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HFC 10: Kurze vs Karpetti PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFadden comes to the cage accompanied by The Nobodies By Marilyn Manson . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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286 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFadden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Medeiros at a distance.
Medeiros looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McFadden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Fabio Medeiros 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!
Medeiros walks into a stiff left hand from McFadden.
Medeiros is rocked!
McFadden lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Medeiros head around and knocks him out cold! McFadden hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason McFadden!
Jason McFadden looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Tha guy I fought tonight wasn't 100% but I respect his decision to honor the contract he signed and fight '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Munich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omar Munich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Munich.
Munich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacLeod avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munich.
Munich looks to clinch
and MacLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Omar Munich has been cut.
MacLeod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Munich doesn't manage to clinch there - MacLeod circles away.
MacLeod lands a nice hook to Munich's body. Munich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod works the jab nicely.
MacLeod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Munich is rocked!
Munich darts in trying to clinch
and Munich is countered with a crisp right hand from MacLeod that sends him to the canvas! MacLeod follows him to the mat into side control.
Oh Munich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacLeod has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Munich!
Munich seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod won't let Munich get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
MacLeod looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Connor MacLeod was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Munich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connor MacLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacLeod bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Munich! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacLeod controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Munich 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.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Connor MacLeod wasn't active enough on the ground.
Munich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacLeod.
Omar Munich's cut is getting worse.
MacLeod thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Munich if he has to take too many more of those.
Munich is breathing heavily.
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!
MacLeod lands with a big right hook that stumbles Munich - he's out on his feet here! MacLeod follows up with another monster hook that separates Munich from consciousness! Munich falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! MacLeod stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Connor MacLeod!
As Connor MacLeod got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I would Like to thank myself for being such a bad motherfucker! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Weed King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov has chosen Stand By Me as his entrance music. Oleg Volkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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268 lbs
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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, Weed King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov shoots and misses
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Volkov looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
King gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King breaks from the clinch.
King thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Volkov if he has to take too many more of those.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King lands with a nice combination. Volkov backs away looking to recover.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooh a lovely combination from King sends Volkov down but not out. King dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Oleg Volkov has been cut.
King decides to stand up, so the ref orders Volkov to his feet.
King clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from King on the inside.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
King drives through and clinches with Volkov against the cage.
A short right from King.
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Volkov uses from the top position.
Volkov postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
King decides to stand up.
King forces Volkov back against the cage and clinches.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
King pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looking to control.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Volkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! King is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! King has escaped and now he's on top!
King works over Volkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Volkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
King landing with the ground and pound.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
King forces his way into half guard.
King stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King connects with a high kick.
King tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weed King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Volkov.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King keeps Volkov at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkov's head.
King tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Volkov backs up against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
King leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by King.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from King.
King pushes Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, King regains guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
King trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weed King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Volkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Volkov avoids the head kick by King.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
King moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
Volkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oleg Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King pulls guard.
Volkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volkov drops back, looking for a kneebar! King looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. King looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from King!
King wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Weed King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
King has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Weed King is winning the standup battle so far.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Volkov's head back.
Weed King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
A punch combination from King misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from King.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weed King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Volkov.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
King darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
Volkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
King manages to break the clinch.
Volkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Volkov back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
King looks to clinch
so Volkov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
King pushes Volkov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Volkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
Volkov shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for King on that attempt.
King thuds his right hand into Volkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Volkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King tries to kick Volkov off but Volkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Volkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King pushes Volkov off looking to stand but Volkov dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weed King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Volkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good shot there by King.
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Volkov lands a takedown into guard.
King working a defensive guard here.
Volkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
King looking for a guillotine here but Volkov defends easily.
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!
Volkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
Volkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Weed King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Volkov.
King breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Volkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for King!
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!
King gets back to half guard.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
King trying to control here.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Volkov throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
Volkov is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Volkov to get the leverage.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
King manages to get to full guard.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volkov's guard.
King prevents Volkov from getting back to his feet.
King decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Volkov, up you get!
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkov is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Volkov is posturing up here but King has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Volkov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Volkov has to tap! Slick submission there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Weed King!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Montel Calchas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and We Rollin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calchas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Flipsyde-Someday. Rollin has chosen White and Nerdy as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Montel Calchas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, We Rollin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollin tried to score with a low kick but Calchas checks it.
Calchas blocks a leg kick.
Calchas thows a body shot but no joy.
Rollin tries to land a front kick but Calchas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Calchas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollin throws a body kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Calchas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calchas.
Calchas throws a sloppy head kick and Rollin moves out of range easily.
Rollin instigates a clinch.
Rollin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calchas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rollin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calchas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Montel Calchas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of We Rollin.
Calchas wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calchas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rollin is defending well for now.
Rollin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calchas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calchas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rollin blocks it with crossed arms.
Calchas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calchas missing with knees to the body.
Calchas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Calchas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Calchas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rollin successfully pulls guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rollin wants to sweep here but Calchas controlling him for the moment.
Calchas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rollin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollin landing strikes from the mount.
Calchas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Calchas tries to get out of the position.
Rollin looking to control but Calchas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Calchas blocking the ground and pound.
Rollin dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rollin landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollin breaks from Calchas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Calchas is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Rollin! Calchas is hurt baaadly! Rollin is firing away with more strikes - Calchas is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). We Rollin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Sikapossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikapossu comes to the cage accompanied by Little pig. Lyov Kirijenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sikapossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyov Kirijenko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kirijenko.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kirijenko.
Sikapossu is trying to get back to his feet.
Sikapossu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sikapossu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kirijenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sikapossu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kirijenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sikapossu keeps working.
Kirijenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Sikapossu is trying to get back to his feet.
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!
Kirijenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sikapossu keeps working.
Sikapossu is pushing Kirijenko's head away, looking to escape. Kirijenko manages to hold on to the position though.
Sikapossu 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko working the ground and pound.
Kirijenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sikapossu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sikapossu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirijenko slows the pace down.
Kirijenko working the body and head with strikes.
Kirijenko grinds an elbow into Sikapossu's temple.
Kirijenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sikapossu to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sikapossu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kirijenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Sikapossu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sikapossu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sikapossu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kirijenko working the ground and pound.
Sikapossu pushes Kirijenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kirijenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kirijenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sikapossu to see if he's OK.
Kirijenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sikapossu to see if he's OK.
Kirijenko scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sikapossu throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sikapossu misses with a series of wild punches.
Sikapossu is breathing heavily.
Kirijenko dives in and grabs Sikapossu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sikapossu pushes down on Kirijenko's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikapossu fails to land with a series of punches.
Sikapossu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirijenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kirijenko misses the shot to the body.
Sikapossu slips under a jab from Kirijenko.
Sikapossu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seppo Sikapossu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sikapossu avoids the body shot from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sikapossu counters with a one-two to the body.
Kirijenko misses with a body shot.
Sikapossu ducks under a wild hook from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko moves out of range as Sikapossu strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirijenko. Sikapossu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirijenko scores with a jab.
Sikapossu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sikapossu misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikapossu lands a right hook to the body.
Sikapossu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirijenko lunges at Sikapossu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sikapossu's hand.
Kirijenko connects with a body shot that sends Sikapossu's belly button to the back.
Sikapossu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sikapossu avoids the body shot from Kirijenko.
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!
Sikapossu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirijenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirijenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sikapossu on his heels. He'll look to pass Sikapossu's guard now, I'm sure.
Kirijenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sikapossu is keeping the position for now.
Kirijenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sikapossu wants to get back to his feet but Kirijenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kirijenko is standing up over Sikapossu. Sikapossu looks to escape but Kirijenko dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyov Kirijenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sikapossu lands with a right hand.
Sikapossu moves away from the strike by Kirijenko.
Sikapossu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kirijenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lyov Kirijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirijenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kirijenko throws a strike aimed at the side of Sikapossu's head but Sikapossu avoids it well.
Kirijenko scoring with punches from side control.
Sikapossu throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kirijenko swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sikapossu to counter with a crisp jab.
Sikapossu ducks under a wild hook from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko throws a body punch but Sikapossu moves out of range.
Sikapossu throws a series of punches but Kirijenko avoids them all with ease.
Seppo Sikapossu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko misses with a body shot.
Sikapossu misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Sikapossu both land. Nice combination.
Sikapossu throws a series of punches but Kirijenko avoids them all with ease.
Sikapossu misses the shot to the body.
Sikapossu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirijenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sikapossu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kirijenko cracks Sikapossu with a solid left hand.
Kirijenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kirijenko prevents Sikapossu from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirijenko won't allow Sikapossu to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sikapossu keeping moving, preventing Kirijenko from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sikapossu wants to stand up but Kirijenko is controlling him.
Sikapossu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Kirijenko cracks Sikapossu with a solid left hand.
Kirijenko is in close to Sikapossu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kirijenko passes Sikapossu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kirijenko working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kirijenko connects with a nice short shot to Sikapossu's temple.
Kirijenko stops Sikapossu from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kirijenko trying to control the action but Sikapossu is working from the bottom.
Sikapossu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sikapossu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirijenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sikapossu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirijenko.
No luck for Kirijenko with that takedown attempt.
Kirijenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sikapossu.
Kirijenko throws a body punch but Sikapossu moves out of range.
Kirijenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sikapossu sprawls well initially but Kirijenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kirijenko stops Sikapossu from getting back to his feet.
Kirijenko moves into full mount! Sikapossu won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikapossu taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirijenko scoring with strikes but Sikapossu is staying in there.
Kirijenko controlling the pace for now.
Sikapossu wants to get back to his feet.
Kirijenko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kirijenko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kirijenko scoring with strikes but Sikapossu is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirijenko with a couple of short strikes.
Kirijenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sikapossu is in a horrible position here. Kirijenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sikapossu is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyov Kirijenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kirijenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirijenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sikapossu is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirijenko.
Sikapossu ducks right into an uppercut from Kirijenko.
Lyov Kirijenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Kirijenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sikapossu staying out of range there.
Kirijenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sikapossu doesn't seem bothered though.
Kirijenko cracks Sikapossu with an open hand slap.
Kirijenko swings for the body but Sikapossu moves out of range.
Kirijenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirijenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sikapossu.
Kirijenko looks to throw the jab but Sikapossu is out of range.
Kirijenko misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirijenko misses the target.
Sikapossu lands a body shot.
Kirijenko looks to land a left hand but Sikapossu moved out of range nicely.
Sikapossu misses with a double jab.
Kirijenko swings for the body but Sikapossu moves out of range.
Kirijenko lands a nice hook to Sikapossu's body. Sikapossu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sikapossu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sikapossu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sikapossu misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sikapossu throws a right hand that Kirijenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirijenko also avoids with ease.
Kirijenko missing with a left hand there. Sikapossu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirijenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sikapossu slaps away a takedown attempt from Kirijenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko thuds a left hand into Sikapossu's body.
Sikapossu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirijenko.
Sikapossu throws a jab when Kirijenko was well out of range.
Kirijenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Sikapossu.
Sikapossu moves out of range as Kirijenko strikes.
Sikapossu misses with a double jab.
Sikapossu scores with the left hand. Kirijenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Kirijenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kirijenko shoots for a takedown but Sikapossu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seppo Sikapossu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyov Kirijenko.
Sikapossu slips under a jab from Kirijenko.
Sikapossu throws a series of punches but Kirijenko moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sikapossu avoids the body shot from Kirijenko.
Lyov Kirijenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikapossu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sikapossu ducks under a wild hook from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko throws a body punch but Sikapossu moves out of range.
Kirijenko loads up on a big right hand but Sikapossu slips the punch.
Sikapossu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirijenko.
Sikapossu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko misses with a takedown attempt - Sikapossu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Kirijenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirijenko with a poor takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a one-two to the body.
Sikapossu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirijenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirijenko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sikapossu to counter with a crisp jab.
Sikapossu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sikapossu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko misses with a wild body shot.
Sikapossu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirijenko throws a right hand that misses
and Sikapossu counters with a leg kick.
Sikapossu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seppo Sikapossu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirijenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sikapossu misses with a double jab.
Sikapossu slips a straight right by Kirijenko.
Sikapossu lands a right hook to the body.
Kirijenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sikapossu counters with a three punch combo that has Kirijenko backing up. Kirijenko nods at Sikapossu to acknowledge the strikes.
Kirijenko misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirijenko misses with a right hand
and Sikapossu counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirijenko scores with a body shot.
Kirijenko looks to throw the jab but Sikapossu is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyov Kirijenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kirijenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyov Kirijenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Dewit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonsku Shaker Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Dewit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonsku Shaker Boy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewit gets a clinch.
Shaker Boy tries to score a body lock takedown but Dewit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dewit breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaker Boy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dewit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dewit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dewit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shaker Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaker Boy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dewit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaker Boy looks to land a combination but Dewit avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shaker Boy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dewit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dewit tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shaker Boy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dewit sees it coming and defends easily.
Dewit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaker Boy.
Shaker Boy is looking to advance position but Dewit won't allow it.
Shaker Boy is controlling the pace.
Shaker Boy wants to free his trapped foot but Dewit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker Boy wants to control but Dewit is keeping him busy.
Shaker Boy thows a huge punch but Dewit dodges it nicely.
Shaker Boy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dewit's head.
Shaker Boy is keen to just control but Dewit is a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dewit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaker Boy.
Dewit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaker Boy.
Shaker Boy is looking for a kimura here.
Dewit is refusing to be controlled, as Shaker Boy sits in half guard.
Dewit is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker Boy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shaker Boy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dewit wants to control the action here but instead Shaker Boy manages to pass to full mount!
Dewit is squirming around, avoiding Shaker Boy's attempts to control the action.
Shaker Boy wants to finish this one by submission but Dewit is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shaker Boy.
Shaker Boy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaker Boy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shaker Boy wants to control the pace but Dewit is squirming around nicely.
Shaker Boy prevents Dewit from getting the reversal.
Shaker Boy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dewit looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Dewit is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Shaker Boy locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dewit is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonsku Shaker Boy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Pershiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rizer Mcmelon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Pershiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rizer Mcmelon!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pershiki moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcmelon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pershiki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pershiki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Pershiki misses.
Pershiki misses with the combination.
Pershiki tries to sprawl but Mcmelon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mcmelon is pressing down on Pershiki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pershiki is holding on for now.
Pershiki pushes Mcmelon off looking to stand but Mcmelon dives back in and keeps control.
Mcmelon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pershiki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcmelon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pershiki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mcmelon seems content to control.
Mcmelon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pershiki is trying to stand.
Mcmelon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pershiki has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmelon wants to control but Pershiki is keeping him busy.
Mcmelon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mcmelon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rizer Mcmelon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pershiki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pershiki loads up on a big right hand but Mcmelon slips the punch.
Mcmelon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pershiki as he avoids it easily.
Pershiki cracks Mcmelon with an open hand slap.
Pershiki swinging wildly here.
Pershiki lands a nice hook to Mcmelon's body. Mcmelon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcmelon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pershiki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kullervo Pershiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizer Mcmelon.
Mcmelon throws a sloppy body shot
and Pershiki counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcmelon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pershiki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcmelon thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pershiki misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pershiki. Mcmelon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcmelon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pershiki wants to stand but Mcmelon is controlling the position.
Mcmelon looking to pass the guard.
Pershiki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcmelon on the ground.
Mcmelon trying to control but Pershiki is working from the bottom.
Pershiki wants to stand and escape but Mcmelon is having none of it.
Mcmelon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pershiki is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmelon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pershiki wants to stand and escape but Mcmelon is having none of it.
Mcmelon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pershiki is retaining full guard.
Pershiki pushes Mcmelon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pershiki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pershiki throws a nice looking combination but Mcmelon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pershiki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pershiki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Pershiki does no damage.
Pershiki tries to bum rush Mcmelon with a series of wild strikes but Mcmelon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Kullervo Pershiki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pershiki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pershiki wants it to stay on the feet.
Kullervo Pershiki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pershiki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pershiki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcmelon moves away.
A head kick from Pershiki lands but Mcmelon takes it in his stride.
Pershiki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcmelon.
Pershiki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcmelon.
Mcmelon shoots in looking for a takedown. Pershiki tries to sprawl out of it but Mcmelon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pershiki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pershiki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcmelon circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pershiki misses with a two punch combination.
Pershiki scores with a one two! Mcmelon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mcmelon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kullervo Pershiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizer Mcmelon.
Mcmelon walks into a left hand.
Pershiki cracks a nice hook into Mcmelon's ribs.
Mcmelon shoots for a double leg takedown but Pershiki sprawls well. He's pushed Mcmelon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kullervo Pershiki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pershiki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcmelon.
Mcmelon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pershiki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pershiki tries to bum rush Mcmelon with a series of wild strikes but Mcmelon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pershiki throws a right and a left that Mcmelon avoids nicely.
Mcmelon shoots in but no luck this time.
Pershiki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pershiki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcmelon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Pershiki.
Pershiki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcmelon.
Mcmelon dives in and grabs Pershiki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pershiki pushes down on Mcmelon's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mcmelon misses.
Pershiki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mcmelon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pershiki as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mcmelon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pershiki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcmelon is breathing heavily.
Pershiki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcmelon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pershiki swivels and escapes.
Mcmelon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Pershiki.
Mcmelon dives in and grabs Pershiki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pershiki pushes down on Mcmelon's head and hops out.
Mcmelon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pershiki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcmelon.
Pershiki works Mcmelon's body with a nice hook.
Pershiki lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pershiki throws a right hand that Mcmelon ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcmelon also avoids with ease.
Pershiki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kullervo Pershiki 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!
Mcmelon tries for a takedown but Pershiki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pershiki misses with a two punch combination.
Mcmelon misses with a wild body shot.
Pershiki scores with a nice right hand.
Mcmelon dodges the punch combination from Pershiki.
Pershiki lands a slapping body shot.
Mcmelon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pershiki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcmelon was well out of range. Poor timing from Pershiki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmelon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pershiki keeps the fight on the outside.
Pershiki throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcmelon.
Pershiki misses with a double jab.
Pershiki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcmelon.
Pershiki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pershiki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mcmelon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Pershiki.
Mcmelon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kullervo Pershiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizer Mcmelon.
Mcmelon misses with a takedown attempt
and Pershiki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pershiki lands a nice looking body shot.
Pershiki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcmelon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcmelon closes the distance and clinches up with Pershiki, looking for a takedown. Mcmelon pushes Pershiki against the cage but Pershiki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcmelon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pershiki just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pershiki throws a right and a left that Mcmelon avoids nicely.
Kullervo Pershiki is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcmelon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcmelon tries to clinch there but Pershiki circles away.
Pershiki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mcmelon closes the distance and clinches.
Pershiki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pershiki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pershiki tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mcmelon.
Mcmelon wants to improve his position but Pershiki is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pershiki stands up and beckons Mcmelon to join him on the feet.
Pershiki keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Pershiki finds it's way through Mcmelon's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcmelon.
Pershiki throws a head kick that half lands.
Rizer Mcmelon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kullervo Pershiki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcmelon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kullervo Pershiki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pershiki, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kullervo Pershiki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nad Rodhrehson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodhrehson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fight to dance. Charles Oliveira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nad Rodhrehson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nad Rodhrehson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodhrehson 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.
Rodhrehson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodhrehson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown. Rodhrehson fights it but they end up in guard.
Oliveira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodhrehson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oliveira, into his guard.
Rodhrehson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodhrehson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodhrehson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nad Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodhrehson misses with a body shot.
Rodhrehson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodhrehson counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira moves out of range as Rodhrehson throws a body kick.
Rodhrehson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodhrehson not doing much here.
Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Rodhrehson seems content to control.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Rodhrehson is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodhrehson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodhrehson controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodhrehson prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nad Rodhrehson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rodhrehson throws a leg kick but Oliveira checks it.
Oliveira defending well as Rodhrehson loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson throws a low kick but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodhrehson looks for the body kick but Oliveira saw that one coming.
Rodhrehson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the body.
Rodhrehson loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Nad Rodhrehson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodhrehson lands with a nice combination. Oliveira backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Rodhrehson is predictable there
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Rodhrehson.
Oliveira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rodhrehson is looking for a sweep.
Rodhrehson is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Rodhrehson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oliveira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodhrehson is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodhrehson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodhrehson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Rodhrehson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.
Oliveira in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rodhrehson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Oliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boon Boon Boon Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pe Lurpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon Boon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Swoon for Boon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boon Boon Boon Boon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pe Lurpo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurpo slips under a jab from Boon Boon.
Boon Boon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lurpo on the side of the head.
Boon Boon looks to throw the jab but Lurpo is out of range.
Boon Boon Boon Boon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lurpo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lurpo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boon Boon.
Boon Boon feints a jab promting Lurpo to slip. Boon Boon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lurpo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boon Boon takes a swing at Lurpo's ribcage but misses.
Boon Boon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boon Boon misses with a straight left.
Boon Boon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Boon Boon misses its intended target.
Boon Boon throws the left hand but Lurpo avoids the punch easily.
Lurpo tries to move into range but Boon Boon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boon Boon throws a shot from downtown. Lurpo moves away and avoids it.
Boon Boon loads up on a big right hand but Lurpo slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurpo fails with a takedown attempt.
Boon Boon leaves Lurpo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boon Boon Boon Boon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pe Lurpo.
Boon Boon tries to sprawl but Lurpo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boon Boon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lurpo trying to move into half guard but instead Boon Boon has managed to sweep!
Boon Boon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boon Boon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lurpo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lurpo has a closed guard, preventing Boon Boon from standing up.
Boon Boon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boon Boon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lurpo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boon Boon has managed to get both his arms back between Lurpo's legs - danger averted.
Boon Boon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boon Boon wants to get up but he can't break Lurpo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boon Boon stopping the sweep attempt from Lurpo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lurpo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boon Boon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lurpo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boon Boon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lurpo, up you get!
Boon Boon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boon Boon just misses with a punch to the body.
Boon Boon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boon Boon stuffs the takedown attempt from Lurpo. Lurpo gets slowly back to his feet.
Boon Boon throws a nice looking combination but Lurpo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boon Boon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lurpo manages to avoid it.
Boon Boon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boon Boon has a takedown stuffed.
Boon Boon works over Lurpo's head and body with a nice combination.
Boon Boon is breathing heavily.
Boon Boon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lurpo was well out of range. Poor timing from Boon Boon.
Boon Boon throws a shot from downtown. Lurpo moves away and avoids it.
Lurpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boon Boon misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lurpo is defended easily by Boon Boon.
Lurpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Boon Boon is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boon Boon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lurpo manages to avoid it.
Boon Boon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lurpo moves away.
Lurpo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boon Boon avoids it really well and circles away.
Boon Boon throws a lazy right hand but Lurpo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boon Boon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boon Boon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lurpo was covering up waiting for the punch and Boon Boon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boon Boon wants to stand but Lurpo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lurpo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boon Boon Boon Boon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boon Boon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boon Boon misses with an uppercut. Lurpo saw that one coming.
Lurpo fails with the takedown.
Lurpo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boon Boon tries to buck Lurpo off but Lurpo is having none of it.
Lurpo throws an elbow but Boon Boon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boon Boon is not content to let Lurpo control the position.
Lurpo throwing strikes but Boon Boon manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lurpo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boon Boon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boon Boon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurpo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lurpo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lurpo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boon Boon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lurpo working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurpo has a closed guard, preventing Boon Boon from standing up.
Lurpo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boon Boon tries to stand but Lurpo is controlling from the bottom.
Boon Boon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lurpo, up you get!
Boon Boon throws a nice looking combination but Lurpo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lurpo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lurpo is working Boon Boon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boon Boon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lurpo is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurpo wants to control but Boon Boon is keeping him busy.
Lurpo tries to move to full mount but Boon Boon actually manages to regain half guard.
Pe Lurpo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boon Boon is looking to improve his position.
Lurpo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lurpo is trying to work for a kimura but Boon Boon is defending well.
Lurpo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurpo is looking to stall here but Boon Boon recovers full guard.
Lurpo trying to control but Boon Boon is working from the bottom.
Lurpo slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boon Boon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boon Boon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boon Boon wants to stand but Lurpo is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pe Lurpo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boon Boon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lurpo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boon Boon swivels and escapes.
Lurpo fails with the takedown
and Boon Boon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lurpo thinking.
Boon Boon lands a nice looking body shot.
Boon Boon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lurpo manages to avoid it.
Boon Boon throws a body punch but Lurpo moves out of range.
Boon Boon cracks Lurpo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lurpo misses the shot to the body.
Boon Boon missing with a left hand there. Lurpo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lurpo misses with a takedown attempt - Boon Boon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boon Boon Boon Boon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pe Lurpo.
Boon Boon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lurpo doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon Boon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lurpo.
Lurpo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lurpo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boon Boon sprawls well. Boon Boon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lurpo gets slowly back to his feet.
Boon Boon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lurpo defends it nicely.
Boon Boon lands a right hook to the body.
Boon Boon Boon Boon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lurpo shoots for a double leg takedown but Boon Boon sprawls well. He's pushed Lurpo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lurpo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boon Boon thows a body shot but no joy.
Boon Boon throws a hook to the side of Lurpo's head but Lurpo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boon Boon feints a jab promting Lurpo to slip. Boon Boon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lurpo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boon Boon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lurpo pinned against the cage. Lurpo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boon Boon throws out a loose jab but Lurpo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lurpo shoots in and drives through. Boon Boon sprawls well.
A punch lands to the side of Lurpo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boon Boon misses the shot to the body.
Boon Boon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boon Boon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lurpo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boon Boon misses with a looping right.
Boon Boon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurpo throws a body punch but Boon Boon moves out of range.
Boon Boon throws a hook but Lurpo blocks it.
Boon Boon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lurpo.
Nice takedown defense from Boon Boon. No joy for Lurpo on that attempt.
Lurpo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lurpo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lurpo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lurpo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boon Boon manages to avoid it.
Boon Boon avoids the head kick by Lurpo.
Boon Boon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lurpo moves away.
Lurpo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boon Boon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurpo wants to take a breather but Boon Boon is having none of it.
Lurpo lands strikes from half guard.
Lurpo passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lurpo trying to control but Boon Boon is having none of it.
Boon Boon working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lurpo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boon Boon hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Boon Boon Boon Boon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boon Boon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boon Boon Boon Boon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Karpetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konrad Kurze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Karpetti!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Kurze misses.
Karpetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurze.
Kurze moves out of range as Karpetti strikes.
Kurze thows a body shot but no joy.
Kurze drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kurze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kurze wants to control from the top but Karpetti keeps moving.
Karpetti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurze throwing strikes but missing.
Kurze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurze 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.
Kurze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kurze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kurze is standing up over Karpetti. Karpetti looks to escape but Kurze dives into side control.
Kurze landing strikes.
Kurze is working to tighten is grip on Karpetti's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Karpetti has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kurze is really squeezing tight and eventually Karpetti passes out! Kurze breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Konrad Kurze!
Konrad Kurze retains his lightweight title!
Konrad Kurze took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Crimson Supplements($50 159 Recovery) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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