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HERO Fight Night 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Snook Jersey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jersey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fist pumpin. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snook Jersey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orpo Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen looks for the body kick but Jersey saw that one coming.
Jersey misses with a few strikes there.
Jokinen stuns Jersey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jersey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Jersey's front leg.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jersey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jersey misses with the combination.
Jersey misses with a double jab.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jersey tries to clinch
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Jersey 's knee.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Jersey misses with a double jab.
Jersey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
Jersey is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jersey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snook Jersey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jersey.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jersey.
Jersey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jokinen scores with a punch to the head.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jersey. That did some damage!
Jokinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jokinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jersey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Jersey in the body.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Jokinen.
Jokinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jersey is fending him off so far but Jokinen persists. Nope, Jersey circles away and we're back to standing.
Jersey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jersey was covering up waiting for the punch and Jokinen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jokinen passes Jersey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jersey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jokinen on the ground.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Jersey is having none of it.
Jokinen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jersey is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Orpo Jokinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marius Matei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Mussiono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marius Matei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucky Mussiono!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mussiono with a nice cross.
Matei has managed to clinch.
Mussiono lands a hook that snaps the head of Matei backwards.
Matei lands a good knee to the midsection. Mussiono won't want to take too many of those.
Matei tries to land a knee to the head but Mussiono blocks with his arms.
Mussiono avoiding damage as Matei throws knees to the body.
Mussiono is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mussiono in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mussiono is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Mussiono - that landed with a thud.
Mussiono is trying to break the clinch but Matei is controlling him.
Matei lands an elbow inside that Mussiono shrugs off.
Mussiono is working Matei over against the cage.
Matei tries to land a knee to the head but Mussiono blocks with his arms.
Matei missing with knees to the body.
Mussiono managing to block the knees to the body from Matei.
Mussiono wants a takedown but no success here.
Matei misses with an elbow over the top.
Matei trying to stall but Mussiono improves his position.
Mussiono takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mussiono is defending well for now.
Mussiono takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mussiono has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mussiono managing to block the knees to the body from Matei.
Mussiono lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mussiono wants a takedown.
Marius Matei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucky Mussiono.
Matei is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mussiono looks winded!
Mussiono takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mussiono in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mussiono blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matei lands an elbow just above Mussiono 's eye.
Mussiono avoiding damage as Matei throws knees to the body.
Matei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mussiono.
Mussiono looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mussiono letting Matei take a breather here.
Matei scores a nice knee to the body.
Mussiono avoiding damage as Matei throws knees to the body.
Matei throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matei utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussiono takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mussiono has clasped his hands together around Matei's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Matei can't do much from the bottom here.
Matei is looking to regain half guard here but Mussiono keeps moving and retains side control.
Matei manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mussiono is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matei sees it coming and defends easily.
Mussiono is thwarting Matei's attempts to control the position.
Mussiono working Matei over with strikes.
Matei tries to get to full guard but Mussiono has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matei looking for submissions off his back.
Mussiono moves into full mount! Matei won't be happy about that!
Mussiono controlling the pace for now.
Matei is controlling an arm, preventing Mussiono from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Matei tries to reverse the position but Mussiono maintains control.
Mussiono wants to take Matei's back but he can't do it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matei is looking to improve his position but Mussiono isn't that keen on the idea.
Matei is working hard here to advance position.
Matei manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matei wants to improve his position but Mussiono is controlling well.
Mussiono is controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matei tries to roll over but Mussiono keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Matei dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mussiono connects with a looping right hand.
Mussiono moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mussiono is defended easily by Matei.
Matei throws out a loose jab but Mussiono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mussiono was well out of range. Poor timing from Matei.
Matei missing with a left hand there. Mussiono was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matei throws a hook to the side of Mussiono's head but Mussiono sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matei misses with a double jab.
Matei throws out a loose jab but Mussiono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mussiono looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matei is trying to hold Mussiono in close to prevent damage but Mussiono has managed to pass into half guard.
Mussiono seems to be working for a kimura but Matei defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mussiono is trying to control. Matei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matei is trying to get back to full guard.
Matei is trying to stand.
Matei moves into full guard.
Mussiono passes Matei's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mussiono is looking for a kimura here.
Matei is looking for a sweep. Mussiono is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussiono slows the pace down in half guard.
Matei moves into full guard.
Mussiono wants to control from the top but Matei keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matei is looking for a triangle but Mussiono pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matei looking to control but Mussiono passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mussiono stalling.
Let's hope that Mussiono 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.
Mussiono is looking for submissions but instead, Matei has regained full guard.
Matei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mussiono is fighting to break Matei's control of his arms but Matei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matei looking for a sweep. Not yet Matei, not yet.
Mussiono showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mussiono drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mussiono jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matei 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mussiono trying to control but Matei is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mussiono's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Mussiono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Matei is looking to score with low kicks.
Matei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matei misses with a double jab.
Mussiono scores with a hook to the body. Matei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matei walks into a jab.
Matei throws a lazy right hand but Mussiono sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mussiono drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mussiono landing a few strikes.
Matei manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mussiono gets back to full 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!
Mussiono lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matei!
Matei sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matei wants to improve his position but Mussiono is controlling well.
Mussiono works his way into side control.
Mussiono in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Matei can't do much from the bottom here.
Matei is trying to improve his position.
Matei struggling a bit here.
Lucky Mussiono has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mussiono wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mussiono connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Matei some visible discomfort.
Matei is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mussiono thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mussiono wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matei keeps working.
Matei wants to control but Mussiono postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matei is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mussiono is looking to take a break and control but Matei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matei is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matei trying to control from the bottom.
Mussiono looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matei is staying active underneath Mussiono, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mussiono is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matei is looking for a sweep. Mussiono is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mussiono is looking for a kimura but Matei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mussiono to get the leverage.
Mussiono is looking to take a break and control but Matei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mussiono trying to pass the guard but Matei defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matei wants to get back to full guard but Mussiono has mounted him!
Matei is looking to get to half guard.
Mussiono tries to control but Matei wriggling away.
Matei is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matei has given up his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mussiono is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Matei defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matei tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Mussiono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mussiono 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Mussiono!
Lucky Mussiono thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivana Jalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aino Venna - Waltz to Paris. 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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266 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivana Jalo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burger closes the distance but Jalo moves to the side
and Jalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jalo takes a swing at Burger's ribcage but misses.
Burger walks into a jab.
Jalo misses with a looping left.
Jalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jalo wants to land a leg kick but Burger is out of range.
Jalo throws a lazy right hand but Burger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jalo throws a shot from downtown. Burger moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jalo throws a series of punches but Burger avoids them all with ease.
Burger doesn't manage to clinch there - Jalo circles away.
Burger looks to clinch
and Jalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jalo throws a lazy right hand but Burger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burger tries to clinch up
and Jalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Jalo.
Jalo lands the left hand.
Burger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Burger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jalo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burger's knee momentarily.
Burger 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!
Donk. Jalo catches Burger right on the button with a cross.
Jalo connects with a nice cross there... Burger is looking wobbly and Jalo recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Burger to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Jalo jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iivana Jalo!
Iivana Jalo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaarko Hahlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaarko Hahlund is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
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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, Jaarko Hahlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaraivo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hahlund's calf.
Horrible takedown by Hahlund or perhaps it was just good defense by Takaraivo which made him look bad.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hahlund - that will leave a mark!
Hahlund shoots for a double leg takedown but Takaraivo sprawls well. He's pushed Hahlund's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takaraivo blocks the body kick.
Jaarko Hahlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Hahlund moves out of range.
Takaraivo misses with a body kick.
Takaraivo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Hahlund finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takaraivo moves out of range of the body kick from Hahlund.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hahlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hahlund throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takaraivo.
Hahlund lands a head kick. Takaraivo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hahlund closes the distance and clinches.
Hahlund pushes off an throws an elbow but Takaraivo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takaraivo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hahlund just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takaraivo's brow.
Takaraivo blocks an elbow strike.
Hahlund misses with a knee to the head.
Hahlund landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hahlund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takaraivo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hahlund creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takaraivo blocks an elbow strike.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takaraivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hahlund steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takaraivo. That one must have hurt.
Hahlund is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund dives in and grabs Takaraivo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takaraivo pushes down on Hahlund's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaarko Hahlund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Hahlund moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takaraivo throws a leg kick which misses Hahlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Hahlund tries to avoid it.
Hahlund has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takaraivo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takaraivo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takaraivo thumps Hahlund with a low kick.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that Hahlund semi-blocks.
It looks like Jaarko Hahlund has been cut.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaraivo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takaraivo wants it to stay on the feet.
Takaraivo clinches up against the cage.
Takaraivo breaks the clinch.
Takaraivo scores with a jab to the body.
Hahlund takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hahlund takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takaraivo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takaraivo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hahlund.
Hahlund is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takaraivo, right into the meat.
Oh Hahlund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takaraivo blocks a head kick by Hahlund.
Hahlund seems to have got his legs back now.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hahlund. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hahlund. Hahlund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takaraivo lands a brutal head kick. Hahlund looks out on his feet and Takaraivo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Fei Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Heinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markus Heinola will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Fei Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Heinola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heinola misses with a head kick.
Heinola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fei Hong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fei Hong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heinola avoids it.
Heinola swings wildly with an uppercut but Fei Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Hong slows down the pace here.
Fei Hong keeps control of Heinola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heinola.
Heinola taking a breather.
Fei Hong slowing the pace effectively.
Heinola misses with the head strike.
Heinola misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fei Hong tries to land knees in the clinch but Heinola avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Hong slowing the pace effectively.
Heinola tries to work over Fei Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fei Hong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heinola stalls.
Fei Hong lands an elbow inside that Heinola shrugs off.
Heinola taking a breather.
Fei Hong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Heinola up against the cage.
Fei Hong being controlled against the cage.
Fei Hong lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heinola can't break the clinch.
Fei Hong misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heinola takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Markus Heinola has been cut.
Fei Hong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Heinola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fei Hong lands with a left to the head.
Heinola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fei Hong's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Hong is leaning against Heinola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fei Hong.
Heinola is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Markus Heinola.
A jab from Heinola misses.
Fei Hong avoids the head kick by Heinola.
Heinola misses with a body shot.
Fei Hong takes a swing at Heinola's ribcage but misses.
Fei Hong jabs Heinola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fei Hong's corner calls for a 1-2. Fei Hong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Heinola.
Fei Hong misses with a straight left.
Heinola throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fei Hong misses the target.
Fei Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heinola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fei Hong moves out of range of the body kick from Heinola.
Fei Hong misses with a body shot.
Fei Hong tries to clinch but Heinola is having none of it.
Heinola swats away the attempt to clinch by Fei Hong.
Heinola slips a jab from Fei Hong.
Heinola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Heinola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heinola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heinola lands with a straight right. Fei Hong didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heinola misses with an uppercut.
Heinola defending well as Fei Hong loads up on a big left hand.
Heinola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fei Hong circles away quickly and effectively.
Fei Hong misses with a right hand
and Heinola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Fei Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markus Heinola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heinola swings for the body but Fei Hong moves out of range.
Fei Hong throws a shot to the body.
Fei Hong ducks under a wild hook from Heinola.
Heinola misses with a straight right.
Heinola looks to land a body kick but Fei Hong moved away.
Fei Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fei Hong is looking to clinch.
Fei Hong moves into the clinch.
Heinola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fei Hong blocking some punches.
Heinola trying to control the position but instead, Fei Hong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Heinola into the cage.
Heinola misses with the head strike.
Fei Hong stalling.
Fei Hong is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Heinola's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinola throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Hong.
Alan Fei Hong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fei Hong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fei Hong as Heinola tries to tie him up.
Fei Hong missing with knees to the body.
Fei Hong has Heinola pushed against the cage.
Fei Hong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heinola backwards.
Heinola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heinola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Heinola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fei Hong lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fei Hong.
Fei Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hong drops Heinola onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Heinola is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Heinola is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fei Hong misses with some punches.
Heinola is still on wobbly legs! Can Fei Hong finish him?
Heinola blocking some punches.
Fei Hong misses with the head strike.
Fei Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fei Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Fei Hong fails to land.
Fei Hong pushes off an throws an elbow but Heinola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Heinola blocks an elbow strike from Fei Hong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heinola.
Fei Hong throws an elbow but it misses.
Fei Hong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fei Hong misses with an elbow over the top.
Heinola avoids the elbow strike from Fei Hong, against the cage.
Fei Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Heinola.
Fei Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Fei Hong misses with an elbow strike.
Heinola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fei Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fei Hong slowing the pace effectively.
Fei Hong throws an elbow but it misses.
Fei Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Fei Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Heinola.
Heinola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heinola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fei Hong misses with some punches.
Fei Hong working aggressively here.
Fei Hong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fei Hong misses with the head strike.
Fei Hong misses with an elbow over the top.
Heinola dodges an elbow strike from Fei Hong.
Heinola blocking some punches.
Fei Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Heinola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Hong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fei Hong misses with the head strike.
Fei Hong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fei Hong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Heinola blocks the elbow strike.
Fei Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fei Hong misses with an elbow over the top.
Heinola avoids the elbow strike from Fei Hong, against the cage.
Fei Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fei Hong avoiding damage.
Heinola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fei Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heinola blocking some punches.
Fei Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fei Hong misses with an elbow over the top.
Heinola blocks an uppercut.
Fei Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fei Hong.
Heinola avoids a wild elbow strike from Fei Hong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heinola.
Fei Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fei Hong.
Fei Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fei Hong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heinola blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heinola.
Fei Hong misses with some punches.
Fei Hong pushes off an throws an elbow but Heinola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fei Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Heinola blocks an uppercut.
Heinola avoids the elbow strike from Fei Hong, against the cage.
Fei Hong blocking some punches.
Fei Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Heinola.
Heinola blocks an elbow strike from Fei Hong.
A frustrated look appears on Heinola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fei Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Heinola.
Fei Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heinola.
Heinola avoids a wild elbow strike from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong misses with the head strike.
Fei Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heinola avoids the elbow strike from Fei Hong, against the cage.
Heinola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heinola seems to have recovered his senses.
Heinola is trying to push Fei Hong away but Fei Hong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fei Hong is pushing Heinola up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Heinola throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Hong.
Heinola breaks from the clinch.
Heinola throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fei Hong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heinola misses with a hook to the body
and Fei Hong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Heinola can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fei Hong fails to land.
A hook to the body from Fei Hong.
Heinola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fei Hong is looking to control Heinola's arms but Heinola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fei Hong has his back to the cage.
Fei Hong digs a right hand into Heinola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heinola's gas tank.
Fei Hong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heinola avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Fei Hong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Markus Heinola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fei Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heinola just misses with a punch to the body.
Fei Hong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Heinola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fei Hong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fei Hong slips under a jab.
Heinola throws the kick towards the body but Fei Hong avoids it.
Fei Hong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heinola.
A head kick from Heinola lands but Fei Hong takes it in his stride.
Fei Hong tries to clinch up.
Heinola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fei Hong moves out of range of the strikes.
Fei Hong ducks under a wild hook from Heinola.
Fei Hong misses the shot to the body.
Heinola tries to land a front kick but Fei Hong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heinola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Hong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Hong moves into range and clinches up with Heinola.
Fei Hong is stalling here.
Heinola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fei Hong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heinola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fei Hong lands an elbow just above Heinola 's eye.
Heinola blocks a body shot from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong keeps control of Heinola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heinola has Fei Hong pressed against the cage.
Heinola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heinola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markus Heinola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heinola scores with a shot to the body.
Heinola connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fei Hong doesn't manage to clinch there - Heinola circles away.
Heinola tries to bum rush Fei Hong with a series of wild strikes but Fei Hong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heinola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fei Hong's head.
Fei Hong staying out of range there.
Fei Hong is looking to wear down Heinola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fei Hong ducks under a wild hook from Heinola.
Heinola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fei Hong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fei Hong blocks a head kick by Heinola.
Fei Hong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Heinola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markus Heinola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heinola misses with an uppercut. Fei Hong saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heinola misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fei Hong as the two fighters clinch.
Heinola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice elbow from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heinola is defending well for now.
Heinola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heinola is trying to stall.
Fei Hong creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Heinola! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Fei Hong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Fei Hong!
A relieved looking Alan Fei Hong 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by s.mouse - slap my elbow. Gracie has chosen Bodies/Drowning pool as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kirk Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Cooper.
Charles Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Gracie.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie shoots in but Cooper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie jumps guard but Cooper stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Kirk Gracie has been cut.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling him.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie takes a knee to the side of 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!
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Kirk Gracie's cut even more.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Cooper scores with a shoulder strike.
The cut above Kirk Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Kirk Gracie's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kirk Gracie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Cooper!
Charles Cooper decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes to the cage accompanied by Flight of the Valkyries. Langerholc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hypocrisy - Reincarnation. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Bryan throws the kick towards the body but Langerholc avoids it.
Bryan tries to land a body kick
and Langerholc counters with a shoot takedown. Bryan fights it but they end up in guard.
Langerholc trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langerholc might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Langerholc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Langerholc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langerholc looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc pushing down on Bryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Langerholc stalling away here and it's allowed Bryan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Langerholc distracts Bryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Langerholc is looking to work some ground and pound but Bryan has wrist control.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Langerholc from controlling successfully.
Langerholc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc is looking to advance position but Bryan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bryan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Langerholc sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Langerholc trying to control from the bottom.
Langerholc is defending against the submission attempts here by Bryan.
Langerholc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryan.
Langerholc throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Langerholc regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bryan.
Bryan lands a couple of elbows.
Langerholc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bryan's guard.
Langerholc stopping the sweep attempt from Bryan.
Langerholc throws a strike but Bryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Langerholc throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Langerholc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Langerholc has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Langerholc trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langerholc keeping full guard, as Bryan tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langerholc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryan.
Bryan throwing strikes from guard but Langerholc blocks nicely.
Langerholc wants to sweep here but Bryan controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc dominated that round.
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.
Bryan misses with a hook. Langerholc ducked under it nicely.
Bryan looks to land a body kick but Langerholc moved away.
Bryan throws a leg kick
and Langerholc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Langerholc not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langerholc is working for a submission of some sort.
Langerholc wants to work for an arm triangle but Bryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Langerholc is looking to advance position but Bryan won't allow it.
Langerholc is keen to just control but Bryan is a slippery customer.
Langerholc wants to pass to mount but Bryan is defending the position.
Langerholc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Langerholc trying to control the action but Bryan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bryan is looking to improve his position.
Langerholc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bryan trying to hold on to Langerholc's head to control him but Langerholc postures up.
Langerholc is looking to take a break and control but Bryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Langerholc wants to take a breather but Bryan is having none of it.
Davor Langerholc has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Langerholc on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bryan swings widly with a right hand
so Langerholc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Langerholc chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryan keeping full guard, as Langerholc tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan pulls Langerholc in close to prevent any damage.
Langerholc looking to pass the guard.
Bryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryan, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Langerholc wants to control from the top but Bryan keeps moving.
Langerholc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Langerholc moves out of range as Bryan throws a body kick.
Bryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bryan misses with a kick to the body.
Langerholc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bryan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Langerholc is out of range and Bryan settles back down.
Bryan tries a low kick but Langerholc avoids it.
Bryan throws a big shot that misses.
Langerholc moves out of range as Bryan strikes.
Bryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Langerholc.
Bryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Langerholc counters with a shoot takedown. Bryan fights it but they end up in guard.
Langerholc trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langerholc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryan is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc wants to control from the top but Bryan keeps moving.
Langerholc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Langerholc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daniel Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc wants to pass the guard but Bryan is keeping the position.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Langerholc from controlling successfully.
Langerholc passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Langerholc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryan keeps working.
Davor Langerholc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryan is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc with the ground and pound but Bryan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Langerholc keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Langerholc throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bryan to regain full guard.
Langerholc throws a big right hand that misses.
Langerholc throwing strikes from guard but Bryan blocks nicely.
Langerholc trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc is looking to pass into half guard but Bryan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bryan is in guard.
Langerholc has his foot on Bryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Davor Langerholc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bryan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Langerholc is proving hard to escape from.
Langerholc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryan manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Langerholc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davor Langerholc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Langerholc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davor Langerholc!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lenny Nero has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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142 lbs
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenny Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smirnov on his heels. He'll look to pass Smirnov's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smirnov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Nero from controlling successfully.
Smirnov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nero has his hands clasped together but Smirnov extends an breaks Nero's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Smirnov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Smirnov!
Ruslan Smirnov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kong King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Carlos Linhares (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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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kong King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Carlos Linhares!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from King lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Linhares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Linhares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King staying out of range there.
Linhares scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Kong King has been cut.
Linhares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linhares.
Linhares checks a low kick from King.
King ducks under a wild hook from Linhares.
Linhares lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Linhares misses with a looping left.
Linhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linhares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Linhares catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Linhares staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Linhares.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linhares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
Linhares looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King throws the left hand but Linhares avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linhares. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luis Carlos Linhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Linhares lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Linhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Linhares tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linhares throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
King lands a nice hook to Linhares's body. Linhares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Linhares looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King walks into a straight right hand from Linhares.
Linhares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Linhares tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
Linhares jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Linhares.
Linhares punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Linhares misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Linhares, right into the meat.
Linhares lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Linhares throws a body kick that misses
and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Linhares won't be happy with that.
King tries to score with some ground and pound. Linhares controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Linhares struggling a bit here.
Linhares is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on King's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King thows a huge punch but Linhares dodges it nicely.
Linhares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Linhares is trying to defend against the ground and pound but King scores with a couple of nice shots.
Linhares has hold of King's hands but King slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Linhares is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
King is sitting in close to Linhares's body. Linhares has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! King is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, King is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Linhares.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Carlos Linhares!
Luis Carlos Linhares 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Jyytti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jyytti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mass Destruction (Reincarnation) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tobias Larsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jyrki Jyytti's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tobias Larsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Jyytti!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson throws a jab when Jyytti was well out of range.
Jyytti takes one to the chin there.
Jyytti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsson shoots in for a double leg but Jyytti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jyytti tries to clinch up but Larsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jyytti looks to throw the jab but Larsson is out of range.
Larsson blocks a jab.
Larsson has managed to clinch.
Jyytti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Tobias Larsson has been cut.
Larsson stalls.
Larsson pushes Jyytti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jyytti being controlled against the cage.
Larsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jyytti backwards.
Larsson digs a right hand into Jyytti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jyytti's gas tank.
Jyytti just leaning against Larsson, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Larsson lands a body punch.
Jyytti looks winded!
Larsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jyytti is trying to keep an underhook but Larsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Larsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jyytti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Larsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Larsson lands strikes from half guard.
Larsson drops an elbow to the side of Jyytti's head.
Larsson is trying to work for a kimura but Jyytti is defending well.
Larsson working over Jyytti with some ground and pound. Jyytti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larsson connects with a nice short shot to Jyytti's temple.
Jyytti trying to control here.
Larsson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson trying to mount his opponent but Jyytti defends it.
Larsson is working hard here to advance position.
Jyytti wants to improve his position but Larsson is controlling well.
Larsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Larsson wants to pass the guard but Jyytti is defending well.
Larsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jyytti's head.
Jyytti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jyytti keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jyytti has hold of Larsson's hands but Larsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Larsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jyytti is not content to let Larsson control the position.
Jyytti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jyytti wants to control but Larsson is keeping busy.
Larsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larsson stalling.
Jyytti trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Jyytti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jyytti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it.
Larsson darts in and lands 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!
Jyytti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jyytti is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Larsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jyytti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jyytti trying to control but Larsson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Larsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Larsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Larsson cracks Jyytti with a good jab.
Jyytti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jyytti misses with a hook
and Larsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jyytti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Jyytti misses.
Larsson blocks a jab.
Jyrki Jyytti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Larsson does it's job there.
Jyytti lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jyytti tries to keep at a distance but Larsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Larsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Larsson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jyytti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jyytti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Larsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jyytti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jyytti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larsson 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.
Larsson looking for a guillotine here but Jyytti defends easily.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Jyytti from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson 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.
Larsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Larsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jyytti can do to turn this around?
Larsson working a defensive guard here.
Larsson is looking for a triangle but Jyytti pushes his legs off easily.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Jyytti from controlling successfully.
Larsson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson has his foot on Jyytti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jyytti works his way back into a safe position though.
Larsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jyytti is aware though and is defending well.
Jyytti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jyytti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Larsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jyytti gets full guard.
Jyytti is looking for a triangle but Larsson pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jyytti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larsson postures up.
Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jyytti looking to control.
Larsson wants to pass the guard but Jyytti is keeping the position.
Larsson landing with the ground and pound.
Tobias Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsson lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jyytti wants to sweep but no luck.
Larsson with a nice head shot there.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Jyytti keeps moving.
Jyytti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larsson defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Larsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Larsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jyytti swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Jyytti misses with a straight left.
Jyytti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsson.
Larsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jyytti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tobias Larsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jyytti wants the takedown. Larsson is fighting it off but Jyytti persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Larsson's guard against the cage.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Jyytti from controlling successfully.
Larsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jyytti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyytti looking to pass the guard.
Jyytti stopping the sweep attempt from Larsson.
Larsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jyytti's guard.
Jyytti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jyytti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Jyytti keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jyytti being controlled here, momentarily.
Larsson postures up and lands a big shot to Jyytti's brow.
Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Jyytti blocks nicely.
Jyytti keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson stopping the sweep attempt from Jyytti.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jyytti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tobias Larsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jyytti looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Jyytti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Larsson throws a good cross that connects.
Jyytti lands a really nice looking cross but Larsson seems unphased.
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!
Jyytti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Larsson!
Larsson is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jyytti off and has taken his back!
Jyytti trying to control the hands but Larsson won't let him.
Jyytti breaks Larsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jyytti trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Jyytti throwing strikes but missing.
Larsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsson, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jyytti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Larsson looking for a guillotine here but Jyytti defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tobias Larsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tobias Larsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slow jab from Jyytti misses its intended target.
Larsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Jyytti misses.
Larsson lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jyytti.
Jyytti wants to clinch up but Larsson keeps it at a distance.
Jyytti missing with a left hand there. Larsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jyytti missing with a left hand there. Larsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jyytti doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Jyytti.
A big left from Larsson misses.
Larsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jyytti fails to land with a series of punches.
Jyytti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jyytti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larsson.
Jyytti dives in and grabs Larsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Larsson pushes down on Jyytti's head and hops out.
Jyytti is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jyytti misses with a straight left.
Jyytti keeps the fight on the outside.
Jyytti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jyytti loads up on a big right hand but Larsson slips the punch.
Jyytti takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
Jyytti scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jyytti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larsson leaves Jyytti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jyytti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Larsson quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jyytti is trying to work for a kimura but Larsson is defending well.
Jyytti is looking to take a break and control but Larsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyytti wants to pass the guard but Larsson is defending well.
Jyytti is thwarting Larsson's attempts to control the position.
Jyytti thows a huge punch but Larsson dodges it nicely.
Jyytti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Larsson is not content to let Jyytti control the position.
Jyytti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is looking to improve his position.
Larsson is trying to control but can't.
Larsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jyytti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larsson keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsson is looking to improve his position.
Jyytti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Jyytti dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Larsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jyytti connects with a jab.
Larsson slips a jab and a cross from Jyytti.
Larsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jyytti misses with a lunging right hand
and Larsson counters with a nice body shot.
Larsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jyytti at a distance.
Jyytti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jyytti is looking to take a break and control but Larsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larsson is looking to control Jyytti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larsson avoid being mounted?
Jyytti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson tries to get to full guard but Jyytti has control of the leg.
Jyytti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jyytti is working for a kimura but Larsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Larsson is looking to control Jyytti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larsson avoid being mounted?
Larsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jyytti pulls his head out easily.
Jyytti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jyytti.
Jyytti is looking to advance position but Larsson won't allow it.
Jyytti is trying to control the action in half guard but Larsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jyrki Jyytti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jyytti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larsson tries to roll over but Jyytti keeps him under control.
Larsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jyytti working over Larsson with some ground and pound. Larsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyytti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jyytti is nestled in close to Larsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tobias Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsson trying to control from the bottom.
Larsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jyytti trying to control from Larsson's half guard. Larsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jyytti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jyytti stays in close to Larsson's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson controlling Jyytti's posture.
Jyytti chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jyytti postures up in Larsson's guard and throws a big left but Larsson blocks it.
Larsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson pulls Jyytti in close to his closed guard and prevents Jyytti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Larsson keeping full guard, as Jyytti tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrki Jyytti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tobias Larsson!
Tobias Larsson retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tobias Larsson made sure he mentioned BioPharm Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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