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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gam Blassing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gam Blassing looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gam Blassing!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham shoots for a double leg takedown but Blassing sprawls well. He's pushed Cunningham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunningham throws a series of strikes that have Blassing backpedaling.
It looks like Gam Blassing has been cut.
Cunningham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cunningham winds up and cracks Blassing with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blassing is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham lands strikes from half guard.
Blassing is still in real trouble! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Blassing is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cunningham fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Blassing from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cunningham! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Cunningham!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Aksenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valtteri Tammi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aksenov comes to the cage accompanied by "Only Tools And Corpses" by Gorerotted. Valtteri Tammi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sergey Aksenov's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Aksenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valtteri Tammi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aksenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sergey Aksenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aksenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tammi.
Aksenov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tammi.
Tammi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aksenov sprawls well. Aksenov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tammi gets slowly back to his feet.
Aksenov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tammi.
Sergey Aksenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valtteri Tammi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tammi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aksenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aksenov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tammi sprawls well initially but Aksenov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tammi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tammi.
Tammi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tammi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tammi looks gassed!
Tammi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aksenov passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aksenov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aksenov controlling the action here.
Aksenov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tammi is just riding it out for now. Aksenov eventually gives up the hold.
Aksenov is taking a breather. Tammi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tammi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aksenov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tammi is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aksenov in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aksenov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sergey Aksenov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Aksenov misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tammi shoots and misses
and Aksenov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tammi's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Aksenov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tammi fails with the takedown
and Aksenov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tammi wants to sweep but Aksenov has passed to side control!
Tammi tries to bench press Aksenov off him but Aksenov keeps the position.
Aksenov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tammi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tammi is breathing heavily.
Tammi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aksenov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aksenov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sergey Aksenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tammi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aksenov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tammi's guard now.
Tammi being controlled here, momentarily.
Tammi controls Aksenov momentarily but Aksenov frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tammi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aksenov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tammi.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tammi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aksenov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tammi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tammi is trying to control but Aksenov manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tammi can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tammi has left one of his arms exposed and Aksenov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Tammi screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Aksenov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Dacke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Roger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nils Dacke!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dacke as he jumps to the side.
Dacke looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Roger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dacke sprawls well initially but Roger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dacke is trying to stand.
Roger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dacke for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jerry Roger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Roger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dacke!
Roger controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacke is trying to stand.
Roger looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jerry Roger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Roger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dacke's half guard.
Dacke is trying to control but can't.
Roger controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roger is looking to advance position but Dacke won't allow it.
Roger is trying to control the action in half guard but Dacke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dacke is trying to stand.
Roger stalling.
Dacke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roger is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Roger dominated that round.
That's time! Roger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dacke but Dacke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dacke was covering up waiting for the punch and Roger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dacke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Roger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roger preventing the sweep.
Dacke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacke wants to stand and escape but Roger is having none of it.
Roger content to stall in guard here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jerry Roger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Roger fails with the takedown.
Roger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dacke did well to prevent Roger getting side control.
Roger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacke won't allow Roger to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roger wants to take a breather but Dacke is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roger in particular looking to stall.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jerry Roger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dacke shoots for a double leg takedown but Roger sprawls well. He's pushed Dacke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dacke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roger wants to free his trapped foot but Dacke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roger wants to control but Dacke is keeping him busy.
Roger is controlling the pace.
Jerry Roger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dacke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Roger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dacke closes the distance and pushes Roger back into the cage.
Dacke tries to pull guard but Roger holds him up against the cage and eventually Dacke drops back down to his feet.
Come on Roger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dacke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dacke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roger working for a triangle but Dacke defends it easily.
Dacke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dacke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dacke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dacke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dacke defends well.
Roger has his foot on Dacke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dacke works his way back into a safe position though.
Roger looking for a guillotine here but Dacke defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roger pushes Dacke off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dacke is looking to land body kicks.
Roger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dacke missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dacke is not content to let Roger control the position.
Roger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Roger controlling the pace for now.
Jerry Roger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roger prevents Dacke from getting the reversal.
Nils Dacke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Roger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Roger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coltaine Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauli Heilimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sauli Heilimo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coltaine Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sauli Heilimo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heilimo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Heilimo persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans cracks a nice hook into Heilimo's ribs.
Heilimo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Heilimo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Evans is trying to stand back up but Heilimo is controlling him
Heilimo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Heilimo eventually gives up the hold.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Heilimo trying to pass the guard but Evans defending well.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Heilimo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to control but Heilimo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Evans tries for a takedown but Heilimo circles away easily
and Heilimo counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
Evans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heilimo's guard.
Evans wanted to stand there but Heilimo had control of the position.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Heilimo has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Heilimo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Heilimo is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans wants to control from the top but Heilimo keeps moving.
Evans won't allow Heilimo to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heilimo is looking to sweep but instead, Evans has passed into half guard.
Evans working Heilimo over with strikes.
Evans wants to control but Heilimo is keeping him busy.
Heilimo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans trying to control the action but Heilimo is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Heilimo's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heilimo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heilimo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans trying to control but Heilimo is working from the bottom.
Heilimo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
Heilimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Heilimo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heilimo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heilimo won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Heilimo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Evans tries to improve position but can't.
Heilimo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Evans rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Heilimo's guard! Nice work there by Evans!
Heilimo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
Heilimo stands and throws Evans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heilimo moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Heilimo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heilimo has his takedown stuffed
and Evans counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heilimo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heilimo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heilimo wants it to stay on the feet.
Evans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heilimo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heilimo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Heilimo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Evans is trying to control Heilimo's posture but Heilimo avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heilimo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heilimo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Evans looks calm but he's in trouble here. Heilimo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Evans is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Heilimo lets go of the hold and Evans can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sauli Heilimo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin comes to the cage accompanied by Heat it up. 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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190 lbs
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186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Franklin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franklin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Franklin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Franklin.
It looks like Trevor Diaz has been cut.
Franklin misses with a few strikes there.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Franklin misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Franklin misses with a double jab.
Franklin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Franklin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franklin misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franklin throws a nice head kick!
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franklin.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklin.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Franklin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Franklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Franklin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz moves out of range as Franklin strikes.
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franklin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reggie Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Franklin counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Franklin to acknowledge the strikes.
Franklin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franklin swinging wildly here.
Franklin avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Franklin.
Franklin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Franklin throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Franklin misses with a wild combination.
Franklin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Franklin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Franklin counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Franklin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Reggie Franklin is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz digs a good hook to Franklin's body.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Franklin.
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reggie Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Franklin misses with a few strikes there.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Franklin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Franklin does no damage.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Franklin misses.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Franklin.
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franklin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Franklin's body.
Franklin misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Franklin counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Franklin rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Franklin counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Franklin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Franklin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Franklin throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franklin misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Franklin misses with a wild combination.
Franklin misses with a body shot.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Franklin.
Franklin misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franklin at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevor Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Franklin throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Franklin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Franklin throws a big shot that misses.
Franklin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Franklin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin misses with a series of wild punches.
Franklin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
A punch combination from Franklin misses.
Franklin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from Franklin does no damage.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franklin.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franklin doesn't seem bothered though.
Franklin misses with a wild combination.
Franklin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
Franklin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franklin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Franklin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Franklin misses
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franklin misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Franklin throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Franklin counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Franklin to acknowledge the strikes.
Franklin throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Franklin is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franklin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franklin at a distance.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibe Kong (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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157 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibe Kong!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt throws a leg kick which misses Kong's front leg but catches the back leg as Kong tries to avoid it.
Kong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Kong lands.
Holt gets caught flat footed, as Kong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holt has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Holt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Kong misses.
Kong throws a leg kick
and Holt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holt throws a lazy head kick
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Kong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holt moves away.
Jab by Kong.
Holt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holt.
Kong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holt throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
Holt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kong to score with a decent uppercut.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holt circles away quickly and effectively.
Kong throws a hook to the side of Holt's head but Holt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kong misses with a leg kick
and Holt counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Kong checks a low kick from Holt.
Kong shoots for a double leg takedown but Holt sprawls well. He's pushed Kong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick from Holt lands but Kong takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Kong misses.
Kong lands a nice shot that snaps Holt's head back.
Holt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Kong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Holt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kong connects with a solid leg kick.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibe Kong.
Kong looks gassed!
Kong misses with a low kick.
Kong blocks a head kick by Holt.
Holt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kong.
Holt throws a head kick that misses.
Holt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kong's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to land a body kick
and Holt counters with a good low kick that Kong was not able to check.
Holt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Kong blocks a head kick by Holt.
Nice sprawl there from Holt as Kong shoots in.
A head kick by Holt misses
and Holt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kong.
Kong slips under a jab from Holt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong blocks a jab.
Kong lands the left hand.
Kong throws a sloppy body shot
and Holt counters with a good low kick that Kong was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibe Kong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Holt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holt misses with a head kick.
Holt dodges the punch combination from Kong.
Holt walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut lands for Kong. That snapped Holt's head back.
Kong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ibe Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt takes one to the chin there.
Ibe Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holt.
Kong lands with a cross.
Kong misses with a series of wild punches.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Kong lands the left hand.
Holt misses the shot to the body.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Holt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Kong misses.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Holt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holt was covering up waiting for the punch and Kong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holt wants to stand and escape but Kong is having none of it.
Holt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kong on the ground.
Kong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holt wants to stand up but Kong is controlling him.
Kong is standing up over Holt. Holt looks to escape but Kong dives into side control.
Holt is trying to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong scores with a leg kick.
Holt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Kong. Beautiful body shot.
Holt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holt takes a step back to recover.
Kong scores with a nice head shot.
Kong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holt. Holt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong working over Holt with some ground and pound. Holt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibe Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kong throws a right hand that Holt ducks under and follows up with a left that Holt also avoids with ease.
Kong tries for a takedown but Holt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holt throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Holt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holt misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Holt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Holt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee Holt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Kong blocks the leg kick.
Kong shoots in but Holt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kong lands a nice hook to Holt's body. Holt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holt misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Kong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Holt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kong feints and as Holt raises his hands in defense, Kong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holt is wriggling around but Kong manages to pass to half guard.
Holt pushes Kong off but Kong dives into side control.
Kong working the head with strikes.
Kong is chipping away with strikes.
Kong prevents Holt from escaping the position.
Kong has hold of Holt's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Holt tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kong cranks the arm and Holt screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Holt, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ibe Kong!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuoki Akamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Hirvikangas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akamara's entrance music is Illuminati. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuoki Akamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hirvikangas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvikangas stuffs the takedown attempt from Akamara. Akamara gets slowly back to his feet.
Akamara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good exchange - Hirvikangas coming out on top.
Hirvikangas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuoki Akamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akamara takes one on the button.
Hirvikangas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akamara's hands.
Hirvikangas misses with a body shot.
Hirvikangas throws a looping overhand right but Akamara ducks down to avoid it.
Akamara drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akamara won't allow Hirvikangas to sweep him here.
Hirvikangas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Akamara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Akamara is squirming around, avoiding Hirvikangas's attempts to control the action.
Hirvikangas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Akamara is working hard here to advance position.
Hirvikangas lands a nice shot to the head.
Akamara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Akamara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hirvikangas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamara is looking to improve his position.
Hirvikangas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akamara keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hirvikangas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Akamara looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akamara shoots in and drives through. Hirvikangas sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas lands a nice looking body shot.
Hirvikangas connects with a body shot.
Hirvikangas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akamara.
Akamara fails with a takedown attempt.
Akamara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirvikangas.
Akamara tries for a takedown but Hirvikangas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hirvikangas, as that shot connected.
Akamara shoots in for a takedown but Hirvikangas shows good takedown defense.
Hirvikangas lands a nice looking body shot.
Akamara is breathing heavily.
Akamara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hirvikangas pinned against the cage. Hirvikangas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hirvikangas leaves Akamara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hirvikangas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akamara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yuoki Akamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirvikangas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hirvikangas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Akamara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Hirvikangas as he connects with a hook.
Hirvikangas lands a jab to Akamara's midsection.
Hirvikangas scores with a sloppy right hand. Akamara should have avoided that one.
Hirvikangas lands with a hook. Akamara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akamara is rocked!
BOOM! Hirvikangas lands a beautiful left hook that drops Akamara. Akamara tries to recover but Hirvikangas is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Akamara lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Hirvikangas!
Timo Hirvikangas is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Ricester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toni Ricester is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Ricester!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ash Berry!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricester shoots for a takedown but Berry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Berry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ricester shoots in for a double leg but Berry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ricester on the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Berry.
Ricester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berry circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Ricester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ricester napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berry throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Berry working the ground and pound.
Berry tries for a kimura but Ricester is defending well.
Berry swings around for an armbar but Ricester sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Berry's guard.
Berry is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ricester has his hands clasped together but Berry extends an breaks Ricester's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Berry.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ash Berry!
Ash Berry is the new light heavyweight champion!
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hype
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FIGHT
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