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Cf.69: Doom PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miika Laihaila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laihaila is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Forever Lost. Meguru Takayanagi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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295 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Meguru Takayanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miika Laihaila!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laihaila scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laihaila tries to pass to full mount but Takayanagi defends it.
Laihaila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laihaila seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laihaila is looking to take a break and control but Takayanagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takayanagi taking some punishment here, with Laihaila in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Laihaila connects with a nice short shot to Takayanagi's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Laihaila connects with a nice short shot to Takayanagi's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laihaila controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Takayanagi is out! Laihaila gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miika Laihaila!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Halo as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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245 lbs
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269 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seamus McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald with a poor takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for McDonald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald slips a jab from Johnson.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
Seamus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson lands an elbow.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Johnson throws an elbow but McDonald slips to the side and avoids it well.
McDonald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson lands an elbow.
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McDonald some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McDonald trying to control here.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDonald defending well though.
McDonald manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Johnson scores with a jab.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
McDonald is rocked!
Johnson misses with some punches.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald wants to stall.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Johnson working aggressively here.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is trying to drag McDonald to the mat but McDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwayne Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Johnson has his hands clasped together but McDonald extends an breaks Johnson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McDonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seamus McDonald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Mursu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mursu comes into the arena with Someday I'll be the Champ blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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272 lbs
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Mursu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mursu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but Mursu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riseman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mursu has closed the distance and engaged Riseman in a clinch.
Mursu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riseman prevents it.
Mursu wants to get back to striking at distance but Riseman won't allow it.
Mursu has Riseman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riseman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilkka Mursu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mursu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riseman gets back to full guard.
Mursu postures up.
Mursu throws a strike but Riseman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Riseman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riseman lands with a nice body punch.
Mursu tries to clinch up but Riseman circles away and keeps his distance.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riseman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Riseman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mursu.
Riseman lands a jab to Mursu's midsection.
Riseman lands a jab to Mursu's midsection.
Mursu is breathing heavily.
Mursu looks for a takedown but Riseman sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riseman misses with a series of wild punches.
Riseman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mursu eats them both and turns towards Riseman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Riseman lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
Riseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riseman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Riseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riseman misses the shot to the body.
Riseman lands with a cross.
Riseman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mursu circles away quickly and effectively.
Mursu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riseman as he avoids it easily.
Riseman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Riseman tries to bum rush Mursu with a series of wild strikes but Mursu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mursu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mursu showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mursu connects with a nice short shot to Riseman's temple.
Mursu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Riseman is trying to stand up here but Mursu is controlling him well.
Mursu seems to be working for a kimura but Riseman defends the submission attempt.
Mursu prevents Riseman from standing back up.
Mursu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riseman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mursu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riseman won't allow Mursu to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mursu throwing shots but Riseman is blocking nicely.
Mursu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riseman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mursu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mursu stops Riseman from getting back to his feet.
Mursu thows a huge punch but Riseman dodges it nicely.
Riseman trying to control from the bottom.
Riseman is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riseman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mursu lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mursu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mursu 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.
Mursu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Riseman dominated that 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.
Riseman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mursu back to the cage. Riseman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mursu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mursu shoots in looking for a takedown. Riseman tries to sprawl out of it but Mursu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riseman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riseman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mursu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Mursu avoids them all with ease.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riseman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riseman lands with a nice combination. Mursu backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riseman misses with the combination.
Riseman swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mursu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Riseman misses with a combination
and Mursu counters with a straight right hand.
Mursu scores with a takedown into Riseman's guard.
Mursu is looking to work some ground and pound but Riseman has wrist control.
Riseman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mursu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mursu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riseman defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilkka Mursu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riseman throws a series of strikes that have Mursu backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Mursu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Riseman looking to control.
Mursu scoring with some ground and pound.
Riseman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mursu has gone for a leg lock! Riseman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mursu's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mursu being controlled here, momentarily.
Mursu looking for a guillotine here but Riseman defends easily.
Riseman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mursu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riseman has managed to get both his arms back between Mursu's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman tries to stand but Mursu is controlling from the bottom.
Mursu is looking for a triangle but Riseman pushes his legs off easily.
Riseman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mursu darts in trying to clinch
and Riseman counters with a left to the body.
Riseman scores with a one two! Mursu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mursu shoots in looking for a takedown but Riseman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mursu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riseman thuds a left hand into Mursu's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riseman stalks Mursu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mursu's face. Mursu staggers backwards, shaken.
Riseman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mursu slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Mursu avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Riseman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riseman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Riseman catches Mursu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arne Riseman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mursu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riseman avoids it really well and circles away.
Riseman throws a right hand that Mursu ducks under and follows up with a left that Mursu also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riseman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Riseman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mursu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mursu is defended easily by Riseman.
Riseman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mursu in his tracks.
Riseman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mursu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mursu is defended easily by Riseman.
Mursu wants to clinch but Riseman slips to the side
and Riseman counters with a left and a right that stings Mursu.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
Riseman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mursu.
Mursu dives in and grabs Riseman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riseman pushes down on Mursu's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilkka Mursu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riseman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mursu circles away quickly and effectively.
Mursu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riseman sprawls well. Riseman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mursu gets slowly back to his feet.
Mursu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman drops Mursu with a beautiful combination! Mursu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Riseman is looking for the KO!
Mursu is rocked!
It looks like Ilkka Mursu has been cut.
Riseman throws a right hand that Mursu ducks under and follows up with a left that Mursu also avoids with ease.
Riseman throws a right hand that Mursu ducks under and follows up with a left that Mursu also avoids with ease.
Arne Riseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riseman misses with a double jab.
Mursu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riseman misses with the combination.
Mursu has a takedown stuffed.
Mursu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riseman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Mursu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OH! Mursu has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Riseman smells blood and charges in for the finish! Riseman unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Mursu sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arne Riseman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Mouzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Viitalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Viitalainen's choice of entrance music: Seasons In The Abyss . Marlo Mouzone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jussi Viitalainen's chin.
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219 lbs
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222 lbs
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlo Mouzone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Viitalainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viitalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mouzone looks to land a left hand but Viitalainen moved out of range nicely.
Mouzone drives through with a takedown into Viitalainen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Viitalainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mouzone prevents Viitalainen from getting back to his feet.
Viitalainen trying to control the position.
Mouzone wants to control from the top but Viitalainen keeps moving.
Viitalainen pushes Mouzone off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitalainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Mouzone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jussi Viitalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mouzone misses with a series of wild punches.
Mouzone misses with a looping right.
Mouzone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viitalainen counters with a good low kick that Mouzone was not able to check.
Mouzone misses with a double jab
and Viitalainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mouzone's knee momentarily.
Viitalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mouzone.
Viitalainen avoids the body shot from Mouzone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone misses with a shot to the body
and Viitalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marlo Mouzone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouzone walks into a left hand.
Mouzone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouzone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viitalainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mouzone is defended easily by Viitalainen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Viitalainen - that will leave a mark!
Mouzone is breathing heavily.
Viitalainen lands with a kick to the temple. Mouzone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mouzone tries for a takedown but Viitalainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Mouzone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viitalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mouzone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viitalainen counters with a leg kick.
Viitalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mouzone's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mouzone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Viitalainen - the referee stops the clock and Mouzone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Viitalainen. Mouzone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Viitalainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Mouzone. Mouzone gets slowly back to his feet.
Viitalainen throws a head kick that Mouzone semi-blocks.
Viitalainen throws a leg kick which misses Mouzone's front leg but catches the back leg as Mouzone tries to avoid it.
Viitalainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viitalainen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mouzone's defenses.
Mouzone looking for a takedown.
Viitalainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mouzone up against the cage.
Viitalainen working Mouzone over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Viitalainen.
A head punch on the inside from Mouzone fails to land.
Viitalainen lands an elbow that stopped Mouzone in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Marlo Mouzone has been cut.
Mouzone tries to pull guard but Viitalainen won't allow it.
Viitalainen keeps control of Mouzone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mouzone tries to pull guard but Viitalainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Mouzone drops back down to his feet.
Viitalainen landing knees to the head.
Viitalainen avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viitalainen lands an elbow inside.
Viitalainen lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Viitalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlo Mouzone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mouzone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Viitalainen is fending him off so far but Mouzone persists. Nope, Viitalainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot by Viitalainen.
Mouzone throws a nice looking combination but Viitalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mouzone blocks a head kick by Viitalainen.
A shot to the liver by Viitalainen. Beautiful body shot.
Viitalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mouzone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Viitalainen lands but Mouzone takes it in his stride.
Mouzone misses with a lunging right hand
and Viitalainen counters with a nice body kick.
Viitalainen feints and then cracks Mouzone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mouzone down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mouzone misses with a combination
and Viitalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Viitalainen misses with a two punch combination.
Jussi Viitalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mouzone throws a big shot that misses.
Mouzone throws a right hand that Viitalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Viitalainen also avoids with ease.
Mouzone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viitalainen. Viitalainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Mouzone loads up on a big right hand but Viitalainen slips the punch.
Viitalainen slips a jab from Mouzone.
Viitalainen thuds his right hand into Mouzone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Viitalainen misses with a head kick.
Viitalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mouzone is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Viitalainen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A solid leg kick lands there for Viitalainen.
Viitalainen connects with a leg kick. Mouzone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mouzone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Viitalainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viitalainen connects with a body shot that sends Mouzone's belly button to the back.
Mouzone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mouzone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Viitalainen kicks Mouzone off and gets back to his feet.
Viitalainen throws a head kick but Mouzone moves out of range.
Mouzone misses with a shot to the body
and Viitalainen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viitalainen.
Viitalainen lands an elbow inside.
Viitalainen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Viitalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen lands a damaging elbow.
Viitalainen scores with a knee to the head.
Viitalainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Mouzone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mouzone tries to score a body lock takedown but Viitalainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viitalainen.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Viitalainen.
Viitalainen is stalling here.
Viitalainen lands an elbow inside.
Viitalainen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viitalainen lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Viitalainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mouzone takes an elbow to the temple.
Viitalainen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Viitalainen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mouzone's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viitalainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Viitalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mouzone backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Viitalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marlo Mouzone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Viitalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouzone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Mouzone.
Viitalainen keeps Mouzone at a distance using the push kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Viitalainen!
Mouzone lands a nice hook to Viitalainen's body. Viitalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mouzone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viitalainen.
Viitalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mouzone's calf.
A thudding body kick lands there by Viitalainen!
Viitalainen throws a leg kick which misses Mouzone's front leg but catches the back leg as Mouzone tries to avoid it.
Viitalainen scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitalainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Viitalainen lands a head kick. Mouzone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Viitalainen.
Mouzone misses with a hook. Viitalainen ducked under it nicely.
Viitalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Mouzone misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Viitalainen. That's going to slow Mouzone down.
Mouzone misses with the combination.
Viitalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viitalainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Viitalainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouzone circles away.
Mouzone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mouzone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Viitalainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marlo Mouzone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mouzone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Viitalainen lands with a kick to the temple. Mouzone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice inside leg kick there by Viitalainen. That's going to slow Mouzone down.
Viitalainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mouzone's head.
Mouzone misses with a double jab
and Viitalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mouzone 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.
Viitalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Viitalainen connects with a leg kick. Mouzone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Viitalainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mouzone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mouzone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viitalainen sprawls well. Viitalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mouzone gets slowly back to his feet.
Jussi Viitalainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Mouzone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viitalainen cracks Mouzone with an open hand slap.
Mouzone throws a big shot that misses.
Viitalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Mouzone off balance momentarily.
Mouzone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mouzone closes the distance and clinches up with Viitalainen, looking for a takedown. Mouzone pushes Viitalainen against the cage but Viitalainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viitalainen lunges at Mouzone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mouzone's hand.
Viitalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Viitalainen lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viitalainen, right into the meat.
Viitalainen lands a jab to Mouzone's midsection.
Viitalainen lands a jab to the head.
Viitalainen scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viitalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mouzone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mouzone. Viitalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viitalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mouzone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mouzone working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Viitalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viitalainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Viitalainen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lassi Lambada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moukka Monottaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moukka Monottaja has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lassi Lambada's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lassi Lambada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moukka Monottaja!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambada throws a lazy right hand but Monottaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Monottaja misses.
Monottaja rushes Lambada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lambada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Monottaja gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Monottaja blocks a body shot from Lambada.
Monottaja lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Lassi Lambada has been cut.
A short left from Lambada.
It looks like Moukka Monottaja has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Monottaja just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambada's brow.
Monottaja creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lambada's defenses.
Lambada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monottaja's elbow.
Lambada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Monottaja avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Monottaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monottaja has closed the distance and engaged Lambada in a clinch.
Monottaja taking a breather.
Lambada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lambada crunches a lovely knee into Monottaja's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lambada misses with an elbow strike.
Monottaja dodges an elbow strike from Lambada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monottaja misses with an elbow over the top.
Lambada lands with a light punch inside.
Monottaja is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Monottaja throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Monottaja lands an elbow inside that Lambada shrugs off.
Lambada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monottaja backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Lambada.
Lambada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lambada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monottaja or not.
Lambada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lambada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monottaja is trying to push Lambada away but Lambada has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lambada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monottaja's elbow.
Monottaja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lambada tries to throw a body punch but Monottaja avoids it by throwing Lambada back against the cage.
Lambada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lassi Lambada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambada lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lambada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monottaja backwards.
Monottaja with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monottaja stalling in the clinch but Lambada improves position.
Lambada drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lambada 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.
Lambada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monottaja's guard.
Lambada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lambada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lambada is working Monottaja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monottaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lambada throws and elbow that misses. Monottaja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lambada's guard. Nice move by Monottaja!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monottaja is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lambada is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambada is trying to keep Monottaja in close.
Monottaja is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lambada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lambada working a defensive guard here.
Lambada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lassi Lambada wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Monottaja.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monottaja lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monottaja throws a leg kick that misses.
Monottaja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lassi Lambada dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lambada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Monottaja leaves Lambada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lambada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monottaja looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lambada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monottaja keeps working.
Monottaja can't do much from the bottom here.
Lambada working the body and head with strikes.
Monottaja is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada working the head with strikes.
Lambada tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Monottaja wants to control but Lambada postures up.
Lambada working the body and head with strikes.
Lambada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lambada misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Monottaja can't do much from the bottom here.
Lambada landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambada tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lambada working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambada lands a nice forearm strike.
Lambada works to advance to full mount. Monottaja defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lambada 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.
Monottaja is trying desperately to improve position.
Lambada lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That has opened up Moukka Monottaja's cut even more.
Monottaja is breathing heavily.
Lambada lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Moukka Monottaja's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moukka Monottaja's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lassi Lambada!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jalkalukko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Dane has chosen Candy Paint as his entrance music. Donny Dane is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Dane!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dane throws a hook but Jalkalukko avoids it easily.
Dane stuffs the takedown attempt from Jalkalukko. Jalkalukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Jalkalukko tries to close the distance and clinch but Dane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dane lands a head shot.
Jalkalukko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dane lands with a shot to the body.
Jalkalukko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jalkalukko tries to clinch but Dane moves out of range.
Dane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jalkalukko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dane is just riding it out for now. Jalkalukko eventually gives up the hold.
Dane is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dane is in trouble now - Jalkalukko has advanced to mount!
Jalkalukko is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dane has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dane!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane wants to control from the top but Jalkalukko keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dane content to stall in guard here.
Dane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jalkalukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dane is looking to work some ground and pound but Jalkalukko has wrist control.
Dane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jalkalukko looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dane wants to control from the top but Jalkalukko keeps moving.
Jalkalukko is trying to keep Dane in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jalkalukko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dane misses with the ground and pound.
Jalkalukko taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalkalukko struggling a bit here.
Jalkalukko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Dane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jalkalukko moves out of range as Dane strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dane.
Dane with a jab.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jalkalukko.
Dane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jalkalukko is looking to clinch.
Dane connects with the punch.
Dane swats away the attempt to clinch by Jalkalukko.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dane throws out the jab.
Dane misses with a straight left.
Dane with a hook.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick
and Dane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane misses with an uppercut.
Jalkalukko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dane checks a low kick from Jalkalukko.
Dane swats away the attempt to clinch by Jalkalukko.
Dane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice leg kick.
Jalkalukko misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dane.
Jalkalukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jalkalukko somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dane scores with a hook.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dane as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dane throws a hook but Jalkalukko avoids it easily.
Jalkalukko takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jalkalukko is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dane cracks Jalkalukko with a hook to the temple - Jalkalukko is on wobbly legs here! Dane swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jalkalukko falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dane wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Donny Dane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rike McMylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rike McMylly!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from McMylly is predictable there
and McGuire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMylly keeps working.
McMylly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGuire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMylly is looking to improve his position.
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McMylly has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGuire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McMylly is just riding it out for now. McGuire eventually gives up the hold.
McMylly is looking for a sweep. McGuire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McMylly wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well.
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura but McMylly is defending well.
McGuire wants to pass to mount but McMylly is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McMylly is controlling McGuire's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McGuire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGuire maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McMylly could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but McGuire has cracked it and McMylly is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian McGuire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Viagra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Hero of the Day. Viagra has chosen do it as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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25
165 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Emilio Viagra!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viagra digs a good hook to Susi's body.
Viagra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Viagra looks to score with a jab to the body but Susi is just out of range.
Susi ducks under a wild hook from Viagra.
Viagra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Susi to the mat! Susi manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Viagra postures up.
Viagra tries to free his leg and advance position but Susi is retaining full guard.
Susi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viagra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viagra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Susi has his feet on Viagra's thighs here. He's pushed Viagra off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Viagra screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keni Susi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Gods Of War. Kolmiokuristus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bad boy - cascada kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
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26
214 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Odin Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fredriksson instigates a clinch.
Fredriksson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kolmiokuristus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fredriksson smiles and moves away.
Fredriksson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Fredriksson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kolmiokuristus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fredriksson counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut even more.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kolmiokuristus is trying to defend but Fredriksson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fredriksson tries to pass to full mount but Kolmiokuristus defends it.
Kolmiokuristus looking for submissions off his back.
Kolmiokuristus looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but Fredriksson is controlling well.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control but Fredriksson is keeping busy.
Fredriksson is looking to advance position but Kolmiokuristus won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredriksson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fredriksson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fredriksson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fredriksson seems to be working for a kimura but Kolmiokuristus defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredriksson slips a nice elbow through Kolmiokuristus's hands, connecting with Kolmiokuristus's forehead.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Odin Fredriksson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antti Sokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokka comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sun Aeon - Core of Winter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
188 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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23
200 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Sokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Rokka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sokka. Sokka obviously looking to wear him down.
Sokka closes the distance and clinches up with Rokka, looking for a takedown. Sokka pushes Rokka against the cage but Rokka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Rokka.
Rokka throws a chopping leg kick but Sokka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rokka pushes Sokka up against the cage in a clinch.
Sokka struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokka controls his hands.
Sokka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sokka tries to pull guard but Rokka holds him up against the cage and eventually Sokka drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Sokka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rokka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sokka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sokka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokka misses with a head kick.
Sokka darts in and clinches Rokka up against the cage.
Sokka tries to pull guard but Rokka won't allow it.
Rokka takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rokka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sokka avoiding damage as Rokka throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka tries to break the clinch but Rokka is controlling the position.
Rokka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sokka tries to pull guard but Rokka holds him up against the cage and eventually Sokka drops back down to his feet.
Sokka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sokka dodges an elbow strike from Rokka.
A short left from Rokka.
Sokka jumps guard but Rokka stands there with Sokka around his waist. Sokka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sokka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sokka fails to pull guard.
Sokka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rokka just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rokka.
Stalling in the clinch from Rokka.
Rokka pushes off an throws an elbow but Sokka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokka tries to close the distance and clinch but Rokka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sokka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokka throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Rokka.
Rokka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sokka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokka moves into the clinch successfully.
Sokka can't break the clinch.
Sokka tries to pull guard but Rokka won't allow it.
Sokka has Rokka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rokka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sokka jumps guard but Rokka stands there with Sokka around his waist. Sokka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sokka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rokka up against the cage.
Rokka lands with a short shot to the head.
Rokka stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rokka throws an elbow but misses.
Sokka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rokka pushes off an throws an elbow but Sokka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sokka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sokka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sokka looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokka, not yet.
Sokka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sokka wants to pass to mount but Rokka is defending the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sokka is working for a kimura but Rokka is defending it quite comfortably.
Sokka stops Rokka from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokka working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rokka's thigh. Rokka counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sokka trying to control but Rokka is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rokka is adopting a defensive guard.
Rokka wants to sweep but no luck.
Sokka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rokka working a defensive guard here.
Rokka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokka is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokka thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Sokka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sokka tries to land a leg kick but Rokka saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sokka.
Rokka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sokka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sokka showed some decent athleticism there.
Rokka is trying is best to control the position here.
Rokka trying to control but Sokka postures up.
Sokka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sokka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rokka is just riding it out for now. Sokka eventually gives up the hold.
Sokka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sokka is trying to control. Rokka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka trying to hold on to Sokka's head to control him but Sokka postures up.
Rokka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokka.
Rokka is trying to maintain the position but Sokka is very close to passing his half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rokka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokka wants to control but Rokka is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rokka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sokka is out of range and Rokka settles back down.
Rokka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sokka's head.
Rokka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sokka throws a head kick but Rokka moves out of range.
Sokka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rokka throws a shot from downtown. Sokka moves away and avoids it.
Sokka checks a low kick from Rokka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sokka.
Sokka moves out of range as Rokka strikes.
Sokka defending well as Rokka loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rokka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veli Rokka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rokka throws out a leg kick but Sokka moves out of range and Rokka only half commits.
Sokka throws a sloppy head kick and Rokka moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokka thumps Sokka with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rokka misses the target.
Sokka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rokka.
Sokka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rokka throws a hook but Sokka blocks it.
Sokka misses with a low kick.
Sokka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rokka is fending him off so far but Sokka persists. Nope, Rokka circles away and we're back to standing.
Sokka fails to land the takedown.
Sokka shoots in looking for a takedown but Rokka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sokka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Sokka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka throws a sloppy head kick and Rokka moves out of range easily.
Sokka shoots in looking for a takedown but Rokka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sokka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters circling a little - Rokka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sokka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sokka moves out of range as Rokka strikes.
Rokka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rokka lands a body shot.
Rokka scoring well with a low kick there.
Rokka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rokka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sokka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veli Rokka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rokka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rokka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sokka on the side of the head.
Sokka tries a head kick but it misses.
Rokka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Veli Rokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rokka.
A jab from Rokka misses.
Sokka throws a low kick but Rokka avoids it.
Sokka has Rokka up against the cage in a clinch.
Sokka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rokka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sokka fails to pull guard.
Sokka tries to pull guard but Rokka won't allow it.
Sokka is working for takedown but Rokka is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for Rokka to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rokka taking a breather.
Sokka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sokka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rokka just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veli Rokka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rokka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rokka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rokka throws a hook but Sokka avoids it easily.
Sokka throws a head kick that misses.
Rokka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rokka takes a swing at Sokka's ribcage but misses.
Sokka throws a leg kick but Rokka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sokka throws a hook but Rokka blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sokka.
Sokka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sokka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rokka scores with the left hand. Sokka knows he should have avoided that one.
Sokka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokka struggling a bit here.
Rokka parries the strikes from Sokka easily there. Sokka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rokka to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka tries to bench press Sokka off him but Sokka keeps the position.
Sokka 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.
Sokka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ground and pound from Sokka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rokka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sokka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rokka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sokka is working away from the top position though.
Sokka uses his free foot to push down on Rokka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rokka.
Sokka thowing shots but they're missing.
Rokka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka moves into full guard.
Sokka trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rokka is keeping the position for now.
Rokka working a defensive guard here.
Sokka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokka looking to control.
Rokka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sokka checks a low kick from Rokka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rokka is trying to keep Sokka in close.
Sokka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rokka's head.
Sokka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sokka tries to free his leg and advance position but Rokka is retaining full guard.
Rokka is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rokka 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.
Sokka thows a big elbow that misses.
Sokka stands and throws Rokka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sokka working the head with strikes.
Sokka is trying to get an arm triangle but Rokka is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sokka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rokka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokka working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Sokka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sokka 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Sokka!
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