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SFF 80: Berry vs. Tapio PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercury comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shawn Michaels -Sexy Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eddie Mercury is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Jussila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jussila looks to land a left hand but Mercury moved out of range nicely.
Jussila avoids the body shot from Mercury.
Mercury throws a combination that misses
and Jussila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercury misses with a leg kick
and Jussila counters with a stiff right hand.
Jussila throws a jab when Mercury was well out of range.
Jussila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mercury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jussila as he jumps to the side.
Jussila lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jussila connects with the punch.
Mercury walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jussila checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jussila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mercury gets tackled into the cage by Jussila. Jussila maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jussila.
Mercury has Jussila pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jussila manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jussila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercury.
Jussila prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jaakko Jussila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Mercury.
Jussila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercurys head.
A body shot lands from Jussila.
Still in the clinch, Jussila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mercury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mercury looks gassed!
Jussila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mercury avoids the elbow strike from Jussila, against the cage.
Jussila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jussila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jussila lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Jussila - that landed with a thud.
Jussila's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mercury takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Eddie Mercury has been cut.
Jussila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Jussila.
Jussila presses Mercury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jussila working Mercury over with knees to the body.
Jussila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jussila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
Jussila gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jussila controlling the action here for a moment.
Jussila pushes Mercury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jussila.
Jussila pushes Mercury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Jussila.
Jussila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
Jussila lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Jussila.
A hook to the body from Jussila.
Jussila stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jussila pushes Mercury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jussila lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jussila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercurys head.
Jussila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jussila stalling in the clinch.
Jussila lands a hook that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
Jussila lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Jussila.
Jussila is pushing Mercury up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jussila pushes off an throws an elbow but Mercury leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jussila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jussila taking a breather.
Jussila lands a nice uppercut.
Jussila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jussila - that landed with a thud.
Jussila is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jussila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jussila.
Mercury drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jussila lands a right hand.
Mercury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Jussila.
Mercury takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jussila creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mercury's defenses.
Jussila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jussila lands a nice elbow.
Jussila stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jussila.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jussila lands a shoulder strike.
Jussila misses with an elbow strike.
Jussila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jussila scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Jussila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Mercury's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jussila tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mercury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jussila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jussila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jussila tries to sprawl but Mercury drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mercury wants to control but Jussila is keeping him busy.
Mercury with the ground and pound but Jussila uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mercury won't allow Jussila to sweep him here.
Mercury postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercury looking to sit in guard and control but Jussila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jussila wants to stand but Mercury has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jussila.
Jussila scoring with some ground and pound.
Jussila stands up and waves to Mercury to follow him.
Eddie Mercury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Mercury has a takedown stuffed.
Mercury throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jussila's waist but Jussila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mercury off to one side.
A good leg kick by Mercury.
Jussila throws a body punch but Mercury moves out of range.
Mercury scores with a sloppy right hand. Jussila should have avoided that one.
Jussila moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mercury on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jussila's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercury under the eye.
Jussila throws a right hand that misses
and Mercury counters with a two punch combo.
Jussila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jussila closes the distance and pushes Mercury back into the cage.
Jussila lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mercury or not.
Jussila's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jussila creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mercury's defenses.
Jussila lands an elbow that stopped Mercury in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Jussila.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jussila scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussila taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jussila lands a shot to the body.
Jussila stops a takedown attempt from Mercury.
Jaakko Jussila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Mercury.
A shot in the inside from Jussila.
A right hook to the body lands for Jussila.
A short right from Jussila on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jussila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jussila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mercury is defending well for now.
Jussila lands an uppercut.
Jussila controlling the action here for a moment.
Jussila lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mercury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jussila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jussila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
Jussila stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Jussila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Mercury's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jussila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mercury momentarily.
Jussila moves in looking to clinch but Mercury pushes him off.
Mercury takes one to the chin there.
Jussila misses with a series of wild punches.
Jussila misses with a body shot.
Mercury closes the distance and clinches up with Jussila, looking for a takedown. Mercury pushes Jussila against the cage but Jussila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jussila lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eddie Mercury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jussila lands a nice shot to the body.
Jussila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercury fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jussila checks it well.
Jussila lunges at Mercury with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercury's hand.
Mercury will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jussila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jussila lands the left hand.
Jussila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mercury throws a low kick, looking for Jussila's leg but Jussila calmly moves out of range.
Mercury misses with a double jab
and Jussila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jussila with a hook.
Jussila looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercury is just out of range.
Mercury misses with a right hand
and Jussila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jussila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jussila clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jussila lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Jussila.
Jussila lands a right hand.
Mercury wants a takedown but no success here.
Jaakko Jussila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Mercury.
Jussila lands with a left to the head.
Jussila is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury is trying to break the clinch but Jussila has him pressed against the cage.
Jussila lands a shoulder strike.
Jussila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercury can do to turn this around?
Mercury takes an elbow to the forehead.
Come on Jussila - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mercury tries for a takedown but Jussila manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Jussila.
Jussila pushes Mercury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jussila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jussila slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jussila for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mercury tries to throw a body punch but Jussila avoids it by throwing Mercury back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jussila - that landed with a thud.
Jussila gets through Mercury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jussila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jussila lands a damaging elbow.
Jussila pushes Mercury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jussila presses Mercury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jussila lands a hook that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
Jaakko Jussila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jussila lands a nice elbow.
Jussila gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jussila lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jussila.
Jussila content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Eddie Mercury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jussila.
Jussila lands with a short shot to the head.
Mercury being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jussila fails to land.
Jussila creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jussila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mercury is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Jussila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jussila, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Jussila!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juuso Jaakkosela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jori Jujipallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jujipallo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Mean Kitty Song . Juuso Jaakkosela could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jori Jujipallo's chin.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juuso Jaakkosela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jori Jujipallo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaakkosela misses with a lunging right hand
and Jujipallo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jaakkosela's guard now.
Jujipallo advances position into side control!
Jujipallo tries to move to mount but Jaakkosela blocks the move with his legs.
Jujipallo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jujipallo working away.
Jujipallo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jaakkosela is trying to escape the position but Jujipallo is controlling the position.
Jaakkosela tries to bench press Jujipallo off him but Jujipallo keeps the position.
Jujipallo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jujipallo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jaakkosela sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jujipallo wants to free his trapped foot but Jaakkosela is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jujipallo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jaakkosela wants to improve his position but Jujipallo is controlling well.
Jujipallo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jujipallo not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jujipallo prevents Jaakkosela from improving his position.
Jaakkosela trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jujipallo prevents Jaakkosela from improving his position.
Jujipallo is working for a submission of some sort.
Jaakkosela tries to get to full guard but Jujipallo has control of the leg.
Jujipallo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jaakkosela is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jori Jujipallo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tolkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Soininvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tolkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Soininvaara!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soininvaara cracks Tolkki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tolkki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soininvaara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolkki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tolkki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tolkki connects with an inside leg kick.
Tolkki cracks the inside of Soininvaara's front leg.
Tolkki tries to work over Soininvaara's front leg with a kick but Soininvaara checks it.
Nice shot lands for Tolkki.
A shot to the liver by Tolkki. Beautiful body shot.
Teppo Tolkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolkki throws a series of strikes that have Soininvaara backpedaling.
Tolkki misses with a wild body shot.
Soininvaara looks to land a combination. Tolkki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Teppo Tolkki has been cut.
Soininvaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tolkki scores with a head kick. Soininvaara tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolkki. That's going to slow Soininvaara down.
Soininvaara moves out of range of the body kick.
Tolkki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tolkki throws a leg kick but Soininvaara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tolkki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soininvaara throws a series of punches but Tolkki avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolkki lands with a good body shot.
A good leg kick by Tolkki.
Tolkki scores with a takedown into Soininvaara's guard.
Tolkki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soininvaara pulls Tolkki in close to his closed guard and prevents Tolkki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tolkki tries to free his leg and advance position but Soininvaara is retaining full guard.
Tolkki looking to sit in guard and control but Soininvaara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tolkki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soininvaara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolkki has an active guard here but Soininvaara has managed to pass into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolkki keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tolkki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Tolkki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tolkki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soininvaara defends it easily.
Tolkki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tolkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tolkki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tolkki lands a head shot.
Soininvaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soininvaara walks into a left hand.
Tolkki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tolkki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soininvaara, who protects the arm well.
Tolkki tries to move to mount but Soininvaara blocks the move with his legs.
Tolkki throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Soininvaara works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tolkki is thwarting Soininvaara's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soininvaara wants to get back to full guard.
Soininvaara won't allow Tolkki to pass to mount.
Tolkki is working hard here to advance position.
Soininvaara tries to get to full guard but Tolkki has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tolkki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soininvaara is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid body kick from Tolkki.
Soininvaara thows a body shot but no joy.
Tolkki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soininvaara.
Soininvaara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Soininvaara duly obliges.
Some bone on bone action there as Soininvaara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tolkki is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Tolkki.
Tolkki cracks the inside of Soininvaara's front leg.
Tolkki throws a head kick but Soininvaara moves out of range.
Tolkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tolkki, right into the meat.
Soininvaara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolkki. That's going to slow Soininvaara down.
Soininvaara is breathing heavily.
Tolkki has a takedown stuffed.
Tolkki feints and then cracks Soininvaara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soininvaara down.
Tolkki connects with an inside leg kick.
Tolkki connects with an inside leg kick.
Tolkki lands with a slapping head kick.
Tolkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soininvaara avoids the body shot from Tolkki.
Tolkki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tolkki thows a body kick. Soininvaara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tolkki ducks under a wild hook from Soininvaara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolkki tests Soininvaara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soininvaara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Soininvaara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Tolkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soininvaara checks a leg kick.
Tolkki throws a leg kick but Soininvaara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tolkki throws a solid leg kick but Soininvaara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tolkki.
A good leg kick by Tolkki.
Soininvaara looks to throw the jab but Tolkki is out of range.
Tolkki moves out of range as Soininvaara strikes.
Tolkki drops his hands momentarily and Soininvaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tolkki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tolkki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soininvaara counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolkki takes a swing at Soininvaara's ribcage but misses.
Soininvaara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tolkki.
Tolkki cracks Soininvaara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tolkki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tolkki's cut.
That's time! Tolkki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Soininvaara. Tolkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soininvaara misses with a wild combination.
Tolkki feints and then cracks Soininvaara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soininvaara down.
Soininvaara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tolkki circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Tolkki - just one landing.
Tolkki scores with a sloppy right hand. Soininvaara should have avoided that one.
Tolkki ducks under a wild hook from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara misses with an uppercut. Tolkki saw that one coming.
Tolkki slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tolkki.
Tolkki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soininvaara. That did some damage!
Soininvaara closes the distance but Tolkki moves to the side
and Tolkki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tolkki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soininvaara lands a head shot.
Tolkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolkki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soininvaara misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolkki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Teppo Tolkki is winning the standup battle so far.
Tolkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soininvaara.
Tolkki slips under a jab from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tolkki moves out of range as Soininvaara strikes.
Soininvaara thows a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tolkki.
Soininvaara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soininvaara lands an overhand right.
Tolkki throws a head kick that misses
and Soininvaara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soininvaara fails to land with a series of punches.
Soininvaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soininvaara misses with the combination.
Tolkki throws a body kick that misses.
Tolkki throws a head kick that misses.
Tolkki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soininvaara enables Tolkki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soininvaara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tolkki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolkki working the ground and pound.
Tolkki cracks Soininvaara with a big elbow.
Tolkki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soininvaara keeps working.
Tolkki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Soininvaara's legs.
Tolkki trying to control the position but Soininvaara is working away.
Soininvaara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Osmo Soininvaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teppo Tolkki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Tolkki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Soininvaara is letting Tolkki control him for a moment.
Tolkki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Soininvaara!
Tolkki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolkki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolkki trying to control but Soininvaara is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tolkki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tolkki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tolkki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Chesser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Extraordinaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Extraordinaire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kardinal Offishall Feat. Pitbull, Lil Jon & Clinton Sparks - Smash The Club kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
180 lbs
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26
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Chesser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Extraordinaire!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chesser looks for the body kick but Extraordinaire saw that one coming.
Chesser fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Extraordinaire to the ground. Chesser is now in Extraordinaire's guard.
Chesser missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chesser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Extraordinaire looking to control.
Chesser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Extraordinaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Chesser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chesser preventing the sweep.
Chesser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Extraordinaire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chesser thows a big elbow that misses.
Extraordinaire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chesser.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Extraordinaire keeping moving, preventing Chesser from controlling successfully.
Chesser throws a big right hand that misses.
Chesser is fighting to break Extraordinaire's control of his arms but Extraordinaire is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chesser is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Extraordinaire has control of Chesser's left arm, preventing Chesser from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chesser won't allow Extraordinaire to sweep him here.
Chesser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Extraordinaire pulls Chesser in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chesser fails with the takedown
and Extraordinaire counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Extraordinaire pushing down on Chesser's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chesser is trying to get back to full guard.
Chesser trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Extraordinaire tries to pass to full mount but Chesser defends it.
Chesser is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tim Chesser has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chesser misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Extraordinaire tries to score a body lock takedown but Chesser shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Extraordinaire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Extraordinaire wants a takedown but no success here.
Chesser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Extraordinaire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Extraordinaire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chesser avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tim Chesser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Extraordinaire.
Extraordinaire is trying to drag Chesser to the mat but Chesser just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Extraordinaire looks gassed!
Extraordinaire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chesser is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Extraordinaire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chesser pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chesser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Extraordinaire prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chesser turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chesser manages to end up in side control.
Chesser misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Extraordinaire is not content to let Chesser control the position.
You can see the frustration on Extraordinaire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Extraordinaire is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chesser's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chesser is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chesser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Extraordinaire defending well though.
Extraordinaire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chesser.
Extraordinaire is trying to get back to full guard.
Chesser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Extraordinaire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chesser.
Chesser looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 Tim Chesser will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chesser shoots and misses
and Extraordinaire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chesser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chesser throwing shots but Extraordinaire is blocking nicely.
Bjj Extraordinaire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chesser landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chesser lands a nice short elbow.
Extraordinaire is staying active underneath Chesser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chesser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Extraordinaire defending well though.
Extraordinaire slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chesser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Extraordinaire's guard.
Extraordinaire is pressing down on Chesser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Extraordinaire wants to sweep here but Chesser controlling him for the moment.
Chesser drops back looking for a leg! Extraordinaire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Extraordinaire manages to kick Chesser off! Chesser jumps back into Extraordinaire's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Extraordinaire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chesser is one step ahead there.
Extraordinaire trying to control the position.
Extraordinaire wants to sweep here but Chesser controlling him for the moment.
Chesser lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Extraordinaire is trying to keep Chesser in close.
Chesser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chesser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Extraordinaire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Extraordinaire seems to be working for a kimura but Chesser defends the submission attempt.
Extraordinaire works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesser regains half guard.
Chesser keeping control of the position.
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.
Chesser wants to improve his position but Extraordinaire is controlling well.
Extraordinaire 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Extraordinaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch combination from Chesser misses.
Chesser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chesser is looking to clinch.
Chesser gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Extraordinaire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chesser taking a breather.
Chesser manages to break the clinch.
Chesser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chesser tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Extraordinaire tries to sprawl but Chesser drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chesser is working for a kimura but Extraordinaire is defending it quite comfortably.
Chesser is thwarting Extraordinaire's attempts to control the position.
Chesser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Extraordinaire trying to control here.
Extraordinaire keeping hold of Chesser's head, controlling as best he can.
Extraordinaire is trying to get back to full guard.
Extraordinaire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Extraordinaire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Extraordinaire trying to keep a closed guard but Chesser is proving a slippery customer.
Extraordinaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Extraordinaire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Extraordinaire trying to control the position.
Chesser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Extraordinaire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chesser chips away with some ground and pound.
Chesser content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Extraordinaire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chesser's guard.
Chesser is trying to keep Extraordinaire in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Chesser.
No joy there for Chesser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chesser scores with a decent looking hook.
Extraordinaire is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chesser's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chesser is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chesser is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Extraordinaire 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tim Chesser.
I think Chesser has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Chesser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lentti Pindegren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
216 lbs
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29
218 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lentti Pindegren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalevi Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorsa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sorsa wants it to stay on the feet.
Pindegren connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pindegren shoots for a takedown but Sorsa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sorsa misses with a left hand
and Pindegren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sorsa won't be happy with that.
Pindegren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sorsa parries the strikes from Pindegren easily there. Pindegren is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sorsa to escape.
Pindegren trying to control the position but Sorsa is working away.
Sorsa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pindegren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindegren wants to control but Sorsa is keeping him busy.
Pindegren laying and praying for a moment but Sorsa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Pindegren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pindegren trying to control the action but Sorsa is working from the bottom.
Sorsa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pindegren.
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.
Pindegren looking to sit in guard and control but Sorsa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pindegren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sorsa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pindegren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sorsa stays in close to Pindegren's body and controls the position.
Pindegren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sorsa's guard.
Pindegren wants to control from the top but Sorsa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pindegren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sorsa wants to stand up but Pindegren is controlling him.
Pindegren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sorsa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pindegren 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.
Pindegren is pushing down on Sorsa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sorsa is fighting to maintain full guard but Pindegren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sorsa is trying to maintain the position but Pindegren is very close to passing his half guard.
Sorsa is in trouble now - Pindegren has advanced to mount!
Pindegren controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pindegren with shots to the head and body - Sorsa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pindegren goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sorsa is on top in guard.
Pindegren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sorsa is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pindegren is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pindegren scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lentti Pindegren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pindegren is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sorsa's half guard.
Pindegren trying to control the action but Sorsa is working from the bottom.
Pindegren 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.
Pindegren seems to be working for a kimura but Sorsa defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindegren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sorsa is defending against the submission attempts here by Pindegren.
Pindegren trying to pass the guard but Sorsa defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Pindegren is looking to pass Sorsa's guard but actually Sorsa recovers to full guard.
Pindegren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pindegren advances to half guard.
Pindegren trying to control the action but Sorsa is working from the bottom.
Pindegren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pindegren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa won't allow Pindegren to pass to mount.
Sorsa is staying active underneath Pindegren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sorsa is looking to improve his position.
Pindegren is looking to pass Sorsa's guard but actually Sorsa recovers to full guard.
Pindegren is pushing down on Sorsa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sorsa is fighting to maintain full guard but Pindegren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pindegren thows a huge punch but Sorsa dodges it nicely.
Pindegren wants to pass the guard but Sorsa is defending well.
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.
Pindegren is trying to control. Sorsa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pindegren is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pindegren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sorsa is just riding it out for now. Pindegren eventually gives up the hold.
Sorsa is looking for a sweep. Pindegren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lentti Pindegren dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pindegren tries to bum rush Sorsa with a series of wild strikes but Sorsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sorsa misses with a right hand
and Pindegren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pindegren misses with a takedown attempt - Sorsa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sorsa slips under a jab from Pindegren.
Pindegren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorsa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pindegren throws a sloppy head kick and Sorsa moves out of range easily.
Sorsa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindegren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sorsa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lentti Pindegren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pindegren fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Pindegren misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pindegren.
Pindegren looks to land a combination but Sorsa avoids it well.
Sorsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kalevi Sorsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sorsa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sorsa throws a head kick that misses.
Sorsa looks to land a body kick but Pindegren moved away.
Pindegren scores with a decent looking hook.
Pindegren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pindegren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sorsa being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa is not content to let Pindegren control the position.
Sorsa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lentti Pindegren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pindegren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sorsa struggling a bit here.
Lentti Pindegren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa stops Pindegren from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorsa is trying to escape the position but Pindegren is controlling the position.
Sorsa throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Sorsa tries to bench press Pindegren off him but Pindegren keeps the position.
Sorsa is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lentti Pindegren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pindegren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lentti Pindegren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Natonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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23
142 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
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24
146 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Natonni!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natonni misses with a hook
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Adams.
Adams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Natonni avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Natonni blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Adams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adams.
Natonni has Adams pressed against the cage.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Natonni managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
Natonni blocks an uppercut.
Natonni managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
Adams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams is working Natonni over against the cage.
Adams has Natonni pushed against the cage.
Adams letting Natonni take a breather here.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Adams lands an elbow inside that Natonni shrugs off.
Adams gets through Natonni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
Adams lands a body shot.
Natonni blocks an elbow strike.
Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Natonni tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the cage.
Adams scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Adams is stalling here.
Adams lands a shot to the body.
Natonni will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adams up against the cage.
Adams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Natonni trying to control the position but instead, Adams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Natonni into the cage.
Adams just leaning against Natonni, taking a breather.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams stalling in the clinch.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adams lands with a left to the head.
Natonni avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Natonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams crunches a lovely knee into Natonni's ribcage.
Adams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adams stalling against the cage.
Natonni takes an elbow to the temple.
Adams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adams landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natonni trying to control the position but instead, Adams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Natonni into the cage.
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams lands an elbow inside that Natonni shrugs off.
Adams's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Natonni avoids a wild elbow strike from Adams.
Natonni takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Adams dominated that 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.
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Natonni in a clinch.
Natonni dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bryan Adams.
Adams lands a jab to the head.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Natonni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natonni misses the body punch
and Adams counters with a one-two to the body.
Adams is looking to clinch.
A shot to the body from Natonni misses
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Natonni misses with an uppercut
and Adams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams scores with a jab to the head.
Adams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Natonni swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
Adams throws a right and a left that Natonni avoids nicely.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Natonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Natonni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams pushes Natonni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Natonni backwards.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Natonni is looking to control Adams's arms but Adams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Natonni has his back to the cage.
Natonni being controlled against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Natonni takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Natonni.
Adams is pushing Natonni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Adams.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Natonni's elbow.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Natonni in his tracks for a moment.
Natonni trying to stall but Adams improves his position.
Natonni takes an elbow to the forehead.
Natonni manages to break the clinch.
Adams tries to clinch but Natonni is having none of it.
Adams moves out of range as Natonni strikes.
Natonni takes one to the side of the head.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Natonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Adams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams moves into the clinch.
Natonni looking to slow down the pace here.
Adams is pushing Natonni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Natonni.
Adams lands an elbow just above Natonni 's eye.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Adams dominated that second round.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Natonni throws a right hand that misses
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
A shot to the body from Natonni misses
and Adams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Natonni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Natonni keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Natonni in a clinch.
Natonni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adams gets through Natonni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Natonni tries to tie him up.
Bryan Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adams avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Natonni tries to tie him up.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Natonni wants to stall.
Adams has Natonni pressed against the cage, preventing Natonni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adams keeps control of Natonni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Adams to work.
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Natonni.
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.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Natonni backwards.
Natonni controlling the action here for a moment.
Adams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adams gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Adams lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Natonni is trying to push Adams away but Adams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adams avoiding damage.
Natonni tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adams throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Adams.
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Natonnis head.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Natonni backwards.
Adams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Natonni stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
Adams lands a body punch.
Natonni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Natonni or not.
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Natonni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adams lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natonni working hard to break the clinch.
Adams lands a shot to the body.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Natonni backwards.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Adams.
Natonni takes an elbow to the temple.
Adams is working Natonni over against the cage.
Adams is stalling here.
Natonni takes an elbow to the temple.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Natonni or not.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paul Natonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams lands an elbow inside that Natonni shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adams 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Adams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edson Arantes Do Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibi Dikkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edson Arantes Do Nascimento has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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22
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edson Arantes Do Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibi Dikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Nascimento throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dikkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Do Nascimento stalks Dikkinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dikkinen's face. Dikkinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Do Nascimento looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dikkinen works Do Nascimento's body with a nice hook.
Dikkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Do Nascimento makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Do Nascimento lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Do Nascimento throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dikkinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Do Nascimento is in Dikkinen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dikkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dikkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dikkinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Do Nascimento is controlling him.
Do Nascimento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Do Nascimento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do Nascimento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Do Nascimento trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Do Nascimento is stalling in the full guard.
Do Nascimento with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dikkinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Do Nascimento with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do Nascimento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Do Nascimento postures up in Dikkinen's guard and throws a big left but Dikkinen blocks it.
Do Nascimento postures up in Dikkinen's guard and throws a big left but Dikkinen blocks it.
Dikkinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Do Nascimento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dikkinen's head.
Dikkinen keeping moving, preventing Do Nascimento from controlling successfully.
Do Nascimento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Do Nascimento with a nice head shot there.
Dikkinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Do Nascimento. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Nascimento in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Do Nascimento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Do Nascimento stops Dikkinen from standing up.
Do Nascimento postures up in Dikkinen's guard and throws a big left but Dikkinen blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do Nascimento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Do Nascimento working some strikes from top position.
Dikkinen keeping moving, preventing Do Nascimento from controlling successfully.
Do Nascimento throws a big right hand that misses.
Do Nascimento really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Do Nascimento trying to control but Dikkinen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Nascimento will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Do Nascimento thows a big elbow that misses.
Dikkinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Do Nascimento is looking to work some ground and pound but Dikkinen has wrist control.
Do Nascimento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do Nascimento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Do Nascimento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Do Nascimento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Arantes Do Nascimento dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dikkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ibi Dikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Do Nascimento catches Dikkinen right on the button with a cross.
Dikkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Do Nascimento. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Do Nascimento swings for the body but Dikkinen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Nascimento misses with a two punch combination.
Dikkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dikkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edson Arantes Do Nascimento is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Do Nascimento shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dikkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Do Nascimento changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dikkinen tries to avoid it but Do Nascimento manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dikkinen to the ground. Dikkinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Do Nascimento takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dikkinen misses with a leg kick
and Do Nascimento counters with a three punch combo that has Dikkinen backing up. Dikkinen nods at Do Nascimento to acknowledge the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Do Nascimento.
Do Nascimento shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Arantes Do Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Do Nascimento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dikkinen.
Dikkinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dikkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dikkinen misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Do Nascimento.
No joy there for Do Nascimento, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dikkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Do Nascimento's head.
Do Nascimento closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dikkinen circles away.
Dikkinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Do Nascimento counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dikkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Do Nascimento counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Do Nascimento fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Do Nascimento, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dikkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Do Nascimento counters with a three punch combo that has Dikkinen backing up. Dikkinen nods at Do Nascimento to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ibi Dikkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dikkinen misses with a double jab.
Do Nascimento throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dikkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Do Nascimento shoots in and gets a takedown into Dikkinen's guard.
Do Nascimento passes Dikkinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Do Nascimento is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dikkinen is just riding it out for now. Do Nascimento eventually gives up the hold.
Dikkinen trying to hold on to Do Nascimento's head to control him but Do Nascimento postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Nascimento works his way into side control.
Do Nascimento tries to score with some ground and pound. Dikkinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Do Nascimento tries to score with some ground and pound. Dikkinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Do Nascimento working the ground and pound from side control.
Do Nascimento tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Do Nascimento working the ground and pound but Dikkinen is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Nascimento is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dikkinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Do Nascimento wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dikkinen keeps working.
Do Nascimento misses with the ground and pound.
Dikkinen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Nascimento tries for a kimura but Dikkinen is defending well.
Dikkinen is looking for a sweep.
Do Nascimento cracks Dikkinen with a big right hand but Dikkinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Do Nascimento throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Do Nascimento scores with a couple of short elbows.
Do Nascimento in side control, throwing shots but Dikkinen defends.
Do Nascimento cracks Dikkinen with a big right hand but Dikkinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Nascimento scoring with punches from side control.
Do Nascimento with the ground and pound but Dikkinen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Do Nascimento looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dikkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Do Nascimento scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Do Nascimento throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Do Nascimento performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Edson Arantes Do Nascimento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Do Nascimento throwing shots but Dikkinen is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edson Arantes Do Nascimento showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Do Nascimento 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Arantes Do Nascimento!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uolevi Gepardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sugarol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
152 lbs
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153 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uolevi Gepardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sugarol!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gepardi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sugarol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gepardi throws a looping overhand right but Sugarol ducks down to avoid it.
Sugarol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gepardi counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gepardi throws a right hand that misses
and Sugarol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gepardi swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sugarol.
Sugarol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gepardi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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.
Gepardi shoots in but no luck this time.
Gepardi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gepardi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sugarol.
Sugarol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gepardi.
A shot to the body from Gepardi misses
and Sugarol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gepardi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sugarol's waist but Sugarol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gepardi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uolevi Gepardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Sugarol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gepardi.
Gepardi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sugarol manages to avoid it.
Sugarol works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gepardi slips a jab and a cross from Sugarol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sugarol dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sugarol misses with a straight right.
Sugarol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Sugarol as Gepardi shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Gepardi.
Sugarol misses with a lunging right hand
and Gepardi counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sugarol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uolevi Gepardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gepardi is looking to score with low kicks.
Gepardi jabs Sugarol to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sugarol lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sugarol as he jumps to the side.
Sugarol catches Gepardi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sugarol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gepardi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sugarol thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol lands a jab to Gepardi's midsection.
Gepardi throws a poor cross that misses
and Sugarol counters with a stiff right hand.
Sugarol throws a shot from downtown. Gepardi moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sugarol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gepardi counters with a single leg into guard. Sugarol didn't expect that.
Gepardi prevents Sugarol from getting back to his feet.
Gepardi trying to control but Sugarol is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gepardi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sugarol has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gepardi has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gepardi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sugarol is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gepardi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sugarol is trying to get back to his feet.
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 Uolevi Gepardi 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gepardi throws a right hand that Sugarol ducks under and follows up with a left that Sugarol also avoids with ease.
Sugarol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gepardi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gepardi staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gepardi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sugarol is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi shoots in for a takedown but Sugarol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sugarol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gepardi is defended easily by Sugarol.
Gepardi misses with an uppercut
and Gepardi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol checks a leg kick.
Gepardi throws a sloppy body shot
and Gepardi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sugarol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gepardi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sugarol won't be happy with that.
Sugarol manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gepardi's best efforts.
Sugarol controlling the position well.
Sugarol is looking to get back to is feet but Gepardi passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol struggling a bit here.
Sugarol is looking for a sweep.
Sugarol seems a little lost for a moment, as Gepardi dominates the positioning.
Gepardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sugarol has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sugarol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gepardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sugarol has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sugarol wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gepardi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gepardi throws an elbow but Sugarol slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sugarol tries to escape but Gepardi is in control.
Gepardi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gepardi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sugarol manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gepardi's best efforts.
Gepardi 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.
Sugarol is looking for a sweep. Gepardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sugarol wants to get back to his feet.
Sugarol is refusing to be controlled, as Gepardi sits in half guard.
Sugarol is trying to maintain the position but Gepardi is very close to passing his half guard.
Gepardi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uolevi Gepardi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gepardi 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 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy has chosen Motörhead - Killed By Death as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Jeremy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a hook
and Jeremy counters with a straight right hand.
Jeremy misses with a left hand
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeremy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Jeremy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Slade Wilson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jeremy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jeremy is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Jeremy throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Jeremy avoids nicely.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Jeremy avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A left and a right from Wilson both land. Nice combination.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Jeremy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeremy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeremy throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeremy avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Jeremy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilson on the side of the head.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a body shot
and Jeremy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson misses with a shot to the body
and Jeremy counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeremy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jeremy counter with a right hand.
Jeremy slips under a jab from Wilson.
Jeremy gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy lands an elbow that stopped Wilson in his tracks for a moment.
Wilson avoids the elbow strike from Jeremy, against the cage.
Jeremy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jeremy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jeremy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jeremy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jeremy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Jeremy.
Still in the clinch, Jeremy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson avoids the elbow strike from Jeremy, against the cage.
Jeremy throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jeremy throws an elbow but misses.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jeremy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Jeremy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeremy throws an elbow but it misses.
Jeremy throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeremy misses with an elbow over the top.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Jeremy.
Wilson takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jeremy is keeping busy.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Jeremy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Wilson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wilson lands a front kick.
Jeremy throws an off balance right hand
and Wilson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jeremy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jeremy to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Jeremy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Jeremy moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy misses the jab.
Jeremy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Jeremy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeremy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeremy manages to avoid it.
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.
Jeremy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Slade Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jeremy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jeremy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson misses with a body punch
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Jeremy avoids nicely.
Jeremy misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses the body punch
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeremy.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Jeremy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jeremy thinking.
Jeremy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Jeremy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeremy misses the target.
Wilson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jeremy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jeremy as he avoids it easily.
Wilson misses with a jab to the body
letting Jeremy counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeremy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ron Jeremy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Slade Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wilson moves away from the strike by Jeremy.
Jeremy blocks a jab.
Wilson throws a hook but Jeremy avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Jeremy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jeremy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jeremy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jeremy throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson counters with a left and a right that stings Jeremy.
Wilson misses with a combination
letting Jeremy counter with a right hand.
Wilson misses with a hook to the body
and Jeremy counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jeremy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeremy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ron Jeremy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jeremy throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Jeremy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jeremy.
Jeremy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jeremy scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeremy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
Jeremy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jeremy working aggressively here.
Jeremy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jeremy lands an uppercut.
Slade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slade Wilson's cut is getting worse.
Jeremy throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilson throws an elbow but misses.
Jeremy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jeremy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Jeremy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Jeremy manages to get underhooks.
Jeremy misses with an elbow over the top.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Jeremy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jeremy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jeremy misses with an elbow over the top.
Jeremy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jeremy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jeremy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jeremy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeremy lands an elbow that stopped Wilson in his tracks for a moment.
Wilson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jeremy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slade Wilson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jeremy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jeremy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jeremy.
Jeremy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeremy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jeremy pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jeremy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Slade Wilson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slade Wilson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ron Jeremy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Tapio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Clocks. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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216 lbs
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220 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ash Berry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Tapio!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapio throws an off balance right hand
and Berry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tapio pulls Berry in to control the position.
Tapio working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapio keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Tapio keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tapio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there.
Tapio trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Tapio is retaining full guard.
Kari Tapio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Berry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tapio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tapio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berry finds it's way round the side to connect with Tapio's head.
Tapio misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tapio is defended easily by Berry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry digs a good hook to Tapio's body.
Berry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tapio lands a jab-cross combination.
Tapio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berry is defended easily by Tapio.
A head kick by Tapio misses
and Berry counters with a leg kick.
Tapio throws a jab but it's blocked by Berry.
Berry connects with a leg kick. Tapio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tapio under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berry scores with a head kick. Tapio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tapio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tapio looks gassed!
Tapio throws a head kick that misses
enabling Berry to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Berry.
Tapio is rocked!
Berry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tapio's sensitive parts.
Tapio is still on wobbly legs! Can Berry finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tapio is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Berry Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Tapio is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ash Berry!
Ash Berry retains his light heavyweight title!
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