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SISU 38: Peruna vs Tummutti PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allowin Baaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Verinen Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allowin Baaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verinen Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baaf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Puukko postures up.
Puukko trying to control but Baaf is working from the bottom.
Baaf is trying to control the position but Puukko postures up.
Puukko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baaf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puukko is one step ahead there.
Puukko throwing strikes from guard but Baaf blocks nicely.
Baaf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Puukko is pressing down on Baaf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baaf has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Puukko is proving hard to escape from.
Baaf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaf tries to free his leg and advance position but Puukko is retaining full guard.
Baaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Puukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puukko wants to sweep but no luck.
Puukko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baaf's guard.
Puukko stopping the sweep attempt from Baaf.
Puukko stops Baaf from standing up.
Baaf keeping moving, preventing Puukko from controlling successfully.
Baaf trying to keep a closed guard but Puukko is proving a slippery customer.
Baaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Baaf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Baaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Puukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Allowin Baaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Baaf tries to sprawl out of it but Puukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Baaf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Puukko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baaf pinned against the cage. Baaf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Allowin Baaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verinen Puukko.
Puukko looks gassed!
Baaf cracks Puukko with an uppercut from hell and Puukko crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Baaf's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Baaf cracks Puukko with a solid left hand.
Baaf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaf wants to control from the top but Puukko keeps moving.
Baaf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baaf trying to control but Puukko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baaf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puukko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baaf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baaf tries to stand but Puukko is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puukko misses with a takedown attempt - Baaf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.
Baaf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Puukko.
Puukko tries to clinch but Baaf is having none of it.
Baaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baaf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puukko walks into a jab.
Baaf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Baaf misses.
Baaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puukko moves away.
Puukko has a takedown stuffed.
Baaf scores with a head kick.
Puukko is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baaf tries to avoid it but Puukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baaf to the ground. Baaf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baaf misses with the combination.
Baaf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allowin Baaf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Puukko shoots for a double leg takedown but Baaf sprawls well. He's pushed Puukko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Puukko has managed to clinch.
Baaf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puukko is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Puukko misses with a body punch.
Baaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baaf misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Baaf. No joy for Puukko on that attempt.
Allowin Baaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verinen Puukko.
Baaf connects with the punch.
Baaf clobbers Puukko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puukko is still on wobbly legs! Can Baaf finish him?
Baaf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puukko takes one to the chin there.
Baaf throws a left that rocks Puukko and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Baaf dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Puukko regain composure!
Baaf controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puukko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puukko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puukko seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baaf working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko is looking for a sweep.
Baaf lands some shots froms side control.
Puukko trying to remain calm as Baaf controls from the top position.
Baaf tries to move into full mount but can't pass Puukko's legs.
Puukko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puukko tries to roll over but Baaf keeps him under control.
Baaf gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Allowin Baaf is winning the standup battle so far.
Baaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puukko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baaf as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaf lands a lovely overhand right.
Baaf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puukko closes the distance and clinches.
Puukko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Baaf.
Baaf is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baaf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baaf lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puukko.
Puukko pushes off an throws an elbow but Baaf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Puukko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puukko has Baaf pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Baaf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baaf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baaf digs a right hand into Puukko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puukko's gas tank.
Baaf lands a hook that snaps the head of Puukko backwards.
Baaf is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Puukko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baaf scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Baaf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko is trying to stall.
Baaf scores with a shoulder strike.
Baaf lands a body shot.
Baaf pushes Puukko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baaf lands a right hand.
Puukko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baaf smiles and moves away.
Puukko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baaf with a nice cross.
Puukko shoots for a double leg takedown but Baaf sprawls well. He's pushed Puukko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baaf lands an overhand right.
Baaf throws an overhand right that lands on Puukko's shoulder, as Puukko tries to avoid the shot.
Baaf connects with a body shot.
Puukko shoots for a takedown but Baaf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Puukko throws a chopping leg kick but Baaf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Puukko moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko defending well as Baaf loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown by Puukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Baaf which made him look bad.
Puukko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baaf.
Puukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baaf tries to avoid it but Puukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baaf to the ground. Baaf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baaf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puukko at a distance.
A punch combination from Baaf misses.
A head kick misses from Baaf.
Puukko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Baaf!
Puukko tries to control but Baaf wriggling away.
Puukko wants to take Baaf's back but he can't do it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puukko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baaf has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allowin Baaf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baaf catches Puukko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puukko blocks a head kick by Baaf.
Baaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puukko scores with a takedown into Baaf's guard.
Puukko drops back looking for a leg! Baaf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baaf manages to kick Puukko off! Puukko jumps back into Baaf's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baaf controls Puukko momentarily but Puukko frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Baaf managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puukko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Puukko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baaf has his hands on Puukko's head, controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baaf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baaf.
Baaf explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Baaf. No joy for Puukko on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baaf lands a jab-cross combination.
Baaf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Baaf.
Puukko slips under a jab.
Puukko has managed to clinch.
Puukko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baaf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allowin Baaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verinen Puukko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baaf.
Baaf throws a head punch that misses.
Puukko tries to score a body lock takedown but Baaf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Puukko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baaf is trying to maintain a safe position but Puukko gets an underhook and turns Baaf into the ropes.
Baaf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baaf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puukko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baaf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Baaf scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Baaf as the two fighters clinch.
Puukko wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baaf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Baaf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baaf is leaning against Puukko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baaf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puukko has a takedown stuffed.
A right-left combo lands from Baaf.
Baaf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puukko slips a jab from Baaf.
Puukko shoots in but Baaf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allowin Baaf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Baaf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baaf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puukko.
Baaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puukko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baaf trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Puukko manages to pass to mount!
Baaf is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Puukko prevents Baaf from getting the reversal.
Baaf has given up his back.
Baaf is trying to get back to his feet but Puukko has full control of the position and if anything, Baaf has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Baaf rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ground and pound from Puukko.
Verinen Puukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puukko seems to be looking for submissions.
Baaf kicks Puukko off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allowin Baaf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baaf, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allowin Baaf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rox James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosti Johannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johannes has chosen Raised Fist - Killing It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kosti Johannes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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208 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rox James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosti Johannes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to keep at a distance but Johannes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johannes stops a takedown attempt from James.
Johannes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johannes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the ropes.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Johannes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johannes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johannes lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Johannes breaks from the clinch.
A big head kick from Johannes and James is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Rox James has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johannes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johannes wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johannes trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johannes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johannes stands up and waves to James to follow him.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johannes connects with a high kick.
Johannes misses with a two punch combination.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johannes throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Johannes closes the distance and clinches.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James tries to pull guard but Johannes holds him up against the ropes and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rox James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johannes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johannes sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johannes is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Johannes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johannes sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johannes is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
James is rocked!
Rox James's cut is getting worse.
Kosti Johannes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Johannes does no damage.
James bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Johannes comes at him with an uppercut from hell! James falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! James was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kosti Johannes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Vera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson scores with a takedown into Vera's guard.
Karlsson lands a couple of elbows.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Vera keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson throwing strikes but missing.
Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vera is keeping the position for now.
Vera keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson landing with the ground and pound.
Vera has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Karlsson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vera has tightened it up now! Karlsson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brandon Vera!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Larzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banana Split (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larzon comes to the ring accompanied by Detox by Millencolin. Mathias Larzon had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mathias Larzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Banana Split!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Split shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Split was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Larzon is squirming around, avoiding Split's attempts to control the action.
Split controlling the pace for now.
Split can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Larzon is looking to escape.
Larzon is trying desperately to improve position.
Split goes for an armbar but Larzon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Larzon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Split looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larzon is one step ahead there.
Larzon postures up.
Larzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Split is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Split has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larzon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larzon postures up.
Larzon preventing the sweep.
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.
Split wants to hit a switch here but Larzon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Split there!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Larzon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Split is looking to escape.
Split tries to hold on but Larzon postures up.
Split regains half guard.
Split trying to hold on to Larzon's head to control him but Larzon postures up.
Split looks gassed!
Split controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larzon prevents Split from improving his position.
Split has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larzon is working away from the top position though.
Larzon wants to stand but Split has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Split makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Split.
Split looking for a guillotine here but Larzon defends easily.
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.
Split is trying to control the position but Larzon postures up.
Despite being in the dominant position, Banana Split just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larzon instigates a clinch.
Split has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Larzon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Larzon manages to break the clinch.
Split takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larzon takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larzon breaks the clinch.
Larzon is looking to clinch but Split is avoiding it.
Larzon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Larzon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Split to the mat! Split manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Larzon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Larzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larzon has clasped his hands together around Split's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Split tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larzon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Split wants to control but Larzon postures up.
Split is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Larzon wants to stand but Split is controlling his arm.
Split looking for a sweep but Larzon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Larzon tries to control but Split wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Split regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larzon is thwarting Split's attempts to control the position.
Larzon prevents Split from improving his position.
Split trying to control from the bottom.
Larzon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Split keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larzon is taking a breather. Split says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Split trying to control but Larzon postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Larzon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck for Larzon with that takedown attempt.
Split tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larzon swivels and escapes.
Larzon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Larzon misses with a takedown attempt
and Split counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Larzon is not content to let Split control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larzon trying to control but Split postures up.
Split is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Split is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Split trying to control from half guard but Larzon is working away.
Larzon wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Split not doing much here.
Split is looking to take a break and control but Larzon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larzon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Split tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larzon swivels and escapes.
Split keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathias Larzon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Split with that takedown attempt.
Mathias Larzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banana Split.
Larzon clinches.
Larzon breaks from the clinch.
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 Mathias Larzon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Split doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Larzon counters with a left and a right that stings Split.
Split shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Larzon counters with a two punch combo.
Larzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Split, pushing him back against the ropes.
Split drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mathias Larzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banana Split.
Larzon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larzon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larzon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Larzon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Larzon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Split counters with a shoot takedown. Larzon fights it but they end up in guard.
Split wants to pass the guard but Larzon is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larzon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larzon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banana Split has got the better of the ground game so far.
Split tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larzon looking to control but Split is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Split is wriggling around trying to escape.
Split tries to hold on but Larzon pushes him away.
Split is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathias Larzon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Split wants to control but Larzon is having none of it.
Split is looking to improve his position but Larzon isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Larzon trying to control but Split is having none of it.
Split tries to lock up and control but Larzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Split gets back to half guard.
Split trying to control from the bottom.
Split wants to control the action here but instead Larzon manages to pass to full mount!
Split is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banana Split has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mathias Larzon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larzon, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mathias Larzon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Coasters - Down In Mexico. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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176 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Costa has managed to clinch.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joao Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Costa wants to clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Costa has managed to clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Costa blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Costa darts in and clinches Johnson up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Costa shrugs off.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa clinches.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Costa's ribcage.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Costa tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Costa throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Costa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Costa moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Costa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Costa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Costa throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Johnson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Costa prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Costa is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Costa is controlling him well.
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.
Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Costa is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Horrible takedown by Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Costa tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Costa's head back.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Costa at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa forces Johnson back against the ropes and clinches.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a head kick but Costa moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Costa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Costa tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Costa is rocked!
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Costa. That did some damage!
Johnson thuds his right hand into Costa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Costa's defenses.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costa has Johnson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Costa jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Costa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Costa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Costa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Costa working away.
Costa scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Costa wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Costa is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Costa avoids nicely.
Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Costa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Costa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Costa lands with some strikes.
Costa tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Costa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Costa. What's that going to do exactly?
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Costa tries to clinch up.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Costa. Costa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Costa if he has to take too many more of those.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Costa's side.
Costa walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Costa tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Costa wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Costa rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Johnson keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costa dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Costa throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Costa. Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
Sammy Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costa takes one to the chin there.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson with a hook.
Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Costa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Costa tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Costa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Costa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Costa maintains control.
Joao Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa working Johnson over with strikes here.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Johnson tries to buck Costa off but he can't manage it.
Costa prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Costa lands a nice shot to the head.
Costa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Costa is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Johnson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Johnson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Costa anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Johnson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Costa slips an arm under Johnson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Costa has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Costa is squeezing on Johnson like an anaconda would it's prey. Johnson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Costa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes into the arena with bad boy - cascada blaring out of the sound system. Metso has chosen Metallica - Seek And Destroy as his entrance music. Kalle Kolmiokuristus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ukko Metso!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metso misses with a straight right.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metso but Metso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Metso slips under a jab from Kolmiokuristus.
Metso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kolmiokuristus passes into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is pressing down on Metso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Metso is holding on for now.
Metso is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kolmiokuristus jumps into side control!
Metso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metso wants to get back to his feet but Kolmiokuristus drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kolmiokuristus's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kolmiokuristus! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Metso has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Vaihoja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppo Vaihoja could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rich Brown's chin.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Vaihoja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaihoja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown moves forwards but Vaihoja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vaihoja.
Vaihoja cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vaihoja counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaihoja misses the shot to the body.
Brown looks to clinch
and Vaihoja counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Vaihoja to acknowledge the strikes.
Vaihoja lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brown backs up against the ropes.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vaihoja.
Vaihoja ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Vaihoja ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Vaihoja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Vaihoja there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaihoja lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Brown falls backwards - clearly groggy! Vaihoja dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Vaihoja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sub Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Nappi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappi has chosen O Fortuna as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Sub Hero has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sub Hero seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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143 lbs
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134 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sub Hero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Nappi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nappi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nappi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hero but Hero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nappi!
Nappi tries to lock up and control but Hero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nappi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nappi is in a horrible position here. Hero smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nappi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hero landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hero goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nappi turns into him and now he's in Hero's guard.
Nappi stopping the sweep attempt from Hero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero looking for a guillotine here but Nappi defends easily.
Hero is looking for a triangle but Nappi pushes his legs off easily.
Nappi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nappi's guard.
Hero stops Nappi from standing up.
Nappi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappi is trying to control the position but Hero postures up.
Hero forces his way into half guard.
Hero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hero is looking for a kimura but Nappi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hero to get the leverage.
Hero prevents Nappi from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nappi's head.
Nappi trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nappi defending well though.
Hero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nappi's head.
Hero slips a nice elbow through Nappi's hands, connecting with Nappi's forehead.
Hero is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nappi reverses the position - he's now on top in Hero's guard.
Nappi trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero 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.
Nappi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nappi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nappi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hero controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Hero dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Hero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nappi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hero gets a takedown into half guard.
Hero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hero tries to pass to full mount but Nappi defends it.
Nappi is trying to control but can't.
Hero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hero wants to work for an arm triangle but Nappi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hero winds up and cracks Nappi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nappi taking some punishment here, with Hero in his half guard.
Hero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nappi's head.
Hero throwing shots but Nappi is blocking nicely.
Nappi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nappi.
Nappi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nappi, not yet.
Nappi keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Nappi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hero.
Hero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nappi has his foot on Hero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hero works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A cross from Nappi lands.
Nappi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nappi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hero is retaining full guard.
Nappi wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Nappi preventing the sweep.
Hero is working hard here to advance position.
Hero had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nappi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hero Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nappi's back instead.
Hero has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Nappi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero struggling to land strikes to the head as Nappi covers up.
Nappi looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Nappi just trying to survive but Hero is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hero thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hero somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Nappi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nappi defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hero gets a takedown into half guard.
Nappi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappi is trying to maintain the position but Hero is very close to passing his half guard.
Nappi moves into full guard.
Hero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nappi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hero wants to control from the top but Nappi keeps moving.
Nappi controls Hero momentarily but Hero frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Hero dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nappi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hero's waist but Hero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nappi off to one side.
Nappi fails with the takedown.
Hero lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Hero.
Sub Hero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nappi drives through and clinches with Hero against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hero.
Hero leaning against his opponent.
Hero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nappi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nappi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nappi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hero striking off his back but it's not causing Nappi any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Nappi from controlling successfully.
Hero has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nappi has passed into side control.
Hero tries to buck Nappi off but Nappi is having none of it.
Hero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nappi wants to control but Hero is keeping him busy.
Hero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hero tries to roll over but Nappi keeps him under control.
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.
Hero is refusing to be controlled, as Nappi sits in half guard.
Nappi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sub Hero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nappi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hero is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hero tries to improve his position but instead Nappi has taken his back!
Nappi is trying to stick to Hero's back but Hero is turning into Nappi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nappi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hero.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Nappi is keeping the position.
Hero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nappi dives on top into guard.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Nappi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nappi passes Hero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hero is trying to get back to full guard.
Hero is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nappi is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sub Hero did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nappi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nappi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nappi is looking to clinch but Hero is avoiding it.
Hero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nappi but Nappi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nappi has closed the distance and engaged Hero in a clinch.
Hero avoids the elbow strike from Nappi, against the ropes.
Nappi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nappi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nappi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hero scoring with strikes but Nappi is staying in there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nappi is looking to get to half guard.
Hero looking to finish with strikes here!
Nappi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero cracks Nappi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nappi taking shots to the head.
Hero goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nappi turns into him and now he's in Hero's guard.
Nappi forces his way into half guard.
Hero is not content to let Nappi control the position.
Hero is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control here.
Nappi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hero keeps working.
Hero gets back to full guard.
Hero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nappi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nappi trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nappi won't allow Hero to sweep him here.
Nappi wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero has a closed guard, preventing Nappi from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hero thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Hero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nappi misses with a takedown attempt
and Hero counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nappi!
Hero looking to secure an arm triangle but Nappi defends it well.
Hero misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hero sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hero looking to ground and pound but Nappi is blocking nicely.
Nappi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hero.
Nappi can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Hero had his way with Eino Nappi in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nappi tries to clinch there but Hero circles away.
Hero stuffs the takedown attempt from Nappi. Nappi gets slowly back to his feet.
Hero looks to land a combination. Nappi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nappi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nappi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hero counters with a shoot takedown. Nappi fights it but they end up in guard.
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nappi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hero thows a big elbow that misses.
Hero scoring with some ground and pound.
Hero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappi looking to control.
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.
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nappi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nappi is trying to keep Hero in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hero gets the takedown into side control.
Hero tries to score with some ground and pound. Nappi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hero wants to control but Nappi is keeping him busy.
Hero tries for a kimura but Nappi is defending well.
Hero tries for a kimura but Nappi is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hero working away.
Nappi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nappi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nappi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hero.
Hero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hero prevents Nappi from improving his position.
Hero 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nappi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nappi tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Hero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hero thows a big elbow that misses.
Sub Hero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hero throwing strikes from guard but Nappi blocks nicely.
Eino Nappi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nappi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hero pushing down on Nappi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hero 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Hero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hero, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Hero!
Sub Hero retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is RUN DMC - Down With The King. Brock Carwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carwin stuffs the takedown.
Carwin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roberts looks for a takedown but Carwin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts looks for a takedown but Carwin sprawls well.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Carwin is looking to clinch.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Carwin tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Carwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, jab by Carwin - just one landing.
It looks like Jake Roberts has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brock Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carwin looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
No joy there for Carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Roberts off the ropes and back into rage.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Carwin shows good takedown defense.
Carwin swinging wilding here.
Carwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carwin stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carwin lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Carwin finds it's target.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Carwin.
Carwin connects with a nice looking jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Roberts. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Carwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carwin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roberts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carwin's waist but Carwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roberts off to one side.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Carwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberts looks for a takedown but Carwin sprawls well.
Carwin works over Roberts's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Carwin drops Roberts with a beautiful combination! Roberts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carwin is looking for the KO!
Roberts is rocked!
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Carwin.
Carwin thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Carwin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Roberts sprawling to the canvas. Carwin follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Roberts hang on?
Oh Roberts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carwin lands with a punch from half guard.
Carwin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Roberts seems to have got his legs back now.
Roberts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carwin wants to control the pace but Roberts is squirming around nicely.
Carwin landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Carwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Carwin.
Roberts takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carwin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Roberts hang on?
Roberts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carwin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carwin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Roberts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carwin tries to control but Roberts wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Carwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Roberts's cut.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roberts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carwin with a nice cross.
Roberts tries to move into range but Carwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roberts looks for a takedown but Carwin sprawls well.
A combination from Carwin does no damage.
Brock Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin lands with an overhand left.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Carwin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin lands with a right and another and another! Roberts is in big trouble! Carwin lands again and this time it's lights out for Roberts! A quality knockout there for Carwin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Carwin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Peruna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Tummutti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tummutti has chosen Tiamat - Cain as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Peruna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Tummutti!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peruna wants to slow Tummutti down by chopping away at his legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peruna walks into a jab.
It looks like Pekka Peruna has been cut.
Peruna tries to work over Tummutti's front leg with a kick but Tummutti checks it.
Peruna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peruna wants to land a leg kick but Tummutti is out of range.
Peruna throws a big shot that misses.
Tummutti looks to land a body kick but Peruna moved away.
Tummutti misses with the combination.
Tummutti throws a right and a left that Peruna avoids nicely.
Peruna tries to clinch but Tummutti moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peruna.
Peruna has closed the distance and engaged Tummutti in a clinch.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tummutti turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tummutti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Peruna dodges the ground and pound from Tummutti.
Peruna wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Tummutti are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Peruna takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tummutti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tummutti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peruna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peruna is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peruna slips a jab and a cross from Tummutti.
Tummutti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peruna.
Tummutti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tummutti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peruna. Peruna obviously looking to wear him down.
Tummutti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peruna as he jumps to the side.
Tummutti checks a leg kick.
Peruna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tummutti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tummutti looks gassed!
Peruna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tummutti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peruna wants to clinch up but Tummutti keeps it at a distance.
Peruna instigates a clinch.
Tummutti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peruna lands a knee to the head.
Tummutti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Tummutti.
Peruna lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Peruna connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peruna.
Peruna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Peruna unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tummutti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peruna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Peruna connects with a knee to the head.
Peruna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tummutti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peruna with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Peruna with a knee to the head.
Peruna connects with a knee to the head.
Peruna looking to throw knees to the head but Tummutti is blocking nicely.
Tummutti looking for a takedown.
Peruna misses with a knee to the head.
Peruna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peruna with a knee to the head.
Tummutti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peruna scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti avoiding damage as Peruna throws knees to the body.
Peruna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tummutti has picked Peruna up - he's going for a ride! Tummutti dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Peruna is looking to improve his position.
Tummutti is looking to advance position but Peruna won't allow it.
Peruna is trying to stand back up but Tummutti is controlling him
Tummutti is trying to work for a kimura but Peruna is defending well.
Tummutti tries to pass to full mount but Peruna defends it.
Peruna is trying to stand up here but Tummutti is controlling him well.
Peruna makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Peruna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tummutti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peruna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Tummutti with that takedown attempt.
Peruna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peruna throws a leg kick which misses Tummutti's front leg but catches the back leg as Tummutti tries to avoid it.
Peruna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peruna tries to close the distance and clinch but Tummutti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tummutti checks a leg kick.
Peruna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peruna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tummutti misses with a body kick.
Tummutti throws a solid leg kick but Peruna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tummutti.
Peruna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tummutti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peruna drives through and clinches with Tummutti against the ropes.
Tummutti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peruna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peruna connects with a knee to the head.
Peruna scores with a knee to the head.
Peruna unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tummutti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Peruna landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Peruna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Peruna's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Peruna has Tummutti up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tummutti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peruna is keeping busy.
Tummutti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peruna landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Peruna.
Tummutti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Peruna with a knee to the head.
Tummutti wants a takedown but no success here.
Tummutti tries to score a body lock takedown but Peruna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peruna lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Peruna lands a knee to the body.
Tummutti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peruna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Tummutti.
Peruna looking to throw knees to the head but Tummutti is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Tummutti fails to land.
Tummutti lands with a left to the head.
Peruna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Peruna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tummutti blocks it with crossed arms.
Tummutti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peruna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peruna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tummutti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tummutti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peruna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peruna tries a low kick but Tummutti avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peruna throws and low kick but Tummutti moves out of range easily.
Peruna throws a solid leg kick but Tummutti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peruna.
Tummutti checks a leg kick.
Peruna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tummutti throws out a loose jab but Peruna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peruna pushes Tummutti up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tummutti trying to stall but Peruna improves his position.
Tummutti has picked Peruna up - he's going for a ride! Tummutti dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Peruna pushes Tummutti off looking to stand but Tummutti dives back in and keeps control.
Tummutti wants to pass the guard but Peruna is defending well.
Peruna is trying to stand up here but Tummutti is controlling him well.
Peruna is refusing to be controlled, as Tummutti sits in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Peruna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peruna pushes Tummutti off looking to stand but Tummutti dives back in and keeps control.
Peruna wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peruna is trying to stand back up but Tummutti is controlling him
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slow jab from Tummutti misses its intended target.
Peruna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peruna there as he acknowledges the shot.
Peruna shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peruna forces Tummutti back against the ropes and clinches.
Peruna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tummutti blocks it with crossed arms.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but Tummutti blocks it.
Tummutti tries for a takedown but Peruna manages to get underhooks.
Peruna gets underhooks to prevent Tummutti's takedown attempt.
Peruna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tummutti.
Tummutti is working Peruna over against the ropes.
Peruna misses with a knee to the head.
Tummutti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tummutti misses with a few strikes there.
Tummutti waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Peruna.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peruna.
Peruna scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peruna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peruna is looking to slow Tummutti down with leg kicks.
Peruna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peruna clinches with his opponent.
Peruna with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Tummutti.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tummutti wants a takedown but no success here.
Peruna blocks the elbow strike.
Peruna is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tummutti is keeping busy.
Peruna prevents the takedown attempt.
Peruna misses with a knee strike.
Tummutti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tummutti looking for a takedown.
Tummutti tries for a takedown but Peruna manages to get underhooks.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but Tummutti blocks it.
Tummutti presses Peruna against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peruna trying to land knees to the body.
Tummutti lands a takedown into guard.
Tummutti prevents Peruna from getting back to his feet.
Tummutti throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tummutti trying to control but Peruna is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti passes Peruna's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peruna is trying to stand.
Peruna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tummutti is looking to take a break and control but Peruna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tummutti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peruna's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Tummutti loads up on a big right hand but Peruna slips the punch.
Peruna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peruna pushes Tummutti up against the ropes in a clinch.
Peruna landing knees to the head.
Peruna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tummutti blocks it with crossed arms.
Tummutti tries to score a body lock takedown but Peruna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peruna lands a knee to the head.
Tummutti looking to slow down the pace here.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Peruna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Peruna's cut.
That's time! Peruna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tummutti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tummutti misses with a series of wild punches.
Peruna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tommi Tummutti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peruna does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tummutti has a takedown stuffed.
Tummutti shoots in for a double leg but Peruna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tummutti dodges the punch combination from Peruna.
Peruna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tummutti goes for a takedown attempt but Peruna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Tummutti.
An inside leg kick lands from Peruna.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peruna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peruna lands a knee to the head.
Peruna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Peruna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tummutti takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peruna lands a nice knee to the body.
Peruna trying to stall but Tummutti improves his position.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but Tummutti blocks with his arms.
Tummutti lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tummutti wants to control but Peruna is keeping him busy.
Peruna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tummutti on the ground.
Peruna looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tummutti is pressing down on Peruna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peruna is holding on for now.
Peruna wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tummutti in particular looking to stall.
Peruna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peruna cracks the inside of Tummutti's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peruna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tummutti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but Tummutti blocks it.
Peruna stops a takedown attempt from Tummutti.
Peruna scores a nice knee to the body.
Tummutti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Peruna clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Peruna looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tummutti.
Peruna manages to stand up with Tummutti still on his back. Eventually Tummutti drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Tummutti tries to keep at a distance but Peruna has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peruna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tummutti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peruna landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peruna throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tummutti is looking to control Peruna's arms but Peruna gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tummutti has his back to the ropes.
Peruna misses with a knee to the head.
Tummutti tries to score a body lock takedown but Peruna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tummutti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peruna pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peruna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but Tummutti blocks it.
Tummutti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peruna prevents it.
Peruna using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Peruna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tummutti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Peruna regains guard immediately.
Tummutti throwing strikes from guard but Peruna blocks nicely.
Tummutti trying to control the position from guard on top but Peruna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peruna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tummutti manages to get himself to full guard.
Tummutti looking to control but Peruna passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peruna tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tummutti controls his leg.
Tummutti tries to roll over but Peruna keeps him under control.
Peruna tries to stand and escape but Tummutti is controlling the position.
Tommi Tummutti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Tummutti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peruna decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tummutti, up you get!
Peruna doesn't manage to clinch there - Tummutti circles away.
Peruna closes the distance and clinches.
Tummutti tries to score a body lock takedown but Peruna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peruna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tummutti is trying to maintain a safe position but Peruna gets an underhook and turns Tummutti into the ropes.
Peruna scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Tummutti.
Tummutti tries to score a body lock takedown but Peruna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peruna landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Peruna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peruna, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Peruna!
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RATING
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