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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Hurricane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juki Lekkeri (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Floyd Hurricane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juki Lekkeri!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lekkeri doesn't manage to clinch there - Hurricane circles away.
Hurricane throws the left hand but Lekkeri avoids the punch easily.
Lekkeri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurricane.
Lekkeri dodges the punch combination from Hurricane.
Good exchange - Hurricane coming out on top.
Hurricane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lekkeri fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lekkeri is defended easily by Hurricane.
Hurricane misses with a wild combination.
Lekkeri looks to land a combination but Hurricane avoids it well.
Lekkeri fails with the takedown
and Hurricane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Floyd Hurricane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lekkeri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hurricane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Floyd Hurricane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juki Lekkeri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane tries to score with a low kick but Lekkeri moves his leg out of the way.
Hurricane tries to bum rush Lekkeri with a series of wild strikes but Lekkeri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hurricane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lekkeri.
Lekkeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lekkeri is looking to clinch.
Hurricane gets tackled into the cage by Lekkeri. Lekkeri maintains the clinch.
Hurricane is pressed up against the cage. Lekkeri has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hurricane down to the mat. Hurricane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hurricane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lekkeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurricane.
Lekkeri shoots for a double leg takedown but Hurricane sprawls well. He's pushed Lekkeri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lekkeri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left and a right from Hurricane both land. Nice combination.
Hurricane lands an overhand right.
Lekkeri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurricane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lekkeri tries to land a front kick but Hurricane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hurricane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Lekkeri has his takedown stuffed
and Hurricane counters with a left to the body.
Hurricane works Lekkeri's body with a nice hook.
Hurricane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hurricane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lekkeri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hurricane circles away.
Hurricane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lekkeri is rocked!
Hurricane connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lekkeri covering up! Hurricane comes in with a big uppercut and Lekkeri goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Floyd Hurricane!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Barcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolas Barcos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicolas Barcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hanson as Barcos shoots in.
Hanson shoots in but Barcos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hanson. No joy for Barcos on that attempt.
Hanson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barcos fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Barcos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanson wants to clinch but Barcos slips to the side
and Barcos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barcos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barcos is thwarting Hanson's attempts to control the position.
Barcos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hanson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson trying to hold on to Barcos's head to control him but Barcos postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to stand.
Barcos is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hanson reverses the position - he's now on top in Barcos's guard.
Barcos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hanson has passed into side control.
Barcos is trying to improve his position.
Barcos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barcos is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcos is not content to let Hanson control the position.
Barcos wants to control but Hanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barcos wants to improve his position but Hanson is controlling well.
Hanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanson wants to pass to mount but Barcos is defending the position.
Barcos is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barcos is trying to control the position but Hanson postures up.
Barcos is trying to hold Hanson in close to prevent damage but Hanson has managed to pass into half guard.
Hanson is keen to just control but Barcos is a slippery customer.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but Barcos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanson to get the leverage.
Barcos kicks Hanson off and gets back to his feet.
Hanson leaves Barcos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Hanson or perhaps it was just good defense by Barcos which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barcos fails with a takedown attempt.
Barcos fails to land the takedown.
Hanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hanson is working for takedown but Barcos is calmly controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanson wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Barcos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barcos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanson is looking to clinch.
Barcos shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense.
Barcos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barcos is thwarting Hanson's attempts to control the position.
Hanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barcos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hanson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hanson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barcos throwing strikes here but Hanson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barcos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Barcos is landing with some decent strikes but Hanson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barcos with good strikes from the mount here!
Hanson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hanson'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.
Barcos throws some wild stikes that Hanson manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hanson tries to lock up and control but Barcos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanson is looking to escape.
Barcos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hanson is rocked!
Barcos controlling the pace for now.
Barcos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hanson is still in real trouble! Can Barcos finish him?
Barcos postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hanson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Barcos around the waist but Barcos pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Barcos is the winner by TKO! Barcos jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Barcos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Hemingway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernest Hemingway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking hook.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Hemingway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hemingway fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hernandez sprawls well initially but Hemingway persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hemingway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hemingway is working for a kimura but Hernandez is defending it quite comfortably.
Hernandez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hemingway is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hemingway stops Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemingway is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hernandez is just riding it out for now. Hemingway eventually gives up the hold.
Hemingway is looking for a kimura here.
Hernandez moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez looking for subs off his back but Hemingway has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway wants to free his trapped foot but Hernandez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hemingway passes into side control, despite Hernandez's attempt to control the position.
Hemingway goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hernandez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hemingway but great work by Hernandez.
Hernandez stands up and beckons Hemingway to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Hemingway shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hemingway tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Hemingway is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez pulls Hemingway in close to his closed guard and prevents Hemingway from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Adrian Hernandez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Hemingway avoids the punch easily.
Hemingway decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez controlling the position well.
Hemingway is looking for a kimura but Hernandez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hemingway to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Hemingway is controlling well.
Hernandez is staying active underneath Hemingway, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Ernest Hemingway will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hemingway 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.
Hemingway pushes down on Hernandez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hernandez gets full guard.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemingway manages to get himself to full guard.
Hernandez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hemingway has locked up a guillotine! Hemingway's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hernandez is holding on here and Hemingway must be using up a lot of energy. Hernandez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hemingway gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ernest Hemingway!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kuusivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarvela comes into the arena with Real American blaring out of the sound system. Kalle Kuusivirta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kuusivirta!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvela lands an overhand right.
Jarvela lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jarvela leaves Kuusivirta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jarvela throws a series of strikes that have Kuusivirta backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Jarvela does no damage.
Jarvela throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jarvela's corner calls for a 1-2. Jarvela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jarvela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuusivirta at a distance.
Kuusivirta misses with a takedown attempt
and Jarvela makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oooooh!!! Jarvela has knocked Kuusivirta down with a huge combo! Jarvela steps away and waves a wobbly Kuusivirta back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kuusivirta is rocked!
Jarvela drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kuusivirta's head, knocking him out cold! Jarvela is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juhani Jarvela!
Juhani Jarvela took some time post fight to say the following; 'I fight anyman, any animal.. And if Jesus were here i\'d fight him too.. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hullu Harri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schak Norro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hullu Harri has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hullu Harri seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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263 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hullu Harri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Schak Norro!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Norro misses.
Harri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Harri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harri advances position into side control!
Harri tries for a kimura but Norro is defending well.
Harri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harri is trying to get an arm triangle but Norro is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norro prevents Harri from moving into mount.
Harri advances to mount.
Harri fails to advance to Norro's back.
Harri prevents Norro from getting the reversal.
Harri is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Norro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Norro shrugs it off.
Harri looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Harri is working for a guillotine from mount but Norro frees his head quite easily.
Harri looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harri takes Norro's back.
Norro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Harri gets his way!
Harri looking to break Norro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Norro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Harri will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Harri avoiding Norro 's attempts to control his hands.
Harri has got one arm under Norro's chin. This could be trouble... Norro trying to control the other hand but Harri gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Norro has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hullu Harri!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Harrison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Nogueira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira throws a solid leg kick but Harrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nogueira.
Harrison drops Nogueira with a beautiful combination! Nogueira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harrison is looking for the KO!
Nogueira is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harrison lands a hook that stumbles Nogueira back into the cage. Harrison follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Nogueira to the canvas! Harrison pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Nogueira has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Justin Harrison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horatius Cocles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Koyri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cocles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead - I Don't Wanna Die (Borgore Remix) . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horatius Cocles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pentti Koyri!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koyri shoots in and bounces Cocles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Koyri postures up in Cocles's guard and throws a big left but Cocles blocks it.
Koyri stands and steps away. Cocles gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pentti Koyri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koyri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Koyri postures up in Cocles's guard and throws a big left but Cocles blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koyri scoring with some ground and pound.
Koyri is looking to work some ground and pound but Cocles has wrist control.
Cocles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koyri defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koyri is in close to Cocles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koyri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cocles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cocles pulls Koyri in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koyri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koyri chips away with some ground and pound.
Koyri stopping the sweep attempt from Cocles.
Cocles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koyri is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cocles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koyri throws a big elbow that misses.
Koyri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cocles is trying to keep Koyri in close.
Cocles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koyri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cocles is proving hard to escape from.
Koyri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koyri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koyri lands a couple of digs.
Cocles is trying to control the position but Koyri postures up.
Cocles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cocles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cocles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koyri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koyri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koyri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cocles looking to control.
Cocles looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Koyri is defending well. Cocles quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Koyri has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cocles celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Horatius Cocles!
A relieved looking Horatius Cocles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luana Peroba Filgueiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luana Peroba Filgueiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filgueiras doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kantola counters with a low kick, right behind Filgueiras 's knee.
Filgueiras misses with a takedown
and Kantola counters with a good, hard body kick but Filgueiras shrugs it off.
Kantola thumps Filgueiras with a low kick.
Filgueiras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kantola counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Luana Peroba Filgueiras has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luana Peroba Filgueiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filgueiras 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!
Kantola lands a big head kick that sends Filgueiras tumbling to the mat! Kantola takes a step backwards and waves Filgueiras back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Filgueiras is rocked!
Filgueiras with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kantola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Filgueiras really felt that one!
Oh Filgueiras is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kantola jabs Filgueiras to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kantola shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Filgueiras takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kantola sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Filgueiras bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tank Abbot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Abbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahokas counters with a nice body shot.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Abbot.
Ahokas misses with an uppercut. Abbot saw that one coming.
Ahokas slips a jab and a cross from Abbot.
Ahokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abbot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbot. Ahokas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbot ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Abbot moves out of range.
Ahokas tries to clinch but Abbot is having none of it.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbot was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
Abbot misses with a body shot.
Ahokas closes the distance and clinches up with Abbot, looking for a takedown. Ahokas pushes Abbot against the cage but Abbot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot misses with a combination
and Ahokas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Tank Abbot has been cut.
Abbot swings for the body but Ahokas moves out of range.
Abbot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahokas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahokas misses with a takedown attempt - Abbot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tank Abbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Abbot uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahokas.
Tank Abbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Ahokas.
Abbot misses with an uppercut.
Ahokas misses the body punch
and Abbot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahokas scores with a decent looking hook.
Ahokas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Abbot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abbot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Abbot misses.
A shot to the liver by Ahokas. Beautiful body shot.
Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abbot.
Abbot throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahokas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abbot is breathing heavily.
Ahokas misses the shot to the body.
Ahokas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas misses with a wild body shot.
Ahokas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abbot looks to land a left hand but Ahokas moved out of range nicely.
Ahokas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abbot to the ground. Ahokas is now in Abbot's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ahokas passes Abbot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahokas working Abbot over with strikes.
Ahokas is trying to control. Abbot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abbot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back!
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!
Ahokas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Abbot.
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
Abbot keeps control of the position easily here as Ahokas tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas breaks Abbot's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas advances position into side control!
Abbot tries to improve position but can't.
Abbot parries the strikes from Ahokas easily there. Ahokas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Abbot to escape.
Abbot taking punishment in the form of punches.
Abbot is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ahokas connects with a decent elbow.
Abbot is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An elbow from Ahokas crashes against the mat.
Ahokas wants to control but Abbot is keeping him busy.
Ahokas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abbot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Abbot's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abbot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abbot connects with a body shot.
Ahokas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abbot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abbot scores with a nice head shot.
Juha Ahokas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahokas fails to land the takedown.
A left and a right from Abbot both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Juha Ahokas has been cut.
Abbot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahokas throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot lands a left and a right that send Ahokas crashing to the mat, dazed. Abbot thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ahokas is rocked!
Ahokas is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbot loads up on a big right hand but Ahokas slips the punch.
Ahokas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Abbot.
Ahokas misses with a takedown attempt - Abbot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abbot connects with a nice cross there... Ahokas is looking wobbly and Abbot recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Ahokas to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Abbot jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tank Abbot!
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