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MMA HELSINKI 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Makaroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Stalone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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176 cm
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154 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luigi Makaroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Stalone!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaroni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stalone.
Stalone shoots for a double leg takedown but Makaroni sprawls well. He's pushed Stalone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stalone dodges the punch combination from Makaroni.
Makaroni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalone shoots in but no luck this time.
Luigi Makaroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stalone.
Stalone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makaroni counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick by Stalone misses
enabling Makaroni to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalone misses with a takedown
and Makaroni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makaroni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalone's sensitive parts.
Stalone shoots in looking for a takedown but Makaroni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stalone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Makaroni moves into the clinch successfully.
Makaroni stops a takedown attempt from Stalone.
Makaroni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Brandon Stalone has been cut.
Makaroni breaks from the clinch.
Makaroni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stalone tries to clinch up
and Makaroni counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stalone.
Makaroni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stalone circles away quickly and effectively.
Makaroni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makaroni as he avoids it easily.
Stalone throws out a loose jab but Makaroni uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makaroni counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makaroni.
Makaroni connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stalone's face.
Makaroni lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Makaroni.
Stalone looks gassed!
Makaroni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalone can't break the clinch.
Makaroni manages to break the clinch.
Luigi Makaroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stalone shoots in but no luck this time.
Makaroni lands a jab-cross combination.
Makaroni cracks Stalone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stalone fails with the takedown
and Makaroni counters with a good low kick that Stalone was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaroni's waist but Makaroni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stalone off to one side.
Brandon Stalone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaroni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalone walks into a jab.
Stalone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaroni's waist but Makaroni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stalone off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left and a right from Makaroni both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Makaroni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stalone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stalone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stalone.
Makaroni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stalone swings widly with a right hand
and Makaroni counters with a good low kick that Stalone was not able to check.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stalone is defended easily by Makaroni.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stalone.
Luigi Makaroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stalone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Makaroni.
Makaroni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makaroni wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick by Stalone misses
and Makaroni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stalone shoots in for a takedown but Makaroni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stalone fails with the takedown.
Stalone is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaroni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaroni cracks a nice hook into Stalone's ribs.
Luigi Makaroni is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalone fails with the takedown.
Makaroni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stalone.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaroni.
Makaroni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stalone fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makaroni circles away.
Makaroni clinches.
Makaroni breaks the clinch.
Stalone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makaroni circles away.
Stalone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makaroni tries to avoid it but Stalone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makaroni to the ground. Makaroni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stalone looks for a takedown but Makaroni sprawls well.
Makaroni thumps Stalone with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalone fails with the takedown.
Makaroni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalone.
Stalone tries for a takedown but Makaroni circles away easily
and Makaroni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalone shoots and misses
and Makaroni counters with a three punch combo that has Stalone backing up. Stalone nods at Makaroni to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalone shoots in for a double leg but Makaroni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Makaroni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stalone's cut.
That's time! Makaroni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A nice combination there by Makaroni.
Stalone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makaroni is fending him off so far but Stalone persists. Nope, Makaroni circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaroni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makaroni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalone's sensitive parts.
Stalone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makaroni tries to avoid it but Stalone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makaroni to the ground. Makaroni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luigi Makaroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stalone.
Makaroni lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stalone backs up against the cage.
Stalone fails with the takedown.
Stalone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makaroni closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Makaroni.
Stalone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Makaroni with a knee to the head.
Makaroni breaks the clinch.
Makaroni throws a one two combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makaroni.
Stalone is trying desperately to land a takedown but Makaroni is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stalone.
Stalone fails to land the takedown.
Stalone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makaroni counters with a leg kick.
Stalone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaroni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stalone's calf.
Makaroni clinches up with Stalone and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalone wants to break free but Makaroni has control.
Makaroni is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Makaroni breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaroni lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stalone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makaroni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stalone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makaroni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stalone. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalone tries to clinch up
and Makaroni counters with a left and a right that stings Stalone.
Makaroni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Makaroni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makaroni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stalone. That did some damage!
Makaroni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makaroni.
Stalone shoots in looking for a takedown. Makaroni tries to sprawl out of it but Stalone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makaroni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaroni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stalone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stalone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makaroni avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaroni circles away from the clinch attempt
and Makaroni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Makaroni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaroni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Makaroni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Hoshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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175 cm
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138 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Hoshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stevens is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoshall from advancing to side control.
Hoshall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoshall wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Hoshall trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshall stopping the sweep attempt from Stevens.
Hoshall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stevens pulls Hoshall in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshall wants to get up but he can't break Stevens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bjorn Hoshall wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshall sprawls well. Hoshall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoshall looks to land a right hand but Stevens moved out of range.
Hoshall throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stevens counters by moving into the clinch.
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Hoshall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hoshall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stevens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stevens tries to lock up and control but Hoshall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoshall landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoshall scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hoshall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevens is looking to escape.
Stevens holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hoshall tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hoshall trying to control but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshall controlling the pace for now.
Hoshall misses with a head shot.
Hoshall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stevens has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stevens!
Stevens wants to control from the top but Hoshall keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Hoshall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoshall stuffs the takedown.
Jonny Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.
Hoshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoshall wanted to stand there but Stevens had control of the position.
Hoshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevens has control of Hoshall's left arm, preventing Hoshall from doing any damage.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Hoshall from controlling successfully.
Hoshall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevens's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stevens slows the pace down in half guard.
Stevens working Hoshall over with strikes.
Stevens prevents Hoshall from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Stevens seems content to control.
Hoshall is looking to improve his position.
Hoshall trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stevens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stevens lands a heavy elbow.
Stevens controlling the position easily from mount.
Stevens is landing with some decent strikes but Hoshall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hoshall is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stevens cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stevens with a couple of short strikes.
Jonny Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens breaks from Hoshall's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hoshall is bucking up trying to escape but Stevens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stevens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens lands a big shot there that rocks Hoshall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens blocks Hoshall's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Stevens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck for Stevens with that takedown attempt.
Hoshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stevenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoshall misses the shot to the body.
Stevens fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Hoshall.
Bjorn Hoshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Stevens.
Hoshall shoots in and gets a takedown into Stevens's guard.
Stevens being controlled here, momentarily.
Stevens has control of Hoshall's left arm, preventing Hoshall from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens 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.
Stevens pulls Hoshall in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stevens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevens gets caught flat footed, as Hoshall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hoshall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stevens is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshall is in close to Stevens's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoshall's guard.
Stevens stands up from Hoshall's guard - Stevens perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hoshall closes the distance but Stevens moves to the side
and Stevens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hoshall's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoshall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stevens controls the pace.
Let's hope that Stevens has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hoshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonny Stevens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoshall gets underhooks to prevent Stevens's takedown attempt.
Hoshall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoshall wants to break free but Stevens has control.
Hoshall gets through Stevens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshall is trying to push Stevens away but Stevens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stevens is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hoshall's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stevens moves into full mount!
Stevens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hoshall tries to buck Stevens off but he can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens controlling the position easily from mount.
Stevens with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoshall squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Stevens.
I think Stevens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Stevens!
A less than humble Jonny Stevens misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Springsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pullo Kalevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Paul Springsteen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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235 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Springsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pullo Kalevi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalevi shoots in looking for a takedown but Springsteen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalevi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalevi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Springsteen is fending him off so far but Kalevi persists. Nope, Springsteen circles away and we're back to standing.
Paul Springsteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springsteen swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Springsteen misses.
Springsteen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Kalevi or perhaps it was just good defense by Springsteen which made him look bad.
Paul Springsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pullo Kalevi.
Danga de danga de dang - Springsteen scores with a four punch combination!
Springsteen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalevi.
Springsteen tries to bum rush Kalevi with a series of wild strikes but Kalevi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalevi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalevi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Springsteen.
Springsteen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kalevi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Springsteen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalevi is working away from the top position though.
Kalevi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springsteen wants to control but Kalevi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kalevi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Springsteen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Springsteen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Springsteen taking some punishment here, with Kalevi in his half guard.
Kalevi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kalevi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springsteen is trying is best to control the position here.
Springsteen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalevi on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Springsteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Springsteen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Springsteen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalevi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Springsteen. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Springsteen pinned against the cage. Springsteen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kalevi throws a big shot that misses.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalevi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Springsteen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Springsteen scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springsteen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalevi.
Kalevi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springsteen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Springsteen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Springsteen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalevi leaves Springsteen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Springsteen misses with the combination.
Springsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springsteen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown but Springsteen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Springsteen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalevi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalevi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Springsteen is trying to defend but Kalevi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Springsteen trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springsteen wants to sweep but Kalevi has passed to side control!
Kalevi tries to advance to mount but Springsteen denies him.
Springsteen looking for a sweep but Kalevi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Springsteen trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springsteen tries to reverse the position but Kalevi maintains control.
Kalevi landing shots from mount.
Kalevi prevents Springsteen from getting the reversal.
Kalevi controlling from the full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalevi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kalevi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Springsteen is rocked!
It looks like Paul Springsteen has been cut.
Springsteen is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springsteen tries to lock up and control but Kalevi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kalevi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Paul Springsteen's cut is getting worse.
Kalevi controlling the position easily from mount.
Springsteen tries to hold on but Kalevi postures up.
Springsteen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Springsteen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi content just to control the position here.
Kalevi lands a nice shot to the head.
Kalevi landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalevi controlling from mount.
Springsteen wants to hold on but Kalevi pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalevi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pullo Kalevi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Springsteen'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Springsteen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul Springsteen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kalevi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul Springsteen is winning the standup battle so far.
Springsteen swinging wildly here.
Kalevi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Springsteen circles away.
Springsteen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Springsteen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalevi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Springsteen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kalevi controls the pace.
Kalevi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springsteen trying to control the position.
Kalevi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Springsteen looking to control.
Kalevi is fighting to break Springsteen's control of his arms but Springsteen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Springsteen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kalevi fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul Springsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pullo Kalevi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi tries for a takedown but Springsteen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Springsteen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown but Springsteen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Springsteen takes a swing at Kalevi's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Springsteen.
Springsteen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Springsteen misses.
Springsteen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Springsteen tries to sprawl but Kalevi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Springsteen tries to get to full guard but Kalevi has control of the leg.
Springsteen has a hand on Kalevi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kalevi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kalevi with shots to the head and body - Springsteen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jeez, Paul Springsteen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Springsteen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pullo Kalevi!
Pullo Kalevi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Leroy Morris was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leroy Morris!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris throws a shot from downtown. Helix moves away and avoids it.
Morris looks to throw the jab but Helix is out of range.
Morris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Helix counters with a low kick, right behind Morris 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Helix. Beautiful body shot.
Helix gets caught flat footed, as Morris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Helix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morris is aware though and is defending well.
Morris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Helix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Helix is letting Morris control him for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helix has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix is looking to regain half guard here but Morris keeps moving and retains side control.
Helix is trying to control Morris's posture but Morris avoids it.
Morris wants to control but Helix is keeping him busy.
Morris staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris has hold of Helix's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Helix tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Morris cranks the arm and Helix screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Helix, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leroy Morris!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matti Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knoxville has chosen Big Ballz as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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133 lbs
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140 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nykanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Knoxville!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knoxville tries to close the distance and clinch but Nykanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knoxville shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nykanen as he avoids it easily.
Nykanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Knoxville.
Nykanen blocks a head kick by Knoxville.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knoxville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nykanen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knoxville tries to improve position but can't.
Knoxville manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nykanen slips a nice elbow through Knoxville's hands, connecting with Knoxville's forehead.
Knoxville looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nykanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knoxville defending well though.
Nykanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knoxville sees it coming and defends easily.
Knoxville looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knoxville is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knoxville on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nykanen blocks the strikes from Knoxville.
Knoxville is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knoxville actively working from the bottom here.
Nykanen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nykanen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Knoxville actively working from the bottom here.
Knoxville avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nykanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knoxville's head.
Nykanen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knoxville tries to get to full guard but Nykanen has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Nykanen.
Knoxville is trying to control but can't.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nykanen lands a nice short elbow.
Knoxville taking some punishment here, with Nykanen in his half guard.
Nykanen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nykanen wants to control but Knoxville is keeping him busy.
Knoxville wants to improve his position but Nykanen is controlling well.
Knoxville looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nykanen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nykanen prevents Knoxville from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nykanen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knoxville is rocked!
Nykanen content to control rather than advance.
Nykanen winds up and cracks Knoxville with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knoxville is still in real trouble! Can Nykanen finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knoxville is looking to improve his position.
Nykanen controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Nykanen.
Nykanen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nykanen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nykanen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Knoxville covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Nykanen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jani Ketola Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Johnstone told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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18
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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173 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Ketola Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ray Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ketola Jr jabs at Johnstone's body.
Ketola Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Johnstone clinches.
Johnstone gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ketola Jr is retaining full guard.
Ketola Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnstone.
Johnstone slips nicely into half guard.
Johnstone winds up and cracks Ketola Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnstone is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ketola Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnstone trying to mount his opponent but Ketola Jr defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ketola Jr won't allow Johnstone to pass to mount.
Johnstone is looking for a kimura here.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnstone.
Ketola Jr tries to roll over but Johnstone keeps him under control.
Johnstone seems to be working for a kimura but Ketola Jr defends the submission attempt.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ketola Jr is trying to stand back up but Johnstone is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Johnstone wants to free his trapped foot but Ketola Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnstone wants to control but Ketola Jr is keeping him busy.
Johnstone 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.
Ketola Jr tries to roll over but Johnstone keeps him under control.
Johnstone 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ketola Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnstone is working for a kimura but Ketola Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ketola Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ketola Jr looking for a guillotine here but Johnstone defends easily.
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 Jani Ketola Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnstone gets a double leg takedown into Ketola Jr's guard.
Ketola Jr looking for a guillotine here but Johnstone defends easily.
Johnstone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ketola Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnstone manages to get himself to full guard.
Ketola Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnstone tries to roll over but Ketola Jr keeps him under control.
Ketola Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Johnstone is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ketola Jr looking to pass the guard.
Johnstone has his foot on Ketola Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ketola Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Ketola Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ketola Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnstone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ketola Jr passes into side control.
Johnstone wants to control but Ketola Jr postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone tries to buck Ketola Jr off but Ketola Jr is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ketola Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnstone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ketola Jr grinds an elbow into Johnstone's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ketola Jr works to advance to full mount. Johnstone defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ketola Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnstone is looking to escape.
Ketola Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnstone defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr avoids the attempt from Johnstone to control.
Johnstone can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnstone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ketola Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Ketola Jr trying to control but Johnstone is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone tries to reverse the position but Ketola Jr maintains control.
Johnstone is squirming around, avoiding Ketola Jr's attempts to control the action.
Johnstone is looking to improve his position but Ketola Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Ketola Jr blocks Johnstone's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ketola Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Johnstone bucks and avoids them well.
Johnstone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ketola Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnstone because Ketola Jr loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ketola Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnstone tries to hold on but Ketola Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Ketola Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnstone shoots in for a double leg but Ketola Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnstone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnstone cracks Ketola Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ketola Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnstone prevents Ketola Jr from escaping the position.
Johnstone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ketola Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnstone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ketola Jr regains half guard.
Johnstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ketola Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnstone.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ketola Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ketola Jr is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Johnstone frees his head nicely. Oh but Ketola Jr has switched to an armbar! Johnstone is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jani Ketola Jr!
Post fight, Jani Ketola Jr stared into the camera and said 'Im gonna win and keep this belt a loong looong time nigga! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpisuo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Humpparaakki by Eläkeläiset. Kiilopaa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Extreme Ways. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
203 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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28
211 lbs
14 - 10 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Korpisuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Kiilopaa misses.
Korpisuo avoids the head kick by Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Korpisuo lands a head shot.
Korpisuo clinches up against the cage.
Kiilopaa managing to block the knees to the body from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo has Kiilopaa pushed against the cage.
Korpisuo looking to throw knees to the head but Kiilopaa is blocking nicely.
Korpisuo stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Korpisuo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A right handed body shot lands from Korpisuo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korpisuo stops a takedown attempt from Kiilopaa.
Korpisuo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kiilopaa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Korpisuo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kiilopaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Korpisuo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Korpisuo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kiilopaa working for a triangle but Korpisuo defends it easily.
Korpisuo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiilopaa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korpisuo has managed to get both his arms back between Kiilopaa's legs - danger averted.
Korpisuo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korpisuo trying to control but Kiilopaa is working from the bottom.
Korpisuo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kiilopaa working for a triangle but Korpisuo defends it easily.
Korpisuo throwing strikes from guard but Kiilopaa blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korpisuo 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.
Korpisuo wants to control from the top but Kiilopaa keeps moving.
Korpisuo with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korpisuo is pushing down on Kiilopaa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kiilopaa is fighting to maintain full guard but Korpisuo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kiilopaa is looking to improve his position.
Kiilopaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kiilopaa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Korpisuo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Korpisuo forces his way into half guard.
Korpisuo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiilopaa keeps working.
Korpisuo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa is looking to get to half guard.
Korpisuo unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Kiilopaa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.
Kiilopaa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kiilopaa is squirming around, avoiding Korpisuo's attempts to control the action.
Kiilopaa is desperately trying to improve his position but Korpisuo has a good base and remains in mount.
Korpisuo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korpisuo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kiilopaa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Korpisuo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kiilopaa's face.
Korpisuo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That has opened up Pertti Kiilopaa's cut even more.
Korpisuo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The cut above Pertti Kiilopaa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pertti Kiilopaa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Risto Korpisuo!
Risto Korpisuo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rod Brave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brave comes to the cage accompanied by Eco, Eco (somos de taleco). Heiluu has chosen Kerrankin Tarpeekseen as his entrance music. Cassit Heiluu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rod Brave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Brave.
Good leg kick by Brave there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brave misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brave loads up on a big right hand but Heiluu slips the punch.
Heiluu misses with a two punch combination.
Brave throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassit Heiluu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brave misses with a few strikes there.
Heiluu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Rod Brave has been cut.
Brave fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heiluu checks it well.
Heiluu misses with a double jab.
Heiluu swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Brave.
Heiluu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brave in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heiluu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brave is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Brave is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heiluu steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Brave is out on his feet! Heiluu sets himself and nearly takes Brave's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cassit Heiluu!
During a confident post fight interview, Cassit Heiluu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark van Bommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and West Rupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Bommel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica-Battery . The key to victory for Mark van Bommel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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172 lbs
14 - 1 - 1 |
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169 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark van Bommel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, West Rupp!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Bommel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
van Bommel throws an overhand right that lands on Rupp's shoulder, as Rupp tries to avoid the shot.
Rupp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and van Bommel counters with a straight right hand.
van Bommel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rupp throws a sloppy head kick
and van Bommel counters with a good low kick that Rupp was not able to check.
Rupp doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting van Bommel counter with a right hand.
van Bommel lands with a hook. Rupp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
van Bommel swings for the body but Rupp moves out of range.
Rupp takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rupp takes one on the button.
Rupp misses with a hook. van Bommel ducked under it nicely.
van Bommel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rupp's sensitive parts.
Rupp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupp throws a wild body kick that van Bommel sees coming a mile off.
Rupp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before van Bommel can pounce on him.
Rupp looks for a takedown but van Bommel sprawls well.
Mark van Bommel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of West Rupp.
Rupp walks into a stiff left hand from van Bommel.
Rupp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and van Bommel counters with a stiff right hand.
Rupp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rupp is rocked!
van Bommel misses with a straight right.
Rupp shoots in for a takedown but van Bommel shows good takedown defense.
A nice leg kick lands there from van Bommel.
van Bommel throws a shot to the body.
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!
van Bommel is pawing at Rupp, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rupp's nose. Rupp is badly hurt! van Bommel pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rupp tries desperately to hold on but van Bommel is relentless in his assault! As Rupp receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls van Bommel away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark van Bommel!
Mark van Bommel retains his welterweight title!
Mark van Bommel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PRIME DESIGNS, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nic Ola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ola has chosen Disorder by Ice T&Slayer as his entrance music. David Murphy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nic Ola's chin.
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130 lbs
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141 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Nic Ola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ola misses with a straight left.
Murphy tests Ola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Ola is out of range.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
It looks like Nic Ola has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy checks a low kick from Ola.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy checks a low kick from Ola.
Ola is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
A jab from Ola misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murphy.
Ola is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy tries to score with some ground and pound. Ola controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ola is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ola prevents Murphy from improving position.
Murphy 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.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ola keeps working.
Ola is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
Ola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Ola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ola is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Murphy is staying active.
Ola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murphy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Murphy trying to control the position but Ola is working away.
Ola stops Murphy from passing to mount.
Ola is looking for a sweep.
Ola sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Ola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy wants to control but Ola is keeping him busy.
Murphy trying to mount his opponent but Ola defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ola is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ola is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Murphy rolls with it to try and escape but Ola cranks on the arm and Murphy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nic Ola! Nic Ola retains his bantamweight title!
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