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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard James! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sikaniska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sikaniska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James. Sikaniska throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James misses with a double jab
and Sikaniska counters with a right hand to the body. Sikaniska digs a good hook to James's body.
Sikaniska slips a jab and a cross from James.
Some wild striking there from James.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Richard James has been cut. James ducks under a wild hook from Sikaniska. Sikaniska scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. James looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! James blocks a jab. Sikaniska with a hook. The fighters circling - Sikaniska throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sikaniska throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely. Sikaniska ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sikaniska ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sikaniska lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sikaniska dips down and scores with a jab to the body. James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sikaniska throws out the jab. Sikaniska throws a wild combination but nothing lands. James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sikaniska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Richard James's cut even more. Danga de danga de dang - Sikaniska scores with a four punch combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sikaniska scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
The cut above Richard James's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Sikaniska cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James is rocked! James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. James slips a jab and a cross from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska misses with a jab, cross combination.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sikaniska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Sikaniska lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Richard James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. James walks into a stiff left hand from Sikaniska.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Santeri Sikaniska!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Kuorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danihh Kamarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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275 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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275 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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BJJ Blue 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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Kuorma! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danihh Kamarainen! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kuorma drives through with a takedown into guard. Kuorma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Kuorma preventing the sweep. Kamarainen trying to control the position.
Kuorma controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kuorma preventing the sweep. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Kamarainen is adopting a defensive guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Danihh Kamarainen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Kamarainen misses with a wild combination.
Kamarainen looks to land a left hand but Kuorma moved out of range nicely. Kuorma lands a slapping body shot.
Kamarainen looks gassed! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kuorma lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Danihh Kamarainen has been cut. Kuorma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kamarainen blocks a jab. Kuorma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kuorma misses with an uppercut. Kamarainen saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kuorma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuorma showed some decent athleticism there. Kuorma stalling. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kuorma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kamarainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuorma. Kuorma trying to control the pace. Kamarainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuorma. Kuorma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kamarainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kuorma in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kamarainen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Kuorma dominating with strikes here. Kamarainen is trying desperately to improve position. Kuorma controlling the pace for now. Kuorma looking to finish Kamarainen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kamarainen!
That has opened up Danihh Kamarainen's cut even more. Kuorma loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kamarainen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kuorma land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kuorma stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Kuorma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Desper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keke Hulttio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Adrian Desper has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Adrian Desper seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
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192 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Desper! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Hulttio! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hulttio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hulttio fails to land the takedown. Hulttio misses with a takedown attempt - Desper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Desper misses with a double jab.
No luck for Hulttio with that takedown attempt. Adrian Desper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keke Hulttio. Desper connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Hulttio! He's out on his feet! Desper rushes in and drops Hulttio with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adrian Desper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Ruohonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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184 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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183 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Greek! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Ruohonen! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Greek drives through and clinches with Ruohonen against the cage.
Greek misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Greek. Greek blocks an elbow strike from Ruohonen.
Ruohonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruohonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greek.
A shot in the inside from Greek. Greek lands an uppercut. Ruohonen breaks the clinch.
Greek avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Greek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ruohonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ruohonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Greek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Greek misses its intended target. Ruohonen lands with a shot to the body. Ruohonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A slow jab from Greek misses its intended target. Greek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruohonen lands with an overhand left. Ruohonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ruohonen misses with a low kick. Greek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ruohonen. Greek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A left lands for Ruohonen. Ruohonen thuds a left hand into Greek's body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nice uppercut there from Ruohonen. Ruohonen lands a nice hook to Greek's body. Greek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Greek is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruohonen lands a right hook to the body.
Greek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Greek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruohonen can pounce on him.
Greek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruohonen. Ruohonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruohonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruohonen lands a head shot. Ruohonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Ruohonen lands with a right that hurts Greek. Greek looks to clinch but Ruohonen throws a short knee that drops Greek. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Pasi Ruohonen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusela has chosen Promentory as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Armo Kuusela will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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198 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kuusela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarsola. Kuusela jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sarsola throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Horrible takedown by Sarsola or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuusela which made him look bad. Kuusela throws a head kick but Sarsola moves out of range.
Sarsola misses with a looping right. Sarsola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuusela as he jumps to the side. Sarsola slips a jab from Kuusela. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sarsola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuusela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sarsola somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sarsola stuns Kuusela with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kuusela avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sarsola tests Kuusela's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kuusela thows a left - swing and a miss! The fighters circling - Kuusela throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kuusela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarsola throws a body punch but Kuusela moves out of range. Sarsola throws an overhand right that lands on Kuusela's shoulder, as Kuusela tries to avoid the shot. Kuusela lands the left hand. Sarsola lands with a nice body punch. Sarsola avoids the head kick by Kuusela.
Sarsola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kuusela scoring well with a low kick there.
Leo Sarsola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kuusela will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuusela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarsola manages to avoid it. Sarsola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kuusela's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Sarsola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuusela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sarsola swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kuusela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Sarsola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuusela's waist but Kuusela gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sarsola off to one side. Kuusela ducks under a wild hook from Sarsola. Kuusela scores with a push kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sarsola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuusela throws out the jab. Sarsola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuusela tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sarsola is in Kuusela's guard. Sarsola wants to pass the guard but Kuusela is keeping the position. Kuusela has his hands on Sarsola's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kuusela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Sarsola throws a big right hand that misses. Kuusela pulls Sarsola in close to prevent any damage. Sarsola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Sarsola looking to pass the guard. Kuusela has control of Sarsola's left arm, preventing Sarsola from doing any damage.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Armo Kuusela hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Sarsola misses with a wild body shot. Sarsola fails with the takedown and Kuusela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sarsola shoots and misses and Kuusela counters with a head kick that drops Sarsola to the mat! Sarsola scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Sarsola is rocked! Sarsola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Oh Sarsola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kuusela wants to slow Sarsola down by chopping away at his legs. Sarsola seems to have got his legs back now. Armo Kuusela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kuusela avoids the body shot from Sarsola.
Sarsola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sarsola is looking to advance position but Kuusela won't allow it. Kuusela blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sarsola. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sarsola misses with a takedown attempt and Kuusela makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Sarsola tries for a takedown but Kuusela circles away easily and Kuusela counters with a lovely shot to the body. Sarsola shoots for a takedown but Kuusela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice jab there from Kuusela. Armo Kuusela seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sarsola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuusela's waist but Kuusela gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sarsola off to one side. Sarsola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuusela finds it's way round the side to connect with Sarsola's head. Kuusela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kuusela lands with an uppercut that bounces Sarsola off the cage and back into rage. A big left from Sarsola misses. Kuusela throws a right and a left that both miss. Kuusela swings and misses with a shot to the body and Sarsola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuusela won't be happy with that. This has been an exciting period of action! Kuusela sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kuusela won't allow Sarsola to pass to mount. Sarsola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sarsola throwing shots but Kuusela is blocking nicely. Kuusela preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Sarsola trying to control the pace. Sarsola thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kuusela to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kuusela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuusela keeping moving, preventing Sarsola from controlling successfully. Sarsola postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Kuusela is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Armo Kuusela hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Kuusela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kuusela takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuusela will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sarsola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuusela.
Kuusela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sarsola misses with a jab to the body
and Kuusela counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Sarsola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kuusela throws a nice outside leg kick. Sarsola 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. Sarsola throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Decent striking displayed by Sarsola there. Kuusela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sarsola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Sarsola checks a leg kick nicely. Sarsola misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Kuusela. No joy for Sarsola on that attempt. Kuusela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. That kick from Kuusela tenderised Sarsola's leg. Sarsola is trying to keep his angry face on. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sarsola dodges the punch combination from Kuusela.
Sarsola fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kuusela connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kuusela is looking to clinch. Sarsola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuusela.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kuusela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kuusela looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuusela. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuusela throws a nice inside leg kick. Sarsola takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kuusela goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kuusela lands a brutal head kick. Sarsola looks out on his feet and Kuusela throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Armo Kuusela!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niko Rupponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cranium Cruncher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupponen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, SMC Hoodrats. Niko Rupponen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Rupponen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cranium Cruncher! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rupponen throws a series of punches but Cruncher moves out of range. Cruncher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rupponen as he jumps to the side. Cruncher fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Cruncher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rupponen. Cruncher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rupponen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rupponen throws a series of punches but Cruncher avoids them all with ease. Rupponen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruncher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rupponen is in Cruncher's guard. Rupponen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Cruncher working a defensive guard here.
Rupponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruncher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rupponen stopping the sweep attempt from Cruncher. Cruncher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rupponen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cruncher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rupponen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cruncher has momentary wrist control but Rupponen slips an elbow through the middle. Rupponen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Rupponen throws a strike but Cruncher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Rupponen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruncher is one step ahead there. Cruncher drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rupponen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cruncher has Rupponen in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rupponen preventing the sweep. Cruncher controlling Rupponen's posture. Cruncher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cruncher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rupponen defends well. Rupponen 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. Rupponen is stalling in the full guard. Rupponen is in close to Cruncher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cruncher trying to control the position.
Rupponen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Rupponen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rupponen stopping the sweep attempt from Cruncher. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rupponen's corner is telling him to maintain position. Rupponen trying to control but Cruncher is working from the bottom.
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. Cruncher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Cruncher wants to sweep but no luck. Rupponen wants to control from the top but Cruncher keeps moving. Rupponen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rupponen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rupponen working some strikes from top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rupponen with a nice head shot there. Rupponen trying to control but Cruncher is working from the bottom. Cruncher trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Rupponen dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rupponen looks to land a combination. Cruncher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Rupponen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Cruncher works his way to full guard. Good work. Cruncher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rupponen defends it easily. Rupponen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Rupponen cracks Cruncher with a solid left hand. Rupponen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Rupponen wants to control from the top but Cruncher keeps moving. Rupponen is really struggling to control Cruncher but he's trying to hold on to the position. 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. Rupponen is stalling in the full guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Niko Rupponen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Rupponen drives through with a takedown into guard. Rupponen wants to control from the top but Cruncher keeps moving. Rupponen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Cruncher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rupponen being controlled here momentarily. Rupponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruncher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cruncher controls Rupponen momentarily but Rupponen frees himself. Rupponen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Cruncher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rupponen defends well. Cruncher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rupponen trying to control but Cruncher is working from the bottom. Rupponen's corner is telling him to maintain position. Rupponen scores with a decent looking elbow strike. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruncher is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rupponen controlling the position. Cruncher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rupponen is keeping the position for now. Cruncher trying to control but Rupponen is working from the bottom. Cruncher looking to sit in guard and control but Rupponen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Rupponen stays in close to Cruncher's body and controls the position. Cruncher keeping moving, preventing Rupponen from controlling successfully. Cruncher is looking for a triangle but Rupponen pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cruncher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rupponen is aware though and is defending well. Cruncher is breathing heavily. Rupponen is stalling in the full guard. Rupponen wants to control from the top but Cruncher keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Rupponen 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. Rupponen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rupponen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Rupponen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Rupponen dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cruncher fails with the takedown and Rupponen counters with a takedown into side control. Rupponen looks up at the clock and then as Cruncher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rupponen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruncher regains half guard. Rupponen moves into full mount! Cruncher won't be happy about that! Cruncher tries to reverse the position but Rupponen maintains control. Niko Rupponen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cruncher tries to lock up and control but Rupponen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Rupponen raining down hammerfists from mount. Rupponen lands a big elbow. Cruncher is squirming around, avoiding Rupponen's attempts to control the action. Cruncher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rupponen is landing with some decent strikes but Cruncher is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cruncher is trying desperately to improve position. Rupponen tries to control but Cruncher wriggling away. Cruncher tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cruncher wants to control but Rupponen is having none of it. Cruncher regains half guard. Rupponen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The fighters are battling for position here. Cruncher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rupponen postures up.
Rupponen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Cruncher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rupponen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rupponen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rupponen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Cruncher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rupponen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rupponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruncher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cruncher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Rupponen 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. Rupponen trying to control but Cruncher is working from the bottom. Cruncher working for a triangle but Rupponen defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Cruncher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Rupponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruncher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rupponen throwing strikes but missing. Rupponen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight! Niko Rupponen showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rupponen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Rupponen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Niinivaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Magnussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnussen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bloody Beetroots - Butter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Niinivaara! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Magnussen! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Magnussen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niinivaara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Niinivaara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Magnussen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Niinivaara's calf. Niinivaara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magnussen just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Niinivaara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magnussen doesn't seem phased though. Magnussen thuds a left hand into Niinivaara's body. Magnussen tried to score with a low kick but Niinivaara checks it. Niinivaara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Niinivaara throws a jab but it's blocked by Magnussen. Niinivaara takes a shot right to the bread basket. A looping hook to the body misses from Magnussen. Niinivaara does a little dance to reset his feet. Magnussen dodges the punch combination from Niinivaara.
Niinivaara moves out of range as Magnussen strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Magnussen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Magnussen loads up on a big right hand but Niinivaara slips the punch. Magnussen misses with a straight left. Magnussen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niinivaara moves away. Niinivaara checks a leg kick nicely. Niinivaara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magnussen on the side of the head. Niinivaara tries to clinch up. Magnussen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niinivaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnussen. Magnussen blocks a jab. Magnussen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niinivaara looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnussen is just out of range. Magnussen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Niinivaara is out of range. Niinivaara loads up on a big right hand but Magnussen slips the punch. A swing and a miss from Niinivaara. Magnussen feints and then cracks Niinivaara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niinivaara down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Niinivaara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Magnussen throws a low kick but Niinivaara avoids it. Magnussen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Niinivaara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magnussen. Niinivaara thows a left - swing and a miss! Niinivaara connects with a solid leg kick. Magnussen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Niinivaara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Magnussen misses with a straight right. Niinivaara clinches up against the cage. Magnussen is looking to break free of the clinch but Niinivaara has double underhooks. Nice body punch from Niinivaara. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Magnussen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Magnussen is trying to break the clinch but Niinivaara has him pressed against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Niinivaara. Niinivaara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magnussen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Magnussen thows a leg kick but Niinivaara checks it and Niinivaara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Magnussen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niinivaara sees it coming and avoids it easily. Niinivaara lands a right hook to the body.
Magnussen misses with an uppercut. A jab from Niinivaara misses. Magnussen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Niinivaara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Niinivaara misses with a looping left. Magnussen throws a sloppy head kick and Niinivaara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Magnussen looks gassed! Magnussen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Niinivaara's corner calls for a 1-2. Niinivaara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Magnussen. Magnussen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Niinivaara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Niinivaara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Magnussen tried to score with a low kick but Niinivaara checks it. Niinivaara blocks a leg kick. Niinivaara misses with an uppercut. Magnussen saw that one coming. Magnussen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. 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! Magnussen blocks a jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Magnussen. Nice shot lands for Niinivaara. A solid leg kick lands there for Magnussen.
A low kick from Magnussen is predictable there and Niinivaara counters with a lovely shot to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Niinivaara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magnussen throws out the jab. Niinivaara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Niinivaara is looking to clinch but Magnussen is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Niinivaara dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Magnussen looks to score with a jab to the body but Niinivaara is just out of range. Niinivaara throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Magnussen colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Niinivaara as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Magnussen is left battered and dazed whilst Niinivaara and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannu Niinivaara!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Dyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dyzer comes to the cage accompanied by New Divide. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyzer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dyzer throws a series of punches but Mulqvist avoids them all with ease. Dyzer closes the distance and lands a one-two. Dyzer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Mulqvist works his way to full guard. Good work. Dyzer postures up.
Dyzer stands and throws Mulqvist's legs to the side, diving into side control. Mulqvist takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dyzer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mulqvist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dyzer wants to control but Mulqvist is keeping him busy. Mulqvist is looking to reverse the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dyzer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mulqvist!
That's one minute gone in the round. Dyzer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Mulqvist working to try and regain half guard.
Mulqvist is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mulqvist wants to control but Dyzer is having none of it. Dyzer misses with a head shot. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dyzer is in the full mount, landing strikes. Dyzer thowing shots but they're missing. Mulqvist is squirming around, avoiding Dyzer's attempts to control the action. Dyzer landing strikes from the mount and Mulqvist is in trouble! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dyzer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mulqvist has worked his arm free - good work by Mulqvist!
Dyzer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mulqvist!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mulqvist tries to get back to half guard but can't. Mulqvist gets back to half guard. Dyzer trying to advance position but Mulqvist counters by regaining guard. Dyzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dyzer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mulqvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dyzer manages to get himself to full guard.
Dyzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulqvist is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dyzer is working hard here to advance position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dyzer is on top in guard.
Mulqvist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyzer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Mulqvist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mulqvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dyzer wants to pass the guard but Mulqvist is keeping the position. Mulqvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Dyzer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dyzer tries to get to full guard but Mulqvist has control of the leg. Dyzer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Mulqvist stops Dyzer from getting back to his feet.
Dyzer is trying to control but can't.
Dyzer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mulqvist pulls his head out easily. Mulqvist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Dyzer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Mulqvist throws a big right hand that misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mulqvist's corner is telling him to maintain position. Dyzer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mulqvist escapes and throws Dyzer's legs to the side, diving into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyzer 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Dyzer misses the target. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dyzer. Dyzer misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dyzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mulqvist moves away. Mulqvist throws a hook but Dyzer blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mulqvist throws a body punch but Dyzer moves out of range. Mulqvist misses with a takedown attempt and Dyzer counters with a nice double leg into guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulqvist is on top in guard.
Mulqvist won't allow Dyzer to sweep him here. Mulqvist looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Mulqvist postures up and lands a big shot to Dyzer's brow. Mulqvist postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mulqvist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Dyzer tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dyzer is looking to sweep but instead, Mulqvist has passed into half guard.
Dyzer tries to get to full guard but Mulqvist has control of the leg. Mulqvist trying to control the action but Dyzer is working from the bottom. Mulqvist throwing shots but Dyzer is blocking nicely. Mulqvist works his foot free and advances to mount. Mulqvist landing strikes, looking to finish! Mulqvist tries to control but Dyzer wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mulqvist looking to control and managing it successfully. Stephen Dyzer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dyzer can't escape the position.
Dyzer is bucking up trying to escape but Mulqvist cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Mulqvist trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dyzer tries to reverse the position but Mulqvist maintains control. Mulqvist working the ground and pound effectively.
Mulqvist controlling the position easily from mount. Mulqvist landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dyzer tries to reverse the position but Mulqvist maintains control. Mulqvist controlling the position easily from mount. Mulqvist tries to control but Dyzer wriggling away. Mulqvist working the ground and pound effectively.
Mulqvist tries to control but Dyzer wriggling away. Dyzer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mulqvist throws a front kick that sends Dyzer stumbling back into the cage. Mulqvist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dyzer as he avoids it easily. Mulqvist slips under a jab. Dyzer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A solid leg kick lands there for Mulqvist.
Mulqvist looks to land a combination but Dyzer avoids it well. Dyzer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mulqvist. Mulqvist obviously looking to wear him down.
A right-left combo lands from Dyzer.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Mulqvist misses the target. Dyzer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dyzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mulqvist is just out of range. Dyzer misses with a combination
and Mulqvist counters with a leg kick. Dyzer misses with a looping right. Dyzer misses the body punch and Mulqvist counters with a thumping low kick. Dyzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dyzer shoots in looking for a takedown but Mulqvist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dyzer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dyzer with a lazy takedown attempt and Mulqvist counters with a nice leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dyzer misses with a jab to the body
and Mulqvist counters with a leg kick. Mulqvist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mulqvist scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Stephen Dyzer has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mulqvist throws a combination that misses and Dyzer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mulqvist thinking. Harri Mulqvist seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mulqvist scores with a leg kick.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick which misses Dyzer's front leg but catches the back leg as Dyzer tries to avoid it. Mulqvist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mulqvist throws a nice inside leg kick. Mulqvist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Mulqvist jabs Dyzer to the body, keeping him at a distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Mulqvist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Mulqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dyzer swats away the attempt to clinch by Mulqvist. A left and a right from Dyzer both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mulqvist thuds a left hand into Dyzer's body. Dyzer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist connects with a solid leg kick. Mulqvist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dyzer backs up against the cage.
Mulqvist shoots in but no luck this time. Danga de danga de dang - Mulqvist scores with a four punch combination! Mulqvist thuds his right hand into Dyzer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stephen Dyzer's cut is getting worse. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dyzer with a poor takedown and Mulqvist scores with a counter punch that sends Dyzer to the canvas! Mulqvist smells blood - he's punishing Dyzer with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dyzer has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harri Mulqvist!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tolonen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kid Rock - American Bad Ass. Biggums has chosen Siegreicher Marsch - Amon Amarth as his entrance music. Tyrone Biggums will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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212 lbs
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27
265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent wrestler
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
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viiksi Tolonen! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Biggums! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Biggums is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Viiksi Tolonen has been cut. Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggums is just out of range. Sloppy strikes from Biggums. Those never looked like landing. Biggums punishes Tolonen's body with a nice straight punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Biggums tries to move into range but Tolonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Biggums. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet. Tyrone Biggums seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Biggums rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tolonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tolonen moves out of range as Biggums strikes. Tolonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Biggums throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biggums. Tolonen looks to land a body kick but Biggums moved away. Biggums thows a body shot but no joy. Biggums misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Biggums is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tolonen rather than just go for the knockout. Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tolonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Biggums pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Biggums throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Biggums throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biggums has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tolonen. Biggums swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Tolonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tolonen slips under a jab. Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggums.
Biggums looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tolonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tolonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Biggums takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Biggums looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range. Biggums thows a body shot but no joy. Tolonen looks for the body kick but Biggums saw that one coming. Biggums is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Biggums ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolonen moves away. Tolonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biggums.
Tolonen throws a head kick that Biggums semi-blocks.
Biggums looks gassed! Tolonen thuds his shin into the meat of Biggums's side. Tolonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tolonen misses with a body kick. Biggums throws a jab but it's blocked by Tolonen. Tolonen scores with the left hand. Biggums knows he should have avoided that one. This has been an exciting period of action! Biggums has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tolonen. Tolonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Tolonen misses with a body kick. Tolonen misses with a double jab.
Biggums misses with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tolonen - that will leave a mark!
Tolonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Biggums is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tolonen steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Biggums is out on his feet! Tolonen sets himself and nearly takes Biggums's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Viiksi Tolonen! Viiksi Tolonen retains his heavyweight title!
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