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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dezz Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Gloves. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dezz Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Nuts.
A punch combination from Nuts misses.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nuts.
Nuts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuts tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
Darko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nuts but Nuts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nuts moves in looking to clinch but Darko pushes him off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nuts.
Nuts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuts. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko dives in and grabs Nuts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nuts pushes down on Darko's head and hops out.
Nuts fakes the leg kick and cracks Darko in the body.
Dezz Nuts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nuts scores with a hook to the body. Darko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darko is breathing heavily.
Darko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nuts lands a jab-cross combination.
Nuts rushes Darko and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuts connects with a knee to the head.
Darko is rocked!
Nuts working the clinch nicely. Darko is working for position but Nuts cracks him with a big knee to the head! Darko crumples up against the cage and Nuts lands two more shots before the ref can save Darko! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Dezz Nuts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heath Hazzard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Jovi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovi scores a takedown into full mount!
Hazzard is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazzard somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jovi shoots in but no luck this time.
Jovi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jovi throws a head kick that misses.
Jovi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hazzard missing with a left hand there. Jovi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jovi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazzard missing with a left hand there. Jovi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jovi shoots for a takedown but Hazzard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hazzard slips a jab and a cross from Jovi.
Jovi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jon Jovi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Jovi.
Jovi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazzard.
Jovi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jovi throws a head kick that misses.
Jovi defending well as Hazzard loads up on a big left hand.
Jovi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hazzard is pushing Jovi's head away, looking to escape. Jovi manages to hold on to the position though.
Jovi wants to stand but Hazzard has his arm trapped.
Hazzard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jovi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two 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.
Jovi decides to stand back up. Jovi steps back and let's Hazzard get back to his feet.
Jovi throws a head kick but Hazzard moves out of range.
Jovi scores with a takedown into Hazzard's guard.
Hazzard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jovi wants to stand and escape but instead Hazzard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jovi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hazzard wants to get up but he can't break Jovi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jovi wants to stand and escape but Hazzard is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard stands up and waves to Jovi to follow him.
Hazzard is breathing heavily.
Hazzard misses with an uppercut.
Jovi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hazzard pinned against the cage. Hazzard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heath Hazzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jovi.
Jovi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jovi is working for takedown but Hazzard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jovi lands a nice uppercut.
Jovi is working for takedown but Hazzard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hazzard working hard to break the clinch.
Hazzard gets underhooks to prevent Jovi's takedown attempt.
Hazzard has had enough of the clinch but Jovi keeps him there for the moment.
Hazzard breaks from the clinch.
Jovi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovi wants to stand and escape but instead Hazzard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hazzard tries to stand but Jovi is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jovi wants to get back to his feet but Hazzard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hazzard wants to stand but Jovi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jovi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jovi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazzard.
Jovi closes the distance and pushes Hazzard back into the cage.
Hazzard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazzard.
Jovi misses with some punches.
Jovi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hazzard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jovi has him pressed against the cage.
Jovi wants a takedown.
Jovi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hazzard gets underhooks to prevent Jovi's takedown attempt.
Hazzard is trying to break the clinch but Jovi has him pressed against the cage.
Jovi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hazzard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Heath Hazzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jovi.
Jovi dodges the punch combination from Hazzard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazzard avoids the head kick by Jovi.
Jovi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Jovi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jovi misses with a combination
and Hazzard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hazzard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovi wants to clinch.
Jovi throws a series of strikes that have Hazzard backpedaling.
Jovi is breathing heavily.
Hazzard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hazzard misses with a looping left.
Jovi feints and as Hazzard raises his hands in defense, Jovi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jovi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jovi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hazzard blocks a head kick by Jovi.
Hazzard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jovi manages to avoid it.
Hazzard misses with a straight right.
Hazzard scores with a sloppy right hand. Jovi should have avoided that one.
Hazzard tries to bum rush Jovi with a series of wild strikes but Jovi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jovi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hazzard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hazzard stuffs the takedown.
Hazzard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jovi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jovi gets to his feet. Hazzard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovi feints and as Hazzard raises his hands in defense, Jovi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hazzard has a closed guard, preventing Jovi from standing up.
Hazzard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jovi throws a series of punches but Hazzard moves out of range.
Jovi gets the takedown into side control.
Hazzard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hazzard tries to get out of the position.
Hazzard explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hazzard slips a jab and a cross from Jovi.
Jovi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazzard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jovi fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheers as Hazzard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jovi doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Hazzard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Jovi misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hazzard, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Jovi misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hazzard misses the target.
Jovi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hazzard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hazzard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jovi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jovi stands up.
Hazzard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hazzard takes a swing at Jovi's ribcage but misses.
Jovi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jovi prevents Hazzard from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovi decides to stand back up. Jovi steps back and let's Hazzard get back to his feet.
Jovi misses with a combination
and Jovi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hazzard misses with an uppercut. Jovi saw that one coming.
Jovi throws a sloppy head kick and Hazzard moves out of range easily.
Heath Hazzard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jovi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Jovi.
Some wild striking there from Jovi.
Hazzard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hazzard missing with a left hand there. Jovi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jovi misses with a takedown attempt - Hazzard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hazzard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hazzard scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jovi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jovi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazzard.
Jovi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hazzard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovi 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.
Hazzard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jovi is controlling him.
Jovi wants to stand but Hazzard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jovi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hazzard, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazzard misses with a straight right.
A nice combination there by Jovi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazzard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jovi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Jovi.
A left and a right from Jovi both land. Nice combination.
Jon Jovi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jovi throws a sloppy head kick and Hazzard moves out of range easily.
Jovi throws a head kick that misses.
Jovi lands a jab-cross combination.
Jovi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Jovi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Hazzard misses.
Hazzard misses with an uppercut.
Jovi clinches up with Hazzard and pushes him back against the cage.
Jovi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hazzard backwards.
Hazzard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jovi has him pressed against the cage.
Jovi looking for a takedown.
Hazzard tries to break the clinch but Jovi is controlling the position.
A short right from Jovi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazzard.
Hazzard stops a takedown attempt from Jovi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hazzard working hard to break the clinch.
Jovi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hazzard prevents it.
Heath Hazzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jovi.
Hazzard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jovi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hazzard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hazzard throws a hook to the side of Jovi's head but Jovi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovi swinging wildly here.
Jovi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jovi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hazzard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jovi tries to bum rush Hazzard with a series of wild strikes but Hazzard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hazzard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hazzard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazzard. Jovi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Jovi.
A combination from Jovi does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jovi.
Jovi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jovi wants to stand but Hazzard has his arm trapped.
Hazzard bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Heath Hazzard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jovi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hazzard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jovi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazzard.
Jovi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jovi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jovi misses with a head kick.
Jovi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hazzard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hazzard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hazzard lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jovi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hazzard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jovi tries to stand and escape but Hazzard is controlling the position.
Hazzard manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jovi ducks under a wild hook from Hazzard.
Jovi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jovi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jovi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jovi shoots for a takedown but Hazzard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jovi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jovi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jovi slips under a jab from Hazzard.
Jovi throws a series of strikes that have Hazzard backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jovi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jovi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jovi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerald Davis!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniels takes one to the chin there.
Davis tries to clinch up but Daniels circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Davis throws a right and a left that Daniels avoids nicely.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Daniels is controlling him well.
Daniels is taking a breather. Davis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Daniels tries to pass to full mount but Davis defends it.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels prevents Davis from standing back up.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daniels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daniels, as that shot connected.
Gerald Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Daniels shoots in.
Daniels slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Daniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daniels closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daniels lands in his opponent's guard.
Daniels lands a couple of digs.
Daniels throwing strikes but missing.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Daniels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daniels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daniels throwing strikes but missing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daniels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis did well to prevent Daniels getting side control.
Davis is trying to stand.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Daniels.
Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Davis looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniels.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Daniels's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Daniels crashes against the mat.
Daniels cracks Davis with a big right hand but Davis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Daniels working the body and head with strikes.
Daniels looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels working the ground and pound but Davis is defending the strikes.
Daniels tries to score with some ground and pound. Davis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Daniels tries to advance to mount but can't.
Davis is pushing Daniels's head away, looking to escape. Daniels manages to hold on to the position though.
Daniels throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Daniels has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from Daniels are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Davis is pushing Daniels's head away, looking to escape. Daniels manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davis is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that round.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daniels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davis is trying to defend but Daniels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Davis is trying to stand.
Daniels is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
Davis is trying to stand.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Daniels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Daniels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daniels working Davis over with strikes.
Daniels controlling the pace.
Daniels wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels.
Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daniels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davis tries to kick Daniels off but Daniels keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Daniels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daniels shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daniels showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Daniels seems content to control.
Daniels is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Daniels is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jack Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daniels is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels controlling the action here.
Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniels tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Daniels scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels taking a breather here.
Daniels trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Davis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Daniels connects with a decent elbow.
Daniels misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Daniels throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Davis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels prevents Davis from standing back up.
Daniels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Daniels with a poor takedown
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a one-two to the body.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
Daniels gets a takedown into half guard.
Daniels throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels working Davis over with strikes.
Daniels is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Daniels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Daniels seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Davis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Daniels darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Daniels prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
Daniels has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling the position.
Daniels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels tries to stall but Davis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daniels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis can't break the clinch.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels wants a takedown but no success here.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Gerald Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davis tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daniels has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daniels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis is trying to break free.
Davis wants to break free but Daniels has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
Daniels prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
Daniels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daniels 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lemongrass Gogulope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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272 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lemongrass Gogulope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks misses with an uppercut. Gogulope saw that one coming.
Gogulope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparks throws out the jab.
Sparks misses with a looping left.
Gogulope throws a shot to the body.
Sparks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gogulope.
Gogulope scores with a push kick.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Billy Sparks has been cut.
Sparks looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gogulope fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sparks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gogulope lands an overhand right.
Gogulope cracks Sparks with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sparks tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gogulope pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sparks is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lemongrass Gogulope!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jestan Tsemppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keke Ikonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikonen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Conan the Barbarian. Jestan Tsemppu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jestan Tsemppu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Ikonen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsemppu.
Tsemppu shoots in looking for a takedown. Ikonen tries to sprawl out of it but Tsemppu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ikonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tsemppu.
Tsemppu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsemppu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ikonen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jestan Tsemppu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsemppu takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsemppu is trying to drag Ikonen to the mat but Ikonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ikonen is pressed up against the cage. Tsemppu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ikonen down to the mat. Ikonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ikonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tsemppu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ikonen wants to control from the top but Tsemppu keeps moving.
Ikonen throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsemppu pulls Ikonen in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsemppu is on top in guard.
Tsemppu wants to control from the top but Ikonen keeps moving.
Ikonen has a closed guard, preventing Tsemppu from standing up.
Ikonen keeping moving, preventing Tsemppu from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Tsemppu gets to his feet. Ikonen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tsemppu lands with a nice body kick.
Tsemppu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ikonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsemppu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsemppu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tsemppu wants to stand up but Ikonen is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsemppu is looking to take a break and control but Ikonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ikonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tsemppu trying to control but Ikonen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ikonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsemppu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ikonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsemppu should have avoided that one.
Ikonen with a poor takedown
and Tsemppu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tsemppu tries to stand but Ikonen is controlling from the bottom.
Tsemppu looking to sit in guard and control but Ikonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jestan Tsemppu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tsemppu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tsemppu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ikonen on the ground.
Tsemppu wants to control but Ikonen is keeping him busy.
Tsemppu works his way into side control.
Tsemppu trying to control the position but Ikonen is working away.
Tsemppu prevents Ikonen from escaping the position.
Tsemppu is looking to take a break and control but Ikonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsemppu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tsemppu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tsemppu tries to advance to mount but Ikonen instead regains half guard.
Tsemppu looks to land a strike but Ikonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tsemppu wants to stand but Ikonen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tsemppu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ikonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ikonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tsemppu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ikonen!
Tsemppu stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ikonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tsemppu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsemppu.
Ikonen keeping full guard, as Tsemppu tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikonen keeping moving, preventing Tsemppu from controlling successfully.
Tsemppu won't allow Ikonen to get back to his feet.
Tsemppu looking to sit in guard and control but Ikonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ikonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsemppu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ikonen has managed to get both his arms back between Tsemppu's legs - danger averted.
Ikonen won't allow Tsemppu to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ikonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsemppu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ikonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ikonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ikonen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ikonen closes the distance but Tsemppu moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ikonen takes one to the side of the head.
Ikonen misses with a hook. Tsemppu ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsemppu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ikonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tsemppu counters with a single leg into guard. Ikonen didn't expect that.
Jestan Tsemppu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keke Ikonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ikonen keeping full guard, as Tsemppu tries to pass.
Jestan Tsemppu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsemppu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jestan Tsemppu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tsemppu shoots in for a double leg but Ikonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ikonen clinches with his opponent.
Tsemppu is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Tsemppu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsemppu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ikonen smiles and moves away.
Ikonen clinches up with Tsemppu and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsemppu.
Ikonen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tsemppu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ikonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsemppu's head.
Tsemppu wants to sweep here but Ikonen controlling him for the moment.
Ikonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikonen stands and throws Tsemppu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ikonen wants to control but Tsemppu is keeping him busy.
Tsemppu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tsemppu tries to bench press Ikonen off him but Ikonen keeps the position.
Tsemppu is trying to control Ikonen's posture but Ikonen avoids it.
Ikonen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tsemppu is looking to regain half guard here but Ikonen keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsemppu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tsemppu's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ikonen is looking to take a break and control but Tsemppu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsemppu is looking to escape.
Ikonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ikonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tsemppu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ikonen.
Tsemppu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ikonen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tsemppu dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikonen keeping moving, preventing Tsemppu from controlling successfully.
Tsemppu is looking to advance position but Ikonen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ikonen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Keke Ikonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsemppu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tsemppu wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ikonen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tsemppu has worked his arm free - good work by Tsemppu!
Ikonen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tsemppu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ikonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tsemppu is looking to control Ikonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tsemppu avoid being mounted?
Tsemppu has his hands clasped together around Ikonen's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keke Ikonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsemppu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jestan Tsemppu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Tappio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappio has chosen Kari Tapio - Juna kulkee vaan as his entrance music. Andre Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Tappio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tappio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juha Tappio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tappio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tappio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Tappio.
Tappio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Adams pushes Tappio up against the cage in a clinch.
Tappio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adams lands a knee to the head.
Tappio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andre Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Tappio.
Tappio can't get the takedown.
Tappio is working for takedown but Adams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tappio looking for a takedown.
Adams effectively controlling the action here.
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tappio looks gassed!
Adams landing knees to the head.
Adams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adams connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams landing knees to the body.
Adams connects with a knee to the head.
Adams with a knee to the head.
Tappio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adams scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tappio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tappio has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tappio wants a takedown but no success here.
Adams lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams landing knees to the head.
Tappio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Adams.
Tappio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Tappio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tappio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams closes the distance and pushes Tappio back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a knee to the head.
Adams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tappio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Adams.
Tappio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tappio shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tappio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tappio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tappio.
Tappio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tappio slows the pace down in half guard.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tappio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.
Tappio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adams sprawls well. Adams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tappio gets slowly back to his feet.
Tappio looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tappio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Adams is trying to control Tappio's posture but Tappio avoids it.
Tappio trying to control the position but Adams is working away.
Tappio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tappio in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Adams is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams sneaks out the side door and pushes Tappio away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Adams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tappio shoots for a takedown but Adams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andre Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tappio.
Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adams landing knees to the head.
Adams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tappio's face.
Adams landing knees to the body.
Adams trying to stall but Tappio improves his position.
Adams tries for a takedown but Tappio manages to get underhooks.
Adams gets underhooks to prevent Tappio's takedown attempt.
Andre Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Tappio.
Adams misses with a knee strike.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Tappio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tappio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adams defends it nicely.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Tappio circles away.
Tappio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams scores a nice knee to the body.
Adams crunches a lovely knee into Tappio's ribcage.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Adams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tappio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tappio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adams tries to clinch there but Tappio circles away.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Tappio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Tappio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adams moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tappio can't get the takedown.
Tappio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Tappio's head.
Adams lands a knee to the head.
Adams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adams misses with a knee strike.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Tappio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adams rushes Tappio and presses him up against the cage.
Tappio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tappio is working for takedown but Adams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tappio up against the cage.
Adams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adams lands a knee to the body.
Adams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adams misses with a knee strike.
Tappio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tappio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Tappio pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tappio wants a takedown but no success here.
Tappio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tappio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tappio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tappio tries for a takedown but Adams manages to get underhooks.
Tappio works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tappio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet.
Tappio stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tappio with a nice head shot there.
Tappio preventing the sweep.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappio won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Adams has momentary wrist control but Tappio slips an elbow through the middle.
Tappio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tappio postures up.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Tappio from controlling successfully.
Tappio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Adams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tappio looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Adams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Adams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tappio tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Tappio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tappio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tappio pulls Adams in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tappio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Adams is trying to control but Tappio manages to pass to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Tappio.
Tappio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tappio breaks from Adams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tappio working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is trying desperately to improve position.
Tappio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adams taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is working to get back to half guard.
Tappio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adams is looking to escape.
Tappio content just to control the position here.
Tappio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Adams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Adams is trying to stand up here but Tappio is controlling him well.
Tappio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tappio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tappio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tappio wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Tappio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Tappio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tappio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adams wants to stand up but Tappio is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adams pulls Tappio in close to prevent any damage.
Adams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tappio controls the pace.
Tappio wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Juha Tappio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tappio throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Tappio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Adams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisqo Fitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Graicie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sisqo Fitter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Helio Graicie's chin.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sisqo Fitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helio Graicie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graicie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fitter looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Graicie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fitter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fitter struggling a bit here.
Graicie tries for a kimura but Fitter is defending well.
Fitter can't do much from the bottom here.
Graicie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Graicie tries for a kimura but Fitter is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graicie is working to tighten is grip on Fitter's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fitter has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Graicie is really squeezing tight and eventually Fitter passes out! Graicie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Helio Graicie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoli Volinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volinov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Soviet March. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anatoli Volinov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lock sprawls well. Lock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volinov gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volinov is defended easily by Lock.
Volinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lock sprawls well. Lock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas Lock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Volinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Lock tries to sprawl out of it but Volinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lock shoots in and bounces Volinov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock passes into half guard.
Lock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volinov keeps working.
Lock is thwarting Volinov's attempts to control the position.
Lock controlling the action here.
Lock tries to pass to full mount but Volinov defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Volinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volinov tries to kick Lock off but Lock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lock is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lock content just to control the position here.
Lock has control of Volinov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Volinov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Volinov is looking to get to half guard.
Volinov is squirming around, avoiding Lock's attempts to control the action.
Volinov tries to hold on but Lock pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lock goes for an armbar but Volinov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Volinov.
Volinov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lock, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Volinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Lock misses
so Volinov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volinov preventing the sweep.
Lock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lock wants to sweep but no luck.
Volinov trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Lock wants to sweep here but Volinov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volinov is aware though and is defending well.
Lock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Volinov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lock is working to tighten is grip on Volinov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Volinov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lock is really squeezing tight and eventually Volinov passes out! Lock breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lucas Lock!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov has chosen Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Vice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolay Baskov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baskov throws a jab when Vice was well out of range.
Vice shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vice showed some decent athleticism there.
Baskov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vice wants to take a breather but Baskov is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Vice seems content to control.
Baskov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vice.
Vice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baskov is staying active underneath Vice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov wants to control but Vice is keeping busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vice tries to close the distance and clinch but Baskov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baskov moves into the clinch.
Vice is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baskov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vice up against the cage.
Baskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vice blocks an uppercut.
Baskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baskov misses with the head strike.
Vice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vice changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baskov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baskov sprawls well. Baskov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vice gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Vice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two 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.
Baskov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vice.
Baskov leaves Vice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baskov clinches up against the cage.
Vice gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Baskov controlling the position.
Vice wants to control from the top but Baskov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice postures up in Baskov's guard and throws a big left but Baskov blocks it.
Baskov keeping moving, preventing Vice from controlling successfully.
Vice stopping the sweep attempt from Baskov.
Baskov pulls Vice in to control the position.
Vice trying to control but Baskov is working from the bottom.
Vice postures up in Baskov's guard and throws a big left but Baskov blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baskov is trying to defend but Vice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baskov keeps working.
Vice has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vice is taking a breather. Baskov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vice trying to control from half guard but Baskov is working away.
Vice is really struggling to control Baskov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vice drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vice wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baskov, who protects the arm well.
Vice is staying tight to Baskov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tommy Vice just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Vice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baskov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vice misses with a takedown attempt
and Baskov counters with a leg kick.
Vice doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice wants to clinch.
Baskov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vice, pushing him back against the cage.
Vice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baskov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Vice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Baskov.
Vice is trying to drag Baskov to the mat but Baskov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Baskov fails to land.
Vice is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Baskov can't fight it off and eventually Vice manages to take the fight to the floor. Baskov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baskov trying to keep a closed guard but Vice is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baskov keeping moving, preventing Vice from controlling successfully.
Baskov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vice postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vice misses with a takedown attempt
and Baskov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Baskov closes the distance but Vice moves to the side
and Vice counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baskov's guard now.
Baskov keeping moving, preventing Vice from controlling successfully.
Vice trying to move into half guard but instead Baskov has managed to sweep!
Vice wants to sweep but no luck.
Vice seems keen to control Baskov's posture.
Vice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baskov controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Vice will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vice shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vice was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baskov tries to hold on but Vice pushes him away.
Vice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vice has control of Baskov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baskov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vice.
Vice lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vice tries to control but Baskov wriggling away.
Vice controlling the pace for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tommy Vice just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Vice blocks a head kick by Baskov.
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.
Vice scores with a takedown into Baskov's guard.
Nikolay Baskov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vice trying to control but Baskov is working from the bottom.
Vice wants to pass the guard but Baskov is keeping the position.
Baskov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baskov is on top in guard.
Vice pulls Baskov in to control the position.
Baskov wants to control from the top but Vice keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice wants to sweep but no luck.
Vice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baskov wants to control from the top but Vice keeps moving.
Baskov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vice pulls Baskov in to control the position.
Baskov advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Vice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vice is looking to reverse the position.
Vice stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Vice struggling a bit here.
Vice is looking for a sweep.
Vice can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vice is looking for a sweep.
Tommy Vice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vice manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Vice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vice, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Vice!
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