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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 68
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Killer.
Killer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Killer.
Haapasaari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
Killer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haapasaari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haapasaari throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haapasaari.
Killer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haapasaari's calf.
Killer lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Haapasaari in a clinch.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Killer.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of Haapasaari's head.
Killer presses Haapasaari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haapasaari is trying to break free.#BC#
Killer breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Killer clinches up with Haapasaari and pushes him back against the cage.
Killer stalls.
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haapasaari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killer, right into the meat.
#T2#
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!
Killer lands a jab.
Haapasaari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Haapasaari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer delivers a nice body kick.
Haapasaari misses with an uppercut
and Killer counters with a nice body kick.
Haapasaari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haapasaari takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haapasaari sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Killer lands with a hook. Haapasaari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haapasaari. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dan Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer cracks the inside of Haapasaari's front leg.
Killer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Killer is looking to slow Haapasaari down with leg kicks.
Haapasaari blocks a head kick by Killer.
Haapasaari with the counter takedown but Killer avoids it easily.
Haapasaari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Haapasaari.
Haapasaari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer lands with a hook. Haapasaari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haapasaari sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Killer avoids the body shot from Haapasaari.
Haapasaari ducks right into an uppercut from Killer.
Killer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Haapasaari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Haapasaari.
Killer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haapasaari if he has to take too many more of those.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Killer.
Dan Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haapasaari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killer.
Haapasaari on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Killer tests Haapasaari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killer looks to land a body kick but Haapasaari moved away.
Killer scores with a spinning back kick!
Killer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haapasaari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Killer.
Killer throws a head kick but Haapasaari moves out of range.
Haapasaari is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Killer rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Killer closes the distance and pushes Haapasaari back into the cage.#BC#
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haapasaari has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Killer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Killer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Killer tries to clinch but Haapasaari moves away
and Haapasaari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Haapasaari.
Killer scores with a nice head shot.
Haapasaari misses with a hook to the body
and Killer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haapasaari can do to turn this around?
Killer is looking to clinch but Haapasaari is avoiding it.
Haapasaari has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Killer.
Killer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Killer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Haapasaari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haapasaari will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapasaari misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
As Haapasaari backs away, Killer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Killer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haapasaari's head.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Good exchange - Killer coming out on top.
Killer lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Killer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haapasaari backwards.
Killer leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Killer.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Killer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killer.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killer scores with a hook to the body.
Dan Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer. #BC#
Killer breaks from the clinch.
Killer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haapasaari. That did some damage!
Killer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Killer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killer.
Haapasaari throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killer.
#T3#
Killer lands with a slapping head kick.
A shot to the body from Haapasaari misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Killer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Killer. That's going to slow Haapasaari down.
Killer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haapasaari takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dan Killer is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer is looking to slow Haapasaari down with leg kicks.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haapasaari.
Jab by Killer.
Haapasaari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haapasaari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killer.#T4#
Killer misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Haapasaari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Killer clinches up with Haapasaari and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haapasaari misses with a wild body shot.
Haapasaari swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Killer moves into the clinch.
Killer slowing the pace effectively.
Haapasaari wants a takedown but no success here.
Killer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer pushes Haapasaari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer avoiding damage.
Killer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Killer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Killer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haapasaari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Killer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haapasaari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Haapasaari.
Killer scores with a body shot.
Killer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Killer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haapasaari's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer lands a leg kick that knocks Haapasaari off balance momentarily.
Killer connects with a solid leg kick.
Killer lands a front kick.
Killer scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haapasaari doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haapasaari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haapasaari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killer as he jumps to the side.
Killer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haapasaari misses with a body shot.
Killer looks to land a body kick but Haapasaari moved away.#CL#
Killer rushes Haapasaari and presses him up against the cage.
Killer cracks Haapasaari with a nice body shot.
Haapasaari being controlled against the cage.
Killer lands a left hand.
#T2#
Killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killer stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
#BC#
Killer breaks the clinch.
Haapasaari throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Killer misses the target.
Killer scores with a nice strike.
Haapasaari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haapasaari blocks a jab.
Haapasaari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haapasaari takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Killer.
The crowd cheers as Killer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haapasaari doesn't seem phased though.
Haapasaari tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haapasaari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid body kick from Killer.
Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
Haapasaari misses with a shot to the body
and Killer counters with an inside leg kick.
Haapasaari takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Killer finds it's way through Haapasaari's defenses.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haapasaari moves away.
Haapasaari let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Haapasaari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haapasaari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killer. Killer obviously looking to wear him down.
Haapasaari throws a body shot but no joy.
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haapasaari.
It looked like Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Killer.
Killer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eero Haapasaari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haapasaari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killer.
Killer scores with a spinning back kick!
Killer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Killer lunges at Haapasaari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haapasaari's hand.
Haapasaari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haapasaari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killer 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Killer!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 59
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Haapasaari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paez shoots and misses
and Haapasaari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haapasaari counters with a one-two to the body.
Paez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paez wants it to stay on the feet.
Haapasaari shoots in looking for a takedown. Paez tries to sprawl out of it but Haapasaari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Paez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paez working away.#SUB2#
Paez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haapasaari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haapasaari is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Paez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Haapasaari has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paez but great work by Haapasaari.#SUB#
Haapasaari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paez gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Paez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Paez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haapasaari is working Paez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Paez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Paez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haapasaari defends well.
Paez keeping moving, preventing Haapasaari from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Haapasaari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haapasaari has managed to get both his arms back between Paez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Paez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haapasaari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haapasaari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haapasaari trying to control but Paez is working from the bottom.
Haapasaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Paez is retaining full guard.
Haapasaari wants to control from the top but Paez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Haapasaari is sitting in close to Paez's body. Paez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Haapasaari is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Haapasaari is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Paez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paez Paez!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 52
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Vivaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vivaldi throws a counter combo.
Vivaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haapasaari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vivaldi moves away.
Vivaldi has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Haapasaari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vivaldi has momentary wrist control but Haapasaari slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haapasaari landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Haapasaari drops back looking for a leg! Vivaldi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vivaldi manages to kick Haapasaari off! Haapasaari jumps back into Vivaldi's guard.
Haapasaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Vivaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapasaari engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Haapasaari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haapasaari is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vivaldi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haapasaari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vivaldi is looking to stand up but Haapasaari isn't so interested in that idea.
Haapasaari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vivaldi is keeping the position for now.
Vivaldi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haapasaari is controlling him.
Haapasaari 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.
Vivaldi wants to sweep here but Haapasaari controlling him for the moment.
Haapasaari is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Haapasaari has gone for a leg lock! Vivaldi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haapasaari's guard.#REVB##T2#
Haapasaari wants to sweep but no luck.
Vivaldi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haapasaari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haapasaari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Vivaldi tries to get to full guard but Haapasaari has control of the leg.
Haapasaari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haapasaari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haapasaari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vivaldi!
Vivaldi is trying to stand up.
Vivaldi is squirming around, avoiding Haapasaari's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Haapasaari lands a couple of good shots and Vivaldi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vivaldi is trying to stand back up.
Vivaldi is trapped and Haapasaari is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Haapasaari wants to control but Vivaldi is keeping busy.
Haapasaari has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Vivaldi.
Haapasaari scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB#
Haapasaari tightening his grip on Vivaldi, looking for the choke.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vivaldi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Haapasaari 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.
#R2#
Vivaldi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haapasaari seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vivaldi ducks under a wild hook from Haapasaari.
Vivaldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haapasaari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been informed that Vivaldi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vivaldi closes the distance and clinches up with Haapasaari, looking for a takedown. Vivaldi pushes Haapasaari against the cage but Haapasaari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vivaldi lands a head kick!
Vivaldi shoots in for a takedown but Haapasaari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vivaldi looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Haapasaari counters with a shoot takedown. Vivaldi fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Vivaldi kicks Haapasaari off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vivaldi wants to clinch but Haapasaari slips to the side#TD#
so Haapasaari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haapasaari stands up over Vivaldi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haapasaari connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vivaldi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haapasaari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haapasaari is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Haapasaari won't allow Vivaldi to get back to his feet.
Haapasaari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vivaldi can do to turn this around?
Haapasaari working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vivaldi's head.#ROC#
Vivaldi is rocked!#SUB#
Haapasaari drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Haapasaari as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vivaldi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Haapasaari! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eero Haapasaari!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick by Knee misses #TD#
and Haapasaari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haapasaari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haapasaari working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knee's head.
Knee looking for a sweep. Not yet Knee, not yet.
Haapasaari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haapasaari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haapasaari distracts Knee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapasaari wants to control from the top but Knee keeps moving.
Haapasaari seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Haapasaari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Haapasaari drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Haapasaari as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Knee screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Haapasaari! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eero Haapasaari!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 39
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Haapasaari.
Haapasaari just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Haapasaari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Haapasaari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ali is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Haapasaari dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Haapasaari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ali is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Haapasaari scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Ali's face as Haapasaari controls the position. #SUB2#
Haapasaari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Haapasaari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Haapasaari lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Haapasaari controls the position.
Ali takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Haapasaari advances to full mount.
Haapasaari lands a big elbow.
Haapasaari is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ali can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
Ali sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Haapasaari working the head and body with strikes.
Haapasaari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Haapasaari working the head and body with strikes.
Haapasaari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ali!
BOOM! Haapasaari connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Haapasaari jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ali manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Haapasaari is putting a hurting on Ali here, landing some big shots from side control.
Haapasaari working the head with strikes.
Haapasaari works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Haapasaari trying to control the position but Ali is working away.
Haapasaari landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Haapasaari works to advance to full mount. Ali defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Haapasaari working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Haapasaari lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Haapasaari lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haapasaari with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Ali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haapasaari postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ali in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ali to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Haapasaari!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 37
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Haapasaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uffe.
Haapasaari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uffe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haapasaari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uffe manages to avoid it.
Haapasaari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Uffe lands a right hook to the body.
Haapasaari swings widly with a right hand
and Uffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haapasaari lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Uffe pushes Haapasaari up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Uffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haapasaari throws the left hand but Uffe avoids the punch easily.
Uffe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Uffe lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Uffe digs a good hook to Haapasaari's body.
Uffe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uffe lands a nice hook to Haapasaari's body. Haapasaari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haapasaari misses the body punch
and Uffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Haapasaari misses with a body punch
and Uffe counters with a left to the body.
Eero Haapasaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Uffe closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Uffe. #CUT2#
It looks like Eero Haapasaari has been cut.
Uffe lands an elbow that stopped Haapasaari in his tracks for a moment.
Uffe cracks Haapasaari with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uffe works on Haapasaari's body with a couple of short punches.
Haapasaari is breathing heavily.
Uffe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Uffe lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Uffe.
Uffe lands a damaging elbow.
Uffe lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Uffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uffe with a hook.
Uffe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Haapasaari is rocked!
Uffe drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Haapasaari right on the button. Haapasaari goes down! Uffe follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Uffe gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukrit Uffe!
Ukrit Uffe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 32
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Granger connects with a single shot there.
Granger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Granger connects with a right hand. Haapasaari shakes it off.#KD2#
Granger lands a big right hand that sends Haapasaari crashing to the mat! Granger stays standing though and waves Haapasaari back to his feet!#ROC2#
Haapasaari is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger cracks Haapasaari with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Haapasaari tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Granger pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Haapasaari is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Granger!
A victorious Pete Granger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Nicitel dodges the punch combination from Haapasaari.
#CL2#
Nicitel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicitel is looking to control Haapasaari's arms but Haapasaari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nicitel has his back to the cage.
Nicitel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nicitel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haapasaari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicitel has a couple of punches blocked by Haapasaari.
Nicitel's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nicitel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Haapasaari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Haapasaari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haapasaari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nicitel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nicitel prevents Haapasaari from improving position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Nicitel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Haapasaari decides to stand back up.
Nicitel doesn't manage to clinch there - Haapasaari circles away.
#TD#
Haapasaari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Nicitel has one foot on Haapasaari's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Haapasaari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nicitel is wriggling around but Haapasaari manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Haapasaari seems to be looking for submissions.
Haapasaari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Nicitel is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Haapasaari stands up out of the half guard.
Nicitel doesn't manage to clinch there - Haapasaari circles away.
Haapasaari misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Nicitel closes the distance and pushes Haapasaari back into the cage.#TD#
Haapasaari pulls guard effortlessly.
Haapasaari wants to sweep but no luck.
Haapasaari pulls Nicitel in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haapasaari is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Haapasaari pushes down on Nicitel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Haapasaari stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nicitel is looking to escape.#SUB#
Haapasaari wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicitel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haapasaari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Haapasaari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES2#
Nicitel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Haapasaari avoids the head kick by Nicitel.
Haapasaari attempts a counter takedown but Nicitel avoids it well and moves away.
Nicitel dives in and grabs Haapasaari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haapasaari pushes down on Nicitel's head and hops out.#TD#
Haapasaari 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.#SU#
Haapasaari stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Haapasaari closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Haapasaari dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nicitel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haapasaari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Haapasaari misses its intended target. #TD#
Haapasaari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nicitel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nicitel is trying to control Haapasaari's posture but Haapasaari avoids it. #SU#
Haapasaari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nicitel tries to clinch but Haapasaari moves out of range.
Nicitel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haapasaari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicitel doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Haapasaari moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Haapasaari lands a takedown into guard.
Haapasaari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Haapasaari decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nicitel to his feet. #T1#
Haapasaari closes the distance and clinches up with Nicitel, looking for a takedown. Haapasaari pushes Nicitel against the cage but Nicitel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eero Haapasaari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicitel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Haapasaari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicitel tries to close the distance and clinch but Haapasaari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Haapasaari feints and as Nicitel raises his hands in defense, Haapasaari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nicitel is wriggling around but Haapasaari manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Nicitel looking for subs from the bottom but Haapasaari mounts him!
Nicitel is breathing heavily.
Haapasaari controlling his opponent. #T2#
Nicitel gets back to half guard.
Nicitel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haapasaari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haapasaari is looking to advance position but Nicitel won't allow it.
Haapasaari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Haapasaari is thwarting Nicitel's attempts to control the position.
Haapasaari sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Haapasaari is trying to work for a kimura but Nicitel is defending well.
#T3#
Haapasaari stalling.
Haapasaari works his way into side control. #SUB#
Haapasaari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nicitel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Haapasaari decides to stand back up. #T4##CL2#
Nicitel takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Haapasaari breaks from the clinch.
Haapasaari throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Haapasaari closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Haapasaari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicitel lands with a cross.
Nicitel misses with the combination.
#TD#
Haapasaari gets a double leg takedown into Nicitel's guard.
Nicitel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Haapasaari manages to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Still in half guard, Haapasaari seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Haapasaari dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Haapasaari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Haapasaari working over Nicitel with some ground and pound. Nicitel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Nicitel looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Haapasaari seems content to control.#SUB#
Haapasaari is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Nicitel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eero Haapasaari!
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