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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martti Aho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TRLC CTRL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as TRLC CTRL enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Martti Aho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, TRLC CTRL!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aho throws a nice looking combination but CTRL bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
CTRL closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aho blocks a body shot from CTRL.
CTRL lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aho backwards.
CTRL breaks the clinch.
Aho throws a series of punches but CTRL avoids them all with ease.
CTRL throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by CTRL.
Aho throws a jab but it's blocked by CTRL.
Aho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
CTRL throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
CTRL lands a nice shot that snaps Aho's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CTRL just misses with a punch to the body.
Aho fails in his attempt to clinch.
CTRL stuffs the takedown attempt from Aho. Aho gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Aho does no damage.
Aho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
CTRL is rocked!
CTRL throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Martti Aho has been cut.
CTRL fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aho.
CTRL has Aho up against the cage in a clinch.
CTRL tries a body shot but Aho blocks it.
CTRL has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Aho is trying to keep an underhook but CTRL manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Aho gets full guard.
Aho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aho keeping full guard, as CTRL tries to pass.
CTRL wanted to stand there but Aho had control of the position.
Aho has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes CTRL off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CTRL fails to land with a series of punches.
CTRL throws a big shot that misses.
Aho fails to land with a series of punches.
CTRL throws a series of punches but Aho avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
CTRL avoids a punch combination nicely.
CTRL misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aho misses with a two punch combination.
CTRL avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aho misses with a body kick.
Aho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
CTRL scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
CTRL tries to stand and escape but Aho is controlling the position.
Aho is controlling CTRL's position as best he can from this difficult position.
CTRL wants to free his trapped foot but Aho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
CTRL looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aho is staying active underneath CTRL, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aho is trying to stand back up but CTRL is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but CTRL moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
CTRL gets a clinch.
CTRL manages to break the clinch.
Aho tries to clinch there but CTRL circles away.
CTRL displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aho throws a nice looking combination but CTRL bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
CTRL throws a nice head kick!
Aho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aho connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt CTRL! He's out on his feet! Aho rushes in and drops CTRL with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martti Aho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Mancini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hesekiel Paarma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paarma has chosen Sibelius's Karelia as his entrance music. Hesekiel Paarma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Mancini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hesekiel Paarma!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paarma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mancini.
Paarma is not content to let Mancini control the position.
Mancini postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mancini scores with punches from side control.
Mancini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paarma keeps working.
Paarma is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Paarma bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mancini shoots in for a double leg but Paarma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancini throws a series of punches but Paarma moves out of range.
Hesekiel Paarma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mancini shoots for a takedown but Paarma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mancini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mancini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mancini throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paarma.
Mancini fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Mancini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mancini circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Paarma drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mancini follows Paarma to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Mancini!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diesel Noi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wesley snipes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diesel Noi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, wesley snipes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noi scores with a spinning back kick!
Noi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says snipes as he avoids it easily.
Noi throws a hook but snipes avoids it easily.
Noi rushes snipes and presses him up against the cage.
Noi has snipes pushed against the cage.
snipes is trying to trip Noi. He has hold of a leg but Noi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. snipes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
snipes prevents Noi from getting back to his feet.
snipes tries to free his leg and advance position but Noi is retaining full guard.
snipes trying to control but Noi is working from the bottom.
snipes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
snipes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
snipes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Noi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Noi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Noi!
Noi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Noi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Noi swinging wilding here.
Noi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but snipes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
snipes with a poor takedown
and Noi counters with a series of strikes. snipes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Noi is looking to clinch.
snipes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Noi sprawls well initially but snipes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
snipes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noi keeps working.
Noi is defending against the submission attempts here by snipes.
snipes looks gassed!
Noi is looking for a sweep. snipes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noi trying to control here.
Ground and pound from snipes.
snipes wants to work for an arm triangle but Noi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
snipes thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noi to regain full guard.
Noi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst snipes is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
snipes trying to control the position from guard on top but Noi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
snipes won't allow Noi to get back to his feet.
snipes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Noi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst snipes is controlling him.
snipes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diesel Noi 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.
Noi tests snipes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noi throws a head kick that misses.
Noi misses with a hook.
Noi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
snipes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - snipes lands in his opponent's guard.
snipes wants to control from the top but Noi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
snipes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
snipes thows a huge punch but Noi dodges it nicely.
snipes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noi's head.
Noi trying to hold on to snipes's head to control him but snipes postures up.
snipes seems to be working for a kimura but Noi defends the submission attempt.
snipes is breathing heavily.
snipes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
snipes trying to advance position but Noi counters by regaining guard.
snipes looking to sit in guard and control but Noi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
snipes trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noi trying to control the position from guard on top but snipes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noi preventing the sweep.
Noi gets to his feet. snipes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
snipes drives through with a takedown into guard.
snipes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Noi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now snipes has Noi in his guard.
snipes working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
snipes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Noi!
snipes controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noi is squirming around, avoiding snipes's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
wesley snipes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Noi gets caught flat footed, as snipes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as snipes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
snipes postures up and lands a big shot to Noi's brow.
snipes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
snipes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Noi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Noi has escaped and now he's on top!
snipes wants to control but Noi passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
snipes tries to roll over but Noi keeps him under control.
snipes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on snipes's thigh. snipes counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
snipes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
snipes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Noi passes into side control.
snipes wants to control but Noi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
snipes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noi wants to stand but snipes is controlling his arm.
Noi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
snipes is not content to let Noi control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noi thuds a left hand into snipes's body.
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.
Noi wants to clinch up but snipes keeps it at a distance.
Noi misses with a wild combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The is referee keeping an eye on Noi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Noi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but snipes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diesel Noi.
I think Noi 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 Arvi Lind 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... Diesel Noi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeroen Slaerop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeroen Slaerop has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Casey Ryback's chin.
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Casey Ryback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeroen Slaerop!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryback lands with a slapping head kick.
Ryback walks straight into a right hand from Slaerop - that's dropped him! Slaerop jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ryback from any more punishment! Ryback complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeroen Slaerop!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juho Kusti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kusti comes to the cage accompanied by Rumblejunkie - Dope Angel. Eino Juutilainen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juho Kusti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen fails to land the takedown.
Juutilainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Juutilainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Juutilainen.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Juutilainen in particular looking to stall.
Juutilainen trying to control from half guard but Kusti is working away.
Kusti is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Juutilainen connects with a nice short shot to Kusti's temple.
Juutilainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Juutilainen wants to pass the guard but Kusti is defending well.
Kusti tries to get to full guard but Juutilainen has control of the leg.
Juutilainen wants to take a breather but Kusti is having none of it.
Juutilainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kusti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juutilainen.
Kusti punching to the body, from the bottom.
Kusti will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Juutilainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Juutilainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kusti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Juutilainen uses it to pass to side control.
Kusti is working to avoid the ground and pound but Juutilainen connects with a decent elbow.
Kusti can't do much from the bottom here.
Juutilainen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kusti is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Juutilainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juutilainen trying to control the position but Kusti is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen moves into full mount!
Kusti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kusti tries to get out of the position.
Juutilainen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Juutilainen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kusti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Juutilainen looking to secure an arm triangle but Kusti defends it well.
Juutilainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kusti tries to lock up and control but Juutilainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kusti is breathing heavily.
Juutilainen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Juutilainen working the ground and pound effectively.
Kusti is in a horrible position here. Juutilainen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Juutilainen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen dominating with strikes here.
Kusti tries to hold on but Juutilainen postures up.
The referee warns Kusti that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Juutilainen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Juutilainen landing punches.
Kusti working to try and regain half guard.
Kusti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Juutilainen looking to finish Kusti with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kusti!
Juutilainen is landing with some decent strikes but Kusti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Juutilainen lands a big shot there that rocks Kusti but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Juutilainen cracks Kusti with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen landing shots from mount.
Kusti is looking to improve his position but Juutilainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Juutilainen lands a nice shot to the head.
Kusti tries to reverse the position but Juutilainen maintains control.
Kusti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Juutilainen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kusti!
Juutilainen lands a big elbow.
Kusti tries to hold on but Juutilainen postures up.
Kusti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juutilainen landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juutilainen landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Kusti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kusti is squirming around, avoiding Juutilainen's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Juutilainen 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.
Juutilainen shoots in for a double leg but Kusti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kusti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kusti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kusti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juutilainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kusti blocks the strikes from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen landing small, sideways elbows.
Juutilainen wants to improve his position but Kusti is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juutilainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juutilainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kusti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kusti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juutilainen is breathing heavily.
Kusti has gone for a leg lock! Juutilainen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kusti's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kusti looking to control but Juutilainen passes into half guard.
Juutilainen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kusti!
Kusti is in a horrible position here. Juutilainen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kusti is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Kusti that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Juutilainen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Juutilainen lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Juutilainen.
Juutilainen trying to control but Kusti is having none of it.
Juutilainen scoring with strikes but Kusti is staying in there.
Kusti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juutilainen lands a heavy elbow.
Kusti is desperately trying to improve his position but Juutilainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Kusti is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen looking for a guillotine from mount but Kusti is having none of it.
Eino Juutilainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kusti gets back to half guard.
Juutilainen blocks the strikes from Kusti.
Juutilainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Juutilainen decides to stand up.
Juutilainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Kusti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kusti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kusti advances to half guard.
Juutilainen tries to roll over but Kusti keeps him under control.
Kusti frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen is desperately trying to improve his position but Kusti has a good base and remains in mount.
Juutilainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juutilainen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Juutilainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juutilainen.
Kusti won't allow Juutilainen to sweep him here.
Juutilainen lands an upkick as Kusti stands over him.
Juutilainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juutilainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eino Juutilainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kusti misses with a takedown attempt - Juutilainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eino Juutilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juutilainen 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.
Juutilainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kusti's head.
Juutilainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Juutilainen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kusti to see if he's OK.
Juutilainen controls the position.
Juutilainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kusti tries to improve position but can't.
Juutilainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kusti stops Juutilainen from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen lands a few punches from side control.
Juutilainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kusti keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kusti scores with a takedown into Juutilainen's guard.
Kusti won't allow Juutilainen to sweep him here.
Juutilainen trying to control the position.
Juutilainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kusti is one step ahead there.
Kusti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kusti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Juutilainen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Juutilainen tries to clinch
and Kusti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juutilainen won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Juutilainen is looking to escape.
Juutilainen looking for submissions off his back.
Juutilainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juutilainen is on top in guard.
Juutilainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juutilainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Juutilainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kusti's guard.
Juutilainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Juutilainen lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kusti is looking to improve his position.
Kusti is trying to stand back up but Juutilainen is controlling him
Juutilainen working over Kusti with some ground and pound. Kusti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Juutilainen working over Kusti with some ground and pound. Kusti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kusti is trying to control but Juutilainen passes into side control!
Kusti taking a bit of punishment here - Juutilainen scoring with strikes.
Juutilainen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kusti down.
Kusti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Juutilainen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Kusti counters with a shoot takedown. Juutilainen fights it but they end up in guard.
Kusti postures up and lands a big shot to Juutilainen's brow.
Juutilainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen landing shots from mount.
Kusti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juutilainen working the ground and pound effectively.
Juutilainen lands a heavy elbow.
Juutilainen tries to control but Kusti wriggling away.
Juutilainen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Juutilainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kusti's face.
Kusti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juho Kusti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juutilainen unloading with bombs!
Juutilainen tries to control but Kusti wriggling away.
Juutilainen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eino Juutilainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Juutilainen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eino Juutilainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Verneri Viikate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Caustik - Herbman. Seppo Taalasmaa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Viikate!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa avoids the body shot from Viikate.
Viikate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taalasmaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Taalasmaa looking to control but Viikate is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Viikate is trying desperately to improve position.
Taalasmaa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Taalasmaa slips a jab and a cross from Viikate.
Viikate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Viikate misses.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taalasmaa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Viikate is working to get back to half guard.
Taalasmaa moves to the back.
Taalasmaa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikate wants to escape the position.
Viikate breaks Taalasmaa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Viikate stopping the sweep attempt from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa controls Viikate momentarily but Viikate frees himself.
Taalasmaa wants to stand but Viikate is controlling the position.
Viikate drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taalasmaa dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viikate is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viikate slips nicely into half guard.
Viikate works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taalasmaa is breathing heavily.
Viikate tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Viikate has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Viikate is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taalasmaa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Taalasmaa is looking to regain half guard here but Viikate keeps moving and retains side control.
Viikate tries for a kimura but Taalasmaa is defending well.
Taalasmaa throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viikate wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taalasmaa, who protects the arm well.
Taalasmaa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Viikate is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taalasmaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Viikate prevents Taalasmaa from escaping the position.
Taalasmaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Viikate tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Viikate has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taalasmaa defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taalasmaa is trying to improve his position.
Viikate moves into full mount!
Taalasmaa is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Viikate has taken his back.
Taalasmaa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Viikate's guard. Nice work there by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Viikate is working from the bottom.
Viikate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viikate looking for a guillotine here but Taalasmaa defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Verneri Viikate will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Viikate scores with a jab to the jaw.
Viikate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viikate just misses with a punch to the body.
Viikate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taalasmaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viikate.
Taalasmaa shoots in and drives through. Viikate sprawls well.
Viikate throws a series of punches but Taalasmaa avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taalasmaa scores a takedown into full mount!
Taalasmaa looking to secure an arm triangle but Viikate defends it well.
Taalasmaa scoring with strikes but Viikate is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikate is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viikate is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Viikate regains half guard.
Viikate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Viikate is working from the bottom.
Viikate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taalasmaa looking to pass the guard.
Viikate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taalasmaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Viikate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viikate has his foot on Taalasmaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taalasmaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Taalasmaa drops back looking for a leg! Viikate is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Viikate manages to kick Taalasmaa off! Taalasmaa jumps back into Viikate's guard.
Viikate will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Viikate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viikate had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Taalasmaa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Viikate Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Taalasmaa's back instead.
Taalasmaa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taalasmaa turns into Viikate and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viikate is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taalasmaa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Verneri Viikate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viikate.
No luck for Taalasmaa with that takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa misses with a few strikes there.
Taalasmaa shoots for a double leg takedown but Viikate sprawls well. He's pushed Taalasmaa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viikate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Viikate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Viikate has his foot on Taalasmaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taalasmaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Viikate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viikate had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Taalasmaa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Viikate Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Taalasmaa's back instead.
Viikate has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Viikate doesn't have the hooks in and Taalasmaa manages to turn into his guard.
Taalasmaa drops back looking for a leg! Viikate is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Viikate manages to kick Taalasmaa off! Taalasmaa jumps back into Viikate's guard.
Viikate is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viikate is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taalasmaa defends it well.
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!
Viikate is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Viikate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Viikate is predictable there
and Taalasmaa counters with a three punch combo that has Viikate backing up. Viikate nods at Taalasmaa to acknowledge the strikes.
Viikate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Seppo Taalasmaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viikate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viikate misses with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Viikate misses.
Viikate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Viikate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Taalasmaa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taalasmaa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Viikate has his foot on Taalasmaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taalasmaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Viikate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Viikate had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Taalasmaa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Viikate Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Taalasmaa's back instead.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position but Viikate manages to sink in the hooks.
Taalasmaa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Viikate is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viikate is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Taalasmaa breaks Viikate's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Viikate scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Viikate is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Viikate looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taalasmaa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Viikate lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Viikate is looking for a kimura here.
Viikate works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikate is working for a guillotine from mount but Taalasmaa frees his head quite easily.
Viikate is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Taalasmaa is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Verneri Viikate!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilmari Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilmari Laine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Schilt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schilt wants to clinch.
Laine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laine keeps the fight on the outside.
Schilt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schilt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laine shoots in but Schilt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilmari Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine looks to land a combination. Schilt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schilt wants to clinch up but Laine keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schilt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schilt wants to clinch.
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
Laine tries for a takedown but Schilt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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.
Laine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schilt looks to clinch
and Laine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schilt's guard.
Schilt wants to stand and escape but Laine is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schilt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Laine stops Schilt from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schilt keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laine throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Schilt moved out of range nicely.
Laine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schilt darts in and clinches Laine up against the cage.
Schilt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schilt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schilt throws an elbow but it misses.
Schilt scores with a knee to the head.
Laine blocks the elbow strike.
Schilt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laine blocks it with crossed arms.
Laine works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Schilt wants to stand but Laine is controlling the position.
Schilt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schilt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Laine postures up in Schilt's guard and throws a big left but Schilt blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Schilt has wrist control.
Laine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laine stands and throws Schilt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schilt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Laine is controlling him well.
Schilt is not content to let Laine control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
Laine 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.
Schilt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schilt wants to stand but Laine is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmari Laine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schilt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laine, pushing him back against the cage.
Schilt misses with a knee strike.
Schilt lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ilmari Laine has been cut.
Schilt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laine blocks it with crossed arms.
Schilt connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Schilt.
Laine is rocked!
Schilt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oh Laine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schilt manages to break the clinch.
Schilt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laine shoots for a double leg takedown but Schilt sprawls well. He's pushed Laine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laine seems to have got his legs back now.
Schilt tries to clinch up
and Laine counters with a single leg into guard. Schilt didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine won't allow Schilt to get back to his feet.
Laine gets to his feet - Schilt follows without any prompting.
Laine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Schilt as Laine shoots in.
Schilt wants to clinch
and Laine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Schilt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laine wants to pass the guard but Schilt is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laine is controlling him.
Laine chips away with some ground and pound.
Laine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schilt wants to get back to his feet but Laine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Laine lands a couple of elbows.
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Laine stops Schilt from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Laine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schilt wants to stand but Laine is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schilt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
Laine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schilt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schilt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Laine working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine lands a nice forearm strike.
Laine has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Schilt doesn't manage to clinch there - Laine circles away.
Schilt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Laine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Laine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Laine.
Laine has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schilt regains guard immediately.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schilt can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schilt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmari Laine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ilmari Laine's cut.
That's time! Laine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Laine fails with a takedown attempt.
Laine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schilt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schilt closes the distance but Laine moves to the side
and Laine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schilt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schilt prevents the takedown attempt.
Schilt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laine tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilmari Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt scores with a knee to the head.
Schilt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Laine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schilt trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Schilt.
Schilt missing with knees to the body.
Schilt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine tries for a takedown but Schilt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schilt tries a head kick but it misses.
Schilt clinches but Laine breaks the clinch
and Laine counters by moving into the clinch.
Schilt stops a takedown attempt from Laine.
Laine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schilt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laine is proving hard to escape from.
Laine is striking but Schilt is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt blocks the strikes from Laine.
Schilt wants to stand up but Laine is controlling the position.
Laine is holding on to half guard well.
Laine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laine looking for a sweep. Not yet Laine, not yet.
Laine has a closed guard, preventing Schilt from standing up.
Laine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laine has a closed guard, preventing Schilt from standing up.
Laine is trying to keep Schilt in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schilt darts in trying to clinch
enabling Laine to counter with a crisp jab.
Schilt moves in looking to clinch but Laine pushes him off.
Schilt throws a head kick that misses.
Laine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schilt tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schilt as he jumps to the side.
Schilt closes the distance but Laine moves to the side
and Laine moves into the clinch.
Schilt tries to land knees in the clinch but Laine avoids the damage to the body.
Schilt tries to land a knee to the head but Laine blocks with his arms.
Schilt trying to land knees to the body.
Schilt scores a nice knee to the body.
Schilt lands a knee to the body.
Schilt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schilt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laine wants a takedown.
Laine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schilt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harry Schilt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schilt is pressed up against the cage. Laine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schilt down to the mat. Schilt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Schilt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laine 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilmari Laine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ibe Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dinesh Jakhotia (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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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibe Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dinesh Jakhotia!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakhotia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jakhotia looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Kong fails with the takedown.
A jab from Jakhotia misses.
Kong dodges the punch combination from Jakhotia.
Kong has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibe Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakhotia stuffs the takedown.
Kong shoots for a double leg takedown but Jakhotia sprawls well. He's pushed Kong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kong fails with the takedown.
Kong is looking to clinch but Jakhotia is avoiding it.
Jakhotia misses with the combination.
Kong throws a series of punches but Jakhotia moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong ducks straight into an uppercut from Jakhotia and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kong maanges to regain guard straight away.
Kong is rocked!
It looks like Ibe Kong has been cut.
Jakhotia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kong's guard.
Oh Kong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jakhotia works his way into full mount!
Jakhotia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakhotia takes Kong's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kong is in trouble.
Kong wants to escape the position.
Kong seems to have got his legs back now.
Kong turns into Jakhotia and is now in his guard.
Kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jakhotia pulls Kong in close to his closed guard and prevents Kong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kong preventing the sweep.
Kong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jakhotia looks gassed!
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.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
Jakhotia wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong slips nicely into half guard.
Kong is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kong is looking for a kimura but Jakhotia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kong to get the leverage.
Kong has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jakhotia defend it? Kong steps over the head and cranks it - Jakhotia is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ibe Kong!
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