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BHFC 99 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlboro Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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25
278 lbs
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214 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlboro Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brock Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Mann sprawls well.
Mann tries to clinch up.
Lee shoots in but Mann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mann tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mann sprawls well. Mann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Marlboro Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lee.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mann tries to clinch up.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mann as he jumps to the side.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mann as he jumps to the side.
Mann wants to clinch.
Lee looks for a takedown but Mann sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann closes the distance and clinches.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Lee avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee looks gassed!
Stalling in the clinch from Mann.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mann obliges.
Mann lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Brock Lee has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mann throws an elbow but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mann obliges.
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!
Mann manages to break the clinch.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Mann.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mann tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Mann tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Mann wants to clinch.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mann throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mann pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mann throws an elbow that misses.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mann stalls.
Lee avoids the elbow strike from Mann, against the ropes.
Lee tries to pull guard but Mann forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mann has Lee pressed against the ropes.
Lee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mann is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lee.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann stalling.
Lee wants a takedown.
Mann stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marlboro Mann.
Mann moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Mann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mann for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lee wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann missing with knees to the body.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mann lands a good knee to the midsection. Lee won't want to take too many of those.
Mann breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlboro Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mann defends it nicely.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mann tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marlboro Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lee.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Mann darts in and clinches Lee up against the ropes.
Mann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Marlboro Mann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Mann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Mann breaks the clinch.
Lee gets tackled into the ropes by Mann. Mann maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Mann holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mann throws an elbow but misses.
Mann working Lee over with knees to the body.
Mann manages to break the clinch.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mann tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Mann instigates a clinch.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Mann.
Mann is stalling here.
Mann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Mann trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee jumps guard but Mann turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mann tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mann is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Mann tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marlboro Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mann tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Mann tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Mann tries to tie him up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Mann lands a good knee to the midsection. Lee won't want to take too many of those.
Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Mann leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Mann breaks the clinch.
Mann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mann trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mann into the ropes.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Mann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marlboro Mann.
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Mann sprawls well.
Marlboro Mann is winning the standup battle so far.
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Mann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mann trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mann.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Mann landing knees to the body.
Mann leaning against his opponent.
Mann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlboro Mann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mann wants to clinch.
Mann drops Lee with a beautiful combination! Lee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mann is looking for the KO!
That has opened up Brock Lee's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann pushes Lee up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mann lands a good knee to the midsection. Lee won't want to take too many of those.
Mann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mann stalling against the ropes.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Mann.
Mann has Lee pushed against the ropes.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Mann.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mann prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marlboro Mann.
Mann tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mann tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Mann pushes Lee up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mann doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Mann tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Mann tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marlboro Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mann is looking to clinch.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mann tries to clinch up.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mann moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
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!
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Mann is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Mann into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Mann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Mann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mann throws an elbow that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Mann tries to tie him up.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mann throws an elbow but it misses.
Mann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mann.
The cut above Brock Lee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brock Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marlboro Mann!
During a confident post fight interview, Marlboro Mann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Etunimi Sukunimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linhares has chosen The Prodigy's Spitfire as his entrance music. Etunimi Sukunimi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Etunimi Sukunimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Linhares!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukunimi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Linhares tries to bum rush Sukunimi with a series of wild strikes but Sukunimi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Linhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sukunimi was well out of range. Poor timing from Linhares.
Linhares circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sukunimi. That's going to slow Linhares down.
Linhares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sukunimi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Linhares throws a low kick but Sukunimi avoids it.
Sukunimi slips a jab and a cross from Linhares.
Sukunimi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Linhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukunimi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Linhares misses with a wild combination.
Linhares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukunimi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Linhares lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Linhares. Sukunimi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sukunimi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Linhares looks gassed!
Linhares throws a sloppy head kick
and Sukunimi counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sukunimi.
Nice body kick from Sukunimi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukunimi throws a head kick that Linhares semi-blocks.
Sukunimi connects with a solid leg kick.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Toni Linhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linhares takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Linhares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sukunimi counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that Linhares semi-blocks.
Linhares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Linhares misses with a series of wild punches.
Sukunimi scoring well with a low kick there.
Linhares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sukunimi tries to close the distance and clinch but Linhares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sukunimi scores with a leg kick.
Sukunimi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Linhares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sukunimi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Sukunimi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sukunimi scores with a head kick. Linhares tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sukunimi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Linhares's calf.
Sukunimi scores with a spinning back kick!
Sukunimi is looking to slow Linhares down with leg kicks.
Sukunimi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sukunimi clinches with his opponent.
Sukunimi trying to control the position but instead, Linhares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sukunimi into the ropes.
Sukunimi manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Linhares will feel that in the morning.
Linhares 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.
Sukunimi moves into the clinch.
Sukunimi trying to control the position but instead, Linhares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sukunimi into the ropes.
Linhares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Linhares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Linhares misses with a series of wild punches.
Sukunimi scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sukunimi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Linhares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sukunimi.
Linhares throws a series of punches but Sukunimi avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Etunimi Sukunimi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Linhares misses with a head kick.
Linhares fails to land with a series of punches.
Linhares fails to land with a series of punches.
Etunimi Sukunimi is winning the standup battle so far.
Sukunimi throws a nice head kick!
Sukunimi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Linhares can do to turn this around?
Linhares tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Linhares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sukunimi circles away quickly and effectively.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that half lands.
Sukunimi fakes the leg kick and cracks Linhares in the body.
Linhares has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sukunimi.
Sukunimi lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linhares swinging wildly here.
That kick from Sukunimi tenderised Linhares's leg. Linhares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Linhares is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sukunimi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that half lands.
Linhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukunimi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Sukunimi lands but Linhares takes it in his stride.
A combination from Linhares does no damage.
Sukunimi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Sukunimi tenderised Linhares's leg. Linhares is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Linhares misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Sukunimi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sukunimi connects with a leg kick. Linhares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukunimi lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi defending well as Linhares loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sukunimi.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Linhares misses the target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sukunimi. Linhares shrugs it off though.
Linhares takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Linhares keeps the fight on the outside.
Sukunimi scores with a head kick. Linhares tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sukunimi pushes Linhares away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sukunimi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi feints and then cracks Linhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Linhares down.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that misses.
Sukunimi connects with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Linhares.
Linhares throws a head kick that misses
and Sukunimi counters with an outside leg kick.
Linhares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sukunimi lands a high kick!
Linhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Sukunimi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Linhares takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sukunimi throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi lands a head kick. Linhares smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Linhares 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.
Sukunimi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Linhares takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukunimi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sukunimi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Linhares, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sukunimi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sukunimi throws a head kick but Linhares moves out of range.
Sukunimi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Linhares steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sukunimi. That one must have hurt.
Linhares throws a nice looking combination but Sukunimi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Etunimi Sukunimi dominated that second round.
That's time! Sukunimi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sukunimi feints and then cracks Linhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Linhares down.
Sukunimi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Linhares.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sukunimi.
Linhares throws a lazy head kick
and Sukunimi counters with a big head kick but Linhares shrugs it off.
Linhares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Linhares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sukunimi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Linhares throws a series of punches but Sukunimi avoids them all with ease.
Sukunimi scores with a nice body kick.
Linhares misses with a leg kick
and Sukunimi counters with a good low kick that Linhares was not able to check.
Linhares has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sukunimi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linhares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sukunimi counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukunimi doesn't manage to clinch there - Linhares circles away.
Sukunimi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sukunimi cracks the inside of Linhares's front leg.
Linhares looks to land a combination but Sukunimi avoids it well.
Sukunimi scores with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linhares. That's going to slow Sukunimi down.
Linhares takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sukunimi feints and then cracks Linhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Linhares down.
Linhares moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Linhares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares throws a sloppy head kick and Sukunimi moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Linhares.
Linhares misses with a double jab.
Linhares misses with a double jab.
Sukunimi feints and then cracks Linhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Linhares down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukunimi tries to clinch up.
Sukunimi instigates a clinch.
Sukunimi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sukunimi with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi prevents Linhares from breaking the clinch.
Sukunimi looking to throw knees to the head but Linhares is blocking nicely.
Sukunimi manages to break the clinch.
Linhares moves out of range of the body kick.
Sukunimi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Linhares misses.
Linhares is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sukunimi rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Linhares there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Linhares on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Linhares lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sukunimi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sukunimi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sukunimi connects with a leg kick. Linhares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Etunimi Sukunimi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Linhares misses.
Sukunimi slips a jab and a cross from Linhares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linhares misses with a double jab.
Linhares sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Linhares takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sukunimi throws a nice head kick!
Linhares misses with a jab to the body
and Sukunimi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Linhares is predictable there
and Sukunimi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sukunimi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares avoids the head kick by Sukunimi.
Toni Linhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sukunimi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etunimi Sukunimi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sukunimi 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Etunimi Sukunimi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konsta Pylkkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konsta Pylkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pylkkanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bunga fails with a takedown attempt.
Pylkkanen jabs Bunga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bunga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunga moves in looking to clinch but Pylkkanen pushes him off.
Pylkkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Pylkkanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bunga moves to clinch but Pylkkanen breaks away
and Pylkkanen counters with a one-two to the body.
Pylkkanen throws a lazy right hand but Bunga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pylkkanen misses the jab.
Bunga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga fails with the takedown
and Pylkkanen counters with a big head kick but Bunga shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Bunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pylkkanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bunga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pylkkanen - the referee stops the clock and Bunga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pylkkanen. Bunga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunga tries to clinch but Pylkkanen is having none of it.
Bunga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pylkkanen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pylkkanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bunga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bunga is breathing heavily.
Pylkkanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Pylkkanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Konsta Pylkkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pylkkanen.
Pylkkanen with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen scores with a hook.
Pylkkanen lands a slapping body shot.
Pylkkanen punishes Bunga's body with a nice straight punch.
Pylkkanen looks for the body kick but Bunga saw that one coming.
Bunga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pylkkanen throws a series of punches but Bunga moves out of range.
Pylkkanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bunga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pylkkanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bunga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pylkkanen.
Pylkkanen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pylkkanen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pylkkanen looks to land a combination. Bunga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bunga is rocked!
Konsta Pylkkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pylkkanen!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pylkkanen lands a nice hook to Bunga's body. Bunga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bunga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pylkkanen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pylkkanen duly obliges.
Pylkkanen throws a right and a left that Bunga avoids nicely.
Pylkkanen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bunga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bunga shoots in for a double leg but Pylkkanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pylkkanen scores with a jab. Bunga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Bunga dodges the punch combination from Pylkkanen.
Pylkkanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pylkkanen tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Pylkkanen misses.
Bunga gets a double leg takedown into Pylkkanen's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pylkkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pylkkanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bunga is pushing down on Pylkkanen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pylkkanen is fighting to maintain full guard but Bunga has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konsta Pylkkanen dominated that round.
That's time! Bunga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bunga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pylkkanen swivels and escapes.
Pylkkanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunga shoots in and drives through. Pylkkanen sprawls well.
Pylkkanen throws the kick towards the body but Bunga avoids it.
Bunga closes the distance but Pylkkanen moves to the side
and Pylkkanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cain Bunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pylkkanen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pylkkanen lands a left and a right that send Bunga crashing to the mat, dazed. Pylkkanen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Cain Bunga has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pylkkanen scores with a hook to the body. Bunga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pylkkanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunga clinches up with Pylkkanen and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pylkkanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Bunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunga jumps guard but Pylkkanen stands there with Bunga around his waist. Bunga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bunga works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bunga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pylkkanen has his foot on Bunga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunga works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunga drops back looking for a leg! Pylkkanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pylkkanen manages to kick Bunga off! Bunga jumps back into Pylkkanen's guard.
Bunga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bunga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bunga's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pylkkanen tries to stand but Bunga is controlling from the bottom.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bunga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pylkkanen wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
Pylkkanen tries to stand but Bunga is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pylkkanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pylkkanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pylkkanen defends well.
Pylkkanen wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
Pylkkanen wants to pass the guard but Bunga is keeping the position.
Bunga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pylkkanen is aware though and is defending well.
Pylkkanen wants to stand but Bunga is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen wants to pass the guard but Bunga is keeping the position.
Pylkkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bunga has his foot on Pylkkanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pylkkanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pylkkanen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pylkkanen is looking to stand up but Bunga won't let him.
Bunga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pylkkanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pylkkanen pushes down on Bunga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
Pylkkanen tries to stand and escape but Bunga is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konsta Pylkkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Bunga's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pylkkanen misses with a body kick.
Pylkkanen delivers a nice body kick.
Pylkkanen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pylkkanen cracks Bunga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pylkkanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunga circles away quickly and effectively.
Bunga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pylkkanen to the mat! Pylkkanen manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pylkkanen 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.
Pylkkanen keeping full guard, as Bunga tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pylkkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pylkkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pylkkanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bunga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bunga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pylkkanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bunga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bunga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bunga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pylkkanen is keeping the position for now.
Cain Bunga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bunga stands and throws Pylkkanen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pylkkanen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Pylkkanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Pylkkanen is trying to buck Bunga off.
Bunga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pylkkanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pylkkanen tries to escape but Bunga is in control.
Pylkkanen wants to control but Bunga postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunga is trying to get an arm triangle but Pylkkanen is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pylkkanen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cain Bunga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean VonFoster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefan Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean VonFoster!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonFoster has a takedown stuffed.
VonFoster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
VonFoster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nielsen tries to avoid it but VonFoster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nielsen to the ground. Nielsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stefan Nielsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean VonFoster.
VonFoster throws a series of punches but Nielsen moves out of range.
Nielsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nielsen throws a leg kick but VonFoster moved away.
VonFoster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nielsen circles away.
Nielsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VonFoster circles away quickly and effectively.
VonFoster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nielsen as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Nielsen misses its intended target.
Nielsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck VonFoster on the side of the head.
VonFoster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nielsen's waist but Nielsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing VonFoster off to one side.
VonFoster shoots in looking for a takedown but Nielsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing VonFoster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nielsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen rushes VonFoster and presses him up against the ropes.
VonFoster throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Nielsen tries to break free but VonFoster pushes him back against the ropes.
VonFoster tries to score a body lock takedown but Nielsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nielsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
VonFoster breaks from the clinch.
Nielsen thows a body shot but no joy.
VonFoster avoids the body shot from Nielsen.
Nielsen leaves VonFoster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by VonFoster or perhaps it was just good defense by Nielsen which made him look bad.
VonFoster looks gassed!
VonFoster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nielsen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. VonFoster is in Nielsen's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
VonFoster wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
VonFoster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and VonFoster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
VonFoster won't allow Nielsen to get back to his feet.
VonFoster postures up and lands a big shot to Nielsen's brow.
VonFoster drops back looking for a leg! Nielsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nielsen manages to kick VonFoster off! VonFoster jumps back into Nielsen's guard.
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!
Nielsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonFoster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
VonFoster advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
VonFoster stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nielsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from VonFoster.
Nielsen leaves VonFoster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nielsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
VonFoster is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VonFoster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
VonFoster is looking to clinch but Nielsen is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean VonFoster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
VonFoster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
VonFoster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nielsen pinned against the ropes. Nielsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nielsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nielsen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nielsen gets underhooks to prevent VonFoster's takedown attempt.
VonFoster taking a breather.
VonFoster missing with knees to the body.
VonFoster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
VonFoster breaks from the clinch.
VonFoster shoots in looking for a takedown but Nielsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing VonFoster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stefan Nielsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean VonFoster.
Nielsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Nielsen.
It looks like Sean VonFoster has been cut.
Stefan Nielsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nielsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Nielsen as VonFoster shoots in.
Nielsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and VonFoster is able to avoid easily.
VonFoster clinches.
VonFoster wants to stall.
Nielsen manages to pull guard.
VonFoster wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
VonFoster is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
VonFoster slips nicely into half guard.
VonFoster moves nicely into side control.
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!
VonFoster is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen seems a little lost for a moment, as VonFoster dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonFoster tries to score with some ground and pound. Nielsen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nielsen dodges the ground and pound from VonFoster.
VonFoster passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nielsen!
VonFoster looking to isolate an arm here. Nielsen doesn't see it coming and as VonFoster extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by VonFoster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean VonFoster!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Wiggins!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wiggins.
Wiggins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wiggins stuffs the takedown attempt from Axelsson. Axelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Axelsson swinging wildly here.
Axelsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wiggins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Axelsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Axelsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wiggins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Axelsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axelsson shoots in for a double leg but Wiggins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wiggins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Axelsson backs up against the ropes.
Axelsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wiggins's waist but Wiggins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Axelsson off to one side.
Wiggins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to bum rush Wiggins with a series of wild strikes but Wiggins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Axelsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Axelsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axelsson gets caught flat footed, as Wiggins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Axelsson pushes a forearm under Wiggins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wiggins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thor Axelsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masaya Erta Ale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erta Ale comes into the arena with Evil Boy blaring out of the sound system. Cash has chosen Hurt - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johnny Cash enters the ring!
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182 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masaya Erta Ale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Cash!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erta Ale just misses with a punch to the body.
Erta Ale lands with a straight right. Cash didn't see that one coming.
Erta Ale throws a shot to the body.
Erta Ale scores with a jab.
Erta Ale jabs Cash to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Erta Ale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cash moves away.
Cash rushes Erta Ale and presses him up against the ropes.
Cash breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Erta Ale.
Erta Ale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erta Ale misses with a double jab.
Erta Ale closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cash to the mat! Cash manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Erta Ale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Erta Ale drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Erta Ale as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cash screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Erta Ale! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Masaya Erta Ale!
Masaya Erta Ale took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I knew this would be the outcome before I came out here. Thank you..... goodnight!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lilburne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iggy Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lilburne comes to the ring accompanied by You'll never walk alone. Guerrero has chosen La Bamba as his entrance music. Iggy Guerrero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Lilburne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iggy Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lilburne.
Guerrero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lilburne misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lilburne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guerrero's elbow.
Lilburne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Iggy Guerrero has been cut.
Lilburne lands a left hand.
Lilburne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lilburne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lilburne landing knees to the body.
Guerrero looks gassed!
Lilburne landing knees to the body.
Lilburne lands an elbow that stopped Guerrero in his tracks for a moment.
Lilburne lands an elbow inside that Guerrero shrugs off.
Guerrero is rocked!
Lilburne lands with a light punch inside.
Guerrero is still on wobbly legs! Can Lilburne finish him?
Lilburne creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Guerrero! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Lilburne.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lilburne!
John Lilburne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu comes to the ring accompanied by UFO - Doctor Doctor. Davis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Franz Ferdinand - Ulysses. Antonio Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Davis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velmu. Velmu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Velmu shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velmu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velmu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velmu off to one side.
Velmu shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrska Velmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Davis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Velmu on that attempt.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.
Velmu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Davis connects with a leg kick. Velmu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Davis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws out a powerful jab.
No luck for Velmu with that takedown attempt.
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Velmu off the ropes and back into range.
Velmu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velmu jabs Davis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Velmu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velmu somewhat.
Velmu 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.
Davis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Velmu controls the pace.
Velmu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
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!
Davis wants to stand up but Velmu is controlling him.
Velmu throwing strikes but missing.
Velmu passes into half guard.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Davis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Velmu.
Velmu stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position.
Velmu slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to kick Velmu off but Velmu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Davis won't allow Velmu to pass to mount.
Velmu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Velmu eventually gives up the hold.
Velmu is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Velmu is controlling him well.
Velmu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Velmu unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to get to half guard.
Velmu looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis is trying to escape the mount.
Velmu looking to ground and pound but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Velmu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis tries to hold on but Velmu pushes him away.
Velmu 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velmu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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 Jyrska Velmu will probably get the nod.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velmu.
Velmu fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Velmu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Davis kicks Velmu off and gets back to his feet.
Velmu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the ropes. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrska Velmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velmu fails with the takedown.
Velmu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davis throws a chopping leg kick but Velmu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Velmu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davis was covering up waiting for the punch and Velmu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Davis keeping full guard, as Velmu tries to pass.
Davis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Davis wants to stand but Velmu is controlling the position.
Velmu wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velmu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Velmu looking to pass the guard.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Antonio Davis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Davis gets caught flat footed, as Velmu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velmu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davis regains half guard.
Velmu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velmu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu throwing strikes here but Davis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Velmu working for a guillotine from mount but Davis is in no mood to give up.
Davis blocking the ground and pound.
Velmu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Velmu looking to ground and pound but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis blocking the ground and pound.
Velmu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape.
Davis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Velmu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Velmu looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velmu looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Velmu looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Velmu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrska Velmu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Velmu shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Velmu avoids the body shot from Davis.
Jyrska Velmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velmu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davis quickly recovers to half guard.
Velmu is working for a kimura here but Davis manages to reverse the position and he's now in Velmu's guard.
Davis wants to control from the top but Velmu keeps moving.
Velmu looking to control.
Davis won't allow Velmu to sweep him here.
Velmu trying to control the position.
Velmu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Antonio Davis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Velmu shoots in.
Velmu connects with a body shot.
Velmu thows a body shot but no joy.
Velmu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrska Velmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velmu fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velmu has a takedown stuffed.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velmu jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis throws a body punch but Velmu moves out of range.
Velmu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Velmu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.
Velmu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velmu wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Velmu from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis controls Velmu momentarily but Velmu frees himself.
Velmu advances position into side control!
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Velmu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Antonio Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis trying to control here.
Davis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Velmu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velmu is just content to waste time from the top position. Davis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Velmu tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Jyrska Velmu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velmu controlling from the top position.
Velmu stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velmu is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrska Velmu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Velmu, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrska Velmu!
Jyrska Velmu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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