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FUC - Fight Night Friday 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnsi KILLER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Rink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jet Rink is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
Likes ground |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnsi KILLER!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jet Rink!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KILLER misses with a takedown attempt - Rink sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
KILLER loads up on a big right hand but Rink slips the punch.
KILLER shoots in and drives through. Rink sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Rink or perhaps it was just good defense by KILLER which made him look bad.
KILLER throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
KILLER with a poor takedown
and Rink counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for KILLER!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnsi KILLER. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KILLER tries to reverse the position but Rink maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
KILLER bucks up and throws Rink to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Rink closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rink tries to advance to mount but can't.
KILLER is pushing Rink's head away, looking to escape. Rink manages to hold on to the position though.
Rink trying to control the action but KILLER is working from the bottom.
Rink has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
KILLER shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rink counters with a shoot takedown. KILLER fights it but they end up in guard.
KILLER is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rink trying to control but KILLER is working from the bottom.
Rink slips nicely into half guard.
Rink is looking for a kimura here.
KILLER trying to control from the bottom.
Rink decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A head kick misses from KILLER.
Rink shoots in looking for a takedown. KILLER tries to sprawl out of it but Rink keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. KILLER manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rink closes this distance looking for a takedown but KILLER circles away.
KILLER misses with a jab to the body
so Rink counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
KILLER is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
KILLER preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KILLER looking for a guillotine here but Rink defends easily.
KILLER wants to stand and escape but Rink is having none of it.
KILLER working for a triangle but Rink defends it easily.
KILLER had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rink is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. KILLER Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rink's back instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KILLER looking for the choke from the back.
KILLER keeps control of the position as Rink tries to break free.
KILLER is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Rink has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but KILLER has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Rink taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. KILLER doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gunnsi KILLER!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Friiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lande Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paukku is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Country Boy Can Survive. Rainer Friiman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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177 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rainer Friiman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lande Paukku!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paukku shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paukku slips a nice elbow through Friiman's hands, connecting with Friiman's forehead.
Friiman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Friiman tries to get out of the position.
Paukku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paukku moves nicely into side control.
Friiman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Paukku asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Paukku should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Paukku content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukku wants to control but Friiman is keeping him busy.
Friiman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Paukku has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Friiman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paukku.
Friiman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paukku on the ground.
Friiman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Paukku 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.
Paukku is staying tight to Friiman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Friiman is not content to let Paukku control the 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.
Friiman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Paukku is controlling him well.
Friiman defending against the ground and pound.
Friiman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Paukku asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Paukku is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Friiman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Paukku in side control lands a decent elbow.
Friiman dodges the ground and pound from Paukku.
Friiman is pushing Paukku's head away, looking to escape. Paukku manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friiman is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paukku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Friiman tries to avoid it but Paukku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Friiman to the ground. Friiman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Friiman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Friiman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paukku shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paukku showed some decent athleticism there.
Friiman is not content to let Paukku control the position.
Paukku seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paukku lands a nice short elbow.
Paukku wants to control but Friiman is keeping him busy.
Paukku content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Paukku thows a huge punch but Friiman dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paukku looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Friiman won't allow Paukku to pass to mount.
Paukku working Friiman over with strikes.
Paukku wants to control but Friiman is keeping him busy.
Paukku working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Friiman has hold of Paukku's hands but Paukku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paukku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paukku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paukku tries to pass to full mount but Friiman defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lande Paukku 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.
Some wild striking there from Friiman.
Rainer Friiman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Friiman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Friiman misses with a two punch combination.
Paukku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Friiman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paukku.
Friiman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paukku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Paukku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Friiman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Friiman pushes Paukku off looking to stand but Paukku dives back in and keeps control.
Paukku working the head and body with strikes.
Friiman has hold of Paukku's hands but Paukku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Friiman is trying to stand up here but Paukku is controlling him well.
Paukku trying to control the pace.
Paukku is breathing heavily.
Paukku is trying to control the action in half guard but Friiman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friiman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paukku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Friiman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paukku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paukku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paukku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paukku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paukku is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Friiman ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Paukku clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rainer Friiman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teo Pliskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marsellus Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsellus Wallace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teo Pliskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marsellus Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pliskin's waist but Pliskin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wallace off to one side.
Wallace gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pliskin wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pliskin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pliskin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pliskin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pliskin trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace has his foot on Pliskin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pliskin works his way back into a safe position though.
Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Pliskin defends easily.
Pliskin wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pliskin looking to pass the guard.
Pliskin scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace looks gassed!
Wallace has momentary wrist control but Pliskin slips an elbow through the middle.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Pliskin from controlling successfully.
Wallace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pliskin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pliskin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pliskin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Pliskin controlling him for the moment.
Pliskin wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Pliskin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Pliskin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pliskin advances position into side control!
Pliskin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wallace some visible discomfort.
Pliskin controls the position.
Wallace gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working to try and regain half guard.
Pliskin cracks Wallace with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wallace really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wallace bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pliskin's guard.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Pliskin keeps moving.
Wallace tries to stand but Pliskin is controlling from the bottom.
Wallace slips nicely into half guard.
Wallace moves into full mount! Pliskin won't be happy about that!
Wallace looking to secure an arm triangle but Pliskin defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pliskin looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Wallace! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marsellus Wallace!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Matas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cpt Spaulding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Petr Matas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Matas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cpt Spaulding!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spaulding rushes Matas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spaulding with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spaulding taking a breather.
Spaulding throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matas blocks it with crossed arms.
Spaulding misses with a knee strike.
Spaulding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matas landing knees to the head.
It looks like Cpt Spaulding has been cut.
Spaulding using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spaulding using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spaulding throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matas blocks it with crossed arms.
Matas is trying to stall.
Spaulding using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spaulding tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matas successfully pulls guard.
Matas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Spaulding dives into side control.
Matas tries to improve position but can't.
Spaulding looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matas is looking to get back to his feet here but Spaulding is keeping cool and he's managed to take Matas's back.
Matas trying to control the hands but Spaulding won't let him.
Matas tries to escape the position.
Matas trying to control the position but Spaulding manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Matas right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matas trying to control the action but Spaulding just sinks the hooks in.
Matas tries to roll but Spaulding sticks to his back.
Spaulding biding his time, controlling Matas.
Spaulding is hanging on to Matas's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Matas is working hard here to advance position.
Matas controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Spaulding biding his time, looking for the opening.
Spaulding's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matas trying to control the position but Spaulding manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matas is in bad spot here.
Spaulding gets his hands free as Matas looks to control.
Matas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Matas trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matas controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Petr Matas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cpt Spaulding's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spaulding blocks the body kick.
Matas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matas clinches up against the cage.
Matas lands an elbow inside.
Matas pulls guard.
Matas pulls Spaulding in close to prevent any damage.
Spaulding stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Spaulding circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spaulding counters by moving into the clinch.
Matas breaks from the clinch.
Matas wants to clinch but Spaulding slips to the side
and Spaulding holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spaulding is breathing heavily.
Matas jumps guard but Spaulding stands there with Matas around his waist. Matas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matas connects with a knee to the head.
Matas drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matas is looking for a triangle but Spaulding pushes his legs off easily.
Spaulding prevents Matas from getting back to his feet.
Spaulding decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matas tries to clinch up
and Spaulding counters by clinching up.
Matas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spaulding looking to throw knees to the head but Matas is blocking nicely.
Matas lands with a left to the head.
Spaulding on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spaulding lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spaulding wants to stall.
Matas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spaulding gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Matas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matas is trying to break the clinch but Spaulding has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matas.
Matas manages to break the clinch.
Matas misses with a takedown attempt
and Spaulding counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaulding tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spaulding misses with a knee to the head.
Matas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spaulding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spaulding tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spaulding misses with a knee to the head.
Matas jumps guard.
Matas is working an open guard so Spaulding takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spaulding tries to clinch but Matas moves out of range.
Matas looks to clinch
and Spaulding counters by clinching up.
Matas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spaulding tries to land a knee to the head but Matas blocks with his arms.
Matas is looking to break free of the clinch but Spaulding has double underhooks.
Spaulding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spaulding manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spaulding trying to stall but Matas improves his position.
Spaulding tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matas lands with a right to the head.
Matas breaks the clinch.
Matas looks to clinch
and Spaulding counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matas avoids the elbow strike from Spaulding, against the cage.
Spaulding looking to throw knees to the head but Matas is blocking nicely.
Matas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spaulding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spaulding keeps control of Matas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spaulding with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spaulding tries to land a knee to the head but Matas blocks with his arms.
Matas can't break the clinch.
Spaulding with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matas lands a nice knee to the body.
Spaulding tries a knee to the head but Matas blocks it.
A short right from Matas.
Matas working aggressively here.
Matas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matas is working an open guard so Spaulding takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matas misses with a two punch combination.
Matas tries to clinch but Spaulding moves away
and Spaulding counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spaulding misses with a knee strike.
Spaulding with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spaulding lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spaulding tries to land a knee to the head but Matas blocks with his arms.
Spaulding using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matas breaks from the clinch.
Matas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spaulding counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from Matas.
Spaulding throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spaulding using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matas connects with a knee to the head.
Spaulding throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matas blocks it with crossed arms.
Spaulding misses with a knee strike.
Matas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spaulding counters by moving into the clinch.
Matas taking a breather.
Spaulding with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spaulding throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spaulding is keeping busy.
Matas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matas closes the distance but Spaulding moves to the side
and Spaulding holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spaulding with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matas breaks from the clinch.
Cpt Spaulding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matas has his takedown stuffed
and Spaulding counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spaulding using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spaulding misses with a knee strike.
Matas tries to pull guard but Spaulding won't allow it.
Matas is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cpt Spaulding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cpt Spaulding's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Matas swats away the attempt to clinch by Spaulding.
Matas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spaulding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spaulding using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cpt Spaulding seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spaulding with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Petr Matas has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spaulding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spaulding throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matas blocks it with crossed arms.
Spaulding using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matas is trying to maintain a safe position but Spaulding gets an underhook and turns Matas into the cage.
Matas tries to pull guard but Spaulding holds him up against the cage and eventually Matas drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Matas fails to land.
Spaulding tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Matas fails to land.
Spaulding misses with a knee strike.
Spaulding with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matas.
Spaulding dodges an elbow strike from Matas.
Spaulding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matas lands an elbow that stopped Spaulding in his tracks for a moment.
Spaulding takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matas lands an elbow just above Spaulding 's eye.
Matas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matas tries to clinch
and Spaulding moves into the clinch.
Matas can't break the clinch.
Spaulding trying to stall but Matas improves his position.
Matas scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matas lands a damaging elbow.
Matas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Matas manages to end up in side control.
Spaulding avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matas.
Matas slows the pace down.
Spaulding sneaks out the side door and pushes Matas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Matas misses with a leg kick.
Matas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spaulding counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spaulding.
Spaulding looking to throw knees to the head but Matas is blocking nicely.
Matas misses with some punches.
Spaulding tries a knee to the head but Matas blocks it.
Spaulding tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spaulding tries to land a knee to the head but Matas blocks with his arms.
Spaulding leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spaulding throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matas blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matas has Spaulding pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spaulding manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Matas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spaulding looking to throw knees to the head but Matas is blocking nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Spaulding in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Matas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spaulding gets underhooks to prevent Matas's takedown attempt.
Spaulding throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matas breaks the clinch.
Spaulding tries to clinch
and Matas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spaulding won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matas in side control, throwing shots but Spaulding defends.
Spaulding is trying to get back to his feet.
Matas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spaulding keeps working.
Matas swings around for an armbar but Spaulding sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matas's guard.
Spaulding gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Matas tries to clinch up
and Spaulding holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matas pulls guard successfully.
Spaulding gets to his feet. Matas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Petr Matas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matas misses with a takedown attempt
and Spaulding moves into the clinch.
Matas wants to get back to striking at distance but Spaulding won't allow it.
Spaulding landing knees to the head.
Spaulding misses with a knee to the head.
Spaulding looking to throw knees to the head but Matas is blocking nicely.
Matas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spaulding tries to clinch there but Matas circles away.
Matas fails with the takedown
and Spaulding counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spaulding.
Spaulding throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matas blocks it with crossed arms.
Matas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Matas wants to control but Spaulding is keeping him busy.
Matas is looking to advance position but Spaulding won't allow it.
Matas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matas is tying to control. Spaulding wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matas lands strikes from half guard.
Matas winds up and cracks Spaulding with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spaulding defending well though.
Spaulding is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matas scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spaulding is trying to stand.
Matas trying to control from half guard but Spaulding is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Matas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Matas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Armen Raikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raikkonen comes to the cage accompanied by Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah. Armen Raikkonen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armen Raikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Pekka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikkonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raikkonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pekka.
Pekka scores a takedown into full mount!
Raikkonen is looking to get to half guard.
Raikkonen wants to control but Pekka is having none of it.
Pekka trying to control but Raikkonen is having none of it.
Raikkonen tries to reverse the position but Pekka maintains control.
Pekka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Raikkonen tries to lock up and control but Pekka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pekka working for a guillotine from mount but Raikkonen is in no mood to give up.
Pekka controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka avoids the attempt from Raikkonen to control.
Pekka throws some wild stikes that Raikkonen manages to avoid easily.
The referee warns Raikkonen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Raikkonen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Raikkonen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pekka biding his time, controlling Raikkonen.
Raikkonen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Pekka.
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.
Pekka keeps control of the position as Raikkonen tries to break free.
Pekka not allowing Raikkonen to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekka is hanging on to Raikkonen's back as he tries to escape.
Pekka controls the position.
Raikkonen rolls, trying to escape but Pekka keeps control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raikkonen staying busy and making it hard for Pekka to control.
Raikkonen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Raikkonen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Raikkonen is breathing heavily.
Pekka has the hooks in. Raikkonen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Raikkonen is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka looking to hold on to the position here but Raikkonen rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Raikkonen with a poor takedown
and Pekka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Raikkonen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pekka prevents Raikkonen from improving his position.
Raikkonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raikkonen is looking to control Pekka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raikkonen avoid being mounted?
Raikkonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pekka's guard.
Pekka being controlled here, momentarily.
Raikkonen passes Pekka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raikkonen is tying to control. Pekka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raikkonen working over Pekka with some ground and pound. Pekka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Raikkonen is just content to waste time from the top position. Pekka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Pekka keeps moving.
Pekka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pekka is keen to just control but Raikkonen is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Pekka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Raikkonen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pekka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raikkonen is working away from the top position though.
Raikkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pekka keeps working.
Pekka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pekka keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Raikkonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Raikkonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Raikkonen is trying to work for a kimura but Pekka is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka manages to get to full guard.
Pekka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raikkonen is one step ahead there.
Pekka is looking to sweep but instead, Raikkonen has passed into half guard.
Pekka gets back to full guard.
Raikkonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pekka is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekka pushes down on Raikkonen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pekka trying to control the action but Raikkonen is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen tries to get to full guard but Pekka has control of the leg.
Pekka wants to pass to mount but Raikkonen is defending the position.
Raikkonen trying to control here.
Pekka controlling the action here.
Raikkonen manages to get to full guard.
Jukka Pekka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pekka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen is trying to keep Pekka in close.
Raikkonen is looking for a triangle but Pekka pushes his legs off easily.
Raikkonen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Raikkonen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Raikkonen working for a triangle but Pekka defends it easily.
Raikkonen is looking for a triangle but Pekka pushes his legs off easily.
Raikkonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pekka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raikkonen is keeping the position for now.
Pekka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pekka trying to control the position from guard on top but Raikkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raikkonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pekka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pekka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pekka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pekka in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Raikkonen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pekka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jukka Pekka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uzaya Mitsuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Malcovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitsuto comes into the arena with Eye Of The Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Malcovitch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BoomBox song. The key to victory for Uzaya Mitsuto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uzaya Mitsuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wesley Malcovitch!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitsuto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malcovitch is looking for a sweep. Mitsuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malcovitch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mitsuto prevents Malcovitch from improving his position.
Malcovitch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mitsuto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mitsuto's back!
Malcovitch is hanging on to Mitsuto's back as he tries to escape.
Mitsuto wants to control his opponent's hands but Malcovitch gets his hands free.
Mitsuto looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Mitsuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mitsuto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mitsuto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsuto grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Malcovitch keeps control of the position as Mitsuto tries to break free.
Malcovitch gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Malcovitch trying to control momentarily.
Mitsuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mitsuto is breathing heavily.
Malcovitch slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Malcovitch is working the ground and pound. Can Mitsuto escape?
Mitsuto rolls, trying to escape but Malcovitch keeps control of the position.
Malcovitch is trying to control but Mitsuto is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Malcovitch with the ground and pound from mount.
Malcovitch avoids the attempt from Mitsuto to control.
Malcovitch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mitsuto?
Malcovitch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsuto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mitsuto is trying desperately to improve position.
Malcovitch raining down shots from the mount!
Malcovitch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Malcovitch prevents Mitsuto from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Malcovitch.
Malcovitch landing shots from mount.
Malcovitch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Malcovitch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mitsuto?
Mitsuto tries to lock up and control but Malcovitch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Malcovitch lands with some strikes.
Malcovitch scoring with strikes but Mitsuto is staying in there.
Malcovitch working the ground and pound effectively.
Mitsuto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mitsuto tries to get out of the position.
Malcovitch with the ground and pound from mount.
Mitsuto tries to lock up and control but Malcovitch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcovitch punishing his opponent with strikes.
Malcovitch lands a big elbow.
Malcovitch lands a big shot there that rocks Mitsuto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mitsuto taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Malcovitch.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Malcovitch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Malcovitch working the ground and pound effectively.
Mitsuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mitsuto is trying to maintain the position but Malcovitch is very close to passing his half guard.
Mitsuto tries to get to full guard but Malcovitch has control of the leg.
Mitsuto scores with a few weak punches.
Malcovitch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mitsuto is trying to maintain the position but Malcovitch is very close to passing his half guard.
Mitsuto kicks off Malcovitch and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsuto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malcovitch keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitsuto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malcovitch pinned against the cage. Malcovitch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitsuto shoots for a double leg takedown but Malcovitch sprawls well. He's pushed Mitsuto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mitsuto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malcovitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malcovitch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mitsuto can pounce on him.
Mitsuto lands a nice looking body kick.
Mitsuto pushes Malcovitch up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Malcovitch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malcovitch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mitsuto.
Mitsuto shoots in but no luck this time.
Malcovitch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mitsuto shoots for a takedown but Malcovitch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzaya Mitsuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malcovitch blocks a low kick nicely.
Mitsuto misses with a hook. Malcovitch ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitsuto shoots in and drives through. Malcovitch sprawls well.
Malcovitch moves in looking to clinch but Mitsuto pushes him off.
Malcovitch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitsuto throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Mitsuto.
Mitsuto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uzaya Mitsuto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malcovitch is looking to clinch but Mitsuto is avoiding it.
Mitsuto fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitsuto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malcovitch counters with a right hand to the body.
Malcovitch has closed the distance and engaged Mitsuto in a clinch.
Mitsuto tries to stall but Malcovitch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malcovitch gets through Mitsuto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malcovitch lands a hook that snaps the head of Mitsuto backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcovitch scores with a shot to the side of Mitsuto's head.
Mitsuto is rocked!
Malcovitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oh Mitsuto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malcovitch has Mitsuto up against the cage in a clinch.
Malcovitch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitsuto backwards.
Malcovitch lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mitsuto is trying to maintain a safe position but Malcovitch gets an underhook and turns Mitsuto into the cage.
Malcovitch breaks from the clinch.
Malcovitch doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitsuto circles away.
Malcovitch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malcovitch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Malcovitch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mitsuto keeping moving, preventing Malcovitch from controlling successfully.
Mitsuto seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcovitch wants to pass the guard but Mitsuto is keeping the position.
Malcovitch stands and throws Mitsuto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mitsuto can't do much from the bottom here.
Malcovitch taking a breather here.
Malcovitch scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mitsuto to see if he's OK.
Malcovitch working the ground and pound.
Mitsuto struggling a bit here.
Malcovitch is putting a hurting on Mitsuto here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malcovitch tries to advance to mount but can't.
Malcovitch landing a few strikes.
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.
Malcovitch lands a nice forearm strike.
Malcovitch advances to mount.
Malcovitch scoring with strikes but Mitsuto is staying in there.
Malcovitch controlling the pace for now.
Mitsuto swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Malcovitch wants to control but Mitsuto has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Mitsuto is trying to control but can't.
Malcovitch working Mitsuto over with strikes.
Malcovitch trying to pass the guard but Mitsuto defending well.
Malcovitch lands strikes from half guard.
Malcovitch winds up and cracks Mitsuto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malcovitch lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Malcovitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Malcovitch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Malcovitch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Malcovitch landing shots from mount.
Malcovitch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mitsuto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Malcovitch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mitsuto?
Malcovitch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mitsuto?
Malcovitch controlling the position easily from mount.
Mitsuto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Malcovitch is controlling the pace.
Wesley Malcovitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Malcovitch connects with a nice short shot to Mitsuto's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcovitch wants to pass the guard but Mitsuto is defending well.
Malcovitch drops an elbow to the side of Mitsuto's head.
Mitsuto is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Malcovitch seems content to control.
Mitsuto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Malcovitch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Malcovitch is trying to control the action in half guard but Mitsuto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malcovitch lands strikes from half guard.
Malcovitch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malcovitch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mitsuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mitsuto is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Mitsuto trying to hold on to Malcovitch's head to control him but Malcovitch postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitsuto looks to clinch
and Malcovitch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malcovitch misses with some punches.
Mitsuto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Malcovitch.
Mitsuto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitsuto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malcovitch swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitsuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malcovitch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mitsuto has him pressed against the cage.
Malcovitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitsuto tries to clinch there but Malcovitch circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Malcovitch as Mitsuto shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsuto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mitsuto throwing shots but Malcovitch is blocking nicely.
Mitsuto trying to mount his opponent but Malcovitch defends it.
Mitsuto escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mitsuto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mitsuto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malcovitch counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzaya Mitsuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malcovitch misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitsuto fails with the takedown
and Malcovitch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mitsuto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcovitch breaks the clinch.
Malcovitch gets caught flat footed, as Mitsuto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mitsuto stopping the sweep attempt from Malcovitch.
Malcovitch is trying to keep Mitsuto in close.
Mitsuto wants to stand but Malcovitch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malcovitch wants to sweep but no luck.
Uzaya Mitsuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malcovitch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mitsuto has passed into side control.
Malcovitch can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Mitsuto crashes against the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mitsuto throws a nice looking combination but Malcovitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wesley Malcovitch.
I've got Malcovitch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Malcovitch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Coolidge (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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168 lbs
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Coolidge!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Coolidge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gable preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coolidge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gable distracts Coolidge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coolidge has his foot on Gable's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gable works his way back into a safe position though.
Coolidge looks gassed!
Gable pushing down on Coolidge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gable lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gable slips a nice elbow through Coolidge's hands, connecting with Coolidge's forehead.
Coolidge tries to roll over but Gable keeps him under control.
Gable is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coolidge is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gable pulls his head out easily.
Gable is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coolidge is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gable pulls his head out easily.
Gable tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coolidge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge tries to roll over but Gable keeps him under control.
Gable working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coolidge wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gable dodges the punch combination from Coolidge.
Coolidge scores with a one two! Gable had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gable moves into the clinch successfully.
Coolidge is looking to control Gable's arms but Gable gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coolidge has his back to the cage.
Coolidge tries to pull guard but Gable won't allow it.
Coolidge jumps guard but Gable stands there with Coolidge around his waist. Coolidge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gable misses with a knee strike.
Gable gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gable working over Coolidge with some ground and pound. Coolidge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coolidge wants to get back to his feet.
Coolidge wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coolidge is trying to maintain the position but Gable is very close to passing his half guard.
Coolidge wants to get back to full guard.
Coolidge is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gable pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coolidge scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Coolidge scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Coolidge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gable counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mark Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Coolidge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coolidge tries to roll over but Gable keeps him under control.
Coolidge actively working from the bottom here.
Coolidge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coolidge manages to get to full guard.
Coolidge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coolidge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gable manages to get himself to full guard.
Gable knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coolidge on the ground.
Gable trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Coolidge trying to control but Gable is working from the bottom.
Coolidge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gable dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coolidge is on top in guard.
Gable on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gable tries to get out of the position.
Coolidge preventing the sweep.
Gable is working hard here to advance position.
Coolidge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gable not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gable wants to sweep here but Coolidge controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gable is trying to control the action in half guard but Coolidge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gable working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coolidge looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gable seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coolidge is looking to escape.
Coolidge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coolidge won't allow Gable to pass to mount.
Gable scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coolidge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gable is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coolidge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Gable dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coolidge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gable counters with a nice double leg into side control. Coolidge won't be happy with that.
Coolidge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gable wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gable looks up at the clock and then as Coolidge takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gable smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gable in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Coolidge is trying to improve his position.
Coolidge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coolidge tries to escape but Gable is in control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coolidge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coolidge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gable decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coolidge's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coolidge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gable scoring with some ground and pound.
Coolidge is looking for a triangle but Gable pushes his legs off easily.
Coolidge has momentary wrist control but Gable slips an elbow through the middle.
Gable wants to control from the top but Coolidge keeps moving.
Coolidge is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coolidge working for submissions but it's allowed Gable to get to half guard.
Coolidge wants to get back to his feet.
Gable stands up and beckons Coolidge to join him on the feet.
Coolidge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gable counters with a takedown into side control.
Mark Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Coolidge.
Coolidge sneaks back into half guard.
Coolidge is trying to get back to full guard.
Mark Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coolidge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coolidge is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Gable frees his head nicely. Oh but Coolidge has switched to an armbar! Gable is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Butch Coolidge!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. Antti Isotalo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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204 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Payne!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isotalo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Payne's guard.
Isotalo passes into half guard.
Isotalo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Isotalo uses his free foot to push down on Payne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Payne.
Isotalo has hold of Payne's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Payne manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Isotalo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Payne looks gassed!
Isotalo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Payne has worked his arm free - good work by Payne!
Isotalo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Payne, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo is working Payne over with some ground and pound from side control.
Isotalo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Payne!
Payne is looking to improve his position but Isotalo isn't that keen on the idea.
Isotalo looking for a guillotine from mount but Payne is having none of it.
Isotalo goes for an armbar but Payne turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Payne.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isotalo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Isotalo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Isotalo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Isotalo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Payne frees his head nicely. Oh but Isotalo has switched to an armbar! Payne is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Antti Isotalo!
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