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SISU 64: Susi vs Alizad PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and C G E Warfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dent might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HORSE the Band - "The Black Hole". Warfield has chosen Dismember - Of Fire as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arthur Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, C G E Warfield!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Dent. No joy for Warfield on that attempt.
Dent misses with a two punch combination.
Warfield shoots in for a double leg but Dent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Dent sprawls well. He's pushed Warfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arthur Dent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of C G E Warfield.
Warfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Arthur Dent has been cut.
Warfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dent's waist but Dent gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warfield off to one side.
Dent drives through and clinches with Warfield against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Dent.
Dent missing with knees to the body.
Dent trying to land knees to the body.
Dent looking to throw knees to the head but Warfield is blocking nicely.
Dent tries to land knees in the clinch but Warfield avoids the damage to the body.
Warfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dent with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dent'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warfield has Dent pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Dent manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dent gets through Warfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dent misses with a knee to the head.
Dent lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dent throws an elbow that misses.
Warfield avoiding damage.
Warfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Warfield is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Dent gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dent misses with a knee to the head.
Dent misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warfield.
Warfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dent tries to land a knee to the head but Warfield blocks with his arms.
Dent tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent tries to throw a body punch but Warfield avoids it by throwing Dent back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dent.
Warfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Dent shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dent as Warfield tries to tie him up.
Dent throws an elbow but it misses.
Dent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dent stalling in the clinch but Warfield improves position.
Warfield avoids the elbow strike from Dent, against the ropes.
Dent looking to throw knees to the head but Warfield is blocking nicely.
Warfield pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warfield holds on and takes a little breather.
Warfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Warfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dent thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent postures up.
Warfield is looking for a triangle but Dent pushes his legs off easily.
Warfield looks gassed!
Warfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dent thows a big elbow that misses.
Warfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warfield punching from the bottom - just letting Dent know he's still in a fight.
Dent trying to control the position from guard on top but Warfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dent wants to pass the guard but Warfield is keeping the position.
Warfield isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dent stacks Warfield on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dent!
Dent wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Warfield, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Warfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dent's best efforts.
Warfield wants to get back to full guard.
Dent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dent working Warfield over with strikes.
Dent seems to be working for a kimura but Warfield defends the submission attempt.
Warfield is looking for a sweep. Dent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dent wants to pass the guard but Warfield is defending well.
Warfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Warfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Warfield, not yet.
Dent slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but C G E Warfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Dent's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arthur Dent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dent stuffs the takedown.
Dent moves in looking to clinch but Warfield pushes him off.
Dent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dent misses with a few strikes there.
Warfield shoots in but Dent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Warfield tries to clinch but Dent moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dent connects with the punch.
Warfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arthur Dent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of C G E Warfield.
Warfield is breathing heavily.
Dent displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dent duly obliges.
Dent connects with a right hand. Warfield shakes it off.
Dent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dent as he avoids it easily.
Dent closes the distance and pushes Warfield back into the ropes.
Warfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dent just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Warfield looking for a takedown.
Dent crunches a lovely knee into Warfield's ribcage.
Dent trying to control the position but instead, Warfield has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dent into the ropes.
Dent gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dent passes to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dent trying to control the action but Warfield is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warfield is trying to control Dent's posture but Dent avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Dent.
Dent is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Warfield looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dent gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Warfield is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dent lets go of the hold and Warfield can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Dent!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ernsio Siilasvuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iam Yomomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siilasvuo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 'Public Enemy #1' by Genitorturers. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernsio Siilasvuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iam Yomomma!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siilasvuo throws out a loose jab but Yomomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yomomma shoots in but no luck this time.
Yomomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siilasvuo.
Siilasvuo lands a right hook to the body.
Siilasvuo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Siilasvuo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yomomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Siilasvuo.
Horrible takedown by Yomomma or perhaps it was just good defense by Siilasvuo which made him look bad.
Siilasvuo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yomomma shoots in for a double leg but Siilasvuo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ernsio Siilasvuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iam Yomomma.
Horrible takedown by Yomomma or perhaps it was just good defense by Siilasvuo which made him look bad.
Siilasvuo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yomomma.
Siilasvuo catches Yomomma napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Yomomma to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siilasvuo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Siilasvuo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siilasvuo is looking to work some ground and pound but Yomomma has wrist control.
Siilasvuo gets to his feet. Yomomma looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Siilasvuo misses with a hook.
Yomomma shoots in but Siilasvuo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Siilasvuo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yomomma looks gassed!
Siilasvuo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yomomma is rocked!
Siilasvuo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Siilasvuo scores with a nice head shot.
Yomomma is still on wobbly legs! Can Siilasvuo finish him?
Siilasvuo looks to throw the jab but Yomomma is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Siilasvuo misses the target.
Yomomma seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Siilasvuo misses.
Yomomma has a takedown stuffed.
Yomomma looks up at the clock. Bad move! Siilasvuo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Yomomma. Siilasvuo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernsio Siilasvuo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Mielikanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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260 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Mielikanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mielikanen.
Nice body kick from Mielikanen.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mielikanen.
Mielikanen drops Hunter with a left and a right! Oh, Hunter is hurt - Mielikanen dives into side control looking to finish!
Hunter is rocked!
It looks like Tommy Hunter has been cut.
Mielikanen wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy.
Oh Hunter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mielikanen decides to stand back up. Mielikanen steps back and let's Hunter get back to his feet.
Hunter seems to have got his legs back now.
Mielikanen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mielikanen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mielikanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Look low, kick high! Mielikanen uses the oldest trick in the book to send Hunter tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Mielikanen is absolutely delighted - when Hunter wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marko Mielikanen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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202 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Koch!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sparks.
Koch throws a looping overhand right but Sparks ducks down to avoid it.
Koch misses with a wild combination.
Koch moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Sparks goes down! Can Koch finish him!?
It looks like Tony Sparks has been cut.
Koch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparks is keeping the position for now.
Koch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sparks's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks has his feet on Koch's thighs here. He's pushed Koch off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Koch screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Sparks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klaxon Karman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Kunnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smooth Criminal. Kunnas has chosen Palpan killi as his entrance music. Klaxon Karman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaxon Karman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Kunnas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunnas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karman.
A jab lands there for Kunnas.
It looks like Klaxon Karman has been cut.
Karman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kunnas clinches with his opponent.
Kunnas holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kunnas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Karman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunnas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kunnas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kunnas lands a knee to the head.
Karman is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kunnas.
Karman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kunnas landing knees to the head.
Karman is rocked!
Kunnas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oh Karman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kunnas misses with a knee to the head.
Karman seems to have got his legs back now.
Karman wants to get back to striking at distance but Kunnas won't allow it.
Kunnas has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Karman - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kunnas, and another! Karman is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mauri Kunnas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miksu Rupunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupunen has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Scott Max has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Scott Max seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miksu Rupunen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rupunen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Max throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Max cracks a nice hook into Rupunen's ribs.
Rupunen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Max closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Max closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rupunen to the mat! Rupunen manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rupunen looking for a guillotine here but Max defends easily.
Max throws a big right hand that misses.
Max passes Rupunen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Max wants to pass the guard but Rupunen is defending well.
Rupunen is looking to improve his position.
Rupunen wants to control but Max is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rupunen is trying to maintain the position but Max is very close to passing his half guard.
Rupunen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Max.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Max misses with a jab, cross combination.
Max scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rupunen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rupunen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rupunen scores a takedown into full mount!
Rupunen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Max is surviving well by controlling Rupunen's body position as best he can.
Rupunen wants to control but instead Max manages to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max is looking to escape.
Rupunen trying to control from half guard but Max is working away.
Rupunen is thwarting Max's attempts to control the position.
Max slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rupunen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rupunen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Max is keeping the position for now.
Rupunen sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max working for a triangle but Rupunen defends it easily.
Max looking for a sweep. Not yet Max, not yet.
Max keeping moving, preventing Rupunen from controlling successfully.
Max is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Max sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Max trying to mount his opponent but Rupunen defends it.
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.
Max trying to control the action but Rupunen is working from the bottom.
Rupunen is trying to control but Max passes into side control!
Rupunen is trying to control Max's posture but Max avoids it.
Rupunen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Max's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rupunen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Max dominated that round.
That's time! Max's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Max lands the left hand.
Rupunen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Max to the mat! Max manages to get full guard.
Rupunen pushing down on Max's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Max is looking to control Rupunen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Max avoid being mounted?
Rupunen is working for a submission of some sort.
Rupunen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Max defends it well.
Max on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Max tries to get out of the position.
Max has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rupunen is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max wants to improve his position but Rupunen is controlling well.
Max is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Max manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Max is trying to control the position but Rupunen postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rupunen misses the body punch
and Max counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rupunen striking off his back but it's not causing Max any problems.
Rupunen looking to control.
Rupunen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rupunen is breathing heavily.
Max trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Max postures up in Rupunen's guard and throws a big left but Rupunen blocks it.
Rupunen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Max postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rupunen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rupunen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Max displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rupunen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Max counters with a one-two to the body.
Max swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Max gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Max in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rupunen is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max is working Rupunen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Max trying to control the action but Rupunen is working from the bottom.
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.
Max has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rupunen has his takedown stuffed
and Max decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rupunen's guard.
Scott Max has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksu Rupunen.
Max wants to pass the guard but Rupunen is keeping the position.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Rupunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max controlling from the top position.
Rupunen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Max not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Max accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Max slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Max in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Max dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rupunen misses with a two punch combination.
Rupunen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rupunen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Max trying to hold on to Rupunen's head to control him but Rupunen postures up.
Max is staying active underneath Rupunen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Max gets back to full guard.
Rupunen wants to pass the guard but Max is keeping the position.
Scott Max overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Max throwing short punches from the bottom.
Max bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rupunen's guard.
Rupunen controls Max momentarily but Max frees himself.
Rupunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Max wanted to stand there but Rupunen had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Max controls the pace.
Max is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Max postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rupunen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Max, into his guard.
Rupunen drops back looking for a leg! Max is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Max manages to kick Rupunen off! Rupunen jumps back into Max's guard.
Max is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rupunen wants to control from the top but Max keeps moving.
Max wants to sweep but no luck.
Rupunen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Max wants to sweep here but Rupunen controlling him for the moment.
Max striking off his back but it's not causing Rupunen any problems.
Max preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Max finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rupunen fails with the takedown
and Max counters with a right hand to the body.
Max scores with a shot to the body.
Rupunen wants to clinch
and Max connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Max scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rupunen blocks a head kick by Max.
Scott Max is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rupunen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Max counters with a straight right hand.
Max lands a nice shot to the body.
Rupunen with a poor takedown
and Max counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott Max has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksu Rupunen.
Nice uppercut lands for Max. That snapped Rupunen's head back.
Max drives through with a takedown into guard.
Max stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rupunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rupunen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Max has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rupunen has his foot on Max's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Max works his way back into a safe position though.
Miksu Rupunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max is stalling in the full guard.
Rupunen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Max has picked Rupunen up and slammed him! Rupunen can't keep hold of the triangle and Max manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Max showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Max 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Max!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen RUN DMC - Down With The King as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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192 lbs
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189 lbs
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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, Sam Nut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Nut.
It looks like Jake Roberts has been cut.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nut lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Nut lands an elbow that stopped Roberts in his tracks for a moment.
Nut scores a nice knee to the body.
Nut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roberts's face.
Nut scores with a knee to the head.
Roberts pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nut stays in close to Roberts's body and controls the position.
Roberts looking to control.
Nut controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nut's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts looks gassed!
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.
Nut is stalling in the full guard.
Nut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Roberts has his feet on Nut's thighs here. He's pushed Nut off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nut screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Roberts!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Murikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacky Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murikka's entrance music is Rock'n'Rolla. A fine choice. Jussi Murikka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Murikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacky Blue!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murikka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
Murikka throws out a loose jab but Blue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murikka misses the jab.
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch but Murikka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murikka fails to land the takedown.
Blue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murikka manages to avoid it.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue misses the body punch
enabling Murikka to counter with a crisp jab.
Murikka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murikka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blue checks it well.
Blue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murikka.
Murikka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blue looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blue ducks under a wild hook from Murikka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murikka misses the jab.
Murikka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murikka counters with a head kick. That will keep Blue thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blue avoids the body shot from Murikka.
Murikka lands a head kick. Blue smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Blue misses
letting Murikka counter with a right hand.
Murikka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blue finds it's way round the side to connect with Murikka's head.
Blue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murikka.
Blue throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Murikka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blue throws a head kick but Murikka moves out of range.
Blue walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blue throws a lazy head kick
and Murikka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murikka scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Blue takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murikka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blue tries to avoid it but Murikka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blue to the ground. Blue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murikka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blue.
Murikka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Murikka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blue tries to clinch but Murikka moves away
and Murikka makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blue really felt that one!
Murikka throws a head kick that misses.
Murikka missing with a left hand there. Blue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch but Murikka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blue on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murikka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Murikka misses
and Blue counters with a big head kick but Murikka shrugs it off.
Murikka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blue misses with a combination
and Murikka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blue is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murikka works his foot free and advances to mount.
Blue taking shots to the head.
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.
Blue wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Murikka.
Blue tries to hold on but Murikka pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue tries to reverse the position but Murikka maintains control.
Murikka landing shots from mount.
Murikka with shots to the head and body - Blue looks very uncomfortable down there.
Murikka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blue?
Murikka scoring with strikes but Blue is staying in there.
Blue is still in real trouble! Can Murikka finish him?
Blue looks gassed!
Murikka with the ground and pound from mount.
Murikka pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blue takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Murikka lands a big elbow - Blue is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Blue is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jussi Murikka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Lapointe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isotalo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battle Metal by Turisas. Lapointe has chosen Don't Drink The Water as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Lapointe!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapointe shoots in but Isotalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lapointe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Isotalo scores with a decent looking hook.
Isotalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lapointe blocks a jab.
Isotalo throws a head kick that misses.
Lapointe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lapointe tries for a kimura but Isotalo is defending well.
Isotalo trying to control but Lapointe flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Isotalo tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Isotalo tries to roll but Lapointe sticks to his back.
Isotalo breaks Lapointe'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.
Lapointe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Isotalo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Isotalo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo postures up in Lapointe's guard and throws a big left but Lapointe blocks it.
Isotalo postures up.
Isotalo looking to pass the guard.
Isotalo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lapointe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Isotalo postures up.
Isotalo is looking to work some ground and pound but Lapointe has wrist control.
Isotalo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lapointe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antti Isotalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Lapointe.
Isotalo scores with a jab. Lapointe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lapointe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Isotalo misses.
Good exchange - Isotalo coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Isotalo landing a few short strikes.
Lapointe is pressing down on Isotalo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Isotalo is holding on for now.
Isotalo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Isotalo striking off his back but it's not causing Lapointe any problems.
Lapointe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Isotalo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Isotalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Isotalo, not yet.
Isotalo is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Isotalo is on top in guard.
Isotalo chips away with some ground and pound.
Lapointe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Isotalo trying to control but Lapointe is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lapointe, not yet.
Isotalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapointe is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Isotalo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lapointe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lapointe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Isotalo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lapointe looks gassed!
Isotalo wants to control from the top but Lapointe keeps moving.
Isotalo is really struggling to control Lapointe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lapointe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Isotalo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Isotalo tries to reverse the position but Lapointe maintains control.
Isotalo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Isotalo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Isotalo scoring with some ground and pound.
Isotalo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Isotalo wants to pass the guard but Lapointe is keeping the position.
Lapointe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Isotalo manages to get himself to full guard.
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 Antti Isotalo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lapointe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Isotalo wants to improve his position but Lapointe is controlling well.
Isotalo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Isotalo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lapointe is keen to just control but Isotalo is a slippery customer.
Isotalo is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapointe wants to pass the guard but Isotalo is defending well.
Lapointe trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Isotalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapointe blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lapointe.
Isotalo misses with a series of wild punches.
Lapointe slips a jab from Isotalo.
Lapointe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Isotalo's waist but Isotalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lapointe off to one side.
Antti Isotalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Isotalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lapointe tries to close the distance and clinch but Isotalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Isotalo. No joy for Lapointe on that attempt.
Antti Isotalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Lapointe.
Isotalo tests Lapointe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lapointe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lapointe wants to control but Isotalo is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Isotalo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A lull in the action here.
Lapointe is hanging on to Isotalo's back as he tries to escape.
Bill Lapointe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Isotalo breaks Lapointe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lapointe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Isotalo!
Isotalo is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Isotalo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lapointe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo is looking to get to half guard.
Lapointe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Isotalo to take his back!
Lapointe looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Isotalo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bill Lapointe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arman Alizad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - Hero of the Day. Alizad has chosen Gortoz A Ran - J'attends as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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174 cm
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150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arman Alizad!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Alizad. No joy for Susi on that attempt.
Alizad lands a head kick!
It looks like Keni Susi has been cut.
A head kick misses from Alizad.
Susi moves out of range of the body kick from Alizad.
Alizad closes the distance and clinches.
Susi avoids a wild elbow strike from Alizad.
Alizad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Susi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alizad prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alizad is pushing Susi up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alizad trying to land knees to the body.
Susi ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Susi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alizad thows a big elbow that misses.
Alizad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Susi is keeping the position for now.
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Alizad defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alizad trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alizad connects with a couple of short punches.
Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alizad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alizad postures up.
Alizad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alizad stands up over Susi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Alizad is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Susi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Alizad's back instead.
Alizad looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Alizad is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Susi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alizad trying to control the hands but Susi won't let him.
Susi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alizad defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alizad looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alizad turns into Susi and is now in his guard.
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Susi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alizad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alizad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Susi is breathing heavily.
Alizad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alizad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alizad is looking to land body kicks.
Alizad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alizad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alizad throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
Susi throws a body punch but Alizad moves out of range.
Susi moves away from the strike by Alizad.
Alizad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alizad works the jab nicely.
Alizad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Susi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Susi.
Alizad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Susi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alizad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Susi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arman Alizad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keni Susi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alizad feints and then cracks Susi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Susi down.
Alizad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Susi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Susi blocks a head kick by Alizad.
Susi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Susi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alizad is trying to get back to his feet.
Alizad wants to control but Susi postures up.
Alizad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Susi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alizad manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alizad throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arman Alizad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alizad scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alizad stuffs the takedown.
Susi blocks a low kick nicely.
Alizad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alizad throws a body kick that misses.
Alizad tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Alizad.
Susi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Susi lands in his opponent's guard.
Susi 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.
Alizad trying to control the position.
Alizad striking off his back but it's not causing Susi any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alizad is trying to improve his position.
Alizad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Susi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Susi is looking for a kimura here.
Alizad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Susi passes into half guard.
Keni Susi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alizad is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi trying to control from half guard but Alizad is working away.
Alizad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alizad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alizad pushes Susi off and gets back to his feet.
Susi shoots for a double leg takedown but Alizad sprawls well. He's pushed Susi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Alizad.
Alizad throws a head kick that misses.
Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Susi showed some decent athleticism there.
Susi stalling away here and it's allowed Alizad to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alizad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Susi thows a big elbow that misses.
Susi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alizad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alizad has escaped and now he's on top!
Alizad postures up in Susi's guard and throws a big left but Susi blocks it.
Alizad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Susi's guard.
Alizad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Alizad defends easily.
Alizad wants to get up but he can't break Susi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Alizad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keni Susi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Susi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Susi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Susi looking to secure an arm triangle but Alizad defends it well.
Alizad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Susi wants to finish this one by submission but Alizad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Susi.
Alizad manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Susi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alizad flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Alizad throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Susi looking to secure an arm triangle but Alizad defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alizad is looking to improve his position but Susi isn't that keen on the idea.
Alizad is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Alizad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alizad flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Alizad is working to get back to half guard.
Susi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alizad is now in Susi's guard. A big mistake from Susi there, giving up the dominant position!
Alizad postures up.
Susi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alizad.
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alizad distracts Susi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi keeping full guard, as Alizad tries to pass.
Susi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Alizad is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Susi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Alizad's back instead.
Alizad turns into Susi and is now in his guard.
Alizad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Susi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alizad scoring with some ground and pound.
Susi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Alizad is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Susi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Alizad's back instead.
Alizad turns into Susi and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alizad stands and steps away. Susi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Alizad.
Alizad misses with a head kick.
Alizad stuffs the takedown.
Susi blocks a head kick by Alizad.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Susi.
Alizad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Susi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alizad tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Susi wants to take a breather but Alizad is having none of it.
Alizad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Susi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alizad sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alizad pushes Susi off looking to stand but Susi dives back in and keeps control.
Susi is trying to work for a kimura but Alizad is defending well.
Susi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alizad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Susi.
Alizad has one foot on Susi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Susi misses with a wild combination.
Keni Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alizad thuds a left hand into Susi's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keni Susi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alizad has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Alizad!
Arman Alizad is the new featherweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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