietala!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hietala. Future does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hietala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Future fails with the takedown
and Hietala counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Hietala does it's job there.
It looks like Jones Future has been cut.
Future fails with the takedown
and Hietala counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones Future seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Future scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Future throws a lazy head kick
and Hietala counters with a left and a right that hurts Future! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Hietala jumps into full mount!
Hietala looking to control but Future is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Future really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hietala with good strikes from the mount here!
Hietala punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones Future's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Future tries to reverse the position but Hietala maintains control.
Hietala dominating with strikes here.
Jones Future's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jones Future's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maushu Hietala!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punanaama hullu (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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300 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Punanaama hullu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hullu lands with an overhand left.
hullu throws a combination that misses
and Sagat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Punanaama hullu has been cut.
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!
Sagat throws an off balance right hand
and hullu counters with a left and a right that stings Sagat.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - hullu circles away.
Sagat shoots in for a double leg but hullu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
hullu blocks a head kick by Sagat.
hullu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sagat.
Sagat fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
hullu blocks a head kick by Sagat.
hullu stalks Sagat and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sagat's face. Sagat staggers backwards, shaken.
Victor Sagat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagat misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by hullu. Beautiful body shot.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
A big right followed by a crushing left from hullu knocks Sagat out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Punanaama hullu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Topi Helin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunders is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by break stuff - Limp Bizkit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Helin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spike Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helin thows a body kick. Saunders tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saunders drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Helin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Helin passes to side control.
Helin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.
Helin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saunders knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Helin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saunders knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helin tries for a kimura but Saunders is defending well.
Helin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saunders, who protects the arm well.
Saunders is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saunders regains half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saunders can do anything to dispel that myth.
Helin wants to work for an arm triangle but Saunders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Helin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saunders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helin.
Saunders has his hands clasped together around Helin's back. He's all about the action.
Helin is working for a kimura but Saunders is defending it quite comfortably.
Saunders wants to control but Helin is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saunders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helin.
Helin prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Helin trying to mount his opponent but Saunders defends it.
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.
Helin seems to be looking for submissions.
Helin wants to pass to mount but Saunders is defending the position.
Helin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saunders is just riding it out for now. Helin eventually gives up the hold.
Helin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saunders is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Helin dominated that round.
That's time! Helin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saunders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saunders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saunders scores with a punch to the head.
Helin looks to land a combination but Saunders avoids it well.
Saunders looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Helin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saunders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saunders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saunders wants to pass to mount but Helin is defending the position.
Saunders working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saunders scoring with some ground and pound.
Helin has his feet on Saunders's thighs here. He's pushed Saunders off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Saunders screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Topi Helin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laz Herculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Laz Herculus!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn has his takedown stuffed
and Gunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Herculus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gunn doesn't seem phased though.
Herculus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Herculus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Herculus.
Herculus scores with a hook.
Gunn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Herculus finds it's way round the side to connect with Gunn's head.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Herculus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Herculus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herculus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herculus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gunn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laz Herculus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Herculus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herculus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Herculus scores with a jab to the body.
Herculus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gunn tries to clinch there but Herculus circles away.
Herculus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gunn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gunn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gunn walks into a straight right hand from Herculus.
Herculus throws a combination. Gunn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herculus thuds his right hand into Gunn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Herculus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Herculus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Herculus lands a really nice looking cross but Gunn seems unphased.
Gunn tries to move into range but Herculus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herculus works the jab nicely.
Herculus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gunn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gunn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Herculus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gunn scrambles back to his feet.
Gunn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Herculus.
Herculus connects with a body shot that sends Gunn's belly button to the back.
Laz Herculus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herculus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Herculus connects with a crisp jab.
Gunn takes one on the button.
Herculus scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunn should have avoided that one.
Herculus throws a combination. Gunn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Herculus lunges at Gunn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gunn's hand.
Gunn is rocked!
Herculus Rushes Gunn and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gunn is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Herculus Piles on the pressure and Gunn crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laz Herculus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chubekka Chubbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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270 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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288 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chubekka Chubbi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Dude!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude stuffs the takedown attempt from Chubbi. Chubbi gets slowly back to his feet.
Chubbi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dude tries to avoid it but Chubbi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dude to the ground. Dude escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chubbi misses the shot to the body.
Chubbi shoots in looking for a takedown but Dude manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chubbi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chubekka Chubbi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chubbi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dude as he jumps to the side.
Dude's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dude duly obliges.
It looks like Chubekka Chubbi has been cut.
Chubbi shoots in for a takedown but Dude shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Dude, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chubbi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chubbi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice takedown defense from Dude. No joy for Chubbi on that attempt.
Chubbi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chubbi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dude as he jumps to the side.
Chubbi is breathing heavily.
Dude misses with the combination.
Chubbi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dude counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Chubbi off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Dude follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Chubbi was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Dude!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milhouse VanHouten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milhouse VanHouten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Patton!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanHouten lands a body shot.
Patton swings widly with a right hand
and VanHouten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Patton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by VanHouten.
VanHouten cracks Patton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. VanHouten has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Patton to stand back up!
Patton is rocked!
It looks like Mike Patton has been cut.
Patton looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
VanHouten throws a shot to the body.
Patton is still on wobbly legs! Can VanHouten finish him?
VanHouten lands with a shot to the body.
VanHouten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
VanHouten closes the distance and pushes Patton back into the cage.
Patton seems to have recovered his senses.
Patton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
VanHouten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
VanHouten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
VanHouten scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from VanHouten - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by VanHouten.
Patton blocks an uppercut.
VanHouten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
VanHouten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
VanHouten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Patton's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from VanHouten.
Patton misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanHouten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
VanHouten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
VanHouten creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Patton with a big uppercut! Patton tries to clinch up but VanHouten pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Patton to the mat! Patton covers up and VanHouten unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Milhouse VanHouten!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovi comes to the cage accompanied by Engel- Rammstein. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Brad O Brien enters the cage!
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217 lbs
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286 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Filipovi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien tries for a takedown but Filipovi circles away easily
and Filipovi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Filipovi tries to clinch up.
O Brien misses with a takedown
and Filipovi moves into the clinch.
Filipovi with a knee to the head.
It looks like Brad O Brien has been cut.
Filipovi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Brien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Brien avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien with the ground and pound but Filipovi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Filipovi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O Brien thows a big elbow that misses.
Filipovi wants to stand up but O Brien is controlling him.
O Brien thows a big elbow that misses.
O Brien drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Filipovi dives on top into guard.
Filipovi wants to get up but he can't break O Brien's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
O Brien wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two 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.
O Brien has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Filipovi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Brien on the ground.
O Brien looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Filipovi has picked O Brien up and slammed him! O Brien can't keep hold of the triangle and Filipovi manages to pass to side control!
O Brien is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brien is not content to let Filipovi control the position.
O Brien is looking to reverse the position.
Filipovi takes a little break here. O Brien wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
O Brien is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is trying to work for a sweep but Filipovi has mounted him!
Filipovi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Brien is looking to escape.
O Brien is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovi trying to control but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad O Brien's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Filipovi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filipovi tries to clinch there but O Brien circles away.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipovi sprawls well. Filipovi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Brien gets slowly back to his feet.
O Brien blocks a head kick by Filipovi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovi has O Brien up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Filipovi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brad O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovi wants to clinch.
O Brien shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filipovi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirko Filipovi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad O Brien.
Filipovi moves into the clinch.
Filipovi breaks from the clinch.
O Brien with a lazy takedown attempt
and Filipovi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
O Brien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filipovi lands a nice knee to the body.
O Brien is breathing heavily.
O Brien takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Filipovi working O Brien over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Filipovi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovi is looking to clinch.
Filipovi cracks O Brien with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Brien has his takedown stuffed
and Filipovi counters with a nice body shot.
Filipovi moves into the clinch.
Filipovi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Brien blocks it with crossed arms.
Filipovi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filipovi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filipovi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Filipovi.
Filipovi lands an elbow just above O Brien 's eye.
Filipovi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Filipovi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Filipovi working O Brien over with knees to the body.
Filipovi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipovi tries to clinch but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filipovi doesn't manage to clinch there - O Brien circles away.
Brad O Brien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien tries for a takedown but Filipovi circles away easily
and Filipovi counters with a leg kick.
O Brien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filipovi counters with a slapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brad O Brien's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
O Brien with a poor takedown
and Filipovi counters with an inside leg kick.
O Brien takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Brien shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filipovi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Filipovi counters with a good low kick that O Brien was not able to check.
Mirko Filipovi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
O Brien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovi lands a head kick. O Brien smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Filipovi.
Filipovi fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Brien misses with a takedown attempt
and Filipovi counters with an inside leg kick.
Filipovi tries to clinch but O Brien is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Filipovi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Filipovi wants to clinch up but O Brien keeps it at a distance.
Filipovi fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Brien fails with the takedown
and Filipovi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brien takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Filipovi cracks O Brien with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck for O Brien with that takedown attempt.
Filipovi clinches up with O Brien and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Filipovi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
O Brien wants a takedown but no success here.
Filipovi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Filipovi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
O Brien wants a takedown.
Filipovi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovi tries to close the distance and clinch but O Brien swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipovi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipovi moves in looking to clinch but O Brien pushes him off.
O Brien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filipovi counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by O Brien.
Filipovi is looking to clinch.
Filipovi tries to close the distance and clinch but O Brien swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brad O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for O Brien with that takedown attempt.
O Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Filipovi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Perhana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Perhana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perhana avoids the body shot from Gattuso.
Gattuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perhana was well out of range. Poor timing from Gattuso.
Gattuso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gattuso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Perhana counters with a stiff right hand.
Gattuso closes the distance looking to clinch
and Perhana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Perhana with that takedown attempt.
Gattuso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perhana counters with a takedown into side control.
Gattuso trying to remain calm as Perhana controls from the top position.
Gattuso is trying to buck Perhana off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perhana wants to control but Gattuso is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gattuso is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Perhana is controlling him well.
Perhana staying calm.
Gattuso pushes Perhana away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Perhana gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Perhana remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gattuso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pate Perhana just wasn't active enough.
Gattuso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Perhana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gattuso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gattuso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perhana defends well.
Gattuso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perhana's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gattuso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perhana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gattuso has managed to get both his arms back between Perhana's legs - danger averted.
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.
Perhana pushes Gattuso off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gattuso. No joy for Perhana on that attempt.
Gattuso misses the jab.
Gattuso slaps away a takedown attempt from Perhana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pate Perhana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gattuso tries for a takedown but Perhana circles away easily
and Perhana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Perhana.
Perhana passes Gattuso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Perhana is pressing down on Gattuso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gattuso is holding on for now.
Gattuso is looking for a sweep. Perhana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perhana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gattuso!
Perhana trying to control but Gattuso is having none of it.
Perhana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Perhana tries to control but Gattuso wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perhana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Perhana dominated that 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.
Gattuso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perhana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gattuso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Perhana counters with a takedown into side control.
Gattuso is trying to escape the position but Perhana is controlling the position.
Gattuso is looking for a sweep.
Pate Perhana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perhana is looking to take a break and control but Gattuso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gattuso is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perhana wants to control but Gattuso is keeping him busy.
Gattuso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Perhana's best efforts.
Perhana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gattuso keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gattuso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perhana pulls his head out easily.
Perhana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gattuso is just riding it out for now. Perhana eventually gives up the hold.
Gattuso wants to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Perhana is trying to control the action in half guard but Gattuso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perhana is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Perhana seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gattuso for as long as he can get away with.
Perhana trying to control from half guard but Gattuso is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso has a hand on Perhana's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Perhana takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Perhana looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perhana tries to control but Gattuso wriggling away.
Perhana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Perhana's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Perhana looking to control but Gattuso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perhana wants to take his opponent's back but Gattuso doesn't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pate Perhana just wasn't active enough.
Gattuso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perhana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gattuso keeping moving, preventing Perhana from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Perhana dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A big left from Gattuso misses.
Perhana avoids the head kick by Gattuso.
Gattuso swings for the body but Perhana moves out of range.
Gattuso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gattuso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perhana.
A head kick misses from Gattuso.
Gattuso throws a head kick but Perhana moves out of range.
Perhana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Perhana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perhana controlling from the full mount.
Perhana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gattuso is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Perhana moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gattuso has worked his arm free - good work by Gattuso!
Perhana happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perhana trying to control the position but Gattuso is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pate Perhana wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gattuso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Javier Gattuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gattuso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Perhana counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gattuso!
Perhana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perhana trying to control but Gattuso is having none of it.
Pate Perhana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perhana controlling from the full mount.
Gattuso has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Perhana's lack of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Perhana is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perhana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gattuso is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Perhana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perhana, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Perhana!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mercutio Benvolio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Teuvo Loman - Helsinki City Boy. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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183 lbs
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181 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mercutio Benvolio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Loman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvolio clinches up against the cage.
Benvolio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loman.
Benvolio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loman breaks from the clinch.
Benvolio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loman's calf.
Benvolio scores with a kick to the body.
Loman looks to score with a jab to the body but Benvolio is just out of range.
Benvolio just misses with a punch to the body.
Loman throws a nice looking combination but Benvolio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benvolio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benvolio wants it to stay on the feet.
Benvolio throws out a leg kick but Loman moves out of range and Benvolio only half commits.
Benvolio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loman has time to react.
Loman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benvolio.
Benvolio wants to clinch up but Loman keeps it at a distance.
Mercutio Benvolio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benvolio throws a hook but Loman blocks it.
Loman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Loman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benvolio's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman wants to pass the guard but Benvolio is keeping the position.
Loman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Benvolio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Benvolio trying to control but Loman is working from the bottom.
Loman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loman keeping moving, preventing Benvolio from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benvolio is one step ahead there.
Benvolio wants to control from the top but Loman keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mercutio Benvolio has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Benvolio misses with a lunging right hand
and Loman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loman shoots in looking for a takedown. Benvolio tries to sprawl out of it but Loman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benvolio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Loman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loman has a takedown stuffed.
Mercutio Benvolio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teuvo Loman.
Loman looks to land a right hand but Benvolio moved out of range.
Mercutio Benvolio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benvolio is looking to slow Loman down with leg kicks.
Loman throws a body punch but Benvolio moves out of range.
Loman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Loman counters with a single leg into guard. Benvolio didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvolio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loman forces his way into half guard.
Benvolio tries to get to full guard but Loman has control of the leg.
Benvolio won't allow Loman to pass to mount.
Loman seems to be working for a kimura but Benvolio defends the submission attempt.
Benvolio is refusing to be controlled, as Loman sits in half guard.
Benvolio is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Loman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Benvolio is bucking up trying to escape but Loman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Loman has hold of Benvolio's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Benvolio manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Benvolio is working to get back to half guard.
Loman looking to secure an arm triangle but Benvolio defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loman landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman 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.
Loman feints and as Benvolio raises his hands in defense, Loman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loman looking to pass the guard.
Loman thows a big elbow that misses.
Loman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Teuvo Loman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benvolio trying to control here.
Benvolio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Loman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benvolio tries to escape but Loman is in control.
Benvolio is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman 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.
Loman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Benvolio's legs.
Loman trying to control the position but Benvolio is working away.
Loman 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.
Benvolio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loman scoring with punches and elbows.
It looks like Mercutio Benvolio has been cut.
Loman advances to full mount.
Loman raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman scoring with strikes but Benvolio is staying in there.
Loman looking to control but Benvolio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loman working for a submission but Benvolio is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Loman but it's paid off an Benvolio is forced to tap! Nice work by Loman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teuvo Loman! Teuvo Loman retains his welterweight title!
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