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SISU 43:Lapointe vs Hallavaara PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Susi's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Hero of the Day. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen throws a leg kick which misses Susi's front leg but catches the back leg as Susi tries to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Susi.
Susi is working to tighten is grip on Virtanen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Virtanen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Susi is really squeezing tight and eventually Virtanen passes out! Susi breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Keni Susi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anders Jarryd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Noi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Jarryd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diesel Noi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jarryd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Noi sprawls well initially but Jarryd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Noi wants to get back to his feet.
Jarryd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noi keeps working.
Jarryd is pressing down on Noi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noi is holding on for now.
Noi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jarryd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarryd is looking to take a break and control but Noi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarryd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jarryd.
Jarryd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Noi is not content to let Jarryd control the position.
Noi wants to control but Jarryd postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarryd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Noi, who protects the arm well.
Jarryd trying to control the action but Noi is working from the bottom.
Jarryd cracks Noi with a big right hand but Noi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Noi is letting Jarryd control him for a moment.
Jarryd works to advance to full mount. Noi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarryd has hold of Noi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Noi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Noi is squirming around, avoiding Jarryd's attempts to control the action.
Jarryd goes for an armbar but Noi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Noi.
Noi wants to get up but he can't break Jarryd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jarryd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jarryd trying to keep a closed guard but Noi is proving a slippery customer.
Jarryd throws his legs up looking for a submission but Noi uses it to pass to side control.
Noi working away.
Jarryd is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarryd isn't going anywhere.
Jarryd is looking to regain half guard here but Noi keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Jarryd dominated that round.
That's time! Jarryd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Noi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jarryd forces Noi back against the ropes and clinches.
Jarryd stops a takedown attempt from Noi.
Noi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jarryd.
Noi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Noi landing knees to the body.
Noi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jarryd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jarryd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jarryd slips under a jab.
Jarryd gets the takedown into side control.
Jarryd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Noi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Noi is breathing heavily.
Jarryd advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarryd wants to control the pace but Noi is squirming around nicely.
Jarryd working for a submission but Noi is keeping him at bay.
Jarryd controlling his opponent.
Noi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jarryd.
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.
Jarryd thowing shots but they're missing.
Noi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jarryd trying to control but Noi is having none of it.
Jarryd controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarryd throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Noi because Jarryd loaded up on that one.
Jarryd working the ground and pound effectively.
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.
Jarryd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jarryd jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Noi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jarryd passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Noi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarryd looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Noi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jarryd jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Noi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Noi and Jarryd has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jarryd in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jarryd is staying tight to Noi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Jarryd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jarryd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Noi to the mat! Noi manages to get full guard.
Noi keeping moving, preventing Jarryd from controlling successfully.
Jarryd wants to pass the guard but Noi is keeping the position.
Jarryd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jarryd pushing down on Noi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Jarryd there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jarryd.
Noi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noi is defending against the submission attempts here by Jarryd.
Jarryd is stalling here. Noi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jarryd seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Noi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jarryd sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jarryd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jarryd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jarryd is on top in guard.
Jarryd trying to control but Noi is working from the bottom.
Jarryd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jarryd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jarryd slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Jarryd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noi defending well though.
Jarryd trying to control from half guard but Noi is working away.
Jarryd is controlling the pace.
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.
Jarryd is working for a submission of some sort.
Jarryd is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Noi!
Jarryd throwing strikes here but Noi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Anders Jarryd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarryd lands a nice shot to the head.
Diesel Noi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders Jarryd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarryd content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Jarryd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jarryd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Jarryd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mamoud Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Kolchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roots Bloody Roots- Sepultura. Kolchak has chosen Gortoz a ran - J'attends as his entrance music. Mamoud Jenkins is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mamoud Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Kolchak!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Kolchak.
Jenkins is looking to clinch but Kolchak is avoiding it.
Alex Kolchak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Kolchak sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kolchak swinging wilding here.
Kolchak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kolchak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but Kolchak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamoud Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolchak throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Kolchak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Mamoud Jenkins has been cut.
Kolchak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Kolchak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kolchak lands with a big left! Jenkins is wobbled badly! Kolchak comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Jenkins to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Kolchak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larsen Simonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Sparks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Larsen Simonds's chin.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larsen Simonds!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simonds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Simonds as Sparks shoots in.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sparks looking to pass the guard.
Sparks preventing the sweep.
Sparks wants to pass the guard but Simonds is keeping the position.
Sparks is looking to stand up but Simonds won't let him.
Sparks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparks is looking to work some ground and pound but Simonds has wrist control.
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.
Sparks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sparks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simonds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sparks sprawls well initially but Simonds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet.
Simonds wants to stand up but Sparks has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sparks manages to get to full guard.
Sparks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparks is breathing heavily.
Simonds tries to stand but Sparks is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is looking for a triangle but Simonds pushes his legs off easily.
Simonds trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Simonds postures up.
Sparks is looking for a triangle but Simonds pushes his legs off easily.
Sparks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparks, not yet.
Simonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparks had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Simonds is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sparks Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Simonds's back instead.
Sparks tightening his grip on Simonds, looking for the choke.
Simonds rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simonds can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four 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.
Sparks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Simonds controls his leg.
Sparks wants to work for an arm triangle but Simonds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sparks prevents Simonds from standing back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simonds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Simonds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simonds looking to control but Sparks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tony Sparks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sparks blocks a low kick nicely.
Simonds tries for a takedown but Sparks circles away easily
and Sparks counters with a takedown into side control.
Sparks staying calm.
Simonds takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Simonds is trying to control Sparks's posture but Sparks avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Sparks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Simonds is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sparks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simonds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simonds is looking for a sweep.
Sparks moves into full mount!
Simonds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Sparks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Simonds is surviving well by controlling Sparks's body position as best he can.
Sparks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Simonds is surviving well by controlling Sparks's body position as best he can.
Simonds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparks looking to ground and pound but Simonds is blocking nicely.
Simonds tries to hold on but Sparks postures up.
Simonds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simonds wants to control but Sparks is having none of it.
Sparks landing strikes from the mount and Simonds is in trouble!
Simonds can't escape the position.
Simonds tries to hold on but Sparks postures up.
Simonds tries to reverse the position but Sparks maintains control.
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.
Poor strikes thrown by Sparks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Simonds holds on for dear life.
Sparks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simonds has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sparks looking to control but Simonds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Simonds is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Sparks dominated that second round.
That's time! Sparks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Simonds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Simonds trying to control but Sparks is having none of it.
Sparks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sparks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simonds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simonds has escaped and now he's on top!
Sparks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simonds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simonds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simonds trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Simonds stands up and waves to Sparks to follow him.
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.
Simonds shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparks wants to get back to full guard.
Simonds wants to stand but Sparks has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sparks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simonds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simonds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simonds gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simonds misses with a takedown
and Sparks counters with a single leg into guard. Simonds didn't expect that.
Simonds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparks stops Simonds from standing up.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Simonds keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sparks as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Simonds screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sparks! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tony Sparks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosti Johannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaydon Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johannes comes to the ring accompanied by Raised Fist - Killing It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosti Johannes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaydon Ace!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johannes pinned against the cage. Johannes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johannes gets a clinch.
Ace tries to pull guard but Johannes holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ace drops back down to his feet.
Johannes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johannes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ace backwards.
Johannes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ace closes the distance and clinches up with Johannes, looking for a takedown. Ace pushes Johannes against the ropes but Johannes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kosti Johannes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaydon Ace.
A jab-cross combination lands for Johannes and sends Ace crashing to the mat! Johannes follows him down to the mat - Ace regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Ace is rocked!
It looks like Jaydon Ace has been cut.
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!
Johannes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ace is still in real trouble! Can Johannes finish him?
Johannes scores with a big shot! Ace's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ace! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosti Johannes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prusel Gammarix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatus Muminka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gammarix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Punttisali. Muminka has chosen The Moomins music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prusel Gammarix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatus Muminka!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gammarix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muminka tries to avoid it but Gammarix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muminka to the ground. Muminka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gammarix gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gammarix lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Muminka!
Muminka tries to lock up and control but Gammarix gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gammarix lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Muminka hang on?
Gammarix jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Muminka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gammarix trying to control the position but Muminka is working away.
Gammarix in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gammarix throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gammarix working the ground and pound.
Muminka gets back to half guard.
Muminka missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muminka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muminka is looking for a triangle but Gammarix pushes his legs off easily.
Muminka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muminka throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gammarix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muminka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muminka controls Gammarix momentarily but Gammarix frees himself.
Muminka thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gammarix trying to control the position from guard on top but Muminka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muminka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gammarix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gammarix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gammarix is looking to stand up but Muminka won't let him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muminka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muminka wants to sweep here but Gammarix controlling him for the moment.
Gammarix trying to control the position from guard on top but Muminka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muminka looking to control.
Muminka throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gammarix stopping the sweep attempt from Muminka.
Gammarix wants to stand but Muminka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muminka trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gammarix throws the left hand but Muminka avoids the punch easily.
Gammarix looks to land a left hand but Muminka moved out of range nicely.
Muminka takes the fight into the clinch.
Muminka has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gammarix clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gammarix breaks Muminka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Muminka wants to hit a switch here but Gammarix passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Muminka there!
Gammarix wants to control the pace but Muminka is squirming around nicely.
Muminka tries to hold on but Gammarix postures up.
Muminka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gammarix blocks Muminka's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gammarix has hold of Muminka's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Muminka manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Muminka flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Muminka tries to reverse the position but Gammarix maintains control.
Muminka tries to hold on but Gammarix pushes him away.
Muminka is just holding on here. Gammarix manages to take his back.
Muminka breaks Gammarix's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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.
Gammarix keeping full guard, as Muminka tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatus Muminka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gammarix misses with a head kick.
Prusel Gammarix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gammarix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muminka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Muminka.
Gammarix trying to control the position.
Muminka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gammarix has momentary wrist control but Muminka slips an elbow through the middle.
Muminka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gammarix wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Muminka is now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Muminka in particular looking to stall.
Muminka wants to take a breather but Gammarix is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muminka winds up and cracks Gammarix with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gammarix looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muminka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muminka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Muminka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Muminka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gammarix trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muminka slows the pace down in half guard.
Gammarix wants to control but Muminka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muminka winds up and cracks Gammarix with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Muminka connects with a nice short shot to Gammarix's temple.
It looks like Prusel Gammarix has been cut.
Gammarix throws a strike from the bottom but Muminka passes into side control!
Muminka is working to tighten is grip on Gammarix's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gammarix has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Muminka is really squeezing tight and eventually Gammarix passes out! Muminka breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tatus Muminka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brik Holtik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haraldr Harfagri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harfagri is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pursuit of Vikings. Brik Holtik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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184 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brik Holtik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haraldr Harfagri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harfagri cracks a nice hook into Holtik's ribs.
Harfagri throws out a leg kick but Holtik moves out of range and Harfagri only half commits.
Holtik scoring well with a low kick there.
Holtik is looking to score with low kicks.
Harfagri tries for a takedown but Holtik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harfagri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Holtik is staying active underneath Harfagri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harfagri is working for a kimura here but Holtik manages to reverse the position and he's now in Harfagri's guard.
Holtik preventing the sweep.
Holtik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holtik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Harfagri looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holtik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harfagri keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holtik wants to stand but Harfagri has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Holtik blocks the strikes from Harfagri.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holtik throws a head kick but Harfagri moves out of range.
Holtik lands a head kick!
It looks like Haraldr Harfagri has been cut.
Harfagri misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtik stuffs the takedown.
Harfagri throws a series of strikes that have Holtik backpedaling.
Harfagri misses with a leg kick.
Holtik throws a jab when Harfagri was well out of range.
Holtik swings for the body but Harfagri moves out of range.
Holtik lands with a nice body kick.
Holtik throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Harfagri stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Holtik follows into mount!
Harfagri is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harfagri is trying desperately to improve position.
Harfagri is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harfagri tries to hold on but Holtik pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harfagri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harfagri manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holtik wants to stand up but Harfagri is controlling the position.
Harfagri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harfagri gets back to full guard.
Harfagri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Harfagri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harfagri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holtik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holtik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harfagri looks gassed!
Harfagri is working an open guard so Holtik takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holtik throws a sloppy head kick and Harfagri moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brik Holtik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haraldr Harfagri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harfagri blocks the body kick.
Holtik tries a head kick but it misses.
Holtik stuffs the takedown.
Harfagri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harfagri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harfagri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Holtik is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Harfagri has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Harfagri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holtik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harfagri tries for a kimura but Holtik is defending well.
Holtik defending against the ground and pound.
Harfagri prevents Holtik from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harfagri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harfagri is breathing heavily.
Harfagri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holtik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harfagri creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Holtik sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harfagri working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harfagri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brik Holtik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haraldr Harfagri.
A head kick misses from Holtik.
Brik Holtik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Harfagri misses.
Harfagri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brik Holtik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harfagri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holtik throws a leg kick that misses.
Holtik throws a head kick that misses.
Harfagri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown by Harfagri or perhaps it was just good defense by Holtik which made him look bad.
Holtik throws a combination that misses
and Harfagri counters with a left and a right that stings Holtik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harfagri has a takedown stuffed.
Harfagri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holtik.
Holtik throws a chopping leg kick but Harfagri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harfagri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harfagri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holtik circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holtik stuffs the takedown attempt from Harfagri. Harfagri gets slowly back to his feet.
Holtik is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Haraldr Harfagri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Haraldr Harfagri's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Holtik as Harfagri shoots in.
Holtik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Harfagri.
Harfagri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harfagri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holtik, who protects the arm well.
Harfagri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holtik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harfagri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Harfagri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtik wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Harfagri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harfagri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holtik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Harfagri is working for a kimura but Holtik is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harfagri trying to control the action but Holtik is working from the bottom.
Harfagri trying to control from Holtik's half guard. Holtik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harfagri wants to pass the guard but Holtik is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Harfagri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holtik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holtik has escaped and now he's on top!
Holtik won't allow Harfagri to sweep him here.
Holtik wants to control from the top but Harfagri keeps moving.
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.
Holtik won't allow Harfagri to sweep him here.
Holtik wants to get up but he can't break Harfagri's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harfagri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harfagri wants to improve his position but instead Holtik has moved into half guard.
Harfagri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holtik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brik Holtik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holtik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brik Holtik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Franklin's Theme Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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144 lbs
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147 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Conway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Franklin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Conway's sensitive parts.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Conway saw that one coming.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conway fails with the takedown.
Conway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson pushes Conway up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jimmy Conway has been cut.
Conway fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Conway's ribcage.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Conway is breathing heavily.
Conway jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Conway around his waist. Conway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson works on Conway's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson digs a right hand into Conway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Conway's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conway's defenses.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Conway's head.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conways head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson pushes Conway back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson gets through Conway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Jackson.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Conway in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conway's defenses.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Conway takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Conway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson pushes Conway back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
Conway fails to pull guard.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Conway managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Conway tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Conway tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Conway tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Conway drops back down to his feet.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Conway blocks with his arms.
Conway wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Conway fails to pull guard.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Conway drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Conway keeps moving.
Conway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Conway is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Conway is keeping him busy.
Conway is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson takes a little break here. Conway wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Conway prevents Jackson from improving position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Conway's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Conway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Conway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conway takes an elbow to the temple.
Conway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Conway in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
Conway jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Conway around his waist. Conway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Conway jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Conway around his waist. Conway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Conway takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Conway tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Conway drops back down to his feet.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conway's defenses.
Conway fails to pull guard.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Conway takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Conway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson pushes Conway back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conway's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Franklin Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conway tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Conway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conway.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Conway pulls Jackson into guard.
Conway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conway had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jackson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Conway Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jackson's back instead.
Conway is persistently looking for the submission but Jackson is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks Conway's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson stands up and beckons Conway to his feet.
Conway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Conway takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jimmy Conway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conway tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Conway takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Conway's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Conway shrugs off.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Conway in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson pushes Conway back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Conway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Conway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Conway tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Conway drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Conway tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conway fails to pull guard.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Conway shrugs off.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Conway or not.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Conway in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Conway drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Conway is keeping the position.
Conway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Conway working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson passes Conway's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conway manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conway looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Conway up and slammed him! Conway can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control!
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Conway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conway is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Conway is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson is keen to just control but Conway is a slippery customer.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Conway!
Conway is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Conway sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four 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.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Conway is working away.
Conway tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Conway is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Conway looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is keen to just control but Conway is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Conway's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Conway shrugs off.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Conway is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Conway tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Conway has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson is leaning against Conway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Conway's ribcage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Conway's head.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Conway's ribcage. Conway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conway tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Conway drops back down to his feet.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson pushes Conway back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conway tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Conway tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Conway against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Conway jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Conway around his waist. Conway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Conway on the inside.
Conway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson digs a right hand into Conway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Conway's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Conway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conway's defenses.
Conway jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Conway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conway looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
Conway looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jackson passes into side control!
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conway keeps working.
Conway tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Conway is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Conway avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Conway is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
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.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Conway is squirming around nicely.
Conway is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conway is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conway is looking to escape.
Conway is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Conway's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson fakes the leg kick and cracks Conway in the body.
Conway fails with the takedown.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Conway. Conway gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Conway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson clinches up with Conway and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
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.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Conway.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conways head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Conway's head.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Conway's face.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Conway or not.
Conway fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Conway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Conway takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jackson is working Conway over against the ropes.
Conway wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Conway fails to pull guard.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Conway's ribcage.
Conway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Conway gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Conway will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson stays in close to Conway's body and controls the position.
Conway looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
Conway actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Conway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Conway wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Conway defends it.
Jackson is keen to just control but Conway is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Conway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
Conway jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Conway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jimmy Conway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conway looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jimmy Conway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franklin Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conway looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jackson passes into side control!
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Jackson!
Franklin Jackson is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Peruna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kolmiokuristus's choice of entrance music: bad boy - cascada. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
7 - 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peruna moves in looking to clinch but Kolmiokuristus pushes him off.
Kolmiokuristus fails with the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus blocks a leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peruna is looking to slow Kolmiokuristus down with leg kicks.
Kolmiokuristus checks a leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Peruna shows good takedown defense.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Peruna shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peruna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kolmiokuristus to the mat! Kolmiokuristus manages to get full guard.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peruna tries to stand but Kolmiokuristus is controlling 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.
Kolmiokuristus controls Peruna momentarily but Peruna frees himself.
Peruna has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kolmiokuristus is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolmiokuristus has a closed guard, preventing Peruna from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peruna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Peruna to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolmiokuristus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peruna wants to stand but Kolmiokuristus is controlling the position.
Peruna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolmiokuristus on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kolmiokuristus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peruna is looking to stand up but Kolmiokuristus isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kolmiokuristus lands in his opponent's guard.
Peruna wants to stand and escape but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peruna keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
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.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Peruna to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kolmiokuristus looks gassed!
Peruna is looking to stand up but Kolmiokuristus isn't so interested in that idea.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kolmiokuristus looks to land a right hand but Peruna moved out of range.
Good work by Kolmiokuristus as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pekka Peruna 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.
Kolmiokuristus wants to clinch
and Peruna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peruna.
Peruna misses with a knee to the head.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a takedown but Peruna manages to get underhooks.
Peruna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peruna just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus 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 with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peruna lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Peruna stops a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Peruna unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kolmiokuristus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Peruna.
Kolmiokuristus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Peruna connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kolmiokuristus's face.
Peruna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolmiokuristus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peruna.
Kolmiokuristus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peruna with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but Kolmiokuristus blocks with his arms.
Kolmiokuristus goes for a takedown attempt but Peruna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peruna misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peruna.
Peruna is looking to clinch.
Kolmiokuristus checks a low kick from Peruna.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peruna is looking for a sweep.
Peruna wants to get back to his feet.
Peruna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kolmiokuristus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peruna is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peruna is looking for a sweep.
Kolmiokuristus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peruna is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kolmiokuristus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolmiokuristus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peruna is not content to let Kolmiokuristus 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.
Peruna explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peruna.
Pekka Peruna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peruna tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kolmiokuristus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peruna won't be happy with that.
Peruna tries to buck Kolmiokuristus off but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
Peruna tries to escape but Kolmiokuristus is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control but Peruna is keeping him busy.
Kolmiokuristus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the action but Peruna is working from the bottom.
Peruna wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Pekka Peruna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Peruna moves in looking to clinch but Kolmiokuristus pushes him off.
Kolmiokuristus blocks a low kick nicely.
Kolmiokuristus tries to clinch but Peruna moves out of range.
Peruna has managed to clinch.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kolmiokuristus cracks Peruna with a nice body shot.
Kolmiokuristus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kolmiokuristus managing to block the knees to the body from Peruna.
Peruna using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kolmiokuristus tries to break the clinch but Peruna is controlling the position.
Kolmiokuristus avoiding damage as Peruna throws knees to the body.
Peruna throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kolmiokuristus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peruna smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolmiokuristus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kolmiokuristus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peruna, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peruna has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peruna wants to control but Kolmiokuristus postures up.
Peruna is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peruna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Peruna is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peruna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolmiokuristus.
Peruna tries to kick Kolmiokuristus off but Kolmiokuristus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Peruna pushes Kolmiokuristus off but Kolmiokuristus dives into side control.
Peruna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kolmiokuristus off and has taken his back!
Kolmiokuristus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Peruna is thwarting Kolmiokuristus's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peruna wants to stand up but Kolmiokuristus has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peruna tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Kolmiokuristus or perhaps it was just good defense by Peruna which made him look bad.
Kolmiokuristus checks a leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peruna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peruna.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but Kolmiokuristus blocks it.
Kolmiokuristus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peruna's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Peruna misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kolmiokuristus is working for takedown but Peruna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Peruna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolmiokuristus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Pekka Peruna.
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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Peruna!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Lapointe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unski Hallavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapointe comes to the ring accompanied by Don't Drink The Water. Unski Hallavaara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Lapointe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Unski Hallavaara!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Hallavaara misses.
The crowd cheers as Hallavaara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lapointe doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Bill Lapointe has been cut.
Good exchange - Hallavaara coming out on top.
A big right from Lapointe misses.
Lapointe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallavaara.
Lapointe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallavaara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Hallavaara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallavaara misses with a straight right.
Hallavaara forces Lapointe back against the ropes and clinches.
Lapointe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hallavaara regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallavaara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hallavaara wants to sweep but no luck.
Hallavaara throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lapointe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lapointe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hallavaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hallavaara wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lapointe manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallavaara wants to improve his position but Lapointe is controlling well.
Lapointe 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.
Lapointe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lapointe blocks a head kick by Hallavaara.
Lapointe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lapointe closes the distance and clinches up with Hallavaara, looking for a takedown. Lapointe pushes Hallavaara against the ropes but Hallavaara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hallavaara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lapointe momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Hallavaara as Lapointe shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Lapointe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapointe is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lapointe is rocked!
Hallavaara throws a head kick but Lapointe moves out of range.
Oh Lapointe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallavaara throws a head kick but Lapointe moves out of range.
Lapointe seems to have got his legs back now.
Lapointe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hallavaara dips to his left and cracks Lapointe with an uppercut!
Hallavaara is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lapointe hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Unski Hallavaara!
Unski Hallavaara is the new light heavyweight champion!
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