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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oystein Aarseth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aarseth's entrance music is norwegian folk songs. A fine choice. Ruutu has chosen YMCA as his entrance music. Jarkko Ruutu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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176 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oystein Aarseth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ruutu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruutu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aarseth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruutu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aarseth defends it well.
Ruutu prevents Aarseth from standing back up.
Aarseth is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruutu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aarseth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruutu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruutu is working for a kimura but Aarseth is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarseth wants to get back to his feet.
Ruutu is looking to take a break and control but Aarseth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aarseth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruutu circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruutu fails with a takedown attempt.
Aarseth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruutu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruutu won't allow Aarseth to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu trying to control the position from guard on top but Aarseth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruutu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruutu trying to control the position from guard on top but Aarseth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruutu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aarseth is not content to let Ruutu control the position.
Ruutu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aarseth sees it coming and defends easily.
Ruutu looks gassed!
Aarseth wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarseth is not content to let Ruutu control the position.
Ruutu trying to control from Aarseth's half guard. Aarseth has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ruutu stopping the sweep attempt from Aarseth.
Ruutu postures up in Aarseth's guard and throws a big left but Aarseth blocks it.
Aarseth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruutu throws a jab but it's blocked by Aarseth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruutu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aarseth pinned against the cage. Aarseth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aarseth slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruutu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oystein Aarseth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Ruutu.
Ruutu fails with a takedown attempt.
Aarseth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ruutu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aarseth moves into the clinch.
Aarseth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aarseth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruutu or not.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruutu can't get the takedown.
Aarseth is looking to control Ruutu's arms but Ruutu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aarseth has his back to the cage.
Ruutu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aarseth regains guard.
Aarseth wants to get back to his feet but Ruutu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ruutu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ruutu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jarkko Ruutu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aarseth misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Ruutu with that takedown attempt.
Ruutu shoots in for a double leg but Aarseth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oystein Aarseth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Ruutu.
Aarseth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aarseth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aarseth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aarseth stops a takedown attempt from Ruutu.
Aarseth misses with an elbow strike.
Aarseth stalling the fight.
Ruutu can't get the takedown.
Aarseth has clasped his hands together around Ruutu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here as Aarseth stalls from top position.
Aarseth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruutu keeps working.
Ruutu is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarseth decides to stand back up.
Aarseth tries a low kick but Ruutu avoids it.
Ruutu feints and as Aarseth raises his hands in defense, Ruutu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruutu trying to control the position from guard on top but Aarseth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruutu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aarseth kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ruutu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarseth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aarseth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruutu on the ground.
Aarseth keeping moving, preventing Ruutu from controlling successfully.
Ruutu looking to pass the guard.
Ruutu trying to control but Aarseth is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruutu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aarseth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aarseth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruutu.
Aarseth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruutu, pushing him back against the cage.
Aarseth manages to break the clinch.
Aarseth gets the takedown into side control.
Aarseth wants to stand but Ruutu has his arm trapped.
Ruutu manages to get back to half guard.
Ruutu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruutu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Aarseth has his hands clasped together but Ruutu extends an breaks Aarseth's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ruutu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarkko Ruutu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdi Muhammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Didier Pescevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdi Muhammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Didier Pescevic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pescevic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muhammed swivels and escapes.
Pescevic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muhammed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pescevic tries to clinch up but Muhammed circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhammed looks to land a combination but Pescevic avoids it well.
Muhammed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muhammed tries to bum rush Pescevic with a series of wild strikes but Pescevic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Muhammed - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhammed misses with a series of wild punches.
Pescevic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooh a lovely combination from Muhammed sends Pescevic down but not out. Muhammed dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Didier Pescevic has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammed tries to stand but Pescevic is controlling his head.
Pescevic wants to control but Muhammed postures up.
Muhammed wants to stand but Pescevic is controlling his arm.
Muhammed tries to get to his feet but Pescevic is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Muhammed in his guard.
Muhammed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muhammed is looking to stand up but Pescevic won't let him.
Pescevic 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.
Pescevic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhammed defends well.
Pescevic is trying to keep Muhammed in close.
Pescevic looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muhammed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pescevic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhammed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muhammed trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pescevic is trying to control the position but Muhammed postures up.
Pescevic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muhammed is looking to stand up but Pescevic won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhammed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muhammed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muhammed leaves Pescevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Muhammed clinches with his opponent.
Muhammed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhammed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pescevic, pushing him back against the cage.
Muhammed working hard to break the clinch.
Pescevic tries to pull guard but Muhammed won't allow it.
Abdi Muhammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Didier Pescevic.
Pescevic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muhammed smiles and moves away.
Muhammed has closed the distance and engaged Pescevic in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdi Muhammed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Didier Pescevic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pescevic needs to keep his hands up - Muhammed had a free shot at his head there.
Muhammed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pescevic jumps guard but Muhammed stands there with Pescevic around his waist. Pescevic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Muhammed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Muhammed can't break the clinch.
Pescevic fails to pull guard.
Muhammed is pressed up against the cage. Pescevic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muhammed down to the mat. Muhammed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abdi Muhammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Didier Pescevic.
Muhammed throws a series of punches but Pescevic moves out of range.
Muhammed lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Pescevic falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abdi Muhammed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Nappula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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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, Benjamin Nappula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Black Mamba!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nappula defends it nicely.
Nappula cracks Mamba with an open hand slap.
Mamba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nappula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nappula lands a jab.
Mamba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamba shoots for a takedown but Nappula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benjamin Nappula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Mamba.
Mamba shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nappula as he jumps to the side.
Nappula moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nappula scores with a jab.
Mamba has a takedown stuffed.
Mamba looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula tests Mamba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamba tries to close the distance and clinch but Nappula swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benjamin Nappula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nappula scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Black Mamba has been cut.
Mamba moves away from the strike by Nappula.
Mamba closes the distance and clinches up with Nappula, looking for a takedown. Mamba pushes Nappula against the cage but Nappula circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Nappula.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nappula darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mamba fails to land the takedown.
Mamba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mamba is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nappula connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Mamba tumbling to the canvas! Nappula pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Mamba was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benjamin Nappula!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Tjudov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisper Ykonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ykonen has chosen Raised Fist - Friends and Traitors as his entrance music. Boris Tjudov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nisper Ykonen's chin.
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196 lbs
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198 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Tjudov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nisper Ykonen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tjudov tries to move into range but Ykonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Boris Tjudov has been cut.
Tjudov tries to clinch there but Ykonen circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tjudov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tjudov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ykonen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tjudov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ykonen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tjudov connects with a decent elbow.
Ykonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tjudov throws a strike aimed at the side of Ykonen's head but Ykonen avoids it well.
Ykonen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Nisper Ykonen has been cut.
Tjudov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tjudov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tjudov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tjudov is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tjudov working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjudov misses with the ground and pound.
Tjudov cracks Ykonen with a big elbow.
Tjudov scores with punches from side control.
Ykonen is not content to let Tjudov control the position.
Ykonen defending against the ground and pound.
Ykonen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tjudov lands some shots froms side control.
Tjudov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tjudov is looking to take a break and control but Ykonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tjudov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjudov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tjudov scoring with punches from side control.
Ykonen gets back to half guard.
Tjudov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ykonen's head.
Tjudov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ykonen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tjudov.
Tjudov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tjudov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ykonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ykonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ykonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ykonen, not yet.
Ykonen working a defensive guard but Tjudov passes into half guard.
Tjudov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tjudov is trying to control. Ykonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tjudov is nestled in close to Ykonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tjudov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ykonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tjudov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ykonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ykonen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tjudov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjudov with a nice head shot there.
Tjudov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tjudov throws a strike but Ykonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ykonen throwing strikes from guard but Tjudov blocks nicely.
Tjudov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tjudov, not yet.
Ykonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tjudov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ykonen's guard.
Tjudov throws and elbow that misses. Ykonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tjudov's guard. Nice move by Ykonen!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ykonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ykonen throws a strike but Tjudov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tjudov pushes down on Ykonen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Tjudov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tjudov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tjudov 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.
Tjudov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ykonen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ykonen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tjudov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tjudov is trying to ground and pound but Ykonen uses the momentary lack of control by Tjudov to regain half guard.
Ykonen wants to get back to full guard.
Tjudov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tjudov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjudov winds up and cracks Ykonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tjudov working the head and body with strikes.
Tjudov drops an elbow to the side of Ykonen's head.
Tjudov throwing shots but Ykonen is blocking nicely.
Tjudov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tjudov lands a nice short elbow.
Tjudov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tjudov thows a huge punch but Ykonen dodges it nicely.
Tjudov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ykonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tjudov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tjudov trying to control from Ykonen's half guard. Ykonen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjudov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tjudov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ykonen wants to sweep here but Tjudov controlling him for the moment.
Ykonen is looking for a triangle but Tjudov pushes his legs off easily.
Ykonen is breathing heavily.
Tjudov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ykonen wants to sweep here but Tjudov controlling him for the moment.
Tjudov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ykonen's head.
Tjudov postures up and lands a big shot to Ykonen's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjudov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ykonen has wrist control.
Tjudov is in close to Ykonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tjudov 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.
Tjudov chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tjudov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tjudov with a nice head shot there.
Tjudov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ykonen 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.
Ykonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ykonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tjudov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ykonen is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjudov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ykonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tjudov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tjudov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ykonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tjudov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ykonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ykonen, not yet.
Tjudov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tjudov throwing strikes from guard but Ykonen blocks nicely.
Tjudov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Tjudov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ykonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ykonen missing with a left hand there. Tjudov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tjudov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tjudov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tjudov tries to clinch up.
Tjudov moves in looking to clinch but Ykonen pushes him off.
Tjudov moves out of range as Ykonen strikes.
Ykonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tjudov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ykonen's half guard.
Tjudov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tjudov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ykonen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tjudov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ykonen gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ykonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tjudov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ykonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tjudov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tjudov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tjudov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tjudov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tjudov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tjudov with a nice head shot there.
Tjudov stands up over Ykonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tjudov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ykonen is trying to control the position but Tjudov postures up.
Tjudov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tjudov stopping the sweep attempt from Ykonen.
Tjudov chips away with some ground and pound.
Tjudov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ykonen 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.
Ykonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tjudov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjudov preventing the sweep.
Boris Tjudov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ykonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ykonen working a defensive guard here.
Tjudov chips away with some ground and pound.
Tjudov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tjudov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tjudov scoring with some ground and pound.
Tjudov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ykonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tjudov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjudov throws a strike but Ykonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tjudov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tjudov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tjudov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ykonen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boris Tjudov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tjudov throwing strikes here but Ykonen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nisper Ykonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ykonen is desperately trying to improve his position but Tjudov has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Tjudov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tjudov, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Tjudov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tammelan Fasaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. La Roux - In For The Kill kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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216 lbs
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205 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tammelan Fasaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Carter!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fasaani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fasaani.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Fasaani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fasaani off to one side.
Carter throws a series of punches but Fasaani avoids them all with ease.
Fasaani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Fasaani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tammelan Fasaani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter throws a right hand that Fasaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Fasaani also avoids with ease.
Carter throws a leg kick that misses.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fasaani checks it well.
Fasaani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mike Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fasaani.
Fasaani scores with a nice head shot.
Carter misses with a body punch
and Fasaani counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fasaani shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Fasaani moves away from the strike by Carter.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter lands an overhand right.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fasaani.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fasaani circles away quickly and effectively.
Fasaani shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fasaani was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carter is trying to stand up.
Fasaani breaks from Carter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Carter regains half guard.
Carter is trying to stand.
Fasaani performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fasaani working Carter over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to stand.
Fasaani wants to take a breather but Carter is having none of it.
Fasaani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fasaani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Fasaani working Carter over with strikes.
Carter is trying to stand.
Carter is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Carter is looking to control Fasaani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carter avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fasaani lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fasaani is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fasaani scoring with strikes but Carter is staying in there.
Fasaani is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fasaani connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fasaani wants to control the pace but Carter is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Fasaani connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Carter tries to hold on but Fasaani pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fasaani cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fasaani with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fasaani lands with some strikes.
Fasaani working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani wants to control the pace but Carter is squirming around nicely.
Fasaani lands a nice shot to the head.
Carter is looking to get to half guard.
Fasaani working the ground and pound effectively.
Carter squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fasaani cracks Carter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fasaani working Carter over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter is squirming around, avoiding Fasaani's attempts to control the action.
Fasaani lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carter hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tammelan Fasaani dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick by Carter misses
and Fasaani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Fasaani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter throws a front kick aimed at Fasaani's knee but Fasaani avoids it well.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Fasaani moves out of range easily.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fasaani counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fasaani trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Fasaani is pushing down on Carter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carter is fighting to maintain full guard but Fasaani has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fasaani trying to advance position but Carter counters by regaining guard.
Fasaani trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fasaani trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter keeping full guard, as Fasaani tries to pass.
Fasaani prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
Fasaani tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carter darts in trying to clinch
and Fasaani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Fasaani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fasaani scores a takedown into full mount!
Fasaani pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani lands a big shot there that rocks Carter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fasaani lands a big shot there that rocks Carter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fasaani is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fasaani landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter tries to buck Fasaani off but he can't manage it.
Carter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carter tries to buck Fasaani off but he can't manage it.
Fasaani is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carter is squirming around, avoiding Fasaani's attempts to control the action.
Carter tries to reverse the position but Fasaani maintains control.
Fasaani looking to finish Carter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carter!
Fasaani scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carter?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fasaani lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carter hang on?
Fasaani trying to control but Carter is having none of it.
Fasaani working Carter over with strikes here.
Fasaani with shots to the head and body - Carter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fasaani lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fasaani putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fasaani won't let Carter get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Carter is bucking up trying to escape but Fasaani cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carter is desperately trying to improve his position but Fasaani has a good base and remains in mount.
Fasaani trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to reverse the position but Fasaani maintains control.
Fasaani working Carter over with strikes here.
Fasaani wants to control the pace but Carter is squirming around nicely.
Fasaani working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fasaani raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fasaani lands a big elbow.
Fasaani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fasaani wants to control the pace but Carter is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tammelan Fasaani dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carter misses with a looping left.
Fasaani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fasaani is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carter's half guard.
Fasaani not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carter taking some punishment here, with Fasaani in his half guard.
Fasaani prevents Carter from standing back up.
Fasaani is nestled in close to Carter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carter is trying to escape back to his feet but Fasaani uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fasaani lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fasaani is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fasaani lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fasaani taking a break here but Carter is having none of it and regains half guard.
Carter flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fasaani trying to advance position but Carter counters by regaining guard.
Fasaani passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fasaani's best efforts.
Tammelan Fasaani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fasaani looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carter wants to improve his position but Fasaani is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
Fasaani is looking to advance position but Carter won't allow it.
Carter is in trouble now - Fasaani has advanced to mount!
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
Fasaani pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tammelan Fasaani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter is working to get back to half guard.
Fasaani lands a big elbow.
Fasaani working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carter is looking to get to half guard.
Fasaani working Carter over with strikes here.
Carter is trying to escape the mount.
Carter trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fasaani trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani with good strikes from the mount here!
Carter is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mike Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter is bucking up trying to escape but Fasaani cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fasaani jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carter manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fasaani lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carter is trying to improve his position.
Carter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tammelan Fasaani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fasaani 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tammelan Fasaani!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palle Runqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cane Velkost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runqvist comes to the cage accompanied by NaS - You can hate me now. Cane Velkost has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
234 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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24
276 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Palle Runqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cane Velkost!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runqvist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velkost defends it nicely.
Velkost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runqvist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Runqvist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Runqvist shoots in but no luck this time.
Runqvist scores with a takedown into Velkost's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runqvist drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velkost looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velkost looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velkost!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runqvist is trying to improve his position.
Runqvist is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velkost stands up.
No luck for Runqvist with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palle Runqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runqvist tries to clinch there but Velkost circles away.
Velkost lands a lovely overhand right.
Runqvist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Velkost slaps away a takedown attempt from Runqvist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Runqvist is breathing heavily.
Velkost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runqvist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velkost feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Runqvist crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cane Velkost!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalevi Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turbo Negro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negro has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. as his entrance music. Kalevi Sorsa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turbo Negro!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sorsa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Negro throws the left hand but Sorsa avoids the punch easily.
Negro dodges the punch combination from Sorsa.
Negro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Negro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sorsa misses the shot to the body.
Negro has his takedown stuffed
and Sorsa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sorsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Negro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Negro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sorsa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Negro won't be happy with that.
Sorsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Negro keeps working.
Negro is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa grinds an elbow into Negro's temple.
Negro parries the strikes from Sorsa easily there. Sorsa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Negro to escape.
Negro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Negro is not content to let Sorsa control the position.
Negro wants to control but Sorsa is keeping busy.
Negro tries to kick Sorsa off but Sorsa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Negro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sorsa throws a leg kick that misses.
Sorsa has his takedown stuffed
and Negro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalevi Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Negro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Negro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sorsa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Negro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sorsa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sorsa trying to control the position here.
Sorsa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Negro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sorsa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Negro.
Sorsa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Negro sprawls well. Negro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sorsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Negro throws a good cross that connects.
Sorsa misses with a looping right.
Sorsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Negro counters with a two punch combo.
Sorsa misses with a takedown
and Negro counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negro thuds a left hand into Sorsa's body.
Negro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sorsa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Negro's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorsa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sorsa won't allow Negro to sweep him here.
Sorsa prevents Negro from getting back to his feet.
Negro keeping moving, preventing Sorsa from controlling successfully.
Negro wants to stand and escape but Sorsa is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorsa looking to pass the guard.
Negro being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalevi Sorsa dominated that round.
That's time! Sorsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sorsa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Negro scores with a three punch combo!
Sorsa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sorsa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Negro throws a body punch but Sorsa moves out of range.
Sorsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Negro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sorsa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Negro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Negro scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa working a defensive guard here.
Negro stays in close to Sorsa's body and controls the position.
Negro throwing strikes from guard but Sorsa blocks nicely.
Sorsa keeping moving, preventing Negro from controlling successfully.
Sorsa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Negro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sorsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sorsa has control of Negro's left arm, preventing Negro from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sorsa trying to keep a closed guard but Negro is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sorsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Negro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Negro controlling from the top position.
Negro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Negro wants to control from the top but Sorsa keeps moving.
Negro looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negro throws and elbow that misses. Sorsa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Negro's guard. Nice move by Sorsa!
Sorsa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Negro pulls Sorsa in close to his closed guard and prevents Sorsa from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Negro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sorsa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Negro.
Negro wants to free his trapped foot but Sorsa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Negro trying to control the action but Sorsa is working from the bottom.
Negro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sorsa keeping moving, preventing Negro from controlling successfully.
Sorsa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sorsa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Negro is controlling him.
Negro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Negro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sorsa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Negro tries to kick Sorsa off but Sorsa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sorsa not doing much here.
Negro wants to control but Sorsa is keeping busy.
Negro tries to get to full guard but Sorsa has control of the leg.
Kalevi Sorsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sorsa is pressing down on Negro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Negro is holding on for now.
Negro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Negro is trying to keep Sorsa in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sorsa won't allow Negro to sweep him here.
Sorsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Negro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Negro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Negro is trying to control the position but Sorsa postures up.
Sorsa prevents Negro from getting back to his feet.
Negro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sorsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sorsa shoots and misses
and Negro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Negro's corner calls for a 1-2. Negro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Negro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sorsa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negro stuffs the takedown.
Sorsa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sorsa misses the jab.
Sorsa misses with a body kick.
Negro has a takedown stuffed.
Negro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sorsa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Negro won't be happy with that.
Negro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Negro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sorsa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Negro pushes Sorsa off looking to stand but Sorsa dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negro is trying to maintain the position but Sorsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Sorsa wants to control but Negro is keeping him busy.
Negro tries to kick Sorsa off but Sorsa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sorsa passes to full mount!
Negro is working to get back to half guard.
Sorsa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sorsa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Negro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Negro shrugs it off.
Negro tries to lock up and control but Sorsa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Negro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Negro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Negro tries to hold on but Sorsa pushes him away.
Negro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sorsa is staying active.
Sorsa controlling from the full mount.
Negro is trying to escape the mount.
Negro wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalevi Sorsa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sorsa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalevi Sorsa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Stewert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bride Chucky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chucky is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Stan Stewert could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bride Chucky's chin.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stan Stewert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bride Chucky!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chucky throws a jab when Stewert was well out of range.
Chucky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stewert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Chucky misses.
Chucky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Chucky. No joy for Stewert on that attempt.
Chucky throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chucky!
Stewert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chucky as he jumps to the side.
Stewert staying out of range there.
Stewert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chucky tries to avoid it but Stewert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chucky to the ground. Chucky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Stewert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Chucky as Stewert shoots in.
Stewert shoots in looking for a takedown. Chucky tries to sprawl out of it but Stewert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chucky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stewert moves out of range of the strikes.
Chucky loads up on a big right hand but Stewert slips the punch.
Chucky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chucky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stewert is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewert tries for a takedown but Chucky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oh Stewert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chucky lands with a big right hook that stumbles Stewert - he's out on his feet here! Chucky follows up with another monster hook that separates Stewert from consciousness! Stewert falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Chucky stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bride Chucky!
Bride Chucky is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Landersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Noitalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riku Noitalahti is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludvig Landersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riku Noitalahti!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Noitalahti does no damage.
Landersson thows a body shot but no joy.
Landersson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Noitalahti on the side of the head.
Landersson lands a big shot that drops Noitalahti! Can he finish him?
It looks like Riku Noitalahti has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landersson is looking to stand up but Noitalahti won't let him.
Noitalahti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noitalahti working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Noitalahti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Noitalahti looking for a sweep. Not yet Noitalahti, not yet.
Noitalahti pushes Landersson off and gets back to his feet.
Landersson drops Noitalahti with a left and a right! Oh, Noitalahti is hurt - Landersson dives into side control looking to finish!
Landersson tries to advance to mount but Noitalahti denies him.
Noitalahti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Noitalahti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Landersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noitalahti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Landersson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Landersson and Noitalahti goes tumbling to the canvas! Landersson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Landersson trying to pass the guard but Noitalahti defending well.
Landersson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Noitalahti to stand up.
Oooh a lovely combination from Landersson sends Noitalahti down but not out. Landersson dives into side control looking to finish.
Noitalahti looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landersson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Landersson drops Noitalahti with a right and a left! Landersson comes rushing in but Noitalahti regains his composure and manages to keep Landersson in guard.
Noitalahti is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landersson throws a strike but Noitalahti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Landersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti won't allow Landersson to sweep him here.
Noitalahti postures up in Landersson's guard and throws a big left but Landersson blocks it.
Landersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Landersson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Noitalahti to get to his feet.
Noitalahti walks into a stiff left hand from Landersson.
Noitalahti throws a series of punches but Landersson avoids them all with ease.
Landersson connects with a body shot.
Noitalahti takes one to the chin there.
That has opened up Riku Noitalahti's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landersson catches Noitalahti napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Noitalahti to the canvas!
Noitalahti is still in real trouble! Can Landersson finish him?
Noitalahti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noitalahti is working an open guard so Landersson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Noitalahti seems to have recovered his senses.
Landersson drops his shoulder and cracks Noitalahti with a huge uppercut! Noitalahti goes down! Can Landersson finish him?
Landersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Landersson stands up and waves to Noitalahti to follow him.
Noitalahti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landersson scores with a hook.
Noitalahti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Landersson scores with a shot to the body.
Landersson drops Noitalahti with a left right combo! Landersson follows him down to the ground into side control.
Landersson stands up.
Noitalahti throws a solid leg kick but Landersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noitalahti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landersson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noitalahti's hands.
Landersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Landersson thuds a left hand into Noitalahti's body.
Noitalahti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noitalahti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Landersson lands a lovely overhand right.
Landersson connects with a looping right hand.
Landersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Landersson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Noitalahti! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Landersson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Noitalahti, up you get!
Landersson cracks Noitalahti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Landersson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Landersson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noitalahti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landersson lands a jab to Noitalahti's midsection.
The crowd cheers as Landersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noitalahti doesn't seem phased though.
Landersson lands a with a good body shot.
Landersson with a jab.
Landersson cracks Noitalahti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Landersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riku Noitalahti'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.
Noitalahti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ludvig Landersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Noitalahti jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Landersson closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Noitalahti out cold! Noitalahti corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ludvig Landersson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha SIka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Pertti Apila has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Apila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha SIka!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apila clinches up with SIka and pushes him back against the cage.
Apila is working SIka over against the cage.
Apila misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Apila.
Apila tries a body shot but SIka blocks it.
Apila digs a right hand underneath SIka's ribcage. SIka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
SIka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apila lands a shot to the body.
Apila lands a right hand.
Apila misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Apila.
Apila tries to throw a body punch but SIka avoids it by throwing Apila back against the cage.
Apila is leaning against SIka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
SIka looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SIka blocks an elbow strike.
SIka is trying to force a seperation but Apila has the dominant position.
Apila scores with a shoulder strike.
Apila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apila throws a looping overhand right but SIka ducks down to avoid it.
Apila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SIka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila tries to close the distance and clinch but SIka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apila throws a jab but it's blocked by SIka.
Good work by Apila as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Apila.
It looks like Paha SIka has been cut.
Apila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
SIka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
SIka swats away the attempt to clinch by Apila.
A big right from Apila misses.
Jab from Apila.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Apila.
SIka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apila lands with an overhand left.
SIka missing with a left hand there. Apila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
SIka misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila misses with an uppercut.
Apila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Apila connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt SIka! He's out on his feet! Apila rushes in and drops SIka with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pertti Apila!
Pertti Apila retains his heavyweight title!
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