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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Alois Ratzinger Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perus Jamppa (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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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Alois Ratzinger Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perus Jamppa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamppa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus throws a wild body kick that Jamppa sees coming a mile off.
Jamppa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jamppa looks to land a combination but Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus avoids it well.
Jamppa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus instigates a clinch.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus breaks from the clinch.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus shoots in looking for a takedown but Jamppa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Perus Jamppa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jamppa looks to land a combination but Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus avoids it well.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus scores with a head kick.
It looks like Perus Jamppa has been cut.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Alois Ratzinger Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Joseph Alois Ratzinger Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus has been cut.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamppa lands a lovely overhand right.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jamppa.
Jamppa checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jamppa. Those never looked like landing.
Jamppa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus back to the cage. Jamppa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jamppa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jamppa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus counters by clinching up.
Jamppa tries to break free but Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus pushes him back against the cage.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jamppa tries to stand but Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus is controlling from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus pushes Jamppa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jamppa misses with a hook. Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus ducked under it nicely.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jamppa's guard.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus stops Jamppa from standing up.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jamppa wants to stand up but Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus is controlling him.
Jamppa looks winded!
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jamppa gets tackled into the cage by Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus. Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus maintains the clinch.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jamppa takes a swing at Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus's ribcage but misses.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus shoots in for a takedown but Jamppa shows good takedown defense.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamppa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus backs up against the cage.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus closes the distance and clinches.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamppa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jamppa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus counters by moving into the clinch.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jamppa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jamppa avoids it really well and circles away.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus blocks a jab.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus shoots for a double leg takedown but Jamppa sprawls well. He's pushed Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamppa throws a series of punches but Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus moves out of range.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jamppa's waist but Jamppa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus off to one side.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus throws a shot from downtown. Jamppa moves away and avoids it.
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 Joseph Alois Ratzinger Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jamppa throws a jab but it's blocked by Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus throws a sloppy head kick and Jamppa moves out of range easily.
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus shoots in and drives through. Jamppa sprawls well.
Nice shot by Jamppa.
Oooooh!!! Jamppa has knocked Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus down with a huge combo! Jamppa steps away and waves a wobbly Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamppa plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Papa Benedictus Sextus Decimus face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Perus Jamppa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henri Eskola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardy Hatecore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henri Eskola has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henri Eskola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hardy Hatecore!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatecore misses with a double jab
and Eskola counters with an outside leg kick.
Eskola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatecore avoids it really well and circles away.
Eskola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatecore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Eskola tries to buck Hatecore off but Hatecore is having none of it.
Eskola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hatecore's best efforts.
Hatecore wants to pass the guard but Eskola is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eskola controlling the position for now.
Hatecore is keen to just control but Eskola is a slippery customer.
Eskola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hatecore pulls his head out easily.
Hatecore prevents Eskola from improving his position.
Eskola tries to kick Hatecore off but Hatecore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatecore stalling away here and it's allowed Eskola to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hatecore gets to his feet - Eskola follows without any prompting.
Hatecore rushes Eskola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eskola tightens his grip and picks Hatecore up, before dumping him to the ground. Hatecore manages to land in guard.
Eskola won't allow Hatecore to sweep him here.
Eskola passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eskola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eskola stands up from half guard.
Eskola keeps the fight on the outside.
Hatecore is looking to clinch but Eskola is avoiding it.
Eskola shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatecore tries to sprawl out of it but Eskola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatecore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hatecore tries to clinch there but Eskola circles away.
Hatecore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eskola drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eskola trying to control but Hatecore is working from the bottom.
Eskola stopping the sweep attempt from Hatecore.
Hatecore looking to control.
Hatecore keeping full guard, as Eskola tries to pass.
Hatecore manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hatecore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eskola is looking to escape.
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 Henri Eskola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hatecore clobbers Eskola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hatecore closes the distance but Eskola moves to the side
and Eskola counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Eskola stands and throws Hatecore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Eskola just content to control the position.
Hatecore prevents Eskola from moving into mount.
Eskola in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Eskola is looking to take a break and control but Hatecore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eskola is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hatecore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Henri Eskola just wasn't active enough.
Eskola swats away the attempt to clinch by Hatecore.
Hatecore lands a big head kick that sends Eskola tumbling to the mat! Hatecore takes a step backwards and waves Eskola back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Eskola is rocked!
It looks like Henri Eskola has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatecore tries to clinch but Eskola moves out of range.
Oh Eskola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eskola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Eskola seems to have got his legs back now.
Hatecore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eskola.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eskola wants to work for an arm triangle but Hatecore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hatecore is looking to control Eskola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hatecore avoid being mounted?
Eskola working over Hatecore with some ground and pound. Hatecore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eskola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hatecore is not content to let Eskola control the position.
Hatecore tries to kick Eskola off but Eskola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatecore trying to control but Eskola postures up.
Hatecore won't allow Eskola to pass to mount.
Hatecore is looking for a sweep. Eskola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eskola takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henri Eskola wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hatecore just misses with a punch to the body.
Eskola gets a takedown into half guard.
Hatecore is staying active underneath Eskola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eskola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hatecore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hatecore won't allow Eskola to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatecore tries to roll over but Eskola keeps him under control.
Eskola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Eskola wants to take a breather but Hatecore is having none of it.
Hatecore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eskola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eskola is controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We're going to have a standup here because Henri Eskola wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Eskola drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Eskola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henri Eskola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Eskola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hatecore.
Eskola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hatecore tries to clinch
and Eskola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eskola trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatecore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eskola looking to pass the guard.
Eskola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eskola wants to control from the top but Hatecore keeps moving.
Eskola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hatecore is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eskola trying to control but Hatecore is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Eskola stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hardy Hatecore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatecore throws a lazy head kick
and Eskola counters by moving into the clinch.
Hatecore looking to throw knees to the head but Eskola is blocking nicely.
Eskola avoids a wild elbow strike from Hatecore.
Eskola jumps guard but Hatecore stands there with Eskola around his waist. Eskola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hatecore struggles to land a body shot inside as Eskola controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eskola has clasped his hands together around Hatecore's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hatecore pushes Eskola away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Eskola gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hatecore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Eskola is looking to take a break and control but Hatecore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hatecore is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eskola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eskola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hatecore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eskola.
Eskola stands up and beckons Hatecore to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatecore connects with a high kick.
Hatecore is looking to clinch but Eskola is avoiding it.
Hatecore closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eskola counters with a big head kick but Hatecore shrugs it off.
Hatecore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eskola shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hatecore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eskola is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hatecore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hatecore is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eskola decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Henri Eskola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatecore stuffs the takedown attempt from Eskola. Eskola gets slowly back to his feet.
Eskola shoots in for a takedown but Hatecore shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Eskola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatecore fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hatecore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy Hatecore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danga de danga de dang - Hatecore scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Eskola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eskola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Eskola!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Matice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Romita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romita comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rollin' Like A Boss kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Raymond Matice could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Romita's chin.
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Raymond Matice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Romita!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matice fails with the takedown
and Romita counters with a stiff right hand.
Romita shoots in and drives through. Matice sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matice.
Matice shoots in for a takedown but Romita shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Matice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matice's waist but Matice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romita off to one side.
Romita closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Romita lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matice is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matice won't allow Romita to get back to his feet.
Matice wants to control from the top but Romita keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matice sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romita wants to stand up but Matice is controlling him.
Romita is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Raymond Matice.
Romita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romita dives in and scores a takedown into Matice's guard.
Romita trying to control but Matice is working from the bottom.
Matice looking for a guillotine here but Romita defends easily.
Matice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romita advances position into side control!
Romita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matice keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romita swings around for an armbar but Matice sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Romita's guard.
Romita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matice controls the pace.
Matice trying to control but Romita is working from the bottom.
Matice sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Raymond Matice wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Romita shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Romita was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matice keeps working.
Romita wants to stand but Matice is controlling his arm.
Matice manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matice keeping control of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matice is trying to maintain the position but Romita is very close to passing his half guard.
Romita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romita is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Romita shoots in and bounces Matice off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Romita dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Romita shoots in for a takedown but Matice shows good takedown defense.
Matice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matice throws a leg kick but Romita sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matice slaps away a takedown attempt from Romita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romita has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romita pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Matice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Matice.
Romita tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romita is fighting off a takedown attempt but Matice is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Romita to the mat. Romita regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matice is posturing up here but Romita has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Matice tries to roll out but it's too tight and Matice has to tap! Slick submission there by Romita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Romita!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haplo Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Act A Fool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vovchanchyn comes to the cage accompanied by ICEWRATH- By DARK TRANQUILITY. 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 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, Haplo Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Act A Fool!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Fool swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A Fool misses with a body shot.
A jab from A Fool misses.
A Fool throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A Fool misses with a wild combination.
A Fool slips a jab and a cross from Vovchanchyn.
A Fool on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A Fool lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from A Fool.
A Fool looks to land a combination but Vovchanchyn avoids it well.
Vovchanchyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles A Fool. A Fool circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but A Fool moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A Fool throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A Fool takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A Fool uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A Fool throws a right and a left that Vovchanchyn avoids nicely.
A Fool lands with a right hand.
Vovchanchyn thows a body shot but no joy.
A Fool throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A Fool misses with a body shot.
A Fool jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A Fool is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A Fool connects with a jab.
It looks like Haplo Vovchanchyn has been cut.
A Fool throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A Fool swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Act A Fool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Fool throws a big shot that misses.
A Fool fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from A Fool misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Fool misses with a straight right.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the body.
A Fool looks winded!
Vovchanchyn with a hook.
Vovchanchyn scores with a crisp jab that stopped A Fool in his tracks.
A Fool throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A Fool fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vovchanchyn on the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vovchanchyn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. A Fool eats them both and turns towards Vovchanchyn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A Fool is rocked!
It looks like Act A Fool has been cut.
Vovchanchyn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vovchanchyn is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! A Fool hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Haplo Vovchanchyn!
During a confident post fight interview, Haplo Vovchanchyn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John The Bone Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Before I Forget by Slipknot as his entrance music. Brian Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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221 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John The Bone Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips under a jab from The Bone Breaker.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped The Bone Breaker's head back.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Bone Breaker.
The Bone Breaker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones lands a nice hook to The Bone Breaker's body. The Bone Breaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
The Bone Breaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones stuns The Bone Breaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Bone Breakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones cracks The Bone Breaker with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bone Breaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Bone Breaker misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Bone Breaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Bone Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Bone Breaker needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from The Bone Breaker. The Bone Breaker gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Bone Breaker's head backwards.
The Bone Breaker is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones tests The Bone Breaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones stuns The Bone Breaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones looks to land a combination. The Bone Breaker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Bone Breaker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for The Bone Breaker. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. The Bone Breaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones tests The Bone Breaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Bone Breaker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
The Bone Breaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones jabs The Bone Breaker right on the nose. The Bone Breaker blinks but takes it well.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
The Bone Breaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bone Breaker moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones thuds a left hand into The Bone Breaker's body.
Jones digs a good hook to The Bone Breaker's body.
The Bone Breaker takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab. The Bone Breaker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends The Bone Breaker's belly button to the back.
Jones thuds his right hand into The Bone Breaker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Bone Breaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Jones.
Donk. Jones catches The Bone Breaker right on the button with a cross.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones throws a combination. The Bone Breaker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones stuns The Bone Breaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones jabs The Bone Breaker right on the nose. The Bone Breaker blinks but takes it well.
Brian Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
The Bone Breaker misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether The Bone Breaker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Bone Breaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones lands with a straight right. The Bone Breaker didn't see that one coming.
Jones punishes The Bone Breaker's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Bone Breaker doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones with a hook.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Bone Breaker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Bone Breaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones scores with a one two! The Bone Breaker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones dips to his left and cracks The Bone Breaker with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Bone Breaker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Jones catches The Bone Breaker right on the button with a cross.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones cracks The Bone Breaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Bone Breaker doesn't seem phased though.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands with a nice combination. The Bone Breaker backs away looking to recover.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones lands a jab.
The Bone Breaker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Bone Breaker momentarily.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bone Breaker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brian Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones scores with a jab. The Bone Breaker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones cracks The Bone Breaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
John The Bone Breaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones tries to bum rush The Bone Breaker with a series of wild strikes but The Bone Breaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Bone Breaker.
Jones tests The Bone Breaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. The Bone Breaker should have avoided that one.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones cracks a nice hook into The Bone Breaker's ribs.
Jones clobbers The Bone Breaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Bone Breaker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones works The Bone Breaker's body with a nice hook.
The Bone Breaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones throws a combination. The Bone Breaker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Bone Breaker walks into a jab.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones 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. And we move into the final round!
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Bone Breaker closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. The Bone Breaker pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
The Bone Breaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Bone Breaker counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Bone Breaker pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Jones pushes The Bone Breaker off looking to stand but The Bone Breaker dives back in and keeps control.
The Bone Breaker seems to be looking for submissions.
The Bone Breaker is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Bone Breaker to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Bone Breaker prevents Jones from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but The Bone Breaker is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but The Bone Breaker has control of the leg.
Jones pushes The Bone Breaker off and gets back to his feet.
The Bone Breaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Bone Breaker. The Bone Breaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Bone Breaker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
The Bone Breaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a jab to The Bone Breaker's midsection.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones jabs at The Bone Breaker's body.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Bone Breaker's hands.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bone Breaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones cracks The Bone Breaker with an open hand slap.
Jones digs a good hook to The Bone Breaker's body.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from The Bone Breaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Bone Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Bone Breaker's head backwards.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Jones.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
The Bone Breaker is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bone Breaker shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Bone Breaker in his tracks.
The Bone Breaker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh The Bone Breaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Bone Breaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Bone Breaker seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones cracks The Bone Breaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
John The Bone Breaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jones!
A very excited looking Brian Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suhonen has chosen Lentävä Kalakukko as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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192 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Suhonen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suhonen lands a big head kick that sends McFadden tumbling to the mat! Suhonen takes a step backwards and waves McFadden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McFadden is rocked!
It looks like Andy McFadden has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suhonen throws a sloppy head kick and McFadden moves out of range easily.
Oh McFadden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McFadden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suhonen's waist but Suhonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McFadden off to one side.
McFadden avoids the head kick by Suhonen.
Suhonen throws a series of punches but McFadden moves out of range.
McFadden wants to stay close but Suhonen steps back to make room for something. McFadden seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Suhonen and McFadden drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Severi Suhonen!
Severi Suhonen very nearly forgot to thank TFP Graphics - Pit Inc amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Puustinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larppa Lurppa (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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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarmo Puustinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larppa Lurppa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurppa throws an off balance right hand
and Puustinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lurppa misses with a left hand
and Puustinen counters with a two punch combo.
Lurppa misses with a right hand
and Puustinen counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick from Lurppa lands but Puustinen takes it in his stride.
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!
Lurppa shoots and misses
letting Puustinen counter with a right hand.
Puustinen lands a body shot.
Lurppa throws a combination that misses
and Puustinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Lurppa misses
and Puustinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lurppa has his takedown stuffed
and Puustinen counters with a left to the body.
Lurppa looks winded!
A left lands for Puustinen.
Puustinen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lurppa to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lurppa looks to clinch but Puustinen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lurppa taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jarmo Puustinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sztrova's entrance music is In Flames - Delight and Anger. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
215 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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203 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soz Sztrova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Stone!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone drives through and clinches with Sztrova against the cage.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sztrova backwards.
Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sztrova has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sztrova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stone is defending well.
A knee to the head by Stone.
It looks like Soz Sztrova has been cut.
Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Sztrova is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soz Sztrova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Stone.
Stone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sztrovas head.
Sztrova can't get the takedown.
Sztrova throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Sztrova blocks an uppercut.
Sztrova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stone is defending well.
Sztrova wants a takedown but no success here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sztrova avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sztrova has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stone after a bit of a struggle.
Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sztrova takes an elbow to the temple.
Sztrova avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Sztrova breaks from the clinch.
Sztrova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Sztrova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sztrova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sztrova fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sztrova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stone stuffs the takedown attempt from Sztrova. Sztrova gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Sztrova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stone.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sztrova on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sztrova takes a shot to the head.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sztrova tries to score a body lock takedown but Stone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sztrova wants a takedown.
Sztrova is breathing heavily.
Stone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Stone as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Stone on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands with a left to the head.
Sztrova blocks an uppercut.
Stone presses Sztrova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stone misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Stone.
Sztrova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stone crunches a lovely knee into Sztrova's ribcage.
Stone lands a body shot.
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!
Stone lands with a right to the head.
Stone connects with a knee to the head.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sztrova backwards.
Sztrova takes a shot to the head.
Sztrova is rocked!
Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Sztrova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Sztrova! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Stone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Stone!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred E Neuman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valuev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mala Dama - Kabat. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
285 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Valuev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfred E Neuman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valuev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valuev swinging wildly here.
Valuev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Valuev with that takedown attempt.
Valuev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valuev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming E Neuman to the mat! E Neuman manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Valuev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valuev cracks E Neuman with a solid left hand.
Valuev 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.
Valuev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as E Neuman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
E Neuman keeping full guard, as Valuev tries to pass.
Valuev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valuev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
E Neuman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valuev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valuev trying to control but E Neuman is working from the bottom.
E Neuman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valuev.
Valuev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
E Neuman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valuev tries to free his leg and advance position but E Neuman is retaining full guard.
E Neuman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valuev is working E Neuman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valuev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valuev throws a big elbow that misses.
E Neuman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valuev tries to free his leg and advance position but E Neuman is retaining full guard.
Valuev wants to control from the top but E Neuman keeps moving.
E Neuman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valuev controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valuev drops back looking for a leg! E Neuman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and E Neuman manages to kick Valuev off! Valuev jumps back into E Neuman's guard.
Valuev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valuev throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valuev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valuev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valuev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valuev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valuev distracts E Neuman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valuev passes E Neuman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valuev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valuev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valuev lands a nice short elbow.
Valuev is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Valuev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Valuev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valuev throws an overhand right that lands on E Neuman's shoulder, as E Neuman tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from E Neuman.
Valuev tries to close the distance and clinch up but E Neuman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
E Neuman stuffs the takedown attempt from Valuev. Valuev gets slowly back to his feet.
Valuev wants to clinch.
Valuev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nikolai Valuev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
E Neuman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
E Neuman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by E Neuman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
E Neuman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
E Neuman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valuev's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valuev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
E Neuman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by E Neuman.
E Neuman drives through and clinches with Valuev against the cage.
E Neuman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valuev up against the cage.
Valuev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valuev takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Nikolai Valuev has been cut.
E Neuman drops Valuev with a big knee straight up the middle! Valuev is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
E Neuman lands a big uppercut and Valuev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Valuev looks OK. E Neuman waves Valuev back to his feet!
Valuev is rocked!
E Neuman lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Valuev crumples to the floor! E Neuman milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alfred E Neuman! Alfred E Neuman retains his super heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mago Tenorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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21
216 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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27
207 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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, Crash Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mago Tenorio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dummy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Mago Tenorio has been cut.
Dummy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tenorio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dummy.
Dummy misses the shot to the body.
Dummy sizes up Tenorio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dummy lands with a cross.
Tenorio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dummy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dummy misses with an uppercut.
Dummy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenorio.
Dummy misses with a looping left.
Dummy just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dummy lands a jab to the nose.
Dummy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenorio is just out of range.
Dummy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dummy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tenorio under the eye.
Crash Dummy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tenorio slips a straight right by Dummy.
Tenorio slips a jab and a cross from Dummy.
Tenorio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dummy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tenorio ducks under a wild hook from Dummy.
Sloppy strikes from Dummy. Those never looked like landing.
Dummy looks to land a right hand but Tenorio moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Dummy misses.
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!
Dummy scores with a hook.
Tenorio blocks a jab.
Dummy throws a right hand that misses
and Tenorio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tenorio is trying for a kimura here. Dummy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tenorio wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mago Tenorio!
Mago Tenorio got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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