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KoH 2: Highway to Hel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Koo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ailin Mutsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Koo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ailin Mutsi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutsi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koo circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Koo. No joy for Mutsi on that attempt.
Mutsi 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.
Koo throws a head kick that misses.
Pasi Koo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koo throws a good cross that connects.
Koo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Koo landing knees to the head.
Mutsi goes for a takedown attempt but Koo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pasi Koo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ailin Mutsi.
Koo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mutsi, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mutsi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mutsi misses with a takedown attempt - Koo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mutsi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koo thows a body shot but no joy.
Mutsi avoids the body shot from Koo.
Mutsi pushes Koo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Koo has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Mutsi goes down! Koo pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
It looks like Ailin Mutsi has been cut.
Mutsi looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Mutsi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mutsi trying to remain calm as Koo controls from the top position.
Koo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mutsi down.
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.
Koo stands up.
Mutsi walks into a jab.
Koo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mutsi, pushing him back against the ropes.
Koo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Koo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutsi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Koo as Mutsi shoots in.
Mutsi takes one to the chin there.
Mutsi is rocked!
Koo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mutsi is still on wobbly legs! Can Koo finish him?
Koo scores with a jab. Mutsi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mutsi right on the button. Mutsi goes down! Koo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Koo gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pasi Koo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Englebert Humperdinck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bums Bi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Englebert Humperdinck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bums Bi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humperdinck doesn't manage to clinch there - Bi circles away.
Humperdinck lands a nice looking body shot.
Bi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Humperdinck.
Humperdinck misses with a wild body shot.
Humperdinck throws a leg kick but Bi checks it.
Humperdinck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bi moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Humperdinck misses the target.
Humperdinck throws a push kick but Bi slaps the foot to one side.
Humperdinck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bi moves away.
Bi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Humperdinck.
Bi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Humperdinck moves away.
Englebert Humperdinck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Humperdinck looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Humperdinck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bi is trying to get an arm triangle but Humperdinck is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bi is looking to take a break and control but Humperdinck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Bi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Humperdinck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Humperdinck keeps Bi under control for a moment.
Bi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Humperdinck works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bi is trying to work for a kimura but Humperdinck is defending well.
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.
Bi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bi trying to mount his opponent but Humperdinck defends it.
Bi is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bi wants to pass to mount but Humperdinck is defending the position.
Humperdinck regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bi won't allow Humperdinck to get back to his feet.
Bi looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Humperdinck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bums Bi 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.
Humperdinck closes the distance and clinches.
Humperdinck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bi takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Bums Bi has been cut.
Bi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Humperdinck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bi on the side of the head.
Bi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Humperdinck moves away.
Humperdinck cracks Bi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Humperdinck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Humperdinck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bi doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Humperdinck coming out on top.
An inside leg kick from Bi misses.
A left lands for Humperdinck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humperdinck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Humperdinck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Humperdinck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humperdinck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Humperdinck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bi moves away.
Humperdinck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Humperdinck closes the distance and clinches.
Humperdinck breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Humperdinck swings for the body but Bi moves out of range.
Humperdinck throws a series of punches but Bi moves out of range.
Bi slips under a jab from Humperdinck.
Bi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Humperdinck moves out of range of the strikes.
Bi slips a jab from Humperdinck.
Bi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bi trying to control but Humperdinck is working from the bottom.
Bi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bi not doing much here.
Bi is working for a submission of some sort.
Humperdinck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bi is keen to just control but Humperdinck is a slippery customer.
Bi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Humperdinck's head.
Humperdinck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bi.
Bi passes to full mount!
Bi throws some wild stikes that Humperdinck manages to avoid easily.
Bi unloads with some shots from mount but Humperdinck bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Humperdinck has worked his arm free - good work by Humperdinck!
Bi is looking to take a break and control but Humperdinck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Humperdinck struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Englebert Humperdinck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bums Bi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bi throws a shot from downtown. Humperdinck moves away and avoids it.
Bi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Humperdinck rather than just go for the knockout.
Bi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Humperdinck throws a leg kick but Bi moved away.
Humperdinck tries to close the distance and clinch but Bi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bi ducks under a wild hook from Humperdinck.
Bi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bi is working to tighten is grip on Humperdinck's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Humperdinck has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bi is really squeezing tight and eventually Humperdinck passes out! Bi breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bums Bi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramsey Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsey Wood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Olaf Gunnarsson's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramsey Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olaf Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep.
Gunnarsson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Wood has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gunnarsson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wood yanks on the arm and Gunnarsson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wood.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramsey Wood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olavi Neumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neumann's entrance music is Pantera - Cowboys From Hell. A fine choice. Olavi Neumann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olavi Neumann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neumann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Mikael Nilsson has been cut.
Neumann feints and as Nilsson raises his hands in defense, Neumann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nilsson keeping moving, preventing Neumann from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nilsson is on top in guard.
Nilsson stopping the sweep attempt from Neumann.
Neumann wants to get back to his feet but Nilsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neumann throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nilsson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Neumann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neumann is trying to control Nilsson's posture but Nilsson avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Neumann's face as Nilsson controls the position.
Nilsson taking a break here but Neumann is having none of it and regains half guard.
Neumann is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nilsson with the ground and pound but Neumann uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Neumann keeping moving, preventing Nilsson from controlling successfully.
Nilsson postures up in Neumann's guard and throws a big left but Neumann blocks it.
Nilsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Neumann dives on top into guard.
Nilsson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson has Neumann pulled in close to control his posture.
Nilsson looking for a guillotine here but Neumann defends easily.
Nilsson looks gassed!
Nilsson wants to control the position but Neumann says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nilsson is trying to stand up here but Neumann is controlling him well.
Neumann thows a huge punch but Nilsson dodges it nicely.
Neumann decides to stand up.
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.
Nilsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neumann.
Neumann has closed the distance and engaged Nilsson in a clinch.
Neumann breaks from the clinch.
Nilsson fails with the takedown.
Neumann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neumann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nilsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neumann swinging wilding here.
Neumann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neumann tries to close the distance and clinch but Nilsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neumann throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Neumann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neumann misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olavi Neumann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Nilsson's cut.
That's time! Neumann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Neumann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Neumann.
Neumann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neumann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nilsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neumann tries to keep at a distance but Nilsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nilsson is trying to break free.
Nilsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neumann has him pressed against the ropes.
Nilsson jumps guard but Neumann stands there with Nilsson around his waist. Nilsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsson has had enough of the clinch but Neumann keeps him there for the moment.
Neumann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nilsson misses with a takedown attempt - Neumann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nilsson is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Neumann both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neumann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Neumann misses with a combination
and Nilsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neumann scoring well with a low kick there.
Neumann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nilsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nilsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nilsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neumann to score with a decent uppercut.
Neumann feints and as Nilsson raises his hands in defense, Neumann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Neumann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Neumann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nilsson keeping moving, preventing Neumann from controlling successfully.
Nilsson wants to stand and escape but Neumann is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neumann trying to control but Nilsson is working from the bottom.
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.
Nilsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nilsson keeping moving, preventing Neumann from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Neumann.
Nilsson slips a straight right by Neumann.
Neumann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nilsson with a poor takedown
and Neumann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nilsson's guard.
Olavi Neumann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Nilsson.
Nilsson working a defensive guard here.
Neumann trying to control but Nilsson is working from the bottom.
Nilsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilsson, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nilsson wants to improve his position but instead Neumann has moved into half guard.
Neumann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nilsson is trying to stand.
Nilsson is staying active underneath Neumann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Neumann throws a right hand that Nilsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nilsson also avoids with ease.
Olavi Neumann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neumann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olavi Neumann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Nilsson's cut.
That's time! Neumann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Neumann tries to bum rush Nilsson with a series of wild strikes but Nilsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neumann throws a right and a left that Nilsson avoids nicely.
Nilsson has Neumann up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nilsson trying to control the position but instead, Neumann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nilsson into the ropes.
Nilsson throws an elbow that misses.
Nilsson throws an elbow that misses.
Neumann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neumann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nilsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Neumann tries to sprawl out of it but Nilsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Neumann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nilsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Neumann.
Neumann moves in looking to clinch but Nilsson pushes him off.
Neumann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nilsson counters with a straight right hand.
Neumann misses with a few strikes there.
Neumann misses with a double jab
and Neumann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsson dodges the punch combination from Neumann.
Nilsson has managed to clinch.
Nilsson manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Good standup being displayed there by Neumann as he connects with a hook.
Nilsson throws a series of punches but Neumann avoids them all with ease.
Neumann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nilsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Olavi Neumann is winning the standup battle so far.
Neumann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neumann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nilsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neumann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Nilsson counter with a right hand.
Nilsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nilsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nilsson tries to control but Neumann wriggling away.
Neumann can't escape the position.
Olavi Neumann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson wants to finish this one by submission but Neumann is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nilsson.
Nilsson trying to control but Neumann is having none of it.
Neumann avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nilsson.
Nilsson looking to control but Neumann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Neumann working to try and regain half guard.
Nilsson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Olavi Neumann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neumann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Neumann regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neumann misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Nilsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Neumann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olavi Neumann!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Empire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani Korvakarva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Empire's entrance music is Protectors of the Earth. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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188 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Empire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Korvakarva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Empire tries to clinch but Korvakarva is having none of it.
Roman Empire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Empire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Jani Korvakarva has been cut.
Empire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Korvakarva swats away the attempt to clinch by Empire.
Korvakarva clinches but Empire breaks the clinch
and Empire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korvakarva looks to land a body kick but Empire moved away.
Empire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Empire drops Korvakarva with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Korvakarva! Empire dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Roman Empire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miikka Milhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Plumpman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milhouse comes to the ring accompanied by Scorpions Rock you like a hurricane. Kalle Plumpman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miikka Milhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Plumpman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plumpman blocks a head kick by Milhouse.
Plumpman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milhouse fails with a takedown attempt.
Plumpman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milhouse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milhouse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plumpman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plumpman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Milhouse scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Milhouse.
Milhouse has hold of Plumpman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Plumpman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Milhouse gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Plumpman throws a nice looking combination but Milhouse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalle Plumpman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milhouse lands a high kick to the side of Plumpman's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Milhouse dives into guard, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milhouse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Plumpman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Plumpman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Milhouse is looking to improve his position but Plumpman isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Milhouse is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miikka Milhouse dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Milhouse tries to clinch but Plumpman is having none of it.
Milhouse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plumpman as he jumps to the side.
Nice cross by Plumpman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plumpman tests Milhouse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plumpman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Milhouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Plumpman.
Milhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Plumpman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plumpman fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Milhouse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plumpman was well out of range. Poor timing from Milhouse.
Plumpman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Plumpman.
Plumpman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Plumpman scores with a four punch combination!
Plumpman swats away the attempt to clinch by Milhouse.
Plumpman throws a hook but Milhouse blocks it.
Miikka Milhouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Milhouse tries to clinch there but Plumpman circles away.
Milhouse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Plumpman to score with a decent uppercut.
Milhouse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Plumpman tries to avoid it but Milhouse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Plumpman to the ground. Plumpman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Milhouse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miikka Milhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milhouse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plumpman circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Plumpman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Milhouse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Plumpman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plumpman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plumpman throws a series of punches but Milhouse moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plumpman misses with a few strikes there.
Milhouse tries for a takedown but Plumpman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Milhouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plumpman.
Milhouse scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Milhouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Milhouse closes the distance and clinches.
Milhouse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plumpman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Milhouse lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Plumpman tries to get to full guard but Milhouse has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milhouse.
Plumpman tries to roll over but Milhouse keeps him under control.
Plumpman is trying to stand.
Milhouse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Milhouse is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Plumpman has managed to free his arm - good work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Plumpman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milhouse has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miikka Milhouse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Milhouse 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 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miikka Milhouse!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Uusitalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Odinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Uusitalo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Odinson.
It looks like Janne Uusitalo has been cut.
Uusitalo tries to clinch up but Odinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Uusitalo looks for a takedown but Odinson sprawls well.
Uusitalo shoots in but Odinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uusitalo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uusitalo lands in his opponent's guard.
Odinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Odinson tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uusitalo throws a big right hand that misses.
Odinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uusitalo is one step ahead there.
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.
Uusitalo stops Odinson from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Uusitalo won't allow Odinson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusitalo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odinson working a defensive guard here.
Uusitalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Odinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Odinson gets caught flat footed, as Uusitalo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Odinson keeping moving, preventing Uusitalo from controlling successfully.
Odinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uusitalo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Odinson has momentary wrist control but Uusitalo slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uusitalo is one step ahead there.
Uusitalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Odinson wants to get back to his feet but Uusitalo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Odinson keeping moving, preventing Uusitalo from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Uusitalo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Odinson to the mat! Odinson manages to get full guard.
Uusitalo looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusitalo trying to control but Odinson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uusitalo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Odinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uusitalo is controlling him.
Odinson working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uusitalo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Odinson trying to control the position.
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.
Odinson wants to sweep here but Uusitalo controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Odinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Odinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Odinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uusitalo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Odinson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Uusitalo!
Odinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Odinson looking to control but Uusitalo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janne Uusitalo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Odinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uusitalo.
Odinson digs a good body shot into Uusitalo's ribs.
Odinson lands a left and a right that sends Uusitalo crashing to the canvas! Odinson dives into mount looking to finish!
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!
Odinson controlling the pace for now.
Uusitalo is squirming around, avoiding Odinson's attempts to control the action.
Odinson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Uusitalo is squirming around, avoiding Odinson's attempts to control the action.
Uusitalo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson controlling from the full mount.
Odinson thowing shots but they're missing.
Odinson controlling the pace for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Thor Odinson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Odinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Odinson scores with a three punch combo!
The cut above Janne Uusitalo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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 lazy left from Odinson finds it's target.
Janne Uusitalo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Janne Uusitalo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thor Odinson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osmo Nallukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisse Torsk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osmo Nallukka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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, Osmo Nallukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nisse Torsk!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nallukka dodges the punch combination from Torsk.
Nallukka takes a swing at Torsk's ribcage but misses.
Nallukka waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Torsk. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Torsk to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Nisse Torsk has been cut.
Nallukka wanted to stand there but Torsk had control of the position.
Nallukka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Torsk looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nallukka lands a right hand from hell, dropping Torsk. Nallukka pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osmo Nallukka!
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