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CEC 95 : Champion vs Champion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Hammerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahasapimapetilan Jr comes into the arena with Bollylove blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnar Hammerson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hammerson is out of range.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch there but Hammerson circles away.
Hammerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a push kick but Hammerson slaps the foot to one side.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch up but Hammerson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a hook but Hammerson blocks it.
Hammerson misses with a wild combination.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerson moves out of range easily.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a front kick that sends Hammerson stumbling back into the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammerson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Hammerson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping leg kick lands for Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Hammerson looks gassed!
Hammerson avoids the body shot from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Ragnar Hammerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammerson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a wild body kick that Hammerson sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick but Hammerson moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr, right into the meat.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to clinch up but Hammerson keeps it at a distance.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to clinch up but Hammerson keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries for a takedown but Hammerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a nice head kick!
Hammerson throws a series of punches but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thumps Hammerson with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammerson but Hammerson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch but Hammerson is having none of it.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammerson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammerson.
Hammerson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr has managed to clinch.
Hammerson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hammerson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nahasapimapetilan Jr - the referee stops the clock and Hammerson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nahasapimapetilan Jr. Hammerson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nahasapimapetilan Jr can pounce on him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammerson's sensitive parts.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch up but Hammerson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hammerson. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thumps Hammerson with a low kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Hammerson stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Nahasapimapetilan Jr follows into mount!
Hammerson is rocked!
Hammerson bucks Nahasapimapetilan Jr off and manages to get back to his feet!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a body punch but Hammerson moves out of range.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr feints and then cracks Hammerson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammerson down.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr cracks the inside of Hammerson's front leg.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr forces his way into half guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hammerson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nahasapimapetilan Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammerson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hammerson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr has hold of Hammerson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hammerson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws some wild stikes that Hammerson manages to avoid easily.
Hammerson really wants to buck Nahasapimapetilan Jr off and get back to his feet.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr punching from mount but Hammerson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr has control of Hammerson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hammerson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson taking shots to the head.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerson wants to get back to his feet.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammerson can do to turn this around?
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throwing strikes here but Hammerson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hammerson is controlling an arm, preventing Nahasapimapetilan Jr from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hammerson wants to get back to his feet.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hammerson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hammerson shrugs it off.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hammerson because Nahasapimapetilan Jr loaded up on that one.
Hammerson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammerson is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hammerson because Nahasapimapetilan Jr loaded up on that one.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr 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.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr won't let Hammerson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammerson circles away.
Hammerson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a body kick that stops Hammerson in his tracks momentarily.
Hammerson misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Hammerson avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerson misses with a combination
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammerson won't be happy with that.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Hammerson's head but Hammerson avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries for a kimura but Hammerson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerson tries to escape but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is in control.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hammerson is not content to let Nahasapimapetilan Jr control the position.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr decides to stand back up.
Ragnar Hammerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
That's two 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.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr shoots in but Hammerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammerson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Hammerson 's knee.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks to land a right hand but Hammerson moved out of range.
Hammerson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammerson misses with an uppercut.
Hammerson avoids the head kick by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Hammerson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Hammerson, looking for a takedown. Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes Hammerson against the cage but Hammerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammerson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to clinch but Hammerson is avoiding it.
Hammerson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammerson circles away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to clinch up but Hammerson keeps it at a distance.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the head kick by Hammerson.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr connects with a high kick.
Ragnar Hammerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammerson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr stalling against the cage.
Hammerson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets control of Hammerson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nahasapimapetilan Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hammerson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nahasapimapetilan Jr's guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr seems keen to control Hammerson's posture.
Hammerson tries to stand but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nahasapimapetilan Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anabolinen Steroidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taavi Liisteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Steroidi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Michael Jackson - Billie Jean. Liisteri has chosen Solid Base - I like it as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taavi Liisteri!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liisteri moves out of range as Steroidi throws a body kick.
Liisteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi.
Liisteri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steroidi defends it nicely.
Liisteri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liisteri showed some decent athleticism there.
Liisteri throws a strike but Steroidi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Liisteri wants to control from the top but Steroidi keeps moving.
Liisteri tries to free his leg and advance position but Steroidi is retaining full guard.
Steroidi working for a triangle but Liisteri defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liisteri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Liisteri advances to half guard.
Liisteri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steroidi keeps working.
Liisteri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steroidi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Liisteri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liisteri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steroidi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Liisteri is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two 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.
Liisteri trying to mount his opponent but Steroidi defends it.
Liisteri trying to control from Steroidi's half guard. Steroidi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Liisteri wants to control from the top but Steroidi keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Liisteri moves out of range of the body kick.
Liisteri cracks Steroidi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi gets caught flat footed, as Liisteri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Liisteri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steroidi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steroidi has escaped and now he's on top!
Steroidi with a nice head shot there.
Liisteri pushes a forearm under Steroidi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Steroidi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taavi Liisteri!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Dilja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Bhuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrea Dilja is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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, Andrea Dilja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Bhuda!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bhuda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sammy Bhuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhuda moves into the clinch.
Dilja takes a shot to the head.
Bhuda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilja misses with a few strikes there.
Dilja keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Dilja misses.
Bhuda misses with a head kick.
Dilja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilja moves out of range as Bhuda throws a body kick.
Bhuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dilja. That did some damage!
Bhuda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilja as he avoids it easily.
Bhuda tries to clinch up but Dilja circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Bhuda does no damage.
Dilja throws an overhand right that lands on Bhuda's shoulder, as Bhuda tries to avoid the shot.
Dilja misses with a series of wild punches.
Bhuda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bhuda scores with a nice head shot.
Bhuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bhuda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bhuda cracks the inside of Dilja's front leg.
Bhuda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bhuda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bhuda taking a breather.
Dilja wants to break free but Bhuda has control.
Bhuda manages to break the clinch.
Bhuda clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bhuda.
Bhuda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bhuda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dilja tries to avoid it but Bhuda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dilja to the ground. Dilja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dilja stuffs the takedown.
Andrea Dilja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Bhuda.
Dilja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bhuda forces Dilja back against the cage and clinches.
Dilja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bhuda throws a sloppy head kick and Dilja moves out of range easily.
Bhuda misses with a double jab.
Dilja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhuda has Dilja up against the cage in a clinch.
Bhuda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilja takes a swing at Bhuda's ribcage but misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bhuda.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bhuda.
Dilja is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bhuda throws a head kick that half lands.
Bhuda jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bhuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dilja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bhuda has closed the distance and engaged Dilja in a clinch.
The referee calls for Bhuda to work.
Dilja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bhuda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bhuda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bhuda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilja.
Bhuda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dilja napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bhuda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dilja, who protects the arm well.
Bhuda works to advance to full mount. Dilja defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bhuda looking to secure an arm triangle but Dilja defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilja is bucking up trying to escape but Bhuda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bhuda swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dilja is now in Bhuda's guard. A big mistake from Bhuda there, giving up the dominant position!
Bhuda is adopting a defensive guard.
Dilja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dilja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bhuda on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bhuda wants to sweep here but Dilja controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Bhuda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bhuda ducks under a wild hook from Dilja.
Bhuda misses with a hook.
Bhuda cracks Dilja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bhuda is looking to slow Dilja down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Dilja.
Sammy Bhuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilja avoids the head kick by Bhuda.
Dilja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Bhuda.
Bhuda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bhuda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bhuda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dilja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bhuda.
Dilja has hold of Bhuda's hands but Bhuda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dilja on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dilja tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhuda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bhuda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dilja is just riding it out for now. Bhuda eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhuda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bhuda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bhuda moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dilja has worked his arm free - good work by Dilja!
That's two 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.
Bhuda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dilja regains half guard, as Bhuda was trying to land strikes.
Bhuda trying to control from Dilja's half guard. Dilja has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bhuda postures up in Dilja's guard and throws a big left but Dilja blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhuda slips nicely into half guard.
Bhuda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dilja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bhuda.
Bhuda trying to control the action but Dilja is working from the bottom.
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.
Dilja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bhuda.
Bhuda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bhuda is looking to pass Dilja's guard but actually Dilja recovers to full guard.
Dilja wants to sweep but no luck.
Bhuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bhuda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dilja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dilja thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Bhuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dilja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A jab from Bhuda misses.
Bhuda keeps Dilja at a distance using the push kick.
Bhuda slips under a jab.
Bhuda throws a lazy right hand but Dilja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Bhuda.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bhuda.
Bhuda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilja sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bhuda is looking to clinch.
Bhuda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dilja gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bhuda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bhuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Dilja is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bhuda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhuda wants to pass the guard but Dilja is keeping the position.
Dilja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bhuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bhuda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bhuda thows a big elbow that misses.
Dilja keeping moving, preventing Bhuda from controlling successfully.
Bhuda is looking to work some ground and pound but Dilja has wrist control.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dilja throws a shot from downtown. Bhuda moves away and avoids it.
Dilja throws a sloppy head kick
and Bhuda counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dilja!
Bhuda misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bhuda controlling the pace for now.
Bhuda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bhuda looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dilja in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sammy Bhuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhuda content just to control the position here.
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.
Bhuda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dilja hang on?
Bhuda controlling from the full mount.
Andrea Dilja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Despite being in the dominant position, Sammy Bhuda just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dilja throws a combination. Bhuda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Bhuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bhuda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Bhuda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Tammipuomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tammipuomi has chosen Marco Marfè Parodia, Marco è Dens! Pubblicità Divertente Napoletano... as his entrance music. Marco Tammipuomi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
222 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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21
218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Tammipuomi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tammipuomi sprawls well. Tammipuomi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Tammipuomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tammipuomi misses with a wild combination.
Junior tries to clinch up but Tammipuomi circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tammipuomi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tammipuomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Junior.
Jones Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tammipuomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Tammipuomi throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tammipuomi as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior throws a sloppy body shot
and Tammipuomi counters with a big head kick but Junior shrugs it off.
Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tammipuomi.
Junior blocks a jab.
Junior avoids the head kick by Tammipuomi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior misses with a takedown
and Tammipuomi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Junior thinking.
Tammipuomi takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Tammipuomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior shoots in and bounces Tammipuomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tammipuomi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into side control.
Junior landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tammipuomi tries to improve position but can't.
Tammipuomi struggling a bit here.
Tammipuomi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Junior off and has taken his back!
Junior is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tammipuomi gets his way!
Tammipuomi throwing sloppy strikes.
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.
Junior rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Junior won't allow Tammipuomi to pass to mount.
Tammipuomi 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.
Tammipuomi is stalling here. Junior is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tammipuomi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Junior has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Tammipuomi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Tammipuomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Tammipuomi circles away.
Junior missing with a left hand there. Tammipuomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tammipuomi gets underhooks to prevent Junior's takedown attempt.
Junior tries for a takedown but Tammipuomi manages to get underhooks.
Junior looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior avoids a wild elbow strike from Tammipuomi.
Tammipuomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tammipuomi throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tammipuomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tammipuomi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Junior defending well as Tammipuomi loads up on a big left hand.
Junior slips a jab from Tammipuomi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior blocks a head kick by Tammipuomi.
That's two 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.
Nice shot lands for Tammipuomi.
Tammipuomi misses with a head kick.
Marco Tammipuomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tammipuomi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Junior!
Junior is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tammipuomi wants to control the action but instead Junior gets a body lock and reverses into Tammipuomi's guard! Nice work!
Tammipuomi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior pushes down on Tammipuomi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tammipuomi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tammipuomi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junior throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Tammipuomi wants to control but Junior passes easily into half guard.
Junior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Tammipuomi is defending well.
Tammipuomi gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tammipuomi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Tammipuomi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tammipuomi misses with a series of wild punches.
Tammipuomi misses with a two punch combination.
Tammipuomi slaps away a takedown attempt from Junior, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tammipuomi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard.
Tammipuomi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Junior is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tammipuomi, into his guard.
Tammipuomi wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
That's two 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.
Tammipuomi keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Tammipuomi wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Tammipuomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tammipuomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tammipuomi, not yet.
Tammipuomi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tammipuomi is tightening it up a little... Junior has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Junior reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Junior taps out! nice BJJ there by Tammipuomi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marco Tammipuomi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between train dummys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flex Legs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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20
170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, train dummys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flex Legs!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dummys closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Legs to the mat! Legs manages to get full guard.
dummys avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
dummys drops back looking for a leg! Legs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Legs manages to kick dummys off! dummys jumps back into Legs's guard.
dummys is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
dummys postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Legs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of dummys, into his guard.
Legs wants to control from the top but dummys keeps moving.
dummys has his foot on Legs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legs works his way back into a safe position though.
dummys looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legs trying to control the position from guard on top but dummys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dummys is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Legs preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legs tries to free his leg and advance position but dummys is retaining full guard.
Legs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Legs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Legs looking to pass the guard.
Legs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
dummys working for a triangle but Legs defends it easily.
Legs trying to control but dummys is working from the bottom.
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.
Legs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
dummys escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Legs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Legs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legs trying to control the position from guard on top but dummys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legs with a flurry of punches that miss.
dummys is looking to sweep but instead, Legs has passed into half guard.
Legs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
dummys wants to control but Legs is keeping busy.
Legs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. dummys doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
dummys scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
dummys is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Legs defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Legs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legs is defending against the submission attempts here by dummys.
Legs is trying to stand up here but dummys is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dummys wants to work for an arm triangle but Legs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Legs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
dummys is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Legs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time dummys.
dummys is working for a submission of some sort.
dummys is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
dummys shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Legs actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Legs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
train dummys dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by dummys.
dummys tries for a kimura but Legs is defending well.
Legs is looking for a sweep.
Legs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
dummys is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
dummys seems to be working for a kimura but Legs defends the submission attempt.
Legs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but dummys pulls his head out easily.
Legs is pressing down on dummys's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Legs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
dummys got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, dummys has managed to get both his arms back between Legs's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Legs is breathing heavily.
dummys drops back looking for a leg! Legs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Legs manages to kick dummys off! dummys jumps back into Legs's guard.
Legs has his feet on dummys's thighs here. He's pushed dummys off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! dummys screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flex Legs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomson's entrance music is If I cant. A fine choice. Vihtala has chosen Pohjois-Karjala as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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22
260 lbs
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21
289 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Thomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Vihtala misses its intended target.
Thomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vihtala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomson misses with a wild body shot.
Thomson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomson misses with a straight left.
Vihtala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vihtala moves out of range as Thomson strikes.
A slow jab from Thomson misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vihtala.
Thomson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vihtala can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala misses the shot to the body.
Thomson ducks under a wild hook from Vihtala.
Vihtala delivers a nice body kick.
Thomson is breathing heavily.
Vihtala connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Craig Thomson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomson keeps the fight on the outside.
Vihtala scores with a nice head shot.
Vihtala connects with a solid leg kick.
Vihtala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomson slips a jab from Vihtala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vihtala.
Vihtala is looking to clinch.
Thomson swats away the attempt to clinch by Vihtala.
Thomson looks to land a right hand but Vihtala moved out of range.
Vihtala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thomson misses with a hook.
Vihtala looks to land a combination but Thomson avoids it well.
Thomson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vihtala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala throws and low kick but Thomson moves out of range easily.
Thomson digs a good body shot into Vihtala's ribs.
Thomson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vihtala to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaarlo Vihtala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihtala staying out of range there.
Thomson misses with a straight left.
Thomson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomson checks a leg kick.
Vihtala misses with a two punch combination.
Thomson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala scores with a push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vihtala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vihtala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vihtala misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Vihtala.
Thomson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Kaarlo Vihtala has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vihtala clinches.
Thomson tries to circle away but Vihtala has him pinned against the cage.
Thomson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Vihtala dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vihtala goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vihtala tries to clinch but Thomson moves out of range.
Thomson misses with an uppercut.
Thomson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vihtala.
Thomson lands a jab to Vihtala's midsection.
Thomson cracks Vihtala with a big right hand and Vihtala goes down!
Vihtala is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vihtala being controlled here, momentarily.
Thomson looking to pass the guard.
Thomson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vihtala is breathing heavily.
Thomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vihtala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vihtala has Thomson pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vihtala controlling Thomson's posture.
Thomson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vihtala working a defensive guard here.
Thomson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Thomson misses.
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.
Vihtala slips a jab from Thomson.
Vihtala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vihtala slips under a jab.
Thomson blocks a head kick by Vihtala.
Vihtala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomson throws out the jab.
Thomson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Kaarlo Vihtala's cut even more.
Thomson throws an overhand right that lands on Vihtala's shoulder, as Vihtala tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson misses with a looping right.
Vihtala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vihtala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomson.
Vihtala defending well as Thomson loads up on a big left hand.
Vihtala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thomson counters with a straight right hand.
Vihtala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vihtala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vihtala checks a low kick from Thomson.
Thomson swings for the body but Vihtala moves out of range.
Vihtala throws a head kick that misses
and Thomson counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thomson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thomson moves out of range of the leg kick from Vihtala.
Vihtala slips a jab and a cross from Thomson.
Vihtala throws a head kick but Thomson moves out of range.
Vihtala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vihtala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vihtala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vihtala throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vihtala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomson.
A swing and a miss from Vihtala.
Vihtala misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Thomson to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Kaarlo Vihtala's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Vihtala misses.
Thomson throws a shot from downtown. Vihtala moves away and avoids it.
Vihtala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vihtala misses with a straight right.
Vihtala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomson.
Thomson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Thomson misses its intended target.
Vihtala cracks the inside of Thomson's front leg.
Vihtala throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Thomson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaarlo Vihtala's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Craig Thomson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala walks into a left hand.
Thomson slips a straight right by Vihtala.
Vihtala takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kaarlo Vihtala's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Craig Thomson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Dyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dyzer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to New Divide. Ripper comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Odorants - This Night kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack Ripper will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Basic striking
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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, Stephen Dyzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyzer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dyzer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ripper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dyzer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ripper defending well though.
Ripper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ripper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dyzer is working away from the top position though.
Ripper manages to get to full guard.
Dyzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ripper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dyzer defends it easily.
Dyzer forces his way into half guard.
Ripper is looking to control Dyzer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ripper avoid being mounted?
Dyzer moves into full mount! Ripper won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyzer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ripper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Jack Ripper has been cut.
Ripper is trying desperately to improve position.
Dyzer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That has opened up Jack Ripper's cut even more.
Dyzer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ripper to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ripper shrugs it off.
Dyzer 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.
Dyzer is working for a guillotine from mount but Ripper frees his head quite easily.
Ripper is working to get back to half guard.
Dyzer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ripper is looking to escape.
Dyzer prevents Ripper from getting the reversal.
Dyzer working for a submission but Ripper is keeping him at bay.
Ripper wants to control but Dyzer is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ripper is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ripper and Dyzer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Ripper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dyzer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyzer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ripper to see if he's OK.
Ripper tries to buck Dyzer off but Dyzer is having none of it.
Dyzer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ripper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ripper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ripper trying to control from the bottom.
Dyzer stops Ripper from getting back to his feet.
Ripper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dyzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ripper is keeping the position for now.
Ripper wants to sweep here but Dyzer controlling him for the moment.
Ripper working for a triangle but Dyzer defends it easily.
Dyzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ripper is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ripper scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ripper.
Ripper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ripper leaves Dyzer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ripper stuffs the takedown attempt from Dyzer. Dyzer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Dyzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dyzer.
It looks like Stephen Dyzer has been cut.
Ripper misses with a two punch combination.
Ripper throws a sloppy head kick and Dyzer moves out of range easily.
Ripper stuffs the takedown.
Ripper throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dyzer is breathing heavily.
Dyzer drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyzer won't allow Ripper to sweep him here.
Ripper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dyzer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dyzer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ripper's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyzer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dyzer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dyzer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ripper is fending him off so far but Dyzer persists. Nope, Ripper circles away and we're back to standing.
Ripper loads up on a big right hand but Dyzer slips the punch.
Ripper throws a leg kick but Dyzer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ripper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dyzer's sensitive parts.
Ripper connects with a high kick.
Ripper is looking to slow Dyzer down with leg kicks.
Dyzer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ripper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyzer has a takedown stuffed.
Ripper catches Dyzer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dyzer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ripper cracks a nice hook into Dyzer's ribs.
Ripper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ripper throws a head kick that Dyzer semi-blocks.
Dyzer is rocked!
Stephen Dyzer's cut is getting worse.
Ripper throws a hook but Dyzer avoids it easily.
Oh Dyzer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dyzer drops his hands momentarily. Ripper doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Dyzer staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Dyzer doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Ripper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Εξομολογεισθ . Tolonen has chosen Kid Rock - American Bad Ass as his entrance music. Joshua Drake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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260 lbs
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212 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Drake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake blocks a head kick by Tolonen.
Drake keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tolonen scores with a nice body kick.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drake misses with a leg kick
and Tolonen counters with a big head kick but Drake shrugs it off.
Tolonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
Tolonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drake. Drake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viiksi Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Drake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tolonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tolonen lands with a kick to the temple. Drake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Joshua Drake has been cut.
Tolonen lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolonen scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tolonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Tolonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tolonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Tolonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tolonen is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
Tolonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a one two combo.
Viiksi Tolonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolonen scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tolonen.
Tolonen scores with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Tolonen.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.
Drake blocks a head kick by Tolonen.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Tolonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drake in his tracks.
Joshua Drake's cut is getting worse.
Tolonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tolonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tolonen misses with a hook. Drake ducked under it nicely.
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Tolonen.
Tolonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tolonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tolonen throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tolonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tolonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a big shot that misses.
Tolonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tolonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tolonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tolonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolonen. That's going to slow Drake down.
Tolonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tolonen scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Tolonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joshua Drake's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tolonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tolonen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drake had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tolonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tolonen scores with a leg kick.
Tolonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tolonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tolonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drake on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Drake has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tolonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jeez, Joshua Drake's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tolonen scores with a jab to the body.
Tolonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Tolonen.
Tolonen cracks Drake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tolonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tolonen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tolonen, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viiksi Tolonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Drake's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tolonen - the referee stops the clock and Drake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tolonen. Drake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tolonen cracks the inside of Drake's front leg.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolonen scores with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Tolonen.
Drake tries to move into range but Tolonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joshua Drake's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Viiksi Tolonen!
Viiksi Tolonen is the new heavyweight champion!
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