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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Masa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Masa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Takayanagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takayanagi is letting Masa control him for a moment.
Masa really is a fat lump.
Takayanagi wants to get back to his feet.
Takayanagi is trying to escape the position but Masa is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Takayanagi wants to control but Masa postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi tries to buck Masa off but Masa is having none of it.
Masa tries to advance to mount but Takayanagi denies him.
Masa taking a breather here.
Masa working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masa misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takayanagi with a poor takedown
and Masa counters with a left and a right that stings Takayanagi.
Takayanagi looks gassed!
Masa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takayanagi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takayanagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masa wants to sweep here but Takayanagi controlling him for the moment.
Masa is striking from the bottom but Takayanagi uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Masa wants to control but Takayanagi is keeping busy.
Masa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masa scores with a nice strike.
Masa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takayanagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masa wants it to stay on the feet.
Takayanagi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takayanagi thinking.
Iso Masa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meguru Takayanagi.
Takayanagi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takayanagi 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.
Masa wants to stand but Takayanagi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takayanagi trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takayanagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takayanagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takayanagi, not yet.
Masa wants to get up but he can't break Takayanagi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Takayanagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masa.
Takayanagi trying to control the position.
Takayanagi wants to sweep here but Masa controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Masa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Takayanagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takayanagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Masa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takayanagi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masa wants to get up but he can't break Takayanagi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Masa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takayanagi on the ground.
Masa is stalling in the full guard.
Masa trying to control the position from guard on top but Takayanagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iso Masa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Takayanagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takayanagi avoids the head kick by Masa.
Takayanagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Masa tries to clinch but Takayanagi moves out of range.
Masa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takayanagi misses with a strike from the bottom.
Masa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Takayanagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takayanagi's legs.
Masa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takayanagi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Masa wants to stand but Takayanagi has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Takayanagi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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.
Takayanagi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Takayanagi has control of Masa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Masa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Takayanagi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takayanagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Masa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masa tries to get out of the position.
Takayanagi landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Masa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Masa throws a head kick but Takayanagi moves out of range.
Takayanagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Masa shoots in and gets a takedown into Takayanagi's guard.
Masa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Masa gets to his feet - Takayanagi follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takayanagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takayanagi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masa counters with a takedown into side control.
Masa wants to stand but Takayanagi has his arm trapped.
Iso Masa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masa trying to control the action but Takayanagi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi is trying to control Masa's posture but Masa avoids it.
Takayanagi sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takayanagi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Takayanagi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Takayanagi trying to control but Masa is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi landing strikes from the mount.
Takayanagi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Masa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takayanagi is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masa wants to stand up but Takayanagi is controlling him.
Takayanagi trying to control but Masa is working from the bottom.
Takayanagi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Takayanagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takayanagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Masa has his foot on Takayanagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takayanagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Masa looking to control but Takayanagi passes into half guard.
Takayanagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takayanagi stops Masa from getting back to his feet.
Takayanagi is working for a kimura but Masa is defending it quite comfortably.
Masa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Masa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masa 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Masa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geraldo Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Sokolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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162 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geraldo Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukasz Sokolski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sokolski tries to land a front kick but Higgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Higgins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokolski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Higgins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sokolski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Higgins pulls Sokolski in close to prevent any damage.
Higgins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Higgins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sokolski manages to get himself to full guard.
Higgins drops back looking for a leg! Sokolski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sokolski manages to kick Higgins off! Higgins jumps back into Sokolski's guard.
Higgins wants to pass the guard but Sokolski is keeping the position.
Higgins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Higgins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sokolski screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Higgins! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Geraldo Higgins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Mecier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Fay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Mecier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dean Fay's chin.
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171 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Mecier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Fay!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mecier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fay.
Fay tries to score with some ground and pound. Mecier controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fay throws an elbow but Mecier slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fay working away.
Fay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mecier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mecier wants to control but Fay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mecier is trying to get back to full guard.
Mecier wants to control but Fay is keeping busy.
Fay is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mecier!
Mecier wants to control but Fay is having none of it.
Fay is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mecier is surviving well by controlling Fay's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fay looking to secure an arm triangle but Mecier defends it well.
Mecier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fay is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mecier has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mecier is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fay stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Fay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mecier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mecier counters with a series of strikes. Fay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fay throws out a loose jab but Mecier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fay throws a combination that misses
and Mecier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mecier swinging wildly here.
Fay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fay prevents Mecier from improving his position.
Mecier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fay trying to control the action but Mecier is working from the bottom.
Fay trying to pass the guard but Mecier defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mecier is pressing down on Fay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mecier looking to control.
Mecier has his foot on Fay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fay works his way back into a safe position though.
Fay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mecier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mecier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fay cracks Mecier with a solid left hand.
Mecier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fay preventing the sweep.
Fay forces his way into half guard.
Mecier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fay scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mecier trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fay manages to pass to mount!
Fay with shots to the head and body - Mecier looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mecier tries to hold on but Fay pushes him away.
Mecier is looking to improve his position but Fay isn't that keen on the idea.
Fay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mecier hang on?
Fay is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mecier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mecier shrugs it off.
Mecier is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fay is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Mecier throws an off balance right hand
and Fay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fay wants the takedown. Mecier is fighting it off but Fay persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mecier's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Fay 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fay.
Mecier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fay throws a body kick that misses.
Mecier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Dean Fay has been cut.
Fay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mecier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fay throws a combination that misses
and Mecier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fay's guard.
Fay pushes Mecier off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mecier misses with a double jab
and Fay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fay misses with a double jab.
Mecier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mecier showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mecier controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fay is trying to stand up here but Mecier is controlling him well.
Mecier is trying to control the action in half guard but Fay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fay tries to kick Mecier off but Mecier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mecier is looking to advance position but Fay won't allow it.
Dean Fay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mecier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fay is just riding it out for now. Mecier eventually gives up the hold.
Fay tries to kick Mecier off but Mecier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mecier in particular looking to stall.
Mecier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fay tries to kick Mecier off but Mecier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fay is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mecier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fay is trying to stand back up but Mecier is controlling him
Mecier is keen to just control but Fay is a slippery customer.
Fay looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mecier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fay keeps working.
Fay is trying to stand up here but Mecier is controlling him well.
Fay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mecier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fay keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alan Mecier.
Mecier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fay tries to clinch but Mecier moves away
and Mecier counters with a three punch combo that has Fay backing up. Fay nods at Mecier to acknowledge the strikes.
Mecier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mecier controlling the position from side mount.
Fay pushes Mecier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mecier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fay is being controlled here.
Fay is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mecier advances to full mount.
Fay is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mecier lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mecier swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fay is now in Mecier's guard. A big mistake from Mecier there, giving up the dominant position!
Fay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mecier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mecier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fay has managed to get both his arms back between Mecier's legs - danger averted.
Mecier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Mecier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dean Fay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fay is trying to control the action in half guard but Mecier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mecier trying to hold on to Fay's head to control him but Fay postures up.
Mecier is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mecier is looking to control Fay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mecier avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mecier is looking to get back to full guard here but Fay has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mecier is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fay trying to control the position but Mecier is working away.
Fay working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mecier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mecier struggling a bit here.
Fay has control of an arm but Mecier manages to advance to Fay's back!
Fay controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Mecier wants to control but Fay is keeping busy.
Fay trying to get back to his feet but Mecier is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mecier tries to get the hooks in deep but Fay pushed the leg off.
Fay wants to get back to his feet.
Fay fending off the submission attempt from Mecier.
Fay wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fay showing good submission defense here.
Mecier tries to get the hooks in deep but Fay pushed the leg off.
Mecier is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fay is trying to get back to his feet but Mecier has full control of the position and if anything, Fay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fay manages to escape to his feet.
Alan Mecier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fay misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mecier connects with a looping right hand.
Mecier shoots for a double leg takedown but Fay sprawls well. He's pushed Mecier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mecier throws a hook but Fay blocks it.
Fay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fay throws a combination that misses
and Mecier counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fay's guard now.
Fay wants to stand up but Mecier is controlling him.
Mecier landing with the ground and pound.
Mecier trying to control the position from guard on top but Fay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fay wants to stand and escape but Mecier is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Mecier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mecier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Mecier!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Valhalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miika Laihaila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Laihaila's choice of entrance music: Forever Lost. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ White 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phoenix Valhalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miika Laihaila!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valhalla tries for a takedown but Laihaila circles away easily
and Laihaila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Phoenix Valhalla has been cut.
Laihaila shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valhalla as he avoids it easily.
Valhalla shoots and misses
and Laihaila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laihaila.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laihaila drops back looking for a leg! Valhalla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valhalla manages to kick Laihaila off! Laihaila jumps back into Valhalla's guard.
Laihaila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Laihaila trying to control the position from guard on top but Valhalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laihaila drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Laihaila as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Valhalla screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Laihaila! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Miika Laihaila!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Crizanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Mouzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crizanto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to youtube. This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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28
219 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominic Crizanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlo Mouzone!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crizanto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mouzone misses with a hook
and Crizanto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mouzone really felt that one!
Marlo Mouzone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Crizanto tenderised Mouzone's leg. Mouzone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mouzone blocks a head kick by Crizanto.
Nice sprawl there from Crizanto as Mouzone shoots in.
Mouzone swings widly with a right hand
and Crizanto counters with a body kick that stops Mouzone in his tracks momentarily.
Mouzone looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crizanto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mouzone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crizanto can pounce on him.
Crizanto scores with a nice body kick.
Crizanto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crizanto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crizanto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crizanto lands with a slapping head kick.
Crizanto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crizanto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crizanto throws an elbow but it misses.
Crizanto lands a nice elbow.
Crizanto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouzone dodges an elbow strike from Crizanto.
Crizanto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crizanto lands an elbow inside that Mouzone shrugs off.
Crizanto throws an elbow that misses.
Crizanto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Marlo Mouzone has been cut.
Crizanto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crizanto lands a nice elbow.
Crizanto lands a nice elbow.
Crizanto lands a damaging elbow.
Crizanto lands an elbow inside that Mouzone shrugs off.
Crizanto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mouzone takes an elbow to the temple.
Crizanto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crizanto pushes off an throws an elbow but Mouzone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crizanto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crizanto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mouzone's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crizanto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crizanto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mouzone dodges an elbow strike from Crizanto.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crizanto throws an elbow but misses.
Crizanto blocks an uppercut.
Mouzone takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto prevents the takedown attempt.
Crizanto managing to block the knees to the body from Mouzone.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mouzone takes an elbow to the temple.
Crizanto lands a nice elbow.
Mouzone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dominic Crizanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Mouzone.
Nice elbow from Crizanto.
Crizanto pushes off an throws an elbow but Mouzone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crizanto.
Mouzone blocks an elbow strike from Crizanto.
Come on Crizanto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crizanto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mouzone dodges an elbow strike from Crizanto.
Mouzone blocks an elbow strike from Crizanto.
Crizanto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mouzone takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Marlo Mouzone's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Crizanto.
Crizanto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mouzone takes an elbow to the temple.
Crizanto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crizanto pushes off an throws an elbow but Mouzone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crizanto lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crizanto.
Mouzone fails to pull guard.
Mouzone misses with a punch on the inside.
Mouzone is trying to break the clinch but Crizanto is controlling him.
Crizanto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mouzone being controlled against the cage.
Mouzone avoids the elbow strike from Crizanto, against the cage.
Mouzone blocks an elbow strike from Crizanto.
Come on Crizanto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mouzone avoids a wild elbow strike from Crizanto.
A right hook to the body lands for Mouzone.
Mouzone avoids a wild elbow strike from Crizanto.
Crizanto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mouzone dodges an elbow strike from Crizanto.
Crizanto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mouzone looking for a takedown.
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.
Crizanto lands an elbow that stopped Mouzone in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crizanto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mouzone's brow.
Crizanto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crizanto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crizanto lands an elbow inside.
Crizanto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crizanto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crizanto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crizanto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crizanto throws an elbow but misses.
Crizanto throws an elbow that misses.
Crizanto lands an elbow that stopped Mouzone in his tracks for a moment.
Crizanto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crizanto throws an elbow that misses.
Crizanto lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Crizanto throws an elbow but misses.
Mouzone blocks an elbow strike from Crizanto.
Mouzone avoids the elbow strike from Crizanto, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mouzone misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Crizanto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlo Mouzone's cut.
That's time! Crizanto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mouzone throws a lazy uppercut
and Crizanto counters with a solid body kick.
Crizanto thumps Mouzone with a low kick.
Mouzone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crizanto.
Mouzone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crizanto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crizanto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crizanto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mouzone.
Crizanto lands with a kick to the temple. Mouzone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crizanto throws a series of punches but Mouzone moves out of range.
Crizanto lands a leg kick that knocks Mouzone off balance momentarily.
Crizanto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mouzone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crizanto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crizanto feints and then cracks Mouzone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mouzone down.
Crizanto cracks the inside of Mouzone's front leg.
Mouzone is breathing heavily.
Crizanto scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crizanto moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crizanto.
Crizanto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crizanto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mouzone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crizanto.
Mouzone dodges an elbow strike from Crizanto.
Mouzone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crizanto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mouzone's defenses.
Crizanto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mouzone can do to turn this around?
Crizanto pushes off an throws an elbow but Mouzone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crizanto lands an elbow that stopped Mouzone in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crizanto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mouzone tries to pull guard but Crizanto won't allow it.
Crizanto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crizanto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mouzone's defenses.
Crizanto lands a nice elbow.
Crizanto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mouzone jumps guard but Crizanto stands there with Mouzone around his waist. Mouzone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dominic Crizanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Mouzone.
Crizanto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crizanto misses with an elbow strike.
Crizanto misses with an elbow strike.
Mouzone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crizanto is keeping busy.
Mouzone is looking to break free of the clinch but Crizanto has double underhooks.
Mouzone wants a takedown.
Crizanto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Marlo Mouzone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crizanto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mouzone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crizanto is struggling to control the position.
Mouzone blocks an elbow strike.
Crizanto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crizanto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crizanto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crizanto lands a nice elbow.
Crizanto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crizanto throws an elbow but misses.
Crizanto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mouzone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mouzone being controlled against the cage.
Crizanto lands an elbow inside that Mouzone shrugs off.
Crizanto lands an elbow inside that Mouzone shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crizanto.
Marlo Mouzone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mouzone takes an elbow to the temple.
Crizanto lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marlo Mouzone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dominic Crizanto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sulevi Sammalharju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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164 lbs
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Turpaansaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sulevi Sammalharju!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Sammalharju, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Sammalharju blocks the leg kick.
Sammalharju avoids the head kick by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja swings for the body but Sammalharju moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja scores with a shot to the body.
Sammalharju looks to land a body kick but Turpaansaaja moved away.
Sammalharju takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sammalharju takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turpaansaaja misses the shot to the body.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpaansaaja slips a jab and a cross from Sammalharju.
Turpaansaaja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turpaansaaja misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpaansaaja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sammalharju blocks a jab.
Turpaansaaja shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sammalharju eats them both and turns towards Turpaansaaja to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turpaansaaja. That's going to slow Sammalharju down.
Sammalharju takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turpaansaaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sammalharju.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja connects with a solid leg kick.
Turpaansaaja bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sammalharju.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sammalharju is trying to get an arm triangle but Turpaansaaja is defending well.
Turpaansaaja can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammalharju wants to control but Turpaansaaja is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turpaansaaja manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sammalharju is taking a breather. Turpaansaaja says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turpaansaaja is trying to stand back up but Sammalharju is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammalharju wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turpaansaaja keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sulevi Sammalharju wasn't active enough on the ground.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turpaansaaja lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sammalharju has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sammalharju and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sammalharju tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turpaansaaja is able to avoid easily.
Turpaansaaja lands a high kick!
Turpaansaaja throws a looping overhand right but Sammalharju ducks down to avoid it.
Sammalharju on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turpaansaaja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sammalharju bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sammalharju is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turpaansaaja manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sammalharju's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammalharju moves into full mount! Turpaansaaja won't be happy about that!
Turpaansaaja manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sammalharju trying to control from half guard but Turpaansaaja is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja 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.
Sammalharju misses with a series of wild punches.
Sammalharju takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turpaansaaja checks a leg kick.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpaansaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sammalharju.
Turpaansaaja throws a combination that misses
and Sammalharju counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Turpaansaaja misses
and Sammalharju makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sammalharju is looking to chop away at Turpaansaaja's legs.
Turpaansaaja throws a leg kick that misses.
Turpaansaaja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turpaansaaja walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sammalharju checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Turpaansaaja there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turpaansaaja misses with a left hand
and Sammalharju counters with a body kick.
Turpaansaaja throws a leg kick
and Sammalharju counters with a head kick. That will keep Turpaansaaja thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Turpaansaaja misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammalharju takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sammalharju lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sammalharju dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turpaansaaja. That did some damage!
Turpaansaaja throws a leg kick
and Sammalharju counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Turpaansaaja scores with a jab. Sammalharju acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turpaansaaja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpaansaaja. Sammalharju does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turpaansaaja scores with a jab to the body.
Turpaansaaja misses with a looping right.
Turpaansaaja misses the body punch
and Sammalharju counters with a low kick, right behind Turpaansaaja 's knee.
Sammalharju fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sammalharju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turpaansaaja's waist but Turpaansaaja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sammalharju off to one side.
Turpaansaaja tries to move into range but Sammalharju moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turpaansaaja scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja tries a head kick but it misses.
Turpaansaaja fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sammalharju.
Turpaansaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sammalharju defends it nicely.
Turpaansaaja scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turpaansaaja throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sammalharju can't do much from the bottom here.
Turpaansaaja throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sammalharju regains half guard there - taking advantage of Turpaansaaja's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Turpaansaaja winds up and cracks Sammalharju with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sammalharju defending well though.
Sammalharju makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sammalharju.
Sammalharju utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turpaansaaja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turpaansaaja looking to pass the guard.
Sammalharju wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sammalharju keeping full guard, as Turpaansaaja tries to pass.
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.
Sammalharju lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Turpaansaaja!
Sammalharju working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Turpaansaaja is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sulevi Sammalharju showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Turpaansaaja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turpaansaaja lands a high kick!
Turpaansaaja fails to land with a series of punches.
Turpaansaaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sammalharju doesn't seem bothered though.
Turpaansaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sammalharju looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turpaansaaja is fending him off so far but Sammalharju persists. Nope, Turpaansaaja circles away and we're back to standing.
Sammalharju swings widly with a right hand
and Turpaansaaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turpaansaaja lands a nice looking body shot.
Turpaansaaja thumps Sammalharju with a low kick.
Turpaansaaja lands with a shot to the body.
Sammalharju's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turpaansaaja thows a leg kick but Sammalharju checks it
and Sammalharju counters with a thumping low kick.
Turpaansaaja lands with a cross.
Sammalharju takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turpaansaaja connects with a solid leg kick.
Turpaansaaja shoots in but Sammalharju avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turpaansaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sammalharju sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turpaansaaja somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Turpaansaaja misses.
Turpaansaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Turpaansaaja. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja lands a right hook to the body.
Turpaansaaja throws a leg kick which misses Sammalharju's front leg but catches the back leg as Sammalharju tries to avoid it.
Sammalharju closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sammalharju throws a wild body kick that Turpaansaaja sees coming a mile off.
Turpaansaaja lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Turpaansaaja does it's job there.
Sulevi Sammalharju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sammalharju fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turpaansaaja checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sammalharju.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammalharju moves forwards but Turpaansaaja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sammalharju misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turpaansaaja throws a wild body kick that Sammalharju sees coming a mile off.
Turpaansaaja scores with a shot to the body.
Sammalharju uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turpaansaaja.
The fighters circling - Sammalharju throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sammalharju uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turpaansaaja.
A head kick misses from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses the body punch
and Sammalharju counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turpaansaaja moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sammalharju misses with a few strikes there.
Turpaansaaja throws an off balance right hand
and Sammalharju counters with a nice uppercut.
Turpaansaaja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sammalharju tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch
and Sammalharju counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sammalharju. Turpaansaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja misses with an uppercut. Sammalharju saw that one coming.
Turpaansaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Sammalharju tries to sprawl out of it but Turpaansaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sammalharju manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severi Turpaansaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammalharju throws a solid leg kick but Turpaansaaja takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sammalharju.
Sammalharju gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Turpaansaaja to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Turpaansaaja distracts Sammalharju with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sammalharju manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turpaansaaja manages to get himself to full guard.
Sammalharju sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sammalharju puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turpaansaaja is not content to let Sammalharju control the position.
Sammalharju frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Severi Turpaansaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turpaansaaja has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severi Turpaansaaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Mercurius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercurius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amplifier - The Wave. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Mercurius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Murder!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murder with a nice cross.
Murder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercurius. That did some damage!
Mercurius connects with a nice looking jab.
Mercurius misses with a hook.
Mercurius throws a right hand that misses
and Murder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercurius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mercurius misses the body punch
and Murder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Mercurius throws a poor cross that misses
and Murder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murder misses with an uppercut. Mercurius saw that one coming.
Murder throws a leg kick
and Mercurius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercurius misses with a hook
and Murder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murder misses with a right hand
enabling Mercurius to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mercurius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murder thows a body shot but no joy.
Mercurius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mercurius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mercurius misses with a leg kick
and Murder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercurius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murder connects with a crisp jab.
Mercurius throws a sloppy head kick
and Murder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercurius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murder throws out the jab.
Mercurius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murder works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius walks into a stiff left hand from Murder.
Mercurius is rocked!
Mercurius is aggressively charging in as Murder backs up avoiding any damage. Murder tosses out a jab and Mercurius runs right into it face first! Mercurius is out cold! Murder dropped down on all fours and is barking in Mercurius's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Murder!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). The crowd seem to be enjoying Susi's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Hero of the Day. Keni Susi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
MacGregor tries to work over Susi's front leg with a kick but Susi checks it.
Susi fails with the takedown
and MacGregor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacGregor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Susi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Susi avoids the head kick by MacGregor.
Susi misses with a takedown
and MacGregor counters with a thumping low kick.
Osgar MacGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi with a poor takedown
and MacGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Keni Susi has been cut.
Susi fails with the takedown
and MacGregor counters with a good low kick that Susi was not able to check.
Susi looks gassed!
MacGregor misses with a low kick.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacGregor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacGregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi avoids the head kick by MacGregor.
Susi checks a low kick from MacGregor.
MacGregor connects with a body shot.
MacGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Susi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacGregor looks to land a left hand but Susi moved out of range nicely.
MacGregor 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacGregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Susi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacGregor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi fails with the takedown
letting MacGregor counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor swings for the body but Susi moves out of range.
Susi is trying desperately to land a takedown but MacGregor is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Susi.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacGregor counters with a low kick, right behind Susi 's knee.
Susi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Susi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Susi shoots and misses
and MacGregor counters with a right hand to the body.
MacGregor throws the left hand but Susi avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar MacGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keni Susi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGregor. Susi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Susi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacGregor is trying to defend but Susi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Susi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Susi is breathing heavily.
MacGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGregor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Susi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi wants to free his trapped foot but MacGregor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGregor is looking to improve his position.
Susi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Susi passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Susi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
MacGregor is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGregor tries to hold on but Susi postures up.
Susi looking for a guillotine from mount but MacGregor is having none of it.
Susi has hold of MacGregor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MacGregor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Susi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… MacGregor turns into him and now he's in Susi's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is trying to control the position but MacGregor postures up.
Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacGregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Susi controls MacGregor momentarily but MacGregor frees himself.
Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacGregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGregor gets to his feet. Susi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
MacGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Susi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacGregor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Osgar MacGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacGregor connects with a right hand. Susi shakes it off.
Susi fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacGregor throws the left hand but Susi avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar MacGregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keni Susi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Susi shoots and misses
and MacGregor counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacGregor.
Nice uppercut there from MacGregor.
Susi gets a takedown into half guard.
MacGregor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGregor.
Susi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacGregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacGregor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor 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.
Susi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacGregor dives on top into guard.
MacGregor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Susi fails with the takedown
and MacGregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Susi's sensitive parts.
MacGregor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor scores with a hook to the body. Susi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacGregor throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
Susi fails with the takedown
and MacGregor counters with a nice leg kick.
Osgar MacGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacGregor.
Susi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and MacGregor counters with a head kick. That will keep Susi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Osgar MacGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacGregor. That's going to slow Susi down.
Susi misses with a takedown
and MacGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susi can do to turn this around?
MacGregor swings for the body but Susi moves out of range.
Susi shoots and misses
and MacGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor misses with a low kick.
Susi slips a jab from MacGregor.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and MacGregor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacGregor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Susi moves out of range easily.
Keni Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacGregor throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar MacGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacGregor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar MacGregor!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homicidal Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint It Black. Homicidal Maniac acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Homicidal Maniac!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniac misses with the body kick
and Richards counters with a stiff right hand.
Maniac throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
Richards takes a swing at Maniac's ribcage but misses.
Maniac lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Richards misses.
Richards misses with a straight right.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maniac manages to avoid it.
Richards misses with a hook. Maniac ducked under it nicely.
Maniac stuffs the takedown attempt from Richards. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
Maniac throws a lazy head kick
and Richards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Maniac down.
Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maniac misses with a head kick.
Maniac staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Maniac misses
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maniac throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maniac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maniac blocks a jab.
Richards misses with the combination.
Richards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards swings widly with a right hand
and Maniac counters with a nice body kick.
Maniac pushes Richards away with a front kick.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maniac moves out of range as Richards strikes.
Maniac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maniac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Maniac.
Maniac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maniac goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maniac scores with a spinning back kick!
Maniac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maniac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maniac misses with a head kick.
Keijo Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maniac lands a head kick!
Maniac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Richards tenderised Maniac's leg. Maniac is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with a combination
and Maniac counters with a flying knee that drops Richards! Maniac dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Homicidal Maniac!
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