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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dharaman Sabdulalaika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dharaman Sabdulalaika has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dharaman Sabdulalaika seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dharaman Sabdulalaika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabdulalaika swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahlberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sabdulalaika looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahlberg swings for the body but Sabdulalaika moves out of range.
Sabdulalaika lands with a shot to the body.
Sabdulalaika looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahlberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabdulalaika takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahlberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabdulalaika was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahlberg.
Ahlberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sabdulalaika counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabdulalaika thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sabdulalaika throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sabdulalaika.
Sabdulalaika looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ahlberg is avoiding damage well.
Sabdulalaika is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahlberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sabdulalaika is looking to take a break and control but Ahlberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabdulalaika throws a strike aimed at the side of Ahlberg's head but Ahlberg avoids it well.
Ahlberg is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sabdulalaika throws a hook but Ahlberg blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Ahlberg. No joy for Sabdulalaika on that attempt.
Dharaman Sabdulalaika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Ahlberg lands a jab.
Sabdulalaika lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahlberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Sabdulalaika throws a hook but Ahlberg avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sabdulalaika's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ahlberg throws a big shot that misses.
Sabdulalaika thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahlberg just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabdulalaika misses the target.
Ahlberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sabdulalaika rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabdulalaika throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sabdulalaika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahlberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sabdulalaika counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Sabdulalaika stalls from top position.
Ahlberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sabdulalaika working the ground and pound but Ahlberg is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabdulalaika fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ahlberg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sabdulalaika.
Sabdulalaika 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.
Sabdulalaika is looking to take a break and control but Ahlberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sabdulalaika tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sabdulalaika in side control, throwing shots but Ahlberg defends.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ahlberg misses with a wild body shot.
Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Dharaman Sabdulalaika has been cut.
Ahlberg misses with a wild combination.
Sabdulalaika closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sabdulalaika lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabdulalaika is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahlberg has wrist control.
Ahlberg keeping moving, preventing Sabdulalaika from controlling successfully.
Sabdulalaika in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sabdulalaika throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahlberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahlberg keeping moving, preventing Sabdulalaika from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dharaman Sabdulalaika will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dharaman Sabdulalaika's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahlberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabdulalaika.
Sabdulalaika misses with a hook. Ahlberg ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabdulalaika misses with a looping right.
Ahlberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabdulalaika thows a body shot but no joy.
Ahlberg misses with a hook. Sabdulalaika ducked under it nicely.
Sabdulalaika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahlberg moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No joy there for Sabdulalaika, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sabdulalaika is defended easily by Ahlberg.
Nice defenses there by Sabdulalaika.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabdulalaika misses with a body shot.
Ahlberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabdulalaika looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahlberg misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Ahlberg misses with a wild body shot.
Sabdulalaika doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahlberg circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabdulalaika throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahlberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahlberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osmo Ikola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikola comes to the cage accompanied by Muistan sua Elaine. Dickson has chosen SMC Hoodrats as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Ikola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dickson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ikola rushes Dickson and presses him up against the cage.
Ikola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dickson.
Ikola gets underhooks to prevent Dickson's takedown attempt.
Dickson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dickson jumps guard.
Ikola trying to control but Dickson is working from the bottom.
Ikola throws a strike but Dickson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ikola is trying to control the position but Dickson postures up.
Ikola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dickson on the ground.
Dickson stands and steps away. Ikola gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson closes the distance and clinches up with Ikola, looking for a takedown. Dickson pushes Ikola against the cage but Ikola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Osmo Ikola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Dickson.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Ikola moves out of range.
Ikola leaves Dickson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ikola scores with a takedown into Dickson's guard.
Ikola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ikola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ikola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ikola drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dickson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ikola has Dickson in his guard.
Ikola being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikola wants to stand and escape but Dickson is having none of it.
Ikola is striking but Dickson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dickson is looking to take a break and control but Ikola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ikola trying to control but Dickson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson wants to control but Ikola is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ikola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ikola tries to get out of the position.
Dickson thows a huge punch but Ikola dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dickson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dickson shoots and misses
and Ikola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ikola is breathing heavily.
Ikola stops Dickson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ikola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dickson trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dickson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dickson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ikola working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickson pushes a forearm under Ikola's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ikola is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Dickson!
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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 Pauli Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sankari has chosen SMC Hoodrats as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
2 - 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pauli Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari slips under a jab.
Sankari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sankari feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
Sankari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fighter misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Fighter blocks the leg kick.
Sankari thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari gets the takedown into side control.
Sankari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fighter, who protects the arm well.
Fighter parries the strikes from Sankari easily there. Sankari is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fighter to escape.
Fighter manages to get back to half guard.
Sankari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fighter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fighter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fighter tries to get out of the position.
Sankari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sankari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sankari's back!
Sankari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sankari is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter trying to control momentarily.
Sankari rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fighter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fighter is keen to just control but Sankari is a slippery customer.
Fighter lands with a punch from half guard.
Fighter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fighter thows a huge punch but Sankari dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sankari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sankari taking some punishment here, with Fighter in his half guard.
Fighter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sankari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sankari missing with punches from the bottom.
Sankari gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sankari's head.
Fighter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fighter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fighter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fighter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fighter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fighter trying to control but Sankari is working from the bottom.
Fighter lands a couple of digs.
Sankari wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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.
Sankari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
Sankari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter tries to clinch but Sankari moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Viking Fighter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Sankari slips the punch.
Sankari moves out of range as Fighter strikes.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Sankari circles away.
Fighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Pauli Sankari has been cut.
Fighter avoids the head kick by Sankari.
Fighter throws the left hand but Sankari avoids the punch easily.
Fighter wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter throws a wild body kick that Sankari sees coming a mile off.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sankari manages to avoid it.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sankari was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Fighter leaves Sankari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sankari is looking to clinch but Fighter is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Sankari misses.
Sankari ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sankari lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sankari is defended easily by Fighter.
Viking Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter checks a low kick from Sankari.
Sankari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fighter did well to prevent Sankari getting side control.
Fighter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fighter.
Fighter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sankari tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter is retaining full guard.
Fighter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankari wants to stand but Fighter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sankari postures up.
Sankari preventing the sweep.
Sankari stays in close to Fighter's body and controls the position.
Fighter throwing short punches from the bottom.
Fighter striking off his back, scoring a few points.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fighter is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good exchange - Fighter coming out on top.
Sankari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viking Fighter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pauli Sankari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sankari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter.
Sankari throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sankari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fighter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sankari lands an elbow.
Sankari is trying to get an arm triangle but Fighter is defending well.
Fighter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fighter tries to roll over but Sankari keeps him under control.
Sankari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sankari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fighter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sankari manages to get himself to full guard.
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Sankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter postures up in Sankari's guard and throws a big left but Sankari blocks it.
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Sankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sankari throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fighter thows a big elbow that misses.
Fighter works over Sankari with some ground and pound from guard.
Fighter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sankari's head.
Fighter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Sankari.
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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sankari. That's going to slow Fighter down.
Fighter misses with a hook. Sankari ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Fighter is predictable there
and Sankari counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari scores a takedown into full mount!
Fighter defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sankari.
Fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sankari on the ground.
Fighter is looking to get to half guard.
Sankari takes Fighter's back.
Fighter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fighter is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fighter tries to roll but Sankari sticks to his back.
Sankari has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fighter has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sankari doesn't have the hooks in and Fighter manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throwing strikes from guard but Sankari blocks nicely.
Sankari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fighter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fighter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pauli Sankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sankari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fighter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viking Fighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fighter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fighter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fighter lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauli Sankari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fighter 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ventura's entrance music is Electric Six - Gay Bar. A fine choice. Neck has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it black as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pencil Neck was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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178 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ace Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pencil Neck!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ventura shoots in but Neck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ventura sprawls well initially but Neck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neck trying to control the action but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Ventura looking for submissions off his back.
Neck is trying to control the action in half guard but Ventura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ventura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ventura actively working from the bottom here.
Ventura is looking for a sweep. Neck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ventura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neck pulls his head out easily.
Neck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Neck throws a head kick that Ventura semi-blocks.
Neck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ventura napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ventura regains half guard.
Ventura looking for submissions off his back.
Ventura looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ventura.
Neck moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Neck stands up.
Ventura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neck wants to clinch up but Ventura keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck looks for the body kick but Ventura saw that one coming.
Pencil Neck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neck has his takedown stuffed
and Ventura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ventura.
Ventura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Neck dives on top into guard.
Neck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ventura is looking for a triangle but Neck pushes his legs off easily.
Ventura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Neck escapes and throws Ventura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ventura is looking for a sweep.
Neck grinds an elbow into Ventura's temple.
Ventura is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck tries for a kimura but Ventura is defending well.
Neck lands a few punches from side control.
Neck scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Neck's best efforts.
Ventura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ventura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Ventura has hold of Neck's hands but Neck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neck pulls his head out easily.
Neck is trying to control. Ventura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pencil Neck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Neck fails with the takedown
so Ventura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ventura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Neck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ventura, into his guard.
Neck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ventura is looking for a triangle but Neck pushes his legs off easily.
Ventura working for a triangle but Neck defends it easily.
Neck forces his way into half guard.
Ventura actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck tries to pass to full mount but Ventura defends it.
Ventura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neck wants to take a breather but Ventura is having none of it.
Ventura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neck tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ventura controls his leg.
Neck trying to control the action but Ventura is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neck tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Ventura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Neck trying to control the position.
Ventura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura drops back looking for a leg! Neck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neck manages to kick Ventura off! Ventura jumps back into Neck's guard.
Neck is looking to stand up but Ventura isn't so interested in that idea.
Ventura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Neck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ventura, into his guard.
Ventura working for a triangle but Neck defends it easily.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Neck from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Neck has picked Ventura up and slammed him! Ventura can't keep hold of the triangle and Neck manages to pass to side control!
Ace Ventura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neck wants to control but Ventura is keeping him busy.
Neck has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Neck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ventura counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Neck's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ventura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ventura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ventura is pushing down on Neck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neck is fighting to maintain full guard but Ventura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neck is looking to control Ventura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neck avoid being mounted?
Ventura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neck tries to roll over but Ventura keeps him under control.
Ventura is looking for a kimura here.
Ventura seems to be working for a kimura but Neck defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neck gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Neck looks to clinch
so Ventura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ventura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Neck dives on top into guard.
Neck wants to stand but Ventura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ventura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neck stands and steps away. Ventura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Neck scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura is looking to improve his position but Neck isn't that keen on the idea.
Neck jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ventura manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck wants to stand but Ventura has his arm trapped.
Ventura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Neck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ventura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Neck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neck pushes down on Ventura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neck seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ventura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ventura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neck pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ventura actively working from the bottom here.
Neck is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ventura is working to get back to half guard.
Neck landing punches.
Neck working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Neck raining down shots from the mount!
Ventura can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ventura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ventura looking for submissions off his back.
Neck seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Neck passes to side control.
Check out the look on Neck's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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.
Neck connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ventura some visible discomfort.
Ventura gets back to half guard.
Ventura looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Neck is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Neck is trying to control the action in half guard but Ventura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ventura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ventura regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Ventura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ventura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Ventura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jasser Tiihonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkki Hynynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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23
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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21
201 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasser Tiihonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyrkki Hynynen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hynynen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hynynen drives through and clinches with Tiihonen against the cage.
Hynynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiihonen's elbow.
Hynynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiihonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hynynen tries to throw a body punch but Tiihonen avoids it by throwing Hynynen back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hynynen.
Hynynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiihonen controls his hands.
Tiihonen tries to break the clinch but Hynynen is controlling the position.
Tiihonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hynynen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hynynen stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tiihonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tiihonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hynynen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiihonen taking a breather.
Hynynen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hynynen tries a body shot but Tiihonen blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Hynynen.
Hynynen throws a head punch that misses.
Hynynen has Tiihonen pressed against the cage, preventing Tiihonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tiihonen tries to break the clinch but Hynynen is controlling the position.
Hynynen effectively controlling the action here.
Tiihonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hynynen up against the cage.
Tiihonen wants to break free but Hynynen has control.
Hynynen has Tiihonen pressed against the cage.
Hynynen throws a head punch that misses.
Tiihonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jasser Tiihonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tiihonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hynynen tries to avoid it but Tiihonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hynynen to the ground. Hynynen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiihonen fails to land the takedown.
Nyrkki Hynynen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiihonen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasser Tiihonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hynynen tries to clinch but Tiihonen is having none of it.
Tiihonen throws a series of punches but Hynynen moves out of range.
Tiihonen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hynynen sprawling to the canvas! Hynynen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tiihonen finish him?!
Tiihonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hynynen moves out of range as Tiihonen strikes.
Horrible takedown by Tiihonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Hynynen which made him look bad.
Hynynen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hynynen rushes Tiihonen and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hynynen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen lands a body shot.
Tiihonen is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Hynynen - that landed with a thud.
Hynynen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tiihonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hynynen has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hynynen.
Hynynen digs a right hand into Tiihonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tiihonen's gas tank.
Hynynen throws a head punch that misses.
Tiihonen prevents a body shot from Hynynen.
Hynynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hynynen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tiihonen blocks a body shot from Hynynen.
Hynynen pushes Tiihonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hynynen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tiihonen blocks a body shot from Hynynen.
Tiihonen trying to control the position but instead, Hynynen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tiihonen into the cage.
Hynynen is struggling to control the position.
Tiihonen has had enough of the clinch but Hynynen keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Hynynen.
Tiihonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nyrkki Hynynen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tiihonen fails to land the takedown.
Hynynen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiihonen shoots for a takedown but Hynynen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tiihonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hynynen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasser Tiihonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiihonen works the jab nicely.
Hynynen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiihonen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hynynen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tiihonen wants to control from the top but Hynynen keeps moving.
Tiihonen looking to pass the guard.
Hynynen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hynynen, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiihonen drops back looking for a leg! Hynynen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hynynen manages to kick Tiihonen off! Tiihonen jumps back into Hynynen's guard.
Tiihonen looking to pass the guard.
Tiihonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hynynen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiihonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hynynen is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hynynen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hynynen closes the distance and clinches.
Tiihonen controlling the action here for a moment.
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.
Hynynen stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Hynynen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hynynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiihonen's elbow.
Hynynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiihonen controls his hands.
Hynynen lands with a short shot to the head.
Hynynen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tiihonen up against the cage.
Tiihonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Hynynen to work.
Tiihonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiihonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Tiihonen misses.
Tiihonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tiihonen is trying to control. Hynynen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tiihonen is taking a breather. Hynynen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tiihonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tiihonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hynynen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tiihonen.
Hynynen wants to control but Tiihonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hynynen defends it well.
Tiihonen trying to mount his opponent but Hynynen defends it.
Hynynen is defending against the submission attempts here by Tiihonen.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tiihonen shoots in for a takedown but Hynynen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasser Tiihonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Tiihonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tiihonen scores with a nice head shot.
Hynynen is looking to clinch.
Hynynen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiihonen.
Hynynen stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiihonen. Tiihonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiihonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasser Tiihonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hynynen gets a clinch.
A short left from Hynynen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hynynen keeps control of Tiihonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hynynen controlling the action here for a moment.
Hynynen can't find room to land a body shot as Tiihonen controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hynynen digs a right hand underneath Tiihonen's ribcage. Tiihonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tiihonen working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Hynynen.
Hynynen tries a body shot but Tiihonen blocks it.
Hynynen is struggling to control the position.
Hynynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hynynen.
Hynynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hynynen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiihonen's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Hynynen.
A frustrated look appears on Tiihonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hynynen misses with a body punch.
Tiihonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Hynynen won't allow it.
Hynynen stalls.
Hynynen misses with a body punch.
Tiihonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hynynen has him pressed against the cage.
Hynynen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hynynen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hynynen lands a body punch.
Hynynen stalling against the cage.
Tiihonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hynynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hynynen.
A right hand to the body from Hynynen.
Hynynen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tiihonen stalling in the clinch.
Hynynen can't find room to land a body shot as Tiihonen controls the action.
Nice body punch from Hynynen.
Hynynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiihonen's elbow.
Tiihonen wants to break free but Hynynen has control.
Hynynen works on Tiihonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Hynynen gets through Tiihonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hynynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hynynen to work.
A frustrated look appears on Tiihonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hynynen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Hynynen.
Tiihonen tries to break free but Hynynen pushes him back against the cage.
Hynynen effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Tiihonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hynynen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hynynen has Tiihonen pressed against the cage, preventing Tiihonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tiihonen tries to break the clinch but Hynynen is controlling the position.
Nyrkki Hynynen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hynynen works on Tiihonen's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Hynynen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hynynen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Hynynen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Stapelstaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Candy Paint as his entrance music. Jimbo Stapelstaden could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Brown's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimbo Stapelstaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Brown!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapelstaden lands an overhand right.
Stapelstaden avoids a kick to the body.
Stapelstaden lands a right hook to the body.
Brown misses with a low kick as Stapelstaden jumps back.
Stapelstaden throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Stapelstaden misses with a looping left.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Stapelstaden.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stapelstaden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stapelstaden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stapelstaden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stapelstaden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Stapelstaden is controlling the position.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stapelstaden lands a right hand.
Stapelstaden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Stapelstaden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stapelstaden lands with an overhand left.
Brown looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stapelstaden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stapelstaden rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Stapelstaden stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stapelstaden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stapelstaden lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
Stapelstaden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stapelstaden keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stapelstaden stalling the fight.
Stapelstaden has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Stapelstaden keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stapelstaden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stapelstaden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stapelstaden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stapelstaden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stapelstaden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stapelstaden scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Stapelstaden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stapelstaden lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Stapelstaden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown tries to break free but Stapelstaden pushes him back against the cage.
Stapelstaden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Stapelstaden has the dominant position.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Stapelstaden keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden stalling.
Stapelstaden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stapelstaden is stalling here.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Stapelstaden won't allow it.
Stapelstaden effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short left from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brown clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Will Stapelstaden go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown covering up well and avoiding damage.
Brown covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Stapelstaden thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Stapelstaden lands punches and elbows.
Brown is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Stapelstaden wants to control the position but Brown frees himself and scrambles - Stapelstaden manages to regain control in side control.
Brown is pushing Stapelstaden's head away, looking to escape. Stapelstaden manages to hold on to the position though.
Stapelstaden lands a decent elbow from side control.
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.
Stapelstaden taking a break here but Brown is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown kicks off Stapelstaden and gets to his feet.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Stapelstaden to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Stapelstaden checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Stapelstaden's head back.
Brown throws a combination that misses
enabling Stapelstaden to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stapelstaden finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Stapelstaden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Stapelstaden forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Stapelstaden dominated that round.
That's time! Stapelstaden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stapelstaden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stapelstaden keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stapelstaden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stapelstaden tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stapelstaden misses with a looping right.
Stapelstaden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheers as Stapelstaden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Brown cracks Stapelstaden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Stapelstaden checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown is looking to slow Stapelstaden down with leg kicks.
Stapelstaden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stapelstaden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown slips under a jab from Stapelstaden.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stapelstaden counters with a nice body shot.
Stapelstaden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Jimbo Stapelstaden is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown misses with a leg kick
letting Stapelstaden counter with a right hand.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Stapelstaden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stapelstaden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Stapelstaden on the inside.
Stapelstaden has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Stapelstaden is working Brown over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Stapelstaden.
The referee calls for Stapelstaden to work.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Stapelstaden has him pressed against the cage.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stapelstaden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Stapelstaden has double underhooks.
Stapelstaden missing with knees to the body.
Stapelstaden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Stapelstaden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stapelstaden lands a damaging elbow.
Stapelstaden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Stapelstaden.
A hook to the body from Stapelstaden.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stapelstaden is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stapelstaden has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden stalling.
Stapelstaden is working Brown over against the cage.
Stapelstaden goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Charlie Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jimbo Stapelstaden has been cut.
Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stapelstaden rather than just go for the knockout.
Stapelstaden closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Stapelstaden misses with the head strike.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Stapelstaden on the inside.
Brown tries to break free but Stapelstaden pushes him back against the cage.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stapelstaden prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stapelstaden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stapelstaden taking a breather.
Stapelstaden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stapelstaden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stapelstaden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown wants to break free but Stapelstaden has control.
Stapelstaden is trying to stall.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Stapelstaden.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stapelstaden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Stapelstaden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stapelstaden is working Brown over against the cage.
Brown wants to break free but Stapelstaden has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Stapelstaden won't allow it.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Stapelstaden's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Stapelstaden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown looks to land a combination but Stapelstaden avoids it well.
A slow jab from Stapelstaden misses its intended target.
Stapelstaden moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stapelstaden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown misses with a combination
and Stapelstaden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Stapelstaden counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stapelstaden connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Stapelstaden connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stapelstaden counters with a nice body shot.
Stapelstaden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapelstaden pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stapelstaden.
Brown tries to circle away but Stapelstaden has him pinned against the cage.
Stapelstaden lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
Stapelstaden prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Stapelstaden scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stapelstaden gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stapelstaden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stapelstaden gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Brown is not content to let Stapelstaden control the position.
Stapelstaden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stapelstaden throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Stapelstaden.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stapelstaden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stapelstaden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stapelstaden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stapelstaden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Stapelstaden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Stapelstaden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stapelstaden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stapelstaden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Stapelstaden finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Stapelstaden throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown cracks Stapelstaden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Stapelstaden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stapelstaden.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown throws a right and a left that Stapelstaden avoids nicely.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Stapelstaden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Stapelstaden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stapelstaden.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Stapelstaden's knee but Stapelstaden avoids it well.
Stapelstaden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
A nice combination there by Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Stapelstaden forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Stapelstaden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stapelstaden has him pressed against the cage.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stapelstaden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Stapelstaden.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stapelstaden throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Stapelstaden is controlling the position.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stapelstaden has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Stapelstaden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stapelstaden has him pressed against the cage.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Stapelstaden darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Stapelstaden lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Stapelstaden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stapelstaden 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Stapelstaden!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Peto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmi comes to the cage accompanied by Who Let the Dogs out. Peto has chosen Sabaton - Talvisota as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Nurmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Peto!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peto is looking to clinch but Nurmi is avoiding it.
Nurmi throws the kick towards the body but Peto avoids it.
Nurmi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmi lands in his opponent's guard.
Peto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmi tries to free his leg and advance position but Peto is retaining full guard.
Peto keeping moving, preventing Nurmi from controlling successfully.
Nurmi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peto's guard.
Peto wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Peto still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Peto has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Nurmi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nurmi to stand up.
Peto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmi.
Peto doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmi circles away.
Peto wants to clinch.
Nurmi fails with the takedown.
Nurmi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurmi preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Peto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmi is controlling him.
Peto wants to sweep here but Nurmi controlling him for the moment.
Nurmi forces his way into half guard.
Nurmi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peto is looking to clinch.
Peto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmi checks a low kick from Peto.
Peto clinches up with Nurmi and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi blocks an elbow strike from Peto.
Knees to the body from Peto.
Peto lands an elbow that stopped Nurmi in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nurmi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Peto's brow.
Peto blocks the elbow strike.
Nurmi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Peto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmi's defenses.
Nurmi lands a damaging elbow.
Peto lands an elbow that stopped Nurmi in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Fernando Nurmi has been cut.
Nurmi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Peto throws an elbow but it misses.
Nurmi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Nurmi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmi goes for a takedown attempt but Peto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nurmi is breathing heavily.
Nurmi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peto as he avoids it easily.
Peto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peto with a poor takedown
and Nurmi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Peto!
Nurmi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Peto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peto is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peto wants to control but Nurmi is having none of it.
Peto is trying to escape the mount.
Nurmi is working for a guillotine from mount but Peto frees his head quite easily.
Peto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nurmi.
Peto's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nurmi goes for an armbar but Peto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Peto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peto stands and steps away. Nurmi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pertti Peto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fernando Nurmi'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.
Peto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Nurmi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Peto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmi defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peto wants to get back to his feet but Nurmi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nurmi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peto's guard.
Peto is looking to improve his position.
Nurmi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peto sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi is trying to work for a kimura but Peto is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmi throwing shots but Peto is blocking nicely.
Nurmi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peto is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmi.
Peto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peto is trying to keep Nurmi in close.
Nurmi won't allow Peto to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Peto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurmi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nurmi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peto dives on top into guard.
Nurmi is working an open guard so Peto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Peto wants to clinch but Nurmi slips to the side
and Nurmi counters with a single leg into guard. Peto didn't expect that.
Nurmi prevents Peto from getting back to his feet.
Nurmi tries to free his leg and advance position but Peto is retaining full guard.
Nurmi is looking to advance position but Peto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Peto.
Nurmi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nurmi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nurmi has Peto in his guard.
Fernando Nurmi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nurmi, up you get!
Peto tries to clinch but Nurmi moves away
and Nurmi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurmi wants to control from the top but Peto keeps moving.
Peto wants to stand and escape but Nurmi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peto is on top in guard.
Peto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peto has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmi's legs - danger averted.
Peto stands and steps away. Nurmi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pertti Peto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peto has closed the distance and engaged Nurmi in a clinch.
Peto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Peto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Peto lands an elbow that stopped Nurmi in his tracks for a moment.
Peto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Peto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nurmi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fernando Nurmi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fernando Nurmi's cut.
That's time! Nurmi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Peto lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmi looks to land a body kick but Peto moved away.
Peto throws a nice looking combination but Nurmi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peto wants to clinch up but Nurmi keeps it at a distance.
Peto tries to clinch
and Nurmi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Peto wants to get back to his feet.
Peto kicks Nurmi off and gets back to his feet.
Nurmi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Peto's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmi defends it easily.
Nurmi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Nurmi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurmi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurmi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peto manages to get back to half guard.
Peto is looking to escape.
Peto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nurmi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nurmi fails with a takedown attempt.
Peto darts in trying to clinch
and Nurmi counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peto tries to circle away but Nurmi has him pinned against the cage.
Nurmi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peto has Nurmi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nurmi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peto is pressed up against the cage. Nurmi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peto down to the mat. Peto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nurmi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurmi counters with a shoot takedown. Peto fights it but they end up in guard.
Nurmi has gone for a leg lock! Peto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurmi's guard.
Nurmi working for a triangle but Peto defends it easily.
Peto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi is looking for a triangle but Peto pushes his legs off easily.
Nurmi is trying to keep Peto in close.
Nurmi is working an open guard so Peto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Peto tries to clinch up
and Nurmi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Peto's guard now.
Peto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmi stopping the sweep attempt from Peto.
Nurmi with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmi chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peto wants to stand but Nurmi is controlling the position.
Nurmi stopping the sweep attempt from Peto.
Nurmi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Peto is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nurmi yanks on the arm and Peto is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nurmi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fernando Nurmi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdullah Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dille!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dille takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like James Dille has been cut.
Dille throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dille throws a series of punches but Virtanen avoids them all with ease.
James Dille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dille throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Virtanen misses with a looping right.
Dille throws a nice looking combination but Virtanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Dille lands.
A combination from Dille does no damage.
A punch combination from Dille misses.
Virtanen tries to move into range but Dille moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dille moves out of range as Virtanen strikes.
Dille stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Virtanen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Virtanen.
Dille looks gassed!
Dille lands with a straight right. Virtanen didn't see that one coming.
Dille misses the jab.
No joy there for Dille, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Virtanen lands with a right hand.
Dille throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Virtanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Virtanen moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dille wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dille wants to break free but Virtanen has control.
Virtanen keeps control of Dille as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Virtanen with a knee to the head.
Virtanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Virtanen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dille is trying to break the clinch but Virtanen is controlling him.
Virtanen scores with a knee to the head.
Virtanen stalls.
Virtanen can't get the takedown.
Virtanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Virtanen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Virtanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dille's face.
Virtanen breaks the clinch.
Virtanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Virtanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Virtanen clinches with his opponent.
Dille has had enough of the clinch but Virtanen keeps him there for the moment.
Virtanen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dille backwards.
Virtanen with a knee to the head.
Virtanen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dille up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dille changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dille misses with a series of wild punches.
Dille slips a jab from Virtanen.
Virtanen clobbers Dille with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dille lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Virtanen at a distance.
Virtanen lands a head kick. Dille smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Virtanen cracks the inside of Dille's front leg.
Virtanen with a nice cross.
Dille is rocked!
Dille walks straight into a right hand from Virtanen - that's dropped him! Virtanen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dille from any more punishment! Dille complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abdullah Virtanen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouni Lettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter comes to the cage accompanied by Aerosmith - Lightning Strikes. Jouni Lettu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouni Lettu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flashlighter moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flashlighter.
Flashlighter moves in looking to clinch but Lettu pushes him off.
Lettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lettu slips under a jab from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick but Lettu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flashlighter manages to avoid it.
Lettu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flashlighter backs up against the cage.
Flashlighter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lettu misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Flashlighter.
Lettu throws a series of punches but Flashlighter avoids them all with ease.
Lettu keeps the fight on the outside.
Flashlighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flashlighter dodges the punch combination from Lettu.
Flashlighter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flashlighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lettu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flashlighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lettu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Flashlighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lettu looks gassed!
Lettu throws a big shot that misses.
Flashlighter moves away from the strike by Lettu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flashlighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Lettu misses.
Lettu misses with a looping left.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flashlighter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flashlighter, right into the meat.
A jab from Flashlighter does it's job there.
Flashlighter lands a head kick that stumbles Lettu and the fighters go to the mat.
Lettu is rocked!
It looks like Jouni Lettu has been cut.
Flashlighter is looking to work some ground and pound but Lettu has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flashlighter wanted to stand there but Lettu had control of the position.
Flashlighter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Flashlighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Lettu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flashlighter is really struggling to control Lettu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lettu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lettu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lettu blocks a head kick by Flashlighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lettu.
Lettu throws a hook but Flashlighter avoids it easily.
Flashlighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Lettu is just out of range.
Flashlighter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flashlighter, right into the meat.
Lettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flashlighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Lettu.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flashlighter. That's going to slow Lettu down.
Lettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flashlighter moves away from the strike by Lettu.
Lettu takes a swing at Flashlighter's ribcage but misses.
Lettu moves out of range of the leg kick from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
Flashlighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flashlighter tries to clinch up but Lettu circles away and keeps his distance.
Lettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lettu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flashlighter.
Nice straight punches there by Flashlighter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flashlighter.
Lettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flashlighter manages to avoid it.
Flashlighter tries to clinch up.
Flashlighter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lettu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Flashlighter lands an elbow that stopped Lettu in his tracks for a moment.
Flashlighter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lettu up against the cage.
Lettu avoiding damage as Flashlighter throws knees to the body.
Flashlighter lands an elbow just above Lettu 's eye.
Lettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A frustrated look appears on Lettu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flashlighter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Lettu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flashlighter taking a breather.
Lettu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flashlighter backwards.
Lettu breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouni Lettu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lettu moves out of range as Flashlighter throws a body kick.
Flashlighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lettu.
Lettu scores with a hook to the body. Flashlighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flashlighter circles away quickly and effectively.
Flashlighter lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Lettu does it's job there.
Flashlighter lands a head kick. Lettu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick from Flashlighter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flashlighter.
A good leg kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter cracks the inside of Lettu's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flashlighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flashlighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lettu tries to move into range but Flashlighter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lettu is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lettu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flashlighter thinking.
Flashlighter feints and then cracks Lettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lettu down.
Flashlighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flashlighter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flashlighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lettu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Flashlighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lettu avoids the head kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a body punch but Lettu moves out of range.
Flashlighter keeps Lettu at a distance using the push kick.
Flashlighter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lettu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flashlighter postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Flashlighter trying to control but Lettu is working from the bottom.
Lettu looking for a sweep. Not yet Lettu, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flashlighter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter trying to control but Lettu is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flashlighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lettu's sensitive parts.
Flashlighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flashlighter scores with a head kick.
Flashlighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flashlighter.
Felix Flashlighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flashlighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lettu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Flashlighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lettu manages to avoid it.
Flashlighter connects with a high kick.
Flashlighter connects with a single shot there.
Flashlighter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Flashlighter slams his shin into Lettu's torso.
Flashlighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lettu looks to throw the jab but Flashlighter is out of range.
Flashlighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Flashlighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flashlighter throws a shot from downtown. Lettu moves away and avoids it.
Lettu misses with a straight left.
Lettu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Flashlighter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lettu misses with a jab to the body
and Flashlighter counters with a big head kick but Lettu shrugs it off.
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!
Lettu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Flashlighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lettu can do to turn this around?
Flashlighter keeps Lettu at a distance using the push kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flashlighter is looking to clinch.
Flashlighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lettu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flashlighter.
Lettu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Flashlighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jouni Lettu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Flashlighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lettu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flashlighter throws a head kick but Lettu moves out of range.
Lettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lettu misses with a hook.
Flashlighter is looking to slow Lettu down with leg kicks.
Lettu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flashlighter.
Lettu blocks the body kick.
Flashlighter throws a head kick but Lettu moves out of range.
Lettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flashlighter manages to avoid it.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flashlighter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lettu tries to avoid it but Flashlighter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lettu to the ground. Lettu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flashlighter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lettu takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lettu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flashlighter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flashlighter lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lettu's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flashlighter, right into the meat.
Flashlighter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lettu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter forces Lettu back against the cage and clinches.
Flashlighter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flashlighter lands an elbow that stopped Lettu in his tracks for a moment.
Lettu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flashlighter lands a nice elbow.
Lettu can't find room to land a body shot as Flashlighter controls the action.
Lettu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lettu. Flashlighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flashlighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lettu.
Flashlighter lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lettu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flashlighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flashlighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flashlighter misses with a body shot.
Lettu looks to land a right hand but Flashlighter moved out of range.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flashlighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Lettu circles away.
Lettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flashlighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lettu misses with a wild body shot.
Lettu misses the body punch
and Flashlighter counters with a leg kick.
Flashlighter tries to clinch but Lettu moves out of range.
Flashlighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flashlighter misses with a head kick.
Flashlighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lettu. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Felix Flashlighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Lettu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Flashlighter.
Lettu misses with a body shot.
Flashlighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lettu.
Flashlighter misses with an uppercut.
Lettu lands with a nice body punch.
Lettu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Flashlighter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flashlighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lettu misses with a wild body shot.
Flashlighter connects with a high kick.
Flashlighter scores with a nice strike.
Lettu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lettu misses with a wild body shot.
Lettu throws a hook to the side of Flashlighter's head but Flashlighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flashlighter tries to clinch there but Lettu circles away.
Felix Flashlighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flashlighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lettu misses with a shot to the body
and Flashlighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lettu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flashlighter rather than just go for the knockout.
Flashlighter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Flashlighter!
Flashlighter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jouni Lettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crunch! Flashlighter slams his shin into Lettu's torso.
Flashlighter scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flashlighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Flashlighter thumps Lettu with a low kick.
Lettu swats away the attempt to clinch by Flashlighter.
Lettu misses with a hook to the body
and Flashlighter counters with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Flashlighter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flashlighter 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Flashlighter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Big M (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Thorkildsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorkildsen has chosen AC/DC - Hell's Bells as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big M!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Thorkildsen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorkildsen misses with a looping left.
M tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorkildsen misses the shot to the body.
M fails in his attempt to clinch.
M tries to clinch up.
M closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorkildsen. M does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorkildsen misses the target.
M tries to clinch up but Thorkildsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorkildsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
M moves in looking to clinch but Thorkildsen pushes him off.
Oooh a lovely combination from Thorkildsen sends M down but not out. Thorkildsen dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Big M has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorkildsen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. M is trying to escape and Thorkildsen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and M is forced to tap! Nice work there by Thorkildsen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Thorkildsen!
Rolf Thorkildsen is the new lightweight champion!
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