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TFL 9 - Fenris Wolf PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darby Dobbler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Grenier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobbler comes to the cage accompanied by House of Pain - Jump Around. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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183 lbs
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darby Dobbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Grenier!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobbler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grenier prevents Dobbler from improving position.
Grenier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobbler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grenier is looking to regain half guard here but Dobbler keeps moving and retains side control.
Dobbler working away.
Dobbler trying to control the action but Grenier is working from the bottom.
Dobbler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grenier can't do much from the bottom here.
Grenier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dobbler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grenier sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbler is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Dobbler.
Dobbler is looking to take a break and control but Grenier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grenier tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dobbler manages to move to mount!
Grenier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dobbler trying to control but Grenier is having none of it.
Grenier wants to control but Dobbler is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dobbler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grenier's face.
Dobbler trying to control but Grenier is having none of it.
Dobbler lands a big elbow.
Grenier tries to hold on but Dobbler pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Dobbler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dobbler trying to control but Grenier is having none of it.
Grenier wants to hold on but Dobbler pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dobbler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dobbler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Grenier tries to reverse the position but Dobbler maintains control.
Dobbler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grenier because Dobbler loaded up on that one.
Dobbler tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Dobbler is breathing heavily.
Dobbler looking to control but Grenier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grenier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dobbler is working for a guillotine from mount but Grenier frees his head quite easily.
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.
Grenier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grenier tries to reverse the position but Dobbler maintains control.
Grenier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dobbler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grenier is desperately trying to improve his position but Dobbler has a good base and remains in mount.
Grenier wants to control but Dobbler is having none of it.
Grenier is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grenier wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Dobbler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grenier throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dobbler throws a nice looking combination but Grenier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dobbler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grenier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dobbler backs up against the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dobbler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grenier - the referee stops the clock and Dobbler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grenier. Dobbler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dobbler tries to clinch but Grenier is having none of it.
Dobbler blocks a head kick by Grenier.
Grenier misses with a wild combination.
Dobbler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dobbler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grenier circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grenier works over Dobbler's head and body with a nice combination.
Dobbler is rocked!
Grenier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Grenier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobbler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenier's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Grenier duly obliges.
Oh Dobbler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grenier lands a slapping body shot.
Grenier lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Dobbler falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Grenier!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Ruuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Ruuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cody Russel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruuti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Russel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ruuti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ruuti scores with a kick to the body.
Ruuti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russel.
Russel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russel throws a body kick the misses
and Ruuti counters with a head kick. That will keep Russel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ruuti connects with a high kick.
Russel is rocked!
Russel avoids the head kick by Ruuti.
Russel is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruuti finish him?
Ruuti clinches up with Russel and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Russel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Russel is trying to break the clinch but Ruuti has him pressed against the cage.
Ruuti scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruuti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruuti pulls guard effortlessly.
Russel wants to control from the top but Ruuti keeps moving.
Ruuti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Russelis looking to pass into half guard but Ruuti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ruuti is in guard.
Ruuti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruuti works over Russel with some ground and pound from guard.
Russel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ruuti gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel avoids the head kick by Ruuti.
Cody Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruuti has managed to clinch.
Ruuti breaks from the clinch.
Ruuti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruuti throws a sloppy head kick and Russel moves out of range easily.
Ruuti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ruuti - that will leave a mark!
Ruuti throws a head kick that misses.
Russel seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruuti is breathing heavily.
Ruuti scores with a head kick.
Russel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Russel lands with an overhand left.
Russel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ruuti! Russel is out on his feet! Ruuti rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Russel is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Russel is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Ruuti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Your Mom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nalle Karhunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nalle Karhunen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Your Mom's chin.
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Your Mom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nalle Karhunen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mom connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Mom as he connects with a hook.
Mom misses with the combination.
Mom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karhunen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mom's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mom duly obliges.
Karhunen is rocked!
Mom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mom connects with the punch.
Karhunen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karhunen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Karhunen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhunen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhunen wants to finish this one by submission but Mom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karhunen.
Karhunen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mom is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mom is squirming around, avoiding Karhunen's attempts to control the action.
Karhunen controlling from the full mount.
Mom is squirming around, avoiding Karhunen's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhunen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mom is trying to stand.
Karhunen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mom is looking to escape.
Karhunen looks gassed!
Karhunen punching from mount but Mom doing a good job of avoiding damage.
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.
Mom tries to buck Karhunen off but he can't manage it.
Karhunen controlling from the full mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mom is squirming around, avoiding Karhunen's attempts to control the action.
Mom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karhunen on the ground.
Despite being in the dominant position, Nalle Karhunen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karhunen needs to keep his hands up - Mom had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Your Mom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left lands for Mom.
Karhunen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karhunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Mom drops Karhunen with a right and a left! Mom comes rushing in but Karhunen regains his composure and manages to keep Mom in guard.
Karhunen is still in real trouble! Can Mom finish him?
Karhunen pulls Mom in close to his closed guard and prevents Mom from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karhunen seems to have recovered his senses.
Mom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karhunen is proving hard to escape from.
Karhunen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhunen 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.
Mom tries to free his leg and advance position but Karhunen is retaining full guard.
Mom pushing down on Karhunen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mom tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Karhunen.
Mom is thwarting Karhunen's attempts to control the position.
That's two 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.
Still in half guard, Mom seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mom is tying to control. Karhunen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Mom stalling.
Mom wants to take a breather but Karhunen is having none of it.
Karhunen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mom wants to stand but Karhunen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mom content to control rather than advance.
Karhunen is looking to get back to is feet but Mom passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karhunen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Your Mom dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A combination from Mom does no damage.
Mom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab-cross combination lands for Mom and sends Karhunen crashing to the mat! Mom follows him down to the mat - Karhunen regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Karhunen is trying to maintain the position but Mom is very close to passing his half guard.
Mom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mom tries to stand and escape but Karhunen is controlling the position.
Karhunen is not content to let Mom control the position.
Karhunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhunen is trying to control but can't.
Karhunen is refusing to be controlled, as Mom sits in half guard.
Mom tries to stand but can't do so whilst Karhunen controls his leg.
Mom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karhunen controlling the position well.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice body punch from Mom.
Mom fails to land with a series of punches.
Mom misses with a series of wild punches.
Karhunen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mom.
A nice combination there by Mom.
Your Mom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Mom.
Mom fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mom.
Your Mom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mom looks to land a combination. Karhunen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mom throws a nice looking combination but Karhunen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mom stalks Karhunen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Karhunen's face. Karhunen staggers backwards, shaken.
Mom works Karhunen's body with a nice hook.
Mom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mom scores with a hook to the body. Karhunen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A right-left combo lands from Mom.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mom.
Mom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mom. No joy for Karhunen on that attempt.
Karhunen slips a jab and a cross from Mom.
Mom throws a combination. Karhunen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karhunen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mom!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mom is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nalle Karhunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mom in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Your Mom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Your Mom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gruberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel has chosen Sweat Loaf as his entrance music. Ed Gruberman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Gruberman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Dengel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Dengel sends Gruberman down but not out. Dengel dives into side control looking to finish.
Gruberman is rocked!
It looks like Ed Gruberman has been cut.
Gruberman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oh Gruberman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gruberman trying to control but Dengel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Gruberman staying busy and making it hard for Dengel to control.
Gruberman seems to have got his legs back now.
Dengel is controlling the position but Gruberman somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Gruberman trying to hold on to Dengel's head to control him but Dengel postures up.
Dengel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dengel is thwarting Gruberman's attempts to control the position.
Dengel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dengel gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel decides to stand back up.
Dengel works over Gruberman's head and body with a nice combination.
Gruberman is breathing heavily.
Dengel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dengel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dengel trying to control the action but Gruberman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruberman lands a decent little punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruberman is trying to escape the position but Dengel is controlling the position.
Gruberman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dengel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gruberman shoots in but no luck this time.
Dengel looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruberman is just out of range.
Gruberman fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dengel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gruberman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dengel winds up and cracks Gruberman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dengel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gruberman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gruberman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gruberman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dengel's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruberman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dengel is keeping the position for now.
Dengel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gruberman controls the pace.
Gruberman passes Dengel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dengel is not content to let Gruberman control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dengel trying to hold on to Gruberman's head to control him but Gruberman postures up.
Gruberman works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dengel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Gruberman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dengel misses with a takedown attempt
and Gruberman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gruberman landing some decent shots from guard.
Gruberman is pushing down on Dengel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dengel is fighting to maintain full guard but Gruberman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gruberman thows a huge punch but Dengel dodges it nicely.
Gruberman tries to pass to full mount but Dengel defends it.
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. Gruberman connects with a nice short shot to Dengel's temple.
Dengel trying to control but Gruberman postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gruberman in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gruberman moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruberman wants to control but Dengel is keeping him busy.
Gruberman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gruberman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dengel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gruberman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dengel!
Gruberman wants to finish this one by submission but Dengel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gruberman.
Gruberman wants to control the pace but Dengel is squirming around nicely.
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.
Gruberman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dengel has worked his arm free - good work by Dengel!
Dengel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gruberman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gruberman is looking to control Dengel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gruberman avoid being mounted?
Dengel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruberman moves into full guard.
Dengel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dengel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gruberman is retaining full guard.
Gruberman controls Dengel momentarily but Dengel frees himself.
Gruberman lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dengel has his takedown stuffed
and Gruberman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dengel's guard now.
Gruberman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dengel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dengel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gruberman is stalling in the full guard.
Dengel trying to control the position.
Gruberman trying to control but Dengel is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gruberman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ed Gruberman's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Dengel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gruberman moves into the clinch successfully.
Dengel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gruberman wants a takedown.
Come on Dengel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gruberman pulls guard successfully.
Dengel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gruberman is keeping the position for now.
Gruberman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ed Gruberman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gruberman has his hands on Dengel's head, controlling the position.
Dengel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gruberman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dengel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dengel wants to stand but Gruberman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gruberman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dengel gets caught flat footed, as Gruberman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gruberman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dengel striking off his back but it's not causing Gruberman any problems.
Gruberman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dengel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dengel wants to sweep here but Gruberman controlling him for the moment.
Gruberman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel is trying to escape the position but Gruberman is controlling the position.
Gruberman wants to control but Dengel is keeping him busy.
Dengel wants to control but Gruberman postures up.
Dengel is looking to regain half guard here but Gruberman keeps moving and retains side control.
Dengel is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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.
Gruberman is chipping away with strikes.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gruberman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dengel is in a horrible position here. Gruberman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dengel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dengel tries to hold on but Gruberman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Gruberman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gruberman 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 Roosa Järviläinen 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... Ed Gruberman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenni Flisa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Losco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Losco has chosen Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline as his entrance music. Sam Losco will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenni Flisa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Losco!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Losco throws a good cross that connects.
Losco tries to clinch there but Flisa circles away.
Flisa shoots in for a double leg but Losco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to de liver by Losco. Beautiful body shot.
Losco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Losco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flisa moves away.
Flisa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Losco is fending him off so far but Flisa persists. Nope, Losco circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Flisa or perhaps it was just good defense by Losco which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenni Flisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flisa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Losco swivels and escapes.
Jab from Losco.
Losco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Losco is looking to score with low kicks.
Lenni Flisa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Losco lands with an uppercut that bounces Flisa off the cage and back into rage.
Flisa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Losco as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flisa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice takedown defense from Losco. No joy for Flisa on that attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Losco.
Flisa is rocked!
Losco stuffs the takedown.
Oh Flisa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Losco misses with a wild combination.
Flisa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flisa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flisa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Losco.
It looks like Lenni Flisa has been cut.
Flisa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Losco swivels and escapes.
Losco cracks Flisa with a hook to the temple - Flisa is on wobbly legs here! Losco swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Flisa falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Losco wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sam Losco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Wren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasper Kessler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alan Wren's chin.
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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, Kasper Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Wren!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kessler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kessler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kessler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wren.
Kessler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kessler misses with a double jab.
Kessler takes a swing at Wren's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Kessler misses.
Wren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kessler.
Kessler throws a hook but Wren avoids it easily.
Wren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kessler just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Kessler misses.
Wren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kessler misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Kessler.
Kessler Rushes Wren and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Wren is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Kessler Piles on the pressure and Wren crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasper Kessler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lecouc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecouc kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Rob Zombie - Iron head. Hearns is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Darude - Sandstorm. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Lecouc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecouc scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hearns prevents Lecouc from moving into mount.
Lecouc lands an elbow.
Lecouc is putting a hurting on Hearns here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hearns bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hearns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hearns stuffs the takedown attempt from Lecouc. Lecouc gets slowly back to his feet.
Lecouc misses with a takedown attempt - Hearns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lecouc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hearns pinned against the cage. Hearns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Lecouc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lecouc shoots for a double leg takedown but Hearns sprawls well. He's pushed Lecouc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hearns lunges at Lecouc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lecouc's hand.
Lecouc moves in looking to clinch but Hearns pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hearns tries to buck Lecouc off but Lecouc is having none of it.
Hearns is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hearns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lecouc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hearns kicks off Lecouc and gets to his feet.
Hearns scores with a shot to the body.
Lecouc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hearns swivels and escapes.
Lecouc is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lecouc keeps control of Hearns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lecouc gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hearns.
Lecouc wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc is trying to maintain a safe position but Hearns gets an underhook and turns Lecouc into the cage.
Hearns has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lecouc avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lecouc wants a takedown but no success here.
Lecouc tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hearns has Lecouc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lecouc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lecouc can't get the takedown.
Lecouc keeps control of Hearns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hearns has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lecouc is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lecouc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hearns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lecouc is trying to stall.
Hearns tries to break the clinch but Lecouc is controlling the position.
Lecouc prevents the takedown attempt.
Hearns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lecouc gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lecouc tries to score a body lock takedown but Hearns shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc tries for a takedown but Hearns manages to get underhooks.
Hearns prevents the takedown attempt.
Lecouc keeps control of Hearns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Hearns.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hearns is working for takedown but Lecouc is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hearns breaks the clinch.
Lecouc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hearns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lecouc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hearns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lecouc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lecouc won't allow Hearns to get back to his feet.
Lecouc with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc landing some decent shots from guard.
Hearns has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lecouc is looking to work some ground and pound but Hearns has wrist control.
Lecouc trying to move into half guard but instead Hearns has managed to sweep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearns is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Lecouc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearns is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Lecouc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lecouc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hearns with a jab.
Hearns cracks Lecouc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lecouc darts in trying to clinch
and Hearns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hearns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lecouc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lecouc prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lecouc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hearns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hearns wants a takedown.
Lecouc breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc misses with a takedown
and Hearns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lecouc closes the distance and clinches up with Hearns, looking for a takedown. Lecouc pushes Hearns against the cage but Hearns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Lecouc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lecouc with a poor takedown
and Hearns counters with a left and a right that stings Lecouc.
Lecouc slips a jab and a cross from Hearns.
Hearns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lecouc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lecouc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lecouc has his takedown stuffed
and Hearns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lecouc fails with the takedown.
Hearns tests Lecouc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lecouc is rocked!
Lecouc drops his hands momentarily. Hearns doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Lecouc staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Lecouc doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Hearns!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaapo Hannuksela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whisky Dan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannuksela comes to the cage accompanied by The Sex Pistols - Submission. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dan's choice of entrance music: "I'm a man" by Black Strobe. 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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198 lbs
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201 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaapo Hannuksela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Whisky Dan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannuksela closes the distance and clinches up with Dan, looking for a takedown. Hannuksela pushes Dan against the cage but Dan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hannuksela scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dan is trying is best to control the position here.
Hannuksela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hannuksela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hannuksela's back!
Hannuksela defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dan's arms.
Hannuksela is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dan gets his way!
Hannuksela breaks Dan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dan trying to keep a closed guard but Hannuksela is proving a slippery customer.
Dan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan looking for a guillotine here but Hannuksela defends easily.
Dan looks gassed!
Hannuksela wants to control from the top but Dan keeps moving.
Hannuksela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dan is keeping the position for now.
Dan trying to keep a closed guard but Hannuksela is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hannuksela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two 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.
Hannuksela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dan tries to avoid it but Hannuksela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dan to the ground. Dan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaapo Hannuksela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hannuksela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dan tries to avoid it but Hannuksela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dan to the ground. Dan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hannuksela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hannuksela moves away.
Dan misses with the combination.
Dan feints and as Hannuksela raises his hands in defense, Dan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hannuksela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hannuksela keeping full guard, as Dan tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan stands up and waves to Hannuksela to follow him.
Hannuksela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dan counters with a single leg into guard. Hannuksela didn't expect that.
Dan throwing strikes but missing.
Dan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dan works his way into side control.
Hannuksela tries to bench press Dan off him but Dan keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Dan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hannuksela is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hannuksela is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dan advances to full mount.
Dan lands a big elbow.
Dan dominating with strikes here.
Dan tries to control but Hannuksela wriggling away.
Dan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hannuksela is surviving well by controlling Dan's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hannuksela is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hannuksela can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dan wants to finish this one by submission but Hannuksela is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whisky Dan 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.
Hannuksela fails with the takedown
and Dan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dan.
Dan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hannuksela smiles and moves away.
Hannuksela tries for a takedown but Dan circles away easily
and Hannuksela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hannuksela throws a low kick, looking for Dan's leg but Dan calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannuksela is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dan off and has taken his back!
Dan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hannuksela's guard. Nice work there by Dan.
Dan wants to control from the top but Hannuksela keeps moving.
Hannuksela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dan wants to control from the top but Hannuksela keeps moving.
Hannuksela pulls Dan in close to prevent any damage.
Hannuksela wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dan stands and throws Hannuksela's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hannuksela knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dan working the head with strikes.
Hannuksela is looking to reverse the position.
Hannuksela is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dan off and has taken his back!
Hannuksela throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dan breaks Hannuksela's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hannuksela can't keep his opponent in guard - Dan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hannuksela tries to roll over but Dan keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan 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.
Hannuksela trying to control from the bottom.
Dan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hannuksela wants to get back to full guard.
Dan is looking to take a break and control but Hannuksela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hannuksela tries to lock up and control but Dan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hannuksela flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dan get's back to his feet.
Dan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dan misses with the combination.
Dan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hannuksela.
Hannuksela has his takedown stuffed
and Dan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whisky Dan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dan misses with a series of wild punches.
Hannuksela looks to clinch
and Dan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hannuksela trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hannuksela throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hannuksela is on top in guard.
Dan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hannuksela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hannuksela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hannuksela postures up.
Hannuksela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hannuksela wants to control from the top but Dan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hannuksela can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dan 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.
Dan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hannuksela.
Dan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hannuksela wants to control from the top but Dan keeps moving.
Hannuksela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dan wants to sweep here but Hannuksela controlling him for the moment.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hannuksela.
Hannuksela tries for a takedown but Dan circles away easily
and Dan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dan slips nicely into half guard.
Hannuksela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whisky Dan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hannuksela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannuksela is staying active underneath Dan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hannuksela is looking to control Dan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hannuksela avoid being mounted?
Dan thows a huge punch but Hannuksela dodges it nicely.
Dan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hannuksela defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dan throws a series of punches but Hannuksela avoids them all with ease.
That's four 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.
Hannuksela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dan counters with a one-two to the body.
Dan throws a series of punches but Hannuksela moves out of range.
Dan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hannuksela keeps control of Dan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hannuksela tries for a takedown but Dan manages to get underhooks.
Kaapo Hannuksela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaapo Hannuksela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dan has Hannuksela pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hannuksela manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hannuksela pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dan throws a right and a left that Hannuksela avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whisky Dan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whisky Dan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregzradinki Tulumplzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alguem Bom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tulumplzi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Cradle. Alguem Bom will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregzradinki Tulumplzi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alguem Bom!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulumplzi gets a takedown into half guard.
Bom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bom is defending against the submission attempts here by Tulumplzi.
Bom pushes Tulumplzi off looking to stand but Tulumplzi dives back in and keeps control.
Tulumplzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tulumplzi trying to mount his opponent but Bom defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bom taking some punishment here, with Tulumplzi in his half guard.
Tulumplzi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tulumplzi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bom pushes Tulumplzi off and gets back to his feet.
Bom throws a sloppy head kick and Tulumplzi moves out of range easily.
Bom throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bom avoids the body shot from Tulumplzi.
Bom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alguem Bom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulumplzi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bom wants to get back to striking at distance but Tulumplzi won't allow it.
Tulumplzi is trying to break free.
Bom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tulumplzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tulumplzi cracks Bom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bom looks gassed!
Tulumplzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tulumplzi takes one to the side of the head.
Tulumplzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tulumplzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tulumplzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bom doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulumplzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bom tries to kick Tulumplzi off in order to stand up. Tulumplzi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tulumplzi advances nicely into full mount.
Tulumplzi lands a heavy elbow.
Bom has left one of his arms exposed and Tulumplzi doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bom screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregzradinki Tulumplzi!
Gregzradinki Tulumplzi retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Vikic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Biggums has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Vikic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vikic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vikic showed some decent athleticism there.
Biggums is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vikic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vikic moves into full mount! Biggums won't be happy about that!
Biggums really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vikic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vikic has hold of Biggums's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Biggums manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Biggums is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Vikic wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vikic looking for a guillotine from mount but Biggums is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vikic with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Biggums is desperately trying to improve his position but Vikic has a good base and remains in mount.
Vikic wants to take Biggums's back here but Biggums is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Biggums is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vikic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Biggums can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vikic is breathing heavily.
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.
Biggums is looking to get to half guard.
Biggums wants to control but Vikic is having none of it.
Biggums has left one of his arms exposed and Vikic doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Biggums screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Vikic!
Samuel Vikic retains his heavyweight title!
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