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FUC - Young Guns PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between maximus meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickimardo Flairianio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickimardo Flairianio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, maximus meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickimardo Flairianio!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
meridius misses with a straight left.
Flairianio misses with a takedown attempt - meridius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
meridius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flairianio.
Flairianio closes this distance looking for a takedown but meridius circles away.
meridius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from meridius.
Flairianio misses with a takedown attempt - meridius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
maximus meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickimardo Flairianio.
meridius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
meridius scores with a jab to the head.
meridius throws an overhand right that lands on Flairianio's shoulder, as Flairianio tries to avoid the shot.
meridius throws a right and a left that Flairianio avoids nicely.
meridius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flairianio avoids the body shot from meridius.
Flairianio shoots in for a double leg but meridius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right followed by a crushing left from meridius knocks Flairianio out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). maximus meridius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Aybar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aybar's choice of entrance music: Calle Ocho (75,Brazil Street). Thiago Aybar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Pato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiago Aybar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aybar.
Pato looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pato tries to buck Aybar off but Aybar is having none of it.
Aybar controls the position.
Pato is trying to improve his position.
Aybar is looking to take a break and control but Pato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aybar slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybar stands up and beckons Pato to his feet.
Aybar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pato wants to clinch but Aybar slips to the side
and Aybar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aybar.
Aybar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pato wants to break free but Aybar has control.
Pato letting Aybar take a breather here.
Pato tries to break the clinch but Aybar is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aybar tries to score a body lock takedown but Pato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aybar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pato smiles and moves away.
Aybar clinches but Pato breaks the clinch
and Pato counters with an inside leg kick.
Pato avoids a kick to the body.
Aybar gets a takedown into half guard.
Aybar moves nicely into side control.
Aybar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aybar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aybar wants to clinch up but Pato keeps it at a distance.
Pato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aybar 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pato looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aybar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aybar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Aybar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aybar counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for Aybar to work.
Aybar tries for a takedown but Pato manages to get underhooks.
Pato is pressed up against the cage. Aybar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pato down to the mat. Pato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aybar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pato tries to avoid it but Aybar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pato to the ground. Pato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rob Pato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Aybar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aybar forces Pato back against the cage and clinches.
Aybar manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patois looking to pass into half guard but Aybar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aybar is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato looking for a sweep. Not yet Pato, not yet.
Pato working a defensive guard but Aybar passes into half guard.
Pato tries to get to full guard but Aybar has control of the leg.
Pato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pato actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pato moves into full guard.
Pato looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aybar passes into side control.
Pato tries to bench press Aybar off him but Aybar keeps the position.
Pato sneaks back into half guard.
Pato strikes from the bottom but Aybar uses the opportunity to move to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Aybar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pato tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aybar counters with a takedown into side control.
Pato is looking to regain half guard here but Aybar keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aybar blocks the strikes from Pato.
Pato is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pato is looking for a sweep.
Pato is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aybar is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pato manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pato.
Pato had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Aybar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pato Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Aybar's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Aybar 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!
Pato misses with a combination
and Aybar counters by clinching up.
Pato managing to block the knees to the body from Aybar.
Aybar leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pato trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato looking to stall.
Aybar tries to score a body lock takedown but Pato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aybar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aybar receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Pato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aybar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aybar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pato is trying to stall.
Aybar stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thiago Aybar.
Aybar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pato counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato is looking to break free of the clinch but Aybar has double underhooks.
Aybar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aybar manages to end up in side control.
Aybar decides to stand back up.
Pato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aybar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pato.
Aybar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pato swivels and escapes.
Pato looks to clinch
and Aybar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aybar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pato looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aybar passes into side control.
Pato tries to improve position but can't.
Pato sneaks back into half guard.
Pato slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Aybar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aybar 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Aybar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricius Metalius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metalius has chosen Hard Rock Halleluja as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricius Metalius!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Metalius is rocked!
Hawk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metalius is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?
Hawk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metalius seems to have recovered his senses.
Metalius throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Mike Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Metalius.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk throws a monster overhand right that drops Metalius! Hawk follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hawk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Twisted Fister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Twisted Fister has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Determined |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Twisted Fister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rock Kicker!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fister avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kicker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fister is fending him off so far but Kicker persists. Nope, Fister circles away and we're back to standing.
Fister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kicker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kicker is trying to control Fister's posture but Fister avoids it.
Fister is staying tight to Kicker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fister decides to stand back up. Fister steps back and let's Kicker get back to his feet.
Fister shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fister controlling from the full mount.
Fister lands a nice shot to the head.
Kicker is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fister takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kicker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kicker wants to control but Fister is having none of it.
Fister controlling the position easily from mount.
Kicker is trying to escape the mount.
Kicker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kicker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kicker looking to sit in guard and control but Fister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kicker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kicker has a closed guard, preventing Fister from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fister stands and throws Kicker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kicker is looking for a sweep.
Fister has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kicker gets the takedown into side control.
Fister wants to control but Kicker postures up.
Kicker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kicker looks gassed!
Kicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fister keeps working.
Fister tries to bench press Kicker off him but Kicker keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicker working away.
Kicker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fister, who protects the arm well.
Kicker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fister rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kicker's guard! Nice work there by Fister!
Fister stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fister closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kicker circles away.
Fister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kicker sprawls well initially but Fister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fister postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kicker to stand up.
Fister closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fister lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twisted Fister dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Fister as Kicker shoots in.
Kicker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Kicker as Fister shoots in.
Kicker tries to bum rush Fister with a series of wild strikes but Fister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fister shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Twisted Fister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kicker looking for a guillotine here but Fister defends easily.
Kicker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fister will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kicker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker is working an open guard so Fister takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fister shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fister looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kicker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fister sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kicker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fister controlling the position easily from mount.
Kicker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kicker wants to hold on but Fister pushes him away.
Fister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fister manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kicker to take his back!
Kicker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fister.
Fister is trying to stick to Kicker's back but Kicker is turning into Fister. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fister's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kicker.
Fister keeping full guard, as Kicker tries to pass.
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.
Kicker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fister dives on top into guard.
Kicker is working an open guard so Fister takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kicker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kicker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fister 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 Kicker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kicker is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twisted Fister dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fister.
Kicker tries to improve position but can't.
Fister advances nicely into full mount.
Kicker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fister get's back to his feet.
Fister shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fister was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fister controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker is trying to escape the mount.
Kicker tries to improve his position but instead Fister has taken his back!
What can Kicker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rock Kicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kicker wants to escape the position.
Fister looking to break Kicker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kicker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fister will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kicker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fister wants to control the pace but Kicker is squirming around nicely.
Kicker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kicker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kicker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kicker looking for a guillotine here but Fister defends easily.
Kicker working for submissions but it's allowed Fister to get to half guard.
Fister slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Kicker is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fister pulls his head out easily.
Kicker punching from the bottom.
Fister prevents Kicker from improving his position.
Fister decides to stand and escape the position.
Fister looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kicker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fister passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twisted Fister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fister has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twisted Fister!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valeri Popo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Avleski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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260 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
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245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Valeri Popo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Avleski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Avleski to the mat! Avleski manages to get full guard.
Popo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Avleski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Popo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Avleski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Popo's back instead.
Avleski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Popo is having to fend off submission attempts from Avleski, who is looking to sink in the choke. Avleski doesn't have the hooks in though and Popo manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Avleski controls Popo momentarily but Popo frees himself.
Avleski trying to control the position here.
Popo lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popo is pushing down on Avleski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Avleski is fighting to maintain full guard but Popo has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Avleski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Avleski tries to get to full guard but Popo has control of the leg.
Popo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avleski is looking for a sweep. Popo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avleski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Popo.
Popo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Avleski is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Popo 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.
Popo with shots to the head and body - Avleski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Popo content just to control the position here.
Avleski is looking to improve his position but Popo isn't that keen on the idea.
Popo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Avleski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Popo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popo with shots to the head and body - Avleski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Avleski is trying to escape the mount.
Popo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Avleski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avleski wants to improve his position but Popo is controlling well.
Popo blocks the strikes from Avleski.
Popo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avleski keeps working.
Avleski tries to get to full guard but Popo has control of the leg.
Avleski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeri Popo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Popo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avleski.
Popo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valeri Popo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popo tries for a takedown but Avleski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Popo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valeri Popo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avleski throws a nice looking combination but Popo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Popo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Avleski to the mat! Avleski manages to get full guard.
Popo stopping the sweep attempt from Avleski.
Avleski looking for a guillotine here but Popo defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Avleski is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Popo has a closed guard, preventing Avleski from standing up.
Popo is looking to stand up but Avleski isn't so interested in that idea.
Popo keeping moving, preventing Avleski from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Avleski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Avleski trying to control the position from guard on top but Popo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popo trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Popo clinches up with Avleski and pushes him back against the cage.
Avleski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Avleski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Popo working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avleski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Popo lands some shots froms side control.
A control attempt from Avleski but he's now mounted!
Popo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Avleski tries to hold on but Popo pushes him away.
Popo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Avleski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Avleski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Popo looking to control but Avleski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Popo working for a guillotine from mount but Avleski is in no mood to give up.
Avleski tries to reverse the position but Popo maintains control.
Avleski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Avleski tries to hold on but Popo pushes him away.
Avleski tries to reverse the position but Popo maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avleski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeri Popo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Avleski tries a head kick but it misses.
Popo has a takedown stuffed.
Popo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Avleski's waist but Avleski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Popo off to one side.
Avleski lands a left and a right that sends Popo crashing to the canvas! Avleski dives into mount looking to finish!
Popo is rocked!
Avleski looking to control but Popo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Avleski controlling the position easily from mount.
Avleski landing shots from mount.
Avleski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Popo is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avleski working for a submission but Popo is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avleski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Popo tries to hold on but Avleski pushes him away.
Popo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Avleski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Popo is looking to escape.
Popo is looking to improve his position but Avleski isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Popo tries to hold on but Avleski pushes him away.
Avleski controlling the position easily from mount.
Avleski tries to control but Popo wriggling away.
The referee warns Popo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Popo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Avleski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Popo is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avleski with good strikes from the mount here!
Popo is trying to escape the mount.
Popo tries to control Avleski's body but Avleski pushes him off. Popo squirms to his side and now Avleski has his back!
Avleski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Avleski lands a shot to the head.
Andrei Avleski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Popo showing good submission defense here.
Popo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Avleski's guard. Nice work there by Popo.
Avleski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Popo trying to control the position from guard on top but Avleski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Avleski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Popo passes into side control.
Avleski is looking to get back to his feet here but Popo is keeping cool and he's managed to take Avleski's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Avleski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valeri Popo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubert Kuminauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Koskelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuminauha might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Celine Dion - Just Walk Away. Antti Koskelainen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
240 lbs
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23
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubert Kuminauha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Koskelainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuminauha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuminauha shoots in and bounces Koskelainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kuminauha stops Koskelainen from standing up.
Kuminauha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koskelainen working a defensive guard but Kuminauha manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koskelainen is looking to reverse the position.
Kuminauha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuminauha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskelainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Koskelainen sneaks back into half guard.
Koskelainen is looking to improve his position.
Koskelainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuminauha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuminauha is looking to take a break and control but Koskelainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koskelainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koskelainen moves into full guard.
Kuminauha wants to control from the top but Koskelainen keeps moving.
Koskelainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuminauha is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskelainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kuminauha shoots in but Koskelainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koskelainen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubert Kuminauha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuminauha shoots in and drives through. Koskelainen sprawls well.
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koskelainen works the jab nicely.
Kuminauha shoots in for a double leg but Koskelainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuminauha walks into a straight right hand from Koskelainen.
Koskelainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Koskelainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuminauha postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koskelainen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Koskelainen throws a hook to the side of Kuminauha's head but Kuminauha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koskelainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koskelainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Koskelainen looks gassed!
Kuminauha tries for a takedown but Koskelainen circles away easily
and Koskelainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuminauha shoots in looking for a takedown. Koskelainen tries to sprawl out of it but Kuminauha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koskelainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuminauha tries for a takedown but Koskelainen circles away easily
and Koskelainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuminauha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koskelainen looking to pass the guard.
Koskelainen wants to stand and escape but instead Kuminauha has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Koskelainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuminauha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koskelainen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Koskelainen.
Kuminauha can't get the takedown.
Kuminauha can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubert Kuminauha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koskelainen with a knee to the head.
Koskelainen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Koskelainen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kuminauha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koskelainen tries to bench press Kuminauha off him but Kuminauha keeps the position.
Koskelainen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kuminauha easily slips into full mount!
Kuminauha throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Koskelainen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskelainen tries to improve his position but instead Kuminauha has taken his back!
Kuminauha is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Koskelainen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Koskelainen is keeping busy.
Kuminauha patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Koskelainen tries to roll but Kuminauha sticks to his back.
Kuminauha gets his hands free as Koskelainen looks to control.
Koskelainen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kuminauha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskelainen trying to control the position but Kuminauha manages to sink in the hooks.
Koskelainen rolls, trying to escape but Kuminauha keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koskelainen has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kuminauha throwing sloppy strikes.
Kuminauha has the hooks in. Koskelainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuminauha lands a shot to the body.
Rubert Kuminauha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuminauha doesn't have the hooks in and Koskelainen manages to turn into his guard.
Kuminauha 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.
Kuminauha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koskelainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koskelainen trying to control but Kuminauha is working from the bottom.
Kuminauha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuminauha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Koskelainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koskelainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubert Kuminauha dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kuminauha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koskelainen moves into the clinch.
Kuminauha looking for a takedown.
Kuminauha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koskelainen.
Kuminauha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koskelainen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubert Kuminauha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koskelainen prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuminauha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Koskelainen lands a left hand.
Kuminauha goes for a takedown attempt but Koskelainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koskelainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuminauha sprawls well initially but Koskelainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koskelainen decides to return to a standing position.
Koskelainen shoots in but Kuminauha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koskelainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuminauha shoots in for a double leg but Koskelainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuminauha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuminauha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koskelainen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kuminauha's guard now.
Koskelainen trying to control but Kuminauha is working from the bottom.
Koskelainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koskelainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskelainen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Koskelainen has gone for a leg lock! Kuminauha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koskelainen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koskelainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskelainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Koskelainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuminauha won't allow Koskelainen to get back to his feet.
Kuminauha slips nicely into half guard.
Kuminauha passes into side control, despite Koskelainen's attempt to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuminauha moves into full mount!
Kuminauha is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Koskelainen is surviving well by controlling Kuminauha's body position as best he can.
Koskelainen tries to reverse the position but Kuminauha maintains control.
Kuminauha controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koskelainen regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Koskelainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koskelainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Koskelainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Tennenbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Spartalainen (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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212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Tennenbaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucio Spartalainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennenbaum is looking to clinch.
Tennenbaum throws a series of punches but Spartalainen avoids them all with ease.
Tennenbaum tries to clinch up but Spartalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Spartalainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tennenbaum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tennenbaum is bucking up trying to escape but Spartalainen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tennenbaum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Spartalainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spartalainen wants to take Tennenbaum's back but he can't do it this time.
Spartalainen goes for an armbar but Tennenbaum turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tennenbaum.
Spartalainen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tennenbaum is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Spartalainen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tennenbaum's back instead.
Spartalainen has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Tennenbaum is defending well but eventually Spartalainen manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Tennenbaum has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucio Spartalainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Welland Carnvu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Welland Carnvu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vega passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carnvu is looking for a sweep.
Vega working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vega working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vega tries for a kimura but Carnvu is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carnvu tries to bench press Vega off him but Vega keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carnvu manages to get back to half guard.
Vega is pressing down on Carnvu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carnvu is holding on for now.
Vega looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vega trying to pass the guard but Carnvu defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnvu is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Vega is tapping! Great win for Carnvu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Welland Carnvu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicklas Kroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Bjorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bjorgensen's choice of entrance music: Sinklars Visa. Bjorn Bjorgensen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicklas Kroon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Bjorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Kroon.
Bjorgensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kroon.
Kroon steps into range and cracks Bjorgensen with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bjorgensen flops backwards and Kroon dives into his guard looking to finish!
Bjorgensen is rocked!
It looks like Bjorn Bjorgensen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjorgensen being controlled here, momentarily.
Bjorgensen is still in real trouble! Can Kroon finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjorgensen working a defensive guard here.
Bjorgensen seems to have recovered his senses.
Bjorgensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjorgensen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kroon controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorgensen is trying to keep Kroon in close.
Kroon wants to stand but Bjorgensen is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kroon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bjorgensen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kroon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bjorgensen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kroon is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bjorgensen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kroon's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroon showing good submission defense here.
Kroon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kroon breaks Bjorgensen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kroon advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjorgensen is trying to work for a sweep but Kroon has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroon controlling his opponent.
Bjorgensen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kroon is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bjorgensen is in real trouble.
Good control from Kroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicklas Kroon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Bjorgensen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kroon lands with a right and another and another! Bjorgensen is in big trouble! Kroon lands again and this time it's lights out for Bjorgensen! A quality knockout there for Kroon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nicklas Kroon!
Nicklas Kroon is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takalo Kasuoja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Crazy Guy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takalo Kasuoja!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasuoja misses with a few strikes there.
Guy gets a takedown into half guard.
Kasuoja won't allow Guy to pass to mount.
Guy wants to control but Kasuoja is keeping him busy.
Guy seems to be working for a kimura but Kasuoja defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kasuoja keeps working.
Kasuoja controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kasuoja is staying active underneath Guy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kasuoja working a defensive guard here.
Kasuoja 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Kasuoja is keeping the position.
Guy wants to stand and escape but instead Kasuoja has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasuoja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasuoja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kasuoja uses it to pass to side control.
Kasuoja stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasuoja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takalo Kasuoja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kasuoja sprawls well initially but Guy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kasuoja wants to control but Guy is keeping busy.
Kasuoja wants to improve his position but Guy is controlling well.
Guy is working for a kimura but Kasuoja is defending it quite comfortably.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Guy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kasuoja!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy lands a heavy elbow.
Kasuoja prevents Guy from taking his back.
Guy thowing shots but they're missing.
Guy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kasuoja has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kasuoja!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Guy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No joy there for Kasuoja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasuoja tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kasuoja throws a leg kick but Guy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Guy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasuoja.
Guy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Guy advances nicely into full mount.
Guy controlling his opponent.
Guy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasuoja can't escape the position.
Kasuoja tries to hold on but Guy postures up.
Kasuoja working to try and regain half guard.
Guy goes for an armbar but Kasuoja turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kasuoja.
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but Kasuoja is proving a slippery customer.
Guy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guy has an active guard here but Kasuoja has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kasuoja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guy being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is looking to stand up but Kasuoja isn't so interested in that idea.
Guy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Guy goes for an armbar but Kasuoja turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kasuoja.
Guy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kasuoja is controlling him.
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.
Kasuoja wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Guy is looking for a triangle but Kasuoja pushes his legs off easily.
Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasuoja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasuoja seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Crazy Guy 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.
Kasuoja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Kasuoja throws a right hand that Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Guy also avoids with ease.
Guy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasuoja.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Guy.
Guy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Guy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Guy 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.
Guy working away.
Guy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Guy is trying to ground and pound but Kasuoja uses the momentary lack of control by Guy to regain half guard.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A good leg kick by Kasuoja.
Kasuoja misses with a few strikes there.
Guy dodges the punch combination from Kasuoja.
Kasuoja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasuoja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kasuoja to the mat! Kasuoja manages to get full guard.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kasuoja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kasuoja has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is striking but Kasuoja is not phased and passes to half guard.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Kasuoja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Guy is pressing down on Kasuoja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Guy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasuoja's guard.
Guy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guyis looking to pass into half guard but Kasuoja pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kasuoja is in guard.
Kasuoja preventing the sweep.
Guy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guy has a closed guard, preventing Kasuoja from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy working for a triangle but Kasuoja defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Guy clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kasuoja throws a series of punches but Guy moves out of range.
Guy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kasuoja!
Kasuoja stops Guy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Guy goes for an armbar but Kasuoja turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kasuoja.
Kasuoja preventing the sweep.
Kasuoja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasuoja seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kasuoja passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kasuoja in particular looking to stall.
Kasuoja prevents Guy from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kasuoja trying to pass the guard but Guy defending well.
Guy tries to roll over but Kasuoja keeps him under control.
Kasuoja performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Guy is looking to get back to full guard here but Kasuoja has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kasuoja avoids the attempt from Guy to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kasuoja content just to control the position here.
Guy working to try and regain half guard.
Guy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasuoja tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crazy Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasuoja manages to capitalize on a mistake by Guy to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takalo Kasuoja dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Guy swings for the body but Kasuoja moves out of range.
Kasuoja stuffs the takedown attempt from Guy. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Guy blocks the low kick.
Guy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasuoja throws a combination that misses
and Guy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kasuoja's guard.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasuoja is retaining full guard.
Kasuoja pulls Guy in to control the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy stopping the sweep attempt from Kasuoja.
Guy looking to sit in guard and control but Kasuoja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Kasuoja defends easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch combination from Kasuoja misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kasuoja misses with a wild combination.
Guy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Guy showed some decent athleticism there.
Kasuoja is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
Guy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is working for a submission of some sort.
Guy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kasuoja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kasuoja gets back to full guard.
Takalo Kasuoja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Guy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasuoja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guy throws a strike but Kasuoja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kasuoja stopping the sweep attempt from Guy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Guy!
Crazy Guy is the new lightweight champion!
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