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NFC 20 Topohanta vs Laiskiaine PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viking Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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168 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viking Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fighter tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Fighter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stevens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fighter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fighter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stevens is looking for a triangle but Fighter pushes his legs off easily.
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fighter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter preventing the sweep.
Fighter connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter forces his way into half guard.
Fighter is nestled in close to Stevens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stevens is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fighter connects with a nice short shot to Stevens's temple.
Stevens is still in real trouble! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fighter scores with a big shot! Stevens's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Stevens! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viking Fighter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herb Tarlic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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284 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herb Tarlic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman tries to clinch up but Tarlic circles away and keeps his distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Coleman.
Tarlic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Coleman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tarlic is looking to reverse the position.
Coleman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tarlic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tarlic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coleman blocks the strikes from Tarlic.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman trying to control the action but Tarlic is working from the bottom.
Tarlic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coleman is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tarlic has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coleman's back!
Tarlic is working the ground and pound. Can Coleman escape?
Coleman trying to control the hands but Tarlic won't let him.
Tarlic missing with punches from the back.
Tarlic trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tarlic goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Coleman escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarlic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tarlic is looking to improve his position.
Tarlic actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coleman dodges the punch combination from Tarlic.
Coleman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coleman lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Tarlic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coleman escapes and throws Tarlic's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tarlic is breathing heavily.
Tarlic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coleman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries for a kimura but Tarlic is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Tarlic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Tarlic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tarlic tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Tarlic wants to control but Coleman postures up.
Tarlic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Coleman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to control the pace but Tarlic is squirming around nicely.
Coleman prevents Tarlic from getting the reversal.
Coleman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tarlic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coleman looking to control but Tarlic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coleman prevents Tarlic from getting the reversal.
Coleman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tarlic's face.
Coleman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tarlic is looking to escape.
Coleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Coleman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coleman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlic moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlic misses the target.
Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Tarlic sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tarlic moves out of range of the strikes.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarlic tries to bum rush Coleman with a series of wild strikes but Coleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coleman.
Coleman tries to clinch up.
Coleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlic is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Coleman.
Tarlic misses with a low kick.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tarlic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Coleman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tarlic!
Coleman looking to finish Tarlic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tarlic!
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Tarlic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tarlic is squirming around, avoiding Coleman's attempts to control the action.
Tarlic tries to lock up and control but Coleman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tarlic is trying to escape the mount.
Tarlic is working hard here to advance position.
Coleman lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Coleman breaks from Tarlic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tarlic can't escape the position.
Coleman wants to control the pace but Tarlic is squirming around nicely.
Coleman controlling the position easily from mount.
Coleman working Tarlic over with strikes here.
Tarlic wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
Tarlic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coleman with shots to the head and body - Tarlic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Coleman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tarlic is rocked!
Tarlic is squirming around, avoiding Coleman's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Tarlic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coleman lands a big elbow.
Coleman connects with a bit shot that sees Tarlic covering up! More strikes from Coleman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Coleman is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Coleman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amigo Cerveza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerveza's entrance music is Juno - Postapocalyptica. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amigo Cerveza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago tries a head kick but it misses.
Cerveza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerveza.
Drago tries to clinch up but Cerveza circles away and keeps his distance.
Cerveza scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Drago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cerveza defends it nicely.
Drago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drago slips a jab from Cerveza.
Drago throws a series of punches but Cerveza avoids them all with ease.
Drago misses with a head kick.
Cerveza scores with a body shot.
Drago looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerveza cracks Drago with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Drago looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cerveza finish him?
Cerveza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cerveza cracks Drago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cerveza circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Drago tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Cerveza wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amigo Cerveza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Landers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landers has chosen The Sounds - Tony The Beat as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Leo Susi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Leo Susi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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209 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brett Landers!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi throws a lazy right hand but Landers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Landers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Susi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Landers somewhat.
Landers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Brett Landers has been cut.
Susi looks to score with a jab to the body but Landers is just out of range.
Landers shoots in looking for a takedown. Susi tries to sprawl out of it but Landers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Susi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Susi misses with a series of wild punches.
Susi throws a shot to the body.
Susi lands with a kick to the temple. Landers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Susi circles away.
Leo Susi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Landers.
Landers ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Landers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Susi lunges at Landers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Landers's hand.
Susi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leo Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi throws a nice looking combination but Landers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whack! Susi lands a heavy head kick that drops Landers. The ref tackles Susi to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Landers was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Leo Susi!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martial Arts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Kaunotukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arts's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cry Little Sister. Kaunotukka has chosen Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martial Arts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harald Kaunotukka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunotukka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Harald Kaunotukka has been cut.
Arts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown by Kaunotukka or perhaps it was just good defense by Arts which made him look bad.
Arts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kaunotukka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunotukka preventing the sweep.
Kaunotukka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arts's head.
Kaunotukka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kaunotukka has Arts in his guard.
Kaunotukka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaunotukka's head.
Arts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaunotukka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Arts is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kaunotukka swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Arts is now in Kaunotukka's guard. A big mistake from Kaunotukka there, giving up the dominant position!
Kaunotukka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaunotukka looks gassed!
Arts thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaunotukka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arts postures up.
Arts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arts postures up and lands a big shot to Kaunotukka's brow.
Arts trying to control but Kaunotukka is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arts trying to control but Kaunotukka is working from the bottom.
Arts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaunotukka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunotukka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaunotukka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaunotukka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arts is one step ahead there.
Kaunotukka throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arts tries for a kimura but Kaunotukka is defending well.
Arts cracks Kaunotukka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kaunotukka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arts is working to tighten is grip on Kaunotukka's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kaunotukka has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Arts is really squeezing tight and eventually Kaunotukka passes out! Arts breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Martial Arts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladamir Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Turmiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov's entrance music is Test of a Man - Dash. A fine choice. Turmiola is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica: Enter Sandman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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233 lbs
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262 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wladamir Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Turmiola!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov misses with a body kick.
Turmiola throws a sloppy head kick and Kozlov moves out of range easily.
Turmiola closes the distance and clinches up with Kozlov, looking for a takedown. Turmiola pushes Kozlov against the cage but Kozlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turmiola misses with a double jab.
Turmiola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kozlov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Turmiola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kozlov tries to avoid it but Turmiola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kozlov to the ground. Kozlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turmiola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kozlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turmiola somewhat.
Wladamir Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Turmiola.
Turmiola swinging wilding here.
Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
Turmiola tries to clinch there but Kozlov circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmiola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turmiola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turmiola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turmiola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kozlov punishes Turmiola's body with a nice straight punch.
Turmiola looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a head kick.
Turmiola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Tommi Turmiola has been cut.
Kozlov lands a right hook to the body.
Kozlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kozlov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turmiola counters with a leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola avoids the head kick by Kozlov.
Turmiola blocks a head kick by Kozlov.
Turmiola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turmiola shoots in but no luck this time.
Kozlov scores with a jab. Turmiola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses.
Tommi Turmiola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turmiola misses with a combination
and Kozlov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kozlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kozlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turmiola tries for a takedown but Kozlov circles away easily
and Kozlov counters with a low kick, right behind Turmiola 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a head kick.
Turmiola clinches but Kozlov breaks the clinch
and Kozlov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Turmiola closes the distance but Kozlov moves to the side
and Kozlov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turmiola's knee momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kozlov!
Kozlov misses with a two punch combination.
Wladamir Kozlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozlov cracks a nice hook into Turmiola's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kozlov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov throws a nice looking combination but Turmiola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands with a right that hurts Turmiola. Turmiola looks to clinch but Kozlov throws a short knee that drops Turmiola. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Wladamir Kozlov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nes Gratsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gratsch comes to the cage accompanied by i feel good. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jesus Pope enters the cage!
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310 lbs
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295 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nes Gratsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Pope!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope misses with a hook.
Pope closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pope lands in his opponent's guard.
Pope wants to control from the top but Gratsch keeps moving.
Gratsch keeping full guard, as Pope tries to pass.
Pope postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gratsch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gratsch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pope avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pope must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pope in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pope tries to free his leg and advance position but Gratsch is retaining full guard.
Gratsch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pope can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pope pushing down on Gratsch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gratsch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pope.
Gratsch scores with a few weak punches.
Pope wants to free his trapped foot but Gratsch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pope connects with a nice short shot to Gratsch's temple.
Pope trying to control from Gratsch's half guard. Gratsch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gratsch has his foot on Pope's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pope works his way back into a safe position though.
Pope lands a couple of digs.
Gratsch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pope defends well.
Pope trying to control but Gratsch is working from the bottom.
Pope forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gratsch is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pope pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gratsch is breathing heavily.
Pope wants to take a breather but Gratsch is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pope connects with a nice short shot to Gratsch's temple.
Pope seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gratsch missing with punches from the bottom.
Pope takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pope lands strikes from half guard.
Pope seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Pope.
Pope is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gratsch is rocked!
Pope lands a big elbow - Gratsch is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Pope!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Pope!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Peto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Widowmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peto comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Talvisota . Dante Widowmaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Peto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Widowmaker!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widowmaker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Peto to the mat! Peto manages to get full guard.
Peto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Widowmaker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peto regains half guard.
Peto pushes Widowmaker off looking to stand but Widowmaker dives back in and keeps control.
Peto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peto wants to stand and escape but Widowmaker is having none of it.
Peto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peto has his foot on Widowmaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widowmaker works his way back into a safe position though.
Peto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Widowmaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Widowmaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peto wants to sweep here but Widowmaker controlling him for the moment.
Peto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Widowmaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Widowmaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widowmaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Peto drives through and clinches with Widowmaker against the cage.
Peto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Widowmaker regains guard immediately.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peto wants to stand but Widowmaker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Peto gets to his feet. Widowmaker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Peto is looking to clinch but Widowmaker is avoiding it.
Peto clinches up with Widowmaker and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Peto.
Peto lands an elbow inside that Widowmaker shrugs off.
Peto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Widowmaker tries for a takedown but Peto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Widowmaker tries to keep at a distance but Peto has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peto lands with a light punch inside.
Peto lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Peto.
Peto manages to pull guard.
Peto kicks Widowmaker off and gets to his feet.
Peto tries to close the distance and clinch but Widowmaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peto clinches up with Widowmaker and pushes him back against the cage.
Peto lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Peto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peto drives through and clinches with Widowmaker against the cage.
Peto pulls guard effortlessly.
Peto is looking for a triangle here but Widowmaker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Peto is trying to get back to his feet.
Peto is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widowmaker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peto, who protects the arm well.
Peto pushes Widowmaker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Widowmaker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Peto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Peto is pushing Widowmaker's head away, looking to escape. Widowmaker manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Peto dominated that round.
That's time! Peto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Peto leaves Widowmaker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peto jabs Widowmaker right on the nose. Widowmaker blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Dante Widowmaker has been cut.
Peto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Widowmaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Widowmaker, pushing him back against the cage.
Peto lands a nice uppercut.
Peto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widowmaker backwards.
Peto pushes Widowmaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Peto.
Peto lands a nice elbow.
Peto scores with a shot to the side of Widowmaker's head.
Widowmaker is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Widowmaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Widowmaker is rocked!
Peto lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Widowmaker to his knees! Peto keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Peto!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aalio Paalio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aalio Paalio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aalio Paalio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Paalio misses.
Paalio throws a hook to the side of Sparks's head but Sparks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paalio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paalio looks to land a right hand but Sparks moved out of range.
Aalio Paalio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paalio is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sparks flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sparks is out cold! Paalio holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aalio Paalio!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauli Laiskiainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topohanta's entrance music is DJ Proteus : Illuminati. 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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256 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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24
280 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Topohanta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pauli Laiskiainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topohanta moves in looking to clinch but Laiskiainen pushes him off.
Topohanta blocks a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laiskiainen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Topohanta - the referee stops the clock and Laiskiainen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Topohanta. Laiskiainen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Topohanta checks a leg kick.
Topohanta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laiskiainen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Topohanta.
A nice leg kick lands there from Topohanta.
Laiskiainen looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Topohanta moves into the clinch.
Topohanta lands an elbow inside.
Topohanta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Topohanta lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Pauli Laiskiainen has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Topohanta.
Topohanta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Topohanta lands an elbow that stopped Laiskiainen in his tracks for a moment.
Topohanta lands an elbow just above Laiskiainen 's eye.
Topohanta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Pauli Laiskiainen's cut even more.
Topohanta scores a nice knee to the body.
Topohanta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Laiskiainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Topohanta lands an elbow inside that Laiskiainen shrugs off.
The cut above Pauli Laiskiainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Laiskiainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Laiskiainen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pauli Laiskiainen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Topohanta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laiskiainen's brow.
Topohanta lands a damaging elbow.
Topohanta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laiskiainen's defenses.
Topohanta misses with an elbow strike.
Topohanta lands an elbow inside that Laiskiainen shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pauli Laiskiainen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Topohanta!
Pekka Topohanta retains his heavyweight title!
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