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Infinity: WNF 12 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalja Turpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Throbing Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalja Turpa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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211 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalja Turpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Throbing Hood!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hood trying to control the action but Turpa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hood has an Americana. Turpa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hood is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hood hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Throbing Hood!
Throbing Hood very nearly forgot to thank AnonymouS 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Krzysiek Oki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miika Liukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krzysiek Oki 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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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysiek Oki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miika Liukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liukkonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Liukkonen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Liukkonen drops his hands momentarily and Oki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oki closes the distance and pushes Liukkonen back into the cage.
Oki breaks from the clinch.
Liukkonen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oki on his heels. He'll look to pass Oki's guard now, I'm sure.
Oki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liukkonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oki trying to keep a closed guard but Liukkonen is proving a slippery customer.
Oki striking off his back but it's not causing Liukkonen any problems.
Oki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liukkonen on the ground.
Liukkonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liukkonen trying to control but Oki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liukkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liukkonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oki trying to control the position.
Oki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oki working a defensive guard but Liukkonen passes into half guard.
Liukkonen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Oki is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Miika Liukkonen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoyt Flarkgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Baker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoyt Flarkgaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Baker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flarkgaard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Johny Baker has been cut.
Baker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flarkgaard throwing a counter right hand but Baker manages to avoid it.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Flarkgaard. Those never looked like landing.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Flarkgaard misses with a double jab
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
Flarkgaard wants to clinch.
As Flarkgaard backs off Baker throws a huge counter combo but Flarkgaard manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flarkgaard lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flarkgaard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Flarkgaard is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Flarkgaard blocks the leg kick.
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Baker
and Flarkgaard counters with a left to the body.
Flarkgaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Flarkgaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
Baker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Flarkgaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flarkgaard misses with the combination.
Baker throws a push kick but Flarkgaard slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flarkgaard counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Baker down! Flarkgaard is looking to finish but Baker is intelligently defending himself.
Baker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flarkgaard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baker is still in real trouble! Can Flarkgaard finish him?
Baker has his foot on Flarkgaard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flarkgaard works his way back into a safe position though.
Baker is looking to stand up but Flarkgaard isn't so interested in that idea.
Baker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker pushes Flarkgaard off and scrambles back to his feet.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Flarkgaard steps into range and cracks Baker with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Baker flops backwards and Flarkgaard dives into his guard looking to finish!
Flarkgaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flarkgaard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Flarkgaard from controlling successfully.
Flarkgaard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flarkgaard trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Baker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flarkgaard is controlling him.
Flarkgaard stands and throws Baker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flarkgaard trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
Flarkgaard wants to stand but Baker is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker is trying to control Flarkgaard's posture but Flarkgaard avoids it.
Baker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flarkgaard stands up.
Flarkgaard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Flarkgaard throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flarkgaard.
Flarkgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hoyt Flarkgaard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johny Baker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baker misses with a body kick.
Baker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Flarkgaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flarkgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
Baker scores with a nice strike.
Johny Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flarkgaard lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Baker goes down and covers up as Flarkgaard starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoyt Flarkgaard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nyyrikki Takaraivo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruben Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaraivo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ortega's coach down at Grappling Pro Helsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ortega's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Takaraivo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takaraivo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ortega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takaraivo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortega, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
Takaraivo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
Takaraivo tries to stall but Ortega uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ortega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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!
Takaraivo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ortega stalling in the clinch.
Takaraivo blocks an elbow strike.
Takaraivo leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Takaraivo controls his hands.
Takaraivo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Takaraivo.
It looks like Ruben Ortega has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takaraivo.
Ortega is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ortega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takaraivo.
Takaraivo connects with a high kick.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Ortega moves out of range easily.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaraivo misses with a body punch
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaraivo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takaraivo throws a push kick but Ortega slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to clinch but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Takaraivo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortega, pushing him back against the cage.
Takaraivo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takaraivo pushes Ortega up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takaraivo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takaraivo breaks the clinch.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takaraivo defends it well.
Takaraivo moves out of range as Ortega strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takaraivo counters with a head kick that drops Ortega to the mat! Ortega scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ortega is rocked!
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses.
Ortega is still on wobbly legs! Can Takaraivo finish him?
Takaraivo lands with a good body shot.
Ortega seems to have recovered his senses.
Ortega shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takaraivo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Ortega is stalling in the full guard.
Takaraivo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega lands a couple of elbows.
Ortega trying to control but Takaraivo is working from the bottom.
Takaraivo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takaraivo wants to stand up but Ortega is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takaraivo tries to keep at a distance but Ortega has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruben Ortega will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruben Ortega's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Takaraivo moves out of range of the strikes.
Takaraivo moves into range and clinches up with Ortega.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
Ortega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortega tries to work over Takaraivo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by Takaraivo.
Ortega scores with a shot to the side of Takaraivo's head.
Takaraivo can't break the clinch.
Ortega gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Takaraivo regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Takaraivo keeps moving.
Takaraivo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takaraivo tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo is looking to stand up but Ortega isn't so interested in that idea.
Takaraivo keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takaraivo clinches with his opponent.
Ortega has Takaraivo pressed against the cage, preventing Takaraivo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takaraivo avoids the elbow strike from Ortega, against the cage.
Ortega throws an elbow but it misses.
Takaraivo blocks the elbow strike.
Ortega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takaraivo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Ortega misses.
Takaraivo tries to move into range but Ortega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortega closes the distance and clinches.
Ortega has Takaraivo pressed against the cage, preventing Takaraivo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ortega throws an elbow but it misses.
Takaraivo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to clinch up but Takaraivo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ortega darts in looking for a takedown but Takaraivo gets double underhooks and turns Ortega into the cage.
Ortega just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTakaraivo.
Ortega moves out of range as Takaraivo throws a body kick.
Ortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takaraivo ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Ortega tries to bum rush Takaraivo with a series of wild strikes but Takaraivo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takaraivo scores with a head kick.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that half lands.
Ortega misses with a hook
and Takaraivo counters with a crisp one two that drops Ortega! Takaraivo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ortega to his feet! Ortega is in big trouble!
Takaraivo clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Takaraivo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takaraivo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ortega as Takaraivo tries to tie him up.
Takaraivo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ortega.
Takaraivo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ortega.
Ortega prevents Takaraivo from breaking the clinch.
Ruben Ortega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Takaraivo avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.
Ortega drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortega misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruben Ortega's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Takaraivo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takaraivo ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Ortega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takaraivo cracks Ortega with a good jab.
Takaraivo lands a big head kick that sends Ortega tumbling to the mat! Takaraivo takes a step backwards and waves Ortega back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick
and Ortega counters with a straight right hand.
Takaraivo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takaraivo.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Takaraivo shows good takedown defense.
Ortega blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Ortega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takaraivo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Takaraivo misses with a low kick.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo throws a lazy head kick
and Ortega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Takaraivo thows a leg kick but Ortega checks it
and Ortega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortega throws a series of punches but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takaraivo counters with a solid body kick.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortega tries to counter with a clinch but Takaraivo shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
Ortega clinches up with Takaraivo and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Ortega on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega tries to work over Takaraivo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
Takaraivo takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Nyyrikki Takaraivo has been cut.
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by Takaraivo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takaraivo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takaraivo gets underhooks to prevent Ortega's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo gets underhooks to prevent Ortega's takedown attempt.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Ortega.
Takaraivo working hard to break the clinch.
Ortega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takaraivo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ortega.
Ortega misses with an elbow over the top.
Ortega throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruben Ortega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ortega keeps control of Takaraivo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ortega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takaraivo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Takaraivo throws the kick towards the body but Ortega avoids it.
Ortega lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega lands with a straight right. Takaraivo didn't see that one coming.
Takaraivo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takaraivo throws a chopping leg kick but Ortega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ortega tries to counter with a clinch but Takaraivo shakes him off and moves away.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaraivo throws a lazy head kick
and Ortega holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ortega lands an elbow that stopped Takaraivo in his tracks for a moment.
Ortega throws an elbow that misses.
Takaraivo is trying to break the clinch but Ortega is controlling him.
Ortega using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takaraivo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nyyrikki Takaraivo.
I think Ortega 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ruben Ortega!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota has chosen Airplanes - B.o.B ft Hayley Williams as his entrance music. The key to victory for James Irvin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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28
212 lbs
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28
214 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Good knees
Cardio machine |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Irvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Kota!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irvin tries to clinch up.
Kota throws a counter combo.
Irvin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kota feints a counter leg kick.
Kota keeps the fight on the outside.
Irvin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kota feints a counter leg kick.
Irvin moves in looking to clinch but Kota pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Irvin. No joy for Kota on that attempt.
Irvin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kota keeps the fight on the outside.
Irvin has Kota up against the cage in a clinch.
Kota is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Irvin is defending well.
Kota takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin landing knees to the body.
Irvin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irvin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kota's face.
It looks like Charles Kota has been cut.
Kota looks winded!
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kota takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Irvin.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota takes a knee right on the jaw!
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irvin lands a knee to the head.
Kota is rocked!
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kota is still on wobbly legs! Can Irvin finish him?
Irvin landing knees to the body.
Irvin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irvin misses with a knee to the head.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but Kota blocks it.
Irvin looking to throw knees to the head but Kota is blocking nicely.
Irvin looking to throw knees to the head but Kota is blocking nicely.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but Kota blocks it.
Irvin misses with a knee to the head.
Irvin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irvin misses with a knee to the head.
Irvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kota blocks it with crossed arms.
Kota seems to have recovered his senses.
Irvin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kota's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irvin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Irvin stops a takedown attempt from Kota.
James Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Kota.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
Irvin with a knee to the head.
Irvin scores a nice knee to the body.
Irvin with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irvin obliges.
Irvin lands a big knee! That's hurt Kota! Oh, he's all over the place! Irvin lands another knee that sends Kota to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Irvin!
A very excited looking James Irvin 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Nealson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk Cegielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Nealson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
322 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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26
288 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Nealson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patryk Cegielski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cegielski dives in for a single leg takedown but Nealson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nealson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cegielski pinned against the cage. Cegielski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nealson closes the distance and clinches up with Cegielski, looking for a takedown. Nealson pushes Cegielski against the cage but Cegielski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cegielski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cegielski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nealson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Nealson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cegielski is looking to clinch.
Cegielski slaps away a takedown attempt from Nealson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cegielski or perhaps it was just good defense by Nealson, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cegielski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nealson darts in looking for a takedown but Cegielski gets double underhooks and turns Nealson into the cage.
Cegielski dives in and grabs Nealson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nealson pushes down on Cegielski's head and hops out.
Nealson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cegielski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nealson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nealson moves out of range as Cegielski throws a body kick.
Robert Nealson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cegielski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cegielski swinging wildly here.
Nealson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cegielski is trying to control Nealson's posture but Nealson avoids it.
Nealson is putting a hurting on Cegielski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nealson working the head with strikes.
Nealson lands a strong strike to the head of Cegielski. That's dazed him! Nealson looking to finish here. Cegielski is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Nealson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Nealson!
A very excited looking Robert Nealson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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37
185 lbs
24 - 20 - 2 |
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40
175 lbs
35 - 34 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki fails to land with a series of punches.
Bombada unleashes a big counter combination but Nyrkki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nyrkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bombada.
It looked like Nyrkki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nyrkki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nyrkki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nyrkki tries to bum rush Bombada with a series of wild strikes but Bombada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nyrkki moves out of range as Bombada throws a body kick.
Nyrkki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nyrkki lands a right hook to the body.
Bombada scores with a nice strike.
Bombada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bombada lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Kake Nyrkki has been cut.
A big right from Bombada misses.
A quick step to the side and Nyrkki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Bombada to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombada misses with a few strikes there.
Nyrkki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nyrkki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bombada sizes up Nyrkki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Nyrkki's head coaches at KO Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyrkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bombada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nyrkki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nyrkki has Bombada up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nyrkki tries a body shot but Bombada blocks it.
Bombada blocks a body shot from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nyrkki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nyrkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Bombada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombada tries to circle away but Nyrkki has him pinned against the cage.
Nyrkki stalls.
Nyrkki digs a right hand underneath Bombada's ribcage. Bombada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nyrkki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bombada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada scores with a hook to the body. Nyrkki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nyrkki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bombada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bombada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nyrkki.
A good leg kick by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki throws a leg kick but Bombada moved away.
A low kick from Nyrkki is predictable there
and Bombada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bombada swinging wildly here.
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!
Nyrkki throws a leg kick but Bombada checks it.
Nyrkki misses the jab.
Bombada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nyrkki.
Nice shot by Nyrkki.
Champ Bombada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bombada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki throws a low kick, looking for Bombada's leg but Bombada calmly moves out of range.
Nyrkki throws a sloppy body shot
and Bombada counters with a straight right hand.
Nyrkki connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick by Nyrkki misses
and Bombada counters with a big head kick but Nyrkki shrugs it off.
Nyrkki thows a leg kick but Bombada checks it
letting Bombada counter with a right hand.
Bombada shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nyrkki eats them both and turns towards Bombada to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bombada throws a nice head kick!
Bombada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bombada, right into the meat.
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!
Bombada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bombada is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nyrkki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nyrkki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bombada's guard.
Bombada wants to stand but Nyrkki is controlling the position.
Nyrkki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bombada holds on and takes a little breather.
Nyrkki trying to control but Bombada is working from the bottom.
Nyrkki is really struggling to control Bombada but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nyrkki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nyrkki wants to control from the top but Bombada keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Champ Bombada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nyrkki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bombada but Bombada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nyrkki closes the distance and clinches up with Bombada, looking for a takedown. Nyrkki pushes Bombada against the cage but Bombada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Bombada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nyrkki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bombada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nyrkki, as that shot connected.
Bombada tries a head kick but it misses.
Bombada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Nyrkki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nyrkki.
Bombada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nyrkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bombada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bombada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nyrkki clinches with his opponent.
Nyrkki goes for a takedown attempt but Bombada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kake Nyrkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nyrkki.
Bombada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nyrkki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bombada replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nyrkki blocks it well.
Nyrkki takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki looks to clinch
and Bombada counters with a straight right hand.
Bombada slips a jab and a cross from Nyrkki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bombada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nyrkki loads up on a big right hand but Bombada slips the punch.
Bombada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nyrkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Bombada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nyrkki closes the distance but Bombada moves to the side
and Bombada counters with a stiff right hand.
Bombada explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nyrkki throws a right hand that Bombada ducks under and follows up with a left that Bombada also avoids with ease.
Champ Bombada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Bombada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nyrkki tries to counter by clinching up but Bombada breaks away and moves out of range.
Nyrkki throws a head kick but Bombada moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bombada.
Bombada scores with a jab. Nyrkki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bombada.
Nyrkki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bombada drops Nyrkki with a left right combo! Bombada follows him down to the ground into side control.
Nyrkki is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nyrkki to his feet.
Oh Nyrkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good work by Bombada as he checks the leg kick.
Bombada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nyrkki blocks the body kick.
Nyrkki seems to have got his legs back now.
Nyrkki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bombada keeps Nyrkki at a distance using the push kick.
Bombada closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Nyrkki out cold! Nyrkki corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Champ Bombada!
After winning the bout, Champ Bombada thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Kveldulfson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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34
241 lbs
36 - 17 - 0 |
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25
256 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnar Kveldulfson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kveldulfson avoids the head kick by Speed.
A thudding body kick lands there by Speed!
Speed swats away the attempt to clinch by Kveldulfson.
Kveldulfson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Speed pinned against the cage. Speed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kveldulfson misses the shot to the body.
Speed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kveldulfson misses with a double jab.
Speed looks to land a left hand but Kveldulfson moved out of range nicely.
As Speed backs off Kveldulfson throws a huge counter combo but Speed manages to avoid it all.
Speed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grappling Pro Helsinki in the buildup to the fight.
Kveldulfson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Speed clobbers Kveldulfson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Speed closes the distance and pushes Kveldulfson back into the cage.
Speed stalling against the cage.
Speed looking for a takedown.
Speed scores with a shot to the side of Kveldulfson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kveldulfson can't fight it off and eventually Speed manages to take the fight to the floor. Kveldulfson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kveldulfson looking for a sweep. Not yet Kveldulfson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed throwing strikes but missing.
Kveldulfson keeping moving, preventing Speed from controlling successfully.
Speed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kveldulfson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Speed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Speed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kveldulfson is looking for a triangle but Speed pushes his legs off easily.
Kveldulfson looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Speed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kveldulfson looking to control.
Speed distracts Kveldulfson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Speed throwing strikes from guard but Kveldulfson blocks nicely.
Kveldulfson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Speed wants to pass the guard but Kveldulfson is keeping the position.
Speed throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kveldulfson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kveldulfson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Speed cracks a nice hook into Kveldulfson's ribs.
Kveldulfson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kveldulfson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Speed lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kveldulfson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Speed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Speed lands the left hand.
Speed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnar Kveldulfson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kveldulfson misses.
Speed slips a jab from Kveldulfson.
Kveldulfson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Speed drives through with a takedown into Kveldulfson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Speed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speed throws a strike but Kveldulfson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kveldulfson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Speed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kveldulfson is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kveldulfson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Speed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kveldulfson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Speed's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kveldulfson content to control rather than advance.
Speed manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Speed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kveldulfson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speed.
Kveldulfson tries to counter with a clinch but Speed shakes him off and moves away.
Speed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kveldulfson momentarily.
Kveldulfson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Speed slaps away a takedown attempt from Kveldulfson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Speed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Speed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kveldulfson as he avoids it easily.
Kveldulfson goes for a double leg but Speed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Speed continues to drive forward.
Daniel Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Kveldulfson.
Speed staying out of range there.
Speed scores with a decent looking hook.
Speed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed scores with a body shot.
Kveldulfson rushes Speed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kveldulfson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kveldulfson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kveldulfson misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kveldulfson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Speed.
Speed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kveldulfson throws a right hand that misses
and Speed counters with a straight right hand.
Kveldulfson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Speed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kveldulfson misses with a looping right.
Kveldulfson throws a right and a left that Speed avoids nicely.
Speed attempts a counter takedown but Kveldulfson avoids it well and moves away.
Speed stuffs the takedown attempt from Kveldulfson. Kveldulfson gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel Speed is winning the standup battle so far.
Kveldulfson misses with a looping left.
Kveldulfson wants to clinch up but Speed keeps it at a distance.
Kveldulfson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ragnar Kveldulfson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speed is looking to clinch but Kveldulfson is avoiding it.
Speed misses with an uppercut. Kveldulfson saw that one coming.
Speed's corner calls for a 1-2. Speed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kveldulfson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Speed defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kveldulfson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Speed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kveldulfson can do to turn this around?
Kveldulfson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Speed.
Speed lands with a nice body kick.
Kveldulfson is breathing heavily.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Speed jabs at Kveldulfson's body.
Kveldulfson blocks a head kick by Speed.
Speed lands a high kick!
Kveldulfson avoids the body shot from Speed.
Kveldulfson moves out of range of the body kick from Speed.
Kveldulfson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Speed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kveldulfson on the side of the head.
Kveldulfson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kveldulfson duly obliges.
It looks like Daniel Speed has been cut.
Kveldulfson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kveldulfson needs to keep his hands up - Speed had a free shot at his head there.
Kveldulfson throws a series of punches but Speed moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed cracks Kveldulfson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Speed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Speed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speed misses with the ground and pound.
Speed fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Speed is putting a hurting on Kveldulfson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Speed in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kveldulfson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Speed turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Speed!
Daniel Speed gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahapussi has chosen Caged in A Rage as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mika Saarenpaa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mika Saarenpaa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahapussi connects with a crisp jab.
Rahapussi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saarenpaa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Rahapussi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rahapussi tries to avoid it.
Rahapussi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Rahapussi backs away, Saarenpaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saarenpaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarenpaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saarenpaa tries a low kick but Rahapussi avoids it.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rahapussi misses with a body kick.
Rahapussi looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Rahapussi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Saarenpaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Rahapussi's head.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Rahapussi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Rahapussi as he checks the leg kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Rahapussi strikes.
Rahapussi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rahapussi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saarenpaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahapussi avoided it.
Rahapussi blocks the body kick.
Rahapussi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahapussi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saarenpaa's guard.
Rahapussi passes Saarenpaa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rahapussi is looking to advance position but Saarenpaa won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi is working for a kimura but Saarenpaa is defending it quite comfortably.
Rahapussi wants to control but Saarenpaa is keeping him busy.
Rahapussi is working for a kimura but Saarenpaa is defending it quite comfortably.
Saarenpaa is staying active underneath Rahapussi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi is looking for a kimura but Saarenpaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rahapussi to get the leverage.
Rahapussi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saarenpaa sees it coming and defends easily.
Rahapussi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saarenpaa is just riding it out for now. Rahapussi eventually gives up the hold.
Rahapussi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saarenpaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahapussi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saarenpaa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rahapussi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rahapussi is looking to take a break and control but Saarenpaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taisto Rahapussi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rahapussi avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saarenpaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Rahapussi slips a jab from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
Saarenpaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saarenpaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Rahapussi throws a head kick that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Rahapussi 's knee.
Saarenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa looks to throw the jab but Rahapussi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahapussi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahapussi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahapussi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Rahapussi misses.
Rahapussi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahapussi misses with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a counter high kick but Rahapussi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jab by Saarenpaa.
Both fighters circling a little - Rahapussi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rahapussi avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahapussi moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarenpaa, right into the meat.
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that Rahapussi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rahapussi also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Rahapussi avoids it.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Rahapussi avoids it.
Rahapussi feints the counter takedown.
Rahapussi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range and Rahapussi settles back down.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Rahapussi.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rahapussi.
Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Rahapussi's front leg with a kick but Rahapussi checks it.
Rahapussi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rahapussi will feel that in the morning.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rahapussi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahapussi moves away.
Rahapussi throws a low kick, looking for Saarenpaa's leg but Saarenpaa calmly moves out of range.
Rahapussi throws a push kick but Saarenpaa slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick. Rahapussi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Rahapussi slips the punch.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Rahapussi's ribcage but misses.
Rahapussi staying out of range there.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rahapussi throws a low kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Rahapussi moves forwards but Saarenpaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saarenpaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Saarenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahapussi can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Rahapussi feints the counter takedown.
Rahapussi misses with a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rahapussi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick that stops Rahapussi in his tracks momentarily.
Rahapussi throws a front kick aimed at Saarenpaa's knee but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Rahapussi throws a push kick but Saarenpaa slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rahapussi moves out of range as Saarenpaa throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Rahapussi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahapussi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi throws a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
A low kick from Rahapussi misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rahapussi thinking.
Rahapussi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahapussi misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Rahapussi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Rahapussi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahapussi lands a leg kick that knocks Saarenpaa off balance momentarily.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahapussi moves away.
Rahapussi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rahapussi can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi tried to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Saarenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahapussi throws a low kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi throws a head kick that misses.
Saarenpaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa cracks Rahapussi with a good jab.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saarenpaa thumps Rahapussi with a low kick.
Rahapussi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rahapussi avoids a kick to the body.
Rahapussi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rahapussi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Rahapussi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi blocks a jab.
No luck for Rahapussi with that takedown attempt.
Rahapussi staying out of range there.
Rahapussi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rahapussi misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rahapussi blocks a low kick nicely.
Saarenpaa lands with a right hand.
Rahapussi tries for a takedown but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahapussi. Rahapussi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahapussi manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa punishes Rahapussi's body with a nice straight punch.
Rahapussi shoots and misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rahapussi thinking.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Rahapussi.
Rahapussi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahapussi moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
And Rahapussi tries to counter it with a takedown but Saarenpaa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahapussi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rahapussi thumps Saarenpaa with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Rahapussi
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa lands a front kick.
Rahapussi wants to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Rahapussi's front leg.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Rahapussi tries to counter it with a takedown but Saarenpaa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahapussi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rahapussi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Rahapussi ducks down to avoid it.
Rahapussi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahapussi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarenpaa to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Saarenpaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Rahapussi ducks down to avoid it.
Rahapussi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahapussi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saarenpaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rahapussi checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but Rahapussi seems unphased.
Saarenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rahapussi in his tracks.
Rahapussi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rahapussi under the eye.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Rahapussi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rahapussi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi walks into a straight right hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa slips a jab and a cross from Rahapussi.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook.
Saarenpaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rahapussi's hands.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rahapussi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rahapussi misses the shot to the body.
Rahapussi looks for the body kick but Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rahapussi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarenpaa but Saarenpaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Rahapussi's shoulder, as Rahapussi tries to avoid the shot.
And Rahapussi tries to counter it with a takedown but Saarenpaa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahapussi misses with the body kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Saarenpaa blocks the leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahapussi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well.
Saarenpaa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Rahapussi down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahapussi.
A telegraphed right hand from Saarenpaa misses the target.
A big right from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa feints and then cracks Rahapussi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahapussi down.
Saarenpaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Rahapussi tenderised Saarenpaa's leg. Saarenpaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rahapussi throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Rahapussi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saarenpaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rahapussi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Rahapussi.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rahapussi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Saarenpaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Rahapussi tries to counter it with a takedown but Saarenpaa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saarenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Rahapussi tries to counter it with a takedown but Saarenpaa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saarenpaa throws out a loose jab but Rahapussi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahapussi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Rahapussi throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Rahapussi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rahapussi feints the counter takedown.
Rahapussi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rahapussi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rahapussi.
Rahapussi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Rahapussi moves out of range.
Rahapussi lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa had his way with Taisto Rahapussi in 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. This is the final round!
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but Rahapussi slaps the foot to one side.
Rahapussi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saarenpaa defends it well.
Saarenpaa avoids a kick to the body.
Rahapussi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Rahapussi's shoulder, as Rahapussi tries to avoid the shot.
Rahapussi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahapussi throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Rahapussi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahapussi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Rahapussi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rahapussi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rahapussi tries to work over Saarenpaa's front leg with a kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi feints the counter takedown.
Rahapussi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahapussi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rahapussi is looking to slow Saarenpaa down with leg kicks.
Saarenpaa lands a nice hook to Rahapussi's body. Rahapussi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rahapussi.
Rahapussi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahapussi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rahapussi.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saarenpaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taisto Rahapussi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saarenpaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick, looking for Rahapussi's leg but Rahapussi calmly moves out of range.
Rahapussi just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahapussi lands a nice shot that snaps Saarenpaa's head back.
Rahapussi throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Rahapussi looks for a takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well.
Saarenpaa cracks a nice hook into Rahapussi's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarenpaa but Saarenpaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saarenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Rahapussi moved away.
Saarenpaa lands a head kick. Rahapussi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rahapussi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Rahapussi.
Saarenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rahapussi shoots in for a double leg but Saarenpaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rahapussi motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Rahapussi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Saarenpaa does no damage.
Good work by Saarenpaa as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahapussi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Rahapussi's head back.
A low kick from Rahapussi misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saarenpaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
Mika Saarenpaa retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Mika Saarenpaa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylla Ei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ...Baby one more time!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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289 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylla Ei!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ei moves in looking to clinch but Ahokas pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Ahokas there.
Ei slips under a jab.
Ei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahokas.
Ei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahokas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Ahokas misses.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ei.
Ei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ahokas looks to land a left hand but Ei moved out of range nicely.
Ahokas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Ei tenderised Ahokas's leg. Ahokas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahokas throws a right and a left that Ei avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Ei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ei.
Ei dips to his left and cracks Ahokas with an uppercut!
Ei clinches with his opponent.
Ahokas is looking to break free of the clinch but Ei has double underhooks.
Ei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahokas avoids it.
Ahokas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ei scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahokas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ei avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahokas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahokas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ei misses with a double jab.
Ei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kylla Ei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahokas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ei doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahokas circles away.
Ahokas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ei clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ahokas is defending well for now.
Ei trying to land knees to the body.
Ei connects with a knee to the head.
Ei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ei trying to land knees to the body.
Ei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahokas.
Ei is pressed up against the cage. Ahokas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ei down to the mat. Ei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ahokas lands a nice shot that snaps Ei's head back.
Ei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ei wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahokas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ei.
Ahokas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ei defending well as Ahokas loads up on a big left hand.
Ahokas throws a jab when Ei was well out of range.
A combination from Ahokas does no damage.
Ahokas misses with a wild body shot.
Ahokas throws a looping overhand right but Ei ducks down to avoid it.
Ei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Ei misses.
Ahokas shoots in for a takedown but Ei shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Ei. That snapped Ahokas's head back.
Ahokas has been working on his balance at Bad Pluto! (17 Elite Coach), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ei.
Ahokas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylla Ei dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahokas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ei moves in looking to clinch but Ahokas pushes him off.
Ahokas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ei wants to stand up but Ahokas is controlling him.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Ei keeps moving.
Ei wants to stand but Ahokas is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas postures up and lands a big shot to Ei's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahokas prevents Ei from getting back to his feet.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahokas is out of range.
Ahokas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ei sprawls and moves away.
Ahokas checks a leg kick.
Ahokas fails with a takedown attempt.
As Ahokas backs off Ei throws a huge counter combo but Ahokas manages to avoid it all.
Ei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Ahokas needs to keep his hands up - Ei had a free shot at his head there.
Ei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahokas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ei misses with a low kick.
Ei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahokas moves away.
Ahokas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ei defends it nicely.
Kylla Ei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Ei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ei.
Ei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahokas.
Ei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crunch! Ei slams his shin into Ahokas's torso.
Kylla Ei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ei wants to clinch but Ahokas slips to the side
and Ahokas counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas cracks Ei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Ei moves out of range.
Ei tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahokas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ei.
Ei moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Juha Ahokas has been cut.
Ei walks into a straight right hand from Ahokas.
Ei throws a lazy head kick
and Ahokas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ei is trying to stand back up but Ahokas is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ei is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Ei wants to get back to his feet.
Ahokas thows a huge punch but Ei dodges it nicely.
Ei pushes Ahokas off looking to stand but Ahokas dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahokas tries to pass to full mount but Ei defends it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juha Ahokas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Ei's head but Ei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ei wants to counter the offense by Ahokas and move into the clinch position.
Ahokas looks for a takedown but Ei sprawls well.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahokas tries to bum rush Ei with a series of wild strikes but Ei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ei lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahokas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahokas swings for the body but Ei moves out of range.
Ei is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahokas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Ei does no damage.
Ei misses with a low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahokas.
Ei wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ei is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ei misses with a looping left.
Ei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahokas slips under a jab.
Ei clobbers Ahokas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ahokas lands with a right hand.
Kylla Ei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Ei's head but Ei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei cracks Ahokas with a good jab.
Ei moves out of range of the strikes.
Ei lands a big right hand that sends Ahokas crashing to the mat! Ei stays standing though and waves Ahokas back to his feet!
Ahokas is rocked!
Ei darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ahokas's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ei before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kylla Ei!
Kylla Ei is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Kylla Ei rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Juha Ahokas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sucker!'.
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