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VFC 6: Anwig PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince willy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksateri Karjala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prince willy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksateri Karjala!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
willy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karjala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
willy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if willy tries to get out of the position.
Karjala landing with the ground and pound.
willy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karjala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karjala stands and steps away. willy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Karjala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
willy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
willy misses with a series of wild punches.
willy connects with a body shot.
willy gets caught flat footed, as Karjala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Karjala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karjala slips nicely into half guard.
Karjala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karjala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
willy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Karjala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karjala is keen to just control but willy is a slippery customer.
willy wants to control but Karjala is keeping busy.
willy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
willy is desperately trying to improve his position but Karjala has a good base and remains in mount.
willy is breathing heavily.
Karjala lands a nice shot to the head.
willy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Karjala tries to pass to full mount but willy defends it.
Ground and pound from Karjala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjala moves into full mount! willy won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Karjala connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Karjala controlling his opponent.
Karjala unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karjala working the ground and pound effectively.
Karjala looking to control but willy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karjala in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
willy wants to control but Karjala is having none of it.
willy gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karjala lands with a punch from half guard.
willy is looking for a sweep. Karjala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
willy gets full guard.
Karjala preventing the sweep.
Karjala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karjala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
willy is trying to control Karjala's posture but Karjala avoids it.
Karjala throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Karjala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
willy gets back to half guard.
Karjala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
willy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for willy.
willy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karjala!
Karjala regains half guard.
Karjala missing with punches from the bottom.
Karjala flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
willy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karjala regains full guard. Nicely done.
willy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karjala wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksateri Karjala dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karjala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. willy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
willy is trying to get back to half guard.
willy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Karjala off and has taken his back!
willy wants to control but Karjala is keeping busy.
Karjala is really stuck here.
willy scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Karjala rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
willy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Karjala to stand up.
willy fails in his attempt to clinch.
willy misses with a takedown attempt
and Karjala counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Karjala is breathing heavily.
willy wants to get back to full guard.
willy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karjala is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karjala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
willy gets back to full guard.
willy wants to sweep but no luck.
willy striking off his back but it's not causing Karjala any problems.
Karjala advances to half guard.
Karjala is looking to advance position but willy won't allow it.
Karjala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two 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.
willy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karjala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
willy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karjala!
willy landing strikes, looking to finish!
willy lands a big shot there that rocks Karjala but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
willy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
willy looking to control but Karjala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karjala is looking to improve his position but willy isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjala taking shots to the head.
willy lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by willy.
willy prevents Karjala from getting the reversal.
willy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karjala hang on?
willy lands a big elbow.
willy controlling his opponent.
Karjala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
willy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
willy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Karjala working to try and regain half guard.
Karjala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee warns Karjala that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karjala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Karjala that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aleksateri Karjala has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
willy lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, willy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince willy dominated that second round.
That's time! willy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A jab from Karjala finds it's way through willy's defenses.
willy lands a jab-cross combination.
Karjala is rocked!
willy misses with the combination.
Karjala is still on wobbly legs! Can willy finish him?
Karjala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
willy looks to land a combination but Karjala avoids it well.
Karjala seems to have recovered his senses.
willy darts in trying to clinch
and Karjala counters with a nice double leg into side control. willy won't be happy with that.
Karjala scores with a couple of short elbows.
willy is trying to get back to half guard.
Karjala is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, willy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karjala in side control lands a decent elbow.
Karjala scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjala landing a few strikes.
Karjala trying to control the position but willy is working away.
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.
Karjala creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Karjala decides to stand back up.
Karjala fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. willy sprawls well initially but Karjala persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
willy wants to control but Karjala is keeping busy.
willy striking from the bottom.
willy is trying to stand.
willy works his way to full guard. Good work.
willy controls Karjala momentarily but Karjala frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed willy's guard.
willy trying to control but Karjala postures up.
willy is staying active underneath Karjala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
willy manages to get to full guard.
willy wants to sweep but no luck.
Karjala trying to control the position from guard on top but willy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now willy is on top in guard.
willy distracts Karjala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
willy passes Karjala's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjala tries to get to full guard but willy has control of the leg.
willy tries to pass to full mount but Karjala defends it.
willy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karjala with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karjala wants to get back to full guard.
willy 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.
Karjala taking some punishment here, with willy in his half guard.
willy working Karjala over with strikes.
Karjala is not content to let willy control the position.
willy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
willy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karjala is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of willy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take willy's back!
willy trying to control the position but Karjala manages to sink in the hooks.
willy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Karjala's guard. Nice work there by willy.
willy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
willy advances position into side control!
willy scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karjala is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, willy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Karjala tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksateri Karjala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karjala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksateri Karjala!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Suejoe Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bub Hewlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suejoe Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bub Hewlett!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts gets a takedown into half guard.
Watts is trying to work for a kimura but Hewlett is defending well.
Hewlett tries to roll over but Watts keeps him under control.
Hewlett is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Watts pulls his head out easily.
Watts prevents Hewlett from improving his position.
Watts is tying to control. Hewlett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watts is looking for a kimura here.
Hewlett is looking to improve his position.
Watts seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Watts shoots in and drives through. Hewlett sprawls well.
Hewlett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hewlett showed some decent athleticism there.
Hewlett is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewlett is looking to advance position but Watts won't allow it.
Watts is not content to let Hewlett control the position.
Watts is looking for a sweep. Hewlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Watts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Watts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hewlett looks gassed!
Watts passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hewlett can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Watts working for a guillotine from mount but Hewlett is in no mood to give up.
Watts prevents Hewlett from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewlett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Watts.
Hewlett is squirming around, avoiding Watts's attempts to control the action.
Hewlett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Watts.
Hewlett can't escape the position.
Hewlett has given up his back.
Watts patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hewlett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Watts looking for a guillotine from mount but Hewlett is having none of it.
Watts looking for a guillotine from mount but Hewlett is having none of it.
Hewlett should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hewlett is trying to escape the mount but Watts keeps good control and instead manages to take Hewlett's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hewlett taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Watts.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Suejoe Watts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guaposio the second coming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unski Hallavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the second coming's entrance music is Vato. A fine choice. Unski Hallavaara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guaposio the second coming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Unski Hallavaara!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the second coming shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hallavaara pinned against the cage. Hallavaara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
the second coming is looking to clinch.
the second coming tries to clinch there but Hallavaara circles away.
Hallavaara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
the second coming tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallavaara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
the second coming clinches up with Hallavaara and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara pressing his opponent against the cage.
the second coming drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hallavaara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the second coming.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallavaara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
the second coming moves in looking to clinch but Hallavaara pushes him off.
the second coming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
the second coming gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Hallavaara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hallavaara manages to break the clinch.
the second coming lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hallavaara works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the second coming tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallavaara. That's going to slow the second coming down.
the second coming gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hallavaara unloads a knee to the mid-section. the second coming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hallavaara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the second coming.
Hallavaara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hallavaara unloads a knee to the mid-section. the second coming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
the second coming is breathing heavily.
the second coming is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hallavaara scores a nice knee to the body.
Hallavaara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallavaara lands an elbow inside.
the second coming is looking to break free of the clinch but Hallavaara has double underhooks.
the second coming has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hallavaara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guaposio the second coming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the second coming swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallavaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
the second coming digs a right hand into Hallavaara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hallavaara's gas tank.
Hallavaara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but the second coming is keeping busy.
Hallavaara lands a damaging elbow.
Hallavaara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallavaara pushes off an throws an elbow but the second coming leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
the second coming managing to block the knees to the body from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara is pressed up against the cage. the second coming has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hallavaara down to the mat. Hallavaara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hallavaara wants to clinch.
the second coming tries to clinch up
and Hallavaara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
the second coming takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
the second coming tries to clinch up
and Hallavaara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara scores with a knee to the head.
Hallavaara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
the second coming looking for a takedown.
Hallavaara stalls.
Hallavaara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hallavaara prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
the second coming tries to pull guard but Hallavaara holds him up against the cage and eventually the second coming drops back down to his feet.
the second coming drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hallavaara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
the second coming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hallavaara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hallavaara lands a nice elbow.
Hallavaara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
the second coming looks to clinch
and Hallavaara counters with a nice low kick that buckles the second coming's knee momentarily.
Hallavaara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
the second coming looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallavaara throws an elbow but misses.
the second coming jumps guard but Hallavaara stands there with the second coming around his waist. the second coming gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
the second coming blocks an elbow strike.
the second coming changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hallavaara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
the second coming tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hallavaara counters with a right hand to the body.
the second coming closes the distance but Hallavaara moves to the side
enabling Hallavaara to counter with a crisp jab.
the second coming misses with a combination
and Hallavaara counters with a low kick, right behind the second coming 's knee.
Hallavaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
the second coming tries to clinch up
and Hallavaara counters with a two punch combo.
Hallavaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallavaara misses with a looping left.
the second coming looks to clinch
and Hallavaara counters with an outside leg kick.
the second coming wants to clinch.
Hallavaara scores with a leg kick.
Hallavaara keeps the fight on the outside.
the second coming tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hallavaara swivels and escapes.
the second coming has managed to clinch.
Hallavaara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
the second coming wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, the second coming scores with a nice short uppercut.
the second coming has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hallavaara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hallavaara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from the second coming.
Nice elbow from Hallavaara.
the second coming drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hallavaara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
the second coming goes for a takedown attempt but Hallavaara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hallavaara, right into the meat.
Guaposio the second coming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallavaara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to the second coming's calf.
the second coming tries to clinch but Hallavaara is having none of it.
the second coming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
the second coming wants to clinch up but Hallavaara keeps it at a distance.
the second coming is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
the second coming wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
the second coming has managed to clinch.
the second coming has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hallavaara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the second coming has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hallavaara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hallavaara misses with an elbow over the top.
the second coming looking for a takedown.
the second coming drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
the second coming is trying to break free.
Hallavaara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
the second coming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hallavaara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unski Hallavaara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
the second coming is looking to clinch but Hallavaara is avoiding it.
the second coming lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Hallavaara. No joy for the second coming on that attempt.
the second coming blocks the body kick.
the second coming lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallavaara at a distance.
A nice combination there by the second coming.
the second coming avoids a punch combination nicely.
the second coming gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hallavaara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the second coming.
the second coming drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hallavaara lands an elbow inside that the second coming shrugs off.
Hallavaara is looking to control the second coming's arms but the second coming gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hallavaara has his back to the cage.
Hallavaara lands a left hand.
the second coming fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guaposio the second coming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Hallavaara.
the second coming pulls Hallavaara into guard.
the second coming bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hallavaara's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallavaara pushes the second coming off and gets back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts the second coming, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hallavaara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallavaara drops the second coming with a huge uppercut! the second coming drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hallavaara is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Unski Hallavaara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Verelea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Rauhala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Verelea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalervo Rauhala!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauhala throws a sloppy head kick and Verelea moves out of range easily.
Rauhala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verelea.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rauhala!
Verelea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rauhala manages to avoid it.
Verelea lands a jab to the head.
Rauhala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Verelea stalks Rauhala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rauhala's face. Rauhala staggers backwards, shaken.
Rauhala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verelea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Rauhala misses.
Rauhala is looking to land body kicks.
Rauhala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Verelea throws a body punch but Rauhala moves out of range.
Verelea lands a nice hook to Rauhala's body. Rauhala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verelea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Verelea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verelea jabs at Rauhala's body.
Rauhala moves out of range of the strikes.
Verelea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rauhala fails to land with a series of punches.
Rauhala throws a combination that misses
and Verelea counters with a nice body shot.
Rauhala looks gassed!
Verelea misses the shot to the body.
Rauhala gets the takedown into side control.
Verelea gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rauhala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verelea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Verelea.
Rauhala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verelea looking for a sweep. Not yet Verelea, not yet.
Rauhala postures up in Verelea's guard and throws a big left but Verelea blocks it.
Verelea keeping full guard, as Rauhala tries to pass.
Verelea looking for a sweep. Not yet Verelea, not yet.
Verelea keeping full guard, as Rauhala tries to pass.
Rauhala throwing strikes from guard but Verelea blocks nicely.
Verelea keeping moving, preventing Rauhala from controlling successfully.
Verelea has a closed guard, preventing Rauhala from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Verelea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rauhala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauhala throws a series of strikes that have Verelea backpedaling.
Rauhala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rauhala misses with a few strikes there.
Rauhala misses with a body kick.
Verelea throws a right hand that Rauhala ducks under and follows up with a left that Rauhala also avoids with ease.
Rauhala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verelea.
Verelea lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rauhala throws a right hand that Verelea ducks under and follows up with a left that Verelea also avoids with ease.
Rauhala misses with a body kick.
Verelea dodges the punch combination from Rauhala.
A punch combination from Rauhala misses.
Verelea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rauhala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like Rauhala is going to stand back up.
Verelea is pressing down on Rauhala's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauhala preventing the sweep.
Rauhala looking to pass the guard.
Verelea manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauhala is bucking up trying to escape but Verelea cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rauhala is looking to improve his position but Verelea isn't that keen on the idea.
Verelea trying to control but Rauhala is having none of it.
Rauhala is working to get back to half guard.
Rauhala takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rauhala is trying desperately to improve position.
Rauhala wants to hold on but Verelea pushes him away.
Rauhala is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rauhala can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Verelea cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rauhala wants to hold on but Verelea pushes him away.
Rauhala taking shots to the head.
Verelea lands a heavy elbow.
Verelea is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Verelea has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rauhala's face.
Rauhala is working to get back to half guard.
Rauhala taking shots to the head.
Rauhala is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Verelea landing punches.
Rauhala avoids a series of strikes thrown by Verelea.
Verelea looking to control but Rauhala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Verelea working Rauhala over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Verelea prevents Rauhala from getting the reversal.
Rauhala is bucking up trying to escape but Verelea cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Verelea looking to control but Rauhala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Verelea landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Verelea dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Verelea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rauhala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Verelea counters with a straight right hand.
Juan Verelea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Rauhala.
Verelea thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Rauhala does no damage.
Rauhala misses with the combination.
Rauhala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Verelea jabs at Rauhala's body.
Verelea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Verelea lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rauhala backs up against the cage.
Juan Verelea is winning the standup battle so far.
Verelea lands a nice shot to the body.
Rauhala lands a nice looking kick to the body. Verelea takes a step back to recover.
Rauhala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verelea.
Rauhala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Verelea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rauhala scores with a jab to the head.
Rauhala closes the distance and clinches.
Rauhala keeps control of Verelea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Verelea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rauhala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rauhala throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Rauhala.
Verelea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rauhala.
Verelea slips a jab and a cross from Rauhala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauhala avoids the body shot from Verelea.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Verelea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Verelea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verelea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Verelea misses with a body shot.
Verelea is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rauhala looks to land a combination but Verelea avoids it well.
Rauhala is breathing heavily.
Rauhala misses with a double jab
enabling Verelea to counter with a crisp jab.
Verelea scores with a three punch combo!
Verelea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Verelea throws a series of punches but Rauhala avoids them all with ease.
Rauhala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verelea thows a body shot but no joy.
Verelea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verelea throws an overhand right that lands on Rauhala's shoulder, as Rauhala tries to avoid the shot.
Verelea tries to bum rush Rauhala with a series of wild strikes but Rauhala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Verelea dodges the punch combination from Rauhala.
Verelea fails to land the takedown.
Verelea scores with the left hand. Rauhala knows he should have avoided that one.
Verelea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verelea is looking to wear down Rauhala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Verelea misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verelea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rauhala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rauhala tries to move into range but Verelea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rauhala slips under a jab.
Rauhala slips under a jab from Verelea.
Verelea connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rauhala walks into a jab.
Verelea connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Verelea swings for the body but Rauhala moves out of range.
Rauhala throws a right and a left that Verelea avoids nicely.
Verelea missing with a left hand there. Rauhala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verelea scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauhala throws a series of punches but Verelea avoids them all with ease.
Rauhala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Verelea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rauhala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verelea.
Rauhala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Verelea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Verelea slips a jab from Rauhala.
Verelea looks to score with a jab to the body but Rauhala is just out of range.
Verelea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Verelea.
Verelea misses with a straight right.
Rauhala misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Verelea misses.
Kalervo Rauhala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verelea misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Verelea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verelea dodges the punch combination from Rauhala.
Rauhala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Rauhala does no damage.
Rauhala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rauhala has a takedown stuffed.
Rauhala misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Rauhala does no damage.
Rauhala tries to bum rush Verelea with a series of wild strikes but Verelea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Verelea scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rauhala clinches.
Rauhala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauhala is working for takedown but Verelea is calmly controlling the position for now.
Juan Verelea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalervo Rauhala.
Verelea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verelea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauhala backwards.
Verelea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Verelea is looking to break free of the clinch but Rauhala has double underhooks.
Rauhala tries to pull guard but Verelea won't allow it.
Verelea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rauhala has him pressed against the cage.
Rauhala pulls guard.
Rauhala throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rauhala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verelea is one step ahead there.
Rauhala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verelea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rauhala is trying to keep Verelea in close.
Rauhala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rauhala working for a triangle but Verelea defends it easily.
Verelea throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rauhala throws a combination that misses
letting Verelea counter with a right hand.
Rauhala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rauhala tries to clinch there but Verelea circles away.
Verelea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Verelea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rauhala to score with a decent uppercut.
Rauhala throws a series of punches but Verelea avoids them all with ease.
Rauhala throws a right and a left that Verelea avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Verelea dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rauhala throws a combination. Verelea tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rauhala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Rauhala both land. Nice combination.
Rauhala tries for a takedown but Verelea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rauhala clinches.
Verelea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verelea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Verelea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rauhala keeps control of Verelea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Verelea is looking to break free of the clinch but Rauhala has double underhooks.
Rauhala breaks from the clinch.
Verelea keeps the fight on the outside.
Verelea shoots in but Rauhala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Verelea throws a series of punches but Rauhala avoids them all with ease.
Verelea throws a series of punches but Rauhala avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Verelea scores with a four punch combination!
Rauhala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Verelea thows a body shot but no joy.
Verelea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verelea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verelea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rauhala.
Rauhala misses with a wild combination.
Verelea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rauhala moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verelea misses with a lunging right hand
and Rauhala counters with a three punch combo that has Verelea backing up. Verelea nods at Rauhala to acknowledge the strikes.
Rauhala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Verelea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rauhala tries to clinch there but Verelea circles away.
Verelea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verelea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rauhala clobbers Verelea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rauhala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Verelea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Verelea lands.
Rauhala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rauhala misses with a two punch combination.
Verelea throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Verelea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rauhala manages to avoid it.
Rauhala throws a series of punches but Verelea moves out of range.
Rauhala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rauhala throws a series of punches but Verelea avoids them all with ease.
Verelea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rauhala.
Verelea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verelea looks to land a right hand but Rauhala moved out of range.
Verelea slips a jab and a cross from Rauhala.
Verelea throws the left hand but Rauhala avoids the punch easily.
Rauhala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rauhala misses with a few strikes there.
Rauhala is looking to chop away at Verelea's legs.
Rauhala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Verelea lands an overhand right.
Rauhala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Verelea circles away.
Juan Verelea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalervo Rauhala.
Some wild striking there from Rauhala.
A head kick by Rauhala misses
and Verelea counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauhala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rauhala shoots in for a double leg but Verelea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Verelea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rauhala throws a sloppy head kick and Verelea moves out of range easily.
Rauhala stalks Verelea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Verelea's face. Verelea staggers backwards, shaken.
Rauhala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verelea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rauhala feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Rauhala trying to control but Verelea is working from the bottom.
Verelea 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.
Verelea trying to keep a closed guard but Rauhala is proving a slippery customer.
Verelea throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Verelea keeping full guard, as Rauhala tries to pass.
Rauhala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Verelea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Verelea is on top in guard.
Verelea passes into half guard.
Verelea working Rauhala over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verelea wants to control but Rauhala is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Verelea connects with a nice short shot to Rauhala's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauhala tries to get to full guard but Verelea has control of the leg.
Verelea is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rauhala looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Rauhala is working to get back to half guard.
Verelea is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rauhala can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rauhala tries to hold on but Verelea pushes him away.
Verelea fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rauhala is looking to get to half guard.
Verelea lands a nice shot to the head.
Verelea landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Verelea.
Verelea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rauhala is looking to escape.
Rauhala is working to get back to half guard.
Verelea is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rauhala can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rauhala tries to reverse the position but Verelea maintains control.
Verelea lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Verelea connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Verelea connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rauhala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juan Verelea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rauhala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verelea throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rauhala tries to reverse the position but Verelea maintains control.
Verelea is landing with some decent strikes but Rauhala is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kalervo Rauhala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rauhala throwing hammer fists to the chest of Verelea. What's that going to do exactly?
Verelea lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Verelea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Verelea, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Verelea!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odinson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Amon Amarth - Twilight of The Thunder God. Joe Goldberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Odinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinson blocks a head kick by Goldberg.
Goldberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Odinson checks it well.
Odinson shoots in and bounces Goldberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goldberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odinson working some strikes from top position.
Odinson wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is keeping the position.
Goldberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Odinson is controlling him.
Odinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Odinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goldberg trying to keep a closed guard but Odinson is proving a slippery customer.
Odinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Odinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goldberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Odinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Odinson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Odinson 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.
Goldberg sneaks out the side door and pushes Odinson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Goldberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Odinson's waist but Odinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goldberg off to one side.
A combination from Goldberg does no damage.
Odinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldberg tries to sprawl out of it but Odinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg swinging wilding here.
Goldberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Odinson is breathing heavily.
Odinson blocks a head kick by Goldberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg throws a series of punches but Odinson moves out of range.
Odinson shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Odinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Goldberg as Odinson shoots in.
Goldberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goldberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldberg tries to sprawl out of it but Odinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Odinson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goldberg misses with a looping left.
Odinson closes the distance and clinches up with Goldberg, looking for a takedown. Odinson pushes Goldberg against the cage but Goldberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Odinson.
Goldberg lands with a nice combination. Odinson backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Thor Odinson has been cut.
Odinson misses with a takedown attempt - Goldberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Odinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odinson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odinson throwing shots but Goldberg is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldberg's head.
Odinson wants to free his trapped foot but Goldberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Odinson is working hard here to advance position.
Odinson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Thor Odinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Odinson persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Odinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Odinson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Odinson postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Odinson thows a big elbow that misses.
Odinson stands and throws Goldberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Odinson working the head and body with strikes.
Goldberg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goldberg taking a bit of punishment here - Odinson scoring with strikes.
Goldberg prevents Odinson from improving position.
Goldberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Odinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Goldberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goldberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Goldberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odinson tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Odinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goldberg shoots in for a double leg but Odinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Odinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Odinson trying to pass the guard but Goldberg defending well.
Goldberg makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Odinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goldberg circles away.
Odinson fails to land the takedown.
Odinson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Goldberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Odinson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goldberg misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Odinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goldberg's waist but Goldberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Odinson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Odinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odinson has a takedown stuffed.
Odinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson prevents Goldberg from getting back to his feet.
Goldberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odinson.
Odinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Odinson looking to pass the guard.
Odinson throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Odinson landing with the ground and pound.
Odinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Odinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Odinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Odinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Odinson is in close to Goldberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Odinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson postures up and lands a big shot to Goldberg's brow.
Odinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldberg is retaining full guard.
Odinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goldberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Odinson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goldberg is avoiding damage well.
Odinson looks up at the clock and then as Goldberg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Odinson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Odinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goldberg, who protects the arm well.
Goldberg struggling a bit here.
Goldberg is looking for a sweep.
Odinson swings around for an armbar but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Odinson's guard.
Odinson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Odinson, not yet.
Odinson keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Odinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Odinson wants to hit a switch here but Goldberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Odinson there!
Odinson gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Odinson tries to escape the position.
Goldberg punches the canvas rather than the man.
Goldberg is trying to stick to Odinson's back but Odinson is turning into Goldberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goldberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Odinson.
Odinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Odinson is fighting to break Goldberg's control of his arms but Goldberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Odinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Odinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Odinson shoots in and drives through. Goldberg sprawls well.
Goldberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goldberg works the jab nicely.
Odinson slips under a jab from Goldberg.
Odinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldberg.
Goldberg stuffs the takedown.
A nice combination there by Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Odinson with that takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goldberg, right into the meat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Odinson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goldberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Odinson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thor Odinson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thor Odinson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Odinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goldberg taking some punishment here, with Odinson in his half guard.
Goldberg tries to roll over but Odinson keeps him under control.
Odinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldberg defending well though.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Odinson.
Odinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Odinson wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg trying to hold on to Odinson's head to control him but Odinson postures up.
Odinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goldberg is just riding it out for now. Odinson eventually gives up the hold.
Odinson wants to pass to mount but Goldberg is defending the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goldberg wants to clinch up but Odinson keeps it at a distance.
Odinson has a takedown stuffed.
Odinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goldberg's waist but Goldberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Odinson off to one side.
Goldberg is looking to slow Odinson down with leg kicks.
Goldberg misses with a two punch combination.
Thor Odinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldberg misses with the combination.
Odinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goldberg pinned against the cage. Goldberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Odinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odinson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Odinson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Odinson lands in his opponent's guard.
Odinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson forces his way into half guard.
Odinson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Odinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Odinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thor Odinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Odinson seems to be working for a kimura but Goldberg defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Odinson.
Odinson works his way into side control.
Odinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goldberg, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Odinson crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Goldberg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Odinson is controlling him well.
Goldberg is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The strikes coming from Odinson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Goldberg wants to control but Odinson postures up.
Goldberg pushes Odinson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Odinson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Odinson avoids a kick to the body.
Odinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goldberg pinned against the cage. Goldberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goldberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Odinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Odinson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Odinson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Odinson has hold of Goldberg's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Goldberg tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Odinson cranks the arm and Goldberg screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Goldberg, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thor Odinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oloff Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scyld Scyfling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scyld Scyfling told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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218 lbs
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255 lbs
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Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oloff Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scyld Scyfling!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scyfling throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Scyfling fails to land with a series of punches.
Larsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Larsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scyfling tries for a takedown but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Larsen.
Scyfling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsen as he jumps to the side.
Larsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scyfling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsen counters with a straight right hand.
Scyfling is rocked!
Scyfling tries to bum rush Larsen with a series of wild strikes but Larsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scyfling is still on wobbly legs! Can Larsen finish him?
Scyfling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larsen as he avoids it easily.
Scyfling seems to have recovered his senses.
Oloff Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scyld Scyfling.
Scyfling looks gassed!
Larsen slips a jab and a cross from Scyfling.
Larsen sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Scyfling's defenses. It connects perfectly with Scyfling's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oloff Larsen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egil Skallagrimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez comes to the cage accompanied by Move Bitch. The key to victory for Javier Chavez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Egil Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skallagrimsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Javier Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez lands with a straight right. Skallagrimsson didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Chavez finds it's target.
Skallagrimsson wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Chavez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skallagrimsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skallagrimsson gets underhooks to prevent Chavez's takedown attempt.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch but Skallagrimsson keeps him there for the moment.
Skallagrimsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chavez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skallagrimsson scores with a hook to the body.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Skallagrimsson lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Javier Chavez has been cut.
Chavez stops a takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson can't get the takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Skallagrimsson is working for takedown but Chavez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Javier Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egil Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson lands a shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson is trying to trip Chavez. He has hold of a leg but Chavez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Skallagrimsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson pushes down on Chavez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez has a hand on Skallagrimsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Skallagrimsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Skallagrimsson looking to finish Chavez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chavez!
Chavez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson controlling from mount.
Skallagrimsson looking to control but Chavez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Skallagrimsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chavez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Skallagrimsson blocks Chavez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
A nice elbow there by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skallagrimsson avoids the attempt from Chavez to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skallagrimsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Skallagrimsson lands a nice shot to the head.
Chavez is trying to stand.
Skallagrimsson controlling the pace for now.
I looks like Skallagrimsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chavez is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skallagrimsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chavez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chavez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skallagrimsson on the ground.
Skallagrimsson goes for an armbar but Chavez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chavez.
Chavez wants to stand but Skallagrimsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chavez lands a two punch combo.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez tries to clinch
and Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Skallagrimsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chavez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skallagrimsson has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez tries to stall but Skallagrimsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skallagrimsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chavez can't break the clinch.
Chavez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skallagrimsson smiles and moves away.
Chavez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skallagrimsson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chavez!
Chavez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skallagrimsson blocks Chavez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chavez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Skallagrimsson avoids the attempt from Chavez to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is in a horrible position here. Skallagrimsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chavez working to try and regain half guard.
Chavez is trying to stand up.
Skallagrimsson is landing with some decent strikes but Chavez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chavez is trying to escape the mount.
Skallagrimsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Chavez is having none of it.
Chavez regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skallagrimsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egil Skallagrimsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Chavez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Skallagrimsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Chavez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skallagrimsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Chavez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skallagrimsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chavez wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Skallagrimsson there.
Skallagrimsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chavez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skallagrimsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to stand back up but Skallagrimsson is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.
Despite being in the dominant position, Egil Skallagrimsson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skallagrimsson dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Skallagrimsson avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Skallagrimsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Javier Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skallagrimsson dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown but Skallagrimsson shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Skallagrimsson.
Chavez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skallagrimsson's head backwards.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up.
Chavez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chavez duly obliges.
Skallagrimsson avoids the head kick by Chavez.
A punch combination from Chavez misses.
Skallagrimsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chavez misses with a combination
and Skallagrimsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skallagrimsson missing with knees to the body.
Skallagrimsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Chavez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skallagrimsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Skallagrimsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to strike from the bottom but Skallagrimsson has passed into full mount.
Skallagrimsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson tries to control but Chavez wriggling away.
Skallagrimsson lands a heavy elbow.
Chavez is looking to improve his position but Skallagrimsson isn't that keen on the idea.
You get the feeling that Chavez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Chavez is having none of it.
Chavez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Chavez is bucking up trying to escape but Skallagrimsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Skallagrimsson working the ground and pound effectively.
Skallagrimsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chavez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Skallagrimsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chavez is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Chavez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chavez tries to lock up and control but Skallagrimsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson with a couple of short strikes.
Skallagrimsson controlling the pace for now.
Skallagrimsson working for a guillotine from mount but Chavez is in no mood to give up.
Chavez tries to reverse the position but Skallagrimsson maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skallagrimsson tries to control but Chavez wriggling away.
BOOM! Skallagrimsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egil Skallagrimsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Javier Chavez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chavez gets caught flat footed, as Skallagrimsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Skallagrimsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Skallagrimsson passes Chavez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skallagrimsson uses his free foot to push down on Chavez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chavez.
Chavez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Skallagrimsson. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Skallagrimsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Skallagrimsson avoids the attempt from Chavez to control.
Skallagrimsson controlling from the full mount.
Chavez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chavez is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skallagrimsson lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson blocks Chavez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Chavez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skallagrimsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Skallagrimsson controlling his opponent.
Skallagrimsson wants to control the pace but Chavez is squirming around nicely.
Skallagrimsson unloading with bombs!
Skallagrimsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chavez is now in Skallagrimsson's guard. A big mistake from Skallagrimsson there, giving up the dominant position!
Chavez wants to stand but Skallagrimsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Skallagrimsson seems keen to control Chavez's posture.
Skallagrimsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skallagrimsson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skallagrimsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Skallagrimsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chavez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skallagrimsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chavez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skallagrimsson is trying to trip Chavez. He has hold of a leg but Chavez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Skallagrimsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Chavez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skallagrimsson is controlling him.
Chavez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skallagrimsson passes Chavez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavez pushes Skallagrimsson off looking to stand but Skallagrimsson dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chavez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skallagrimsson winds up and cracks Chavez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chavez has hold of Skallagrimsson's hands but Skallagrimsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Egil Skallagrimsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez pushes Skallagrimsson off looking to stand but Skallagrimsson dives back in and keeps control.
Skallagrimsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson winds up and cracks Chavez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Skallagrimsson.
Nice strikes from Skallagrimsson there.
Skallagrimsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chavez is trying to stand.
Skallagrimsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Skallagrimsson prevents Chavez from standing back up.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Chavez is keeping him busy.
Chavez tries to kick Skallagrimsson off but Skallagrimsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chavez wants to stand back up but Skallagrimsson manages to pass into side control.
Chavez taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skallagrimsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Skallagrimsson is putting a hurting on Chavez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Skallagrimsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Skallagrimsson is looking to take a break and control but Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chavez is trying to improve his position.
Javier Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavez throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Skallagrimsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chavez to see if he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez pushes Skallagrimsson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Skallagrimsson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skallagrimsson clinches but Chavez breaks the clinch
and Chavez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chavez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chavez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egil Skallagrimsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skallagrimsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egil Skallagrimsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santara Amarillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr All Round (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santara Amarillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr All Round!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amarillo swats away the attempt to clinch by All Round.
All Round blocks a head kick by Amarillo.
Santara Amarillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
All Round circles away from the clinch attempt
and All Round decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Amarillo's guard.
All Round stopping the sweep attempt from Amarillo.
Amarillo wants to improve his position but instead All Round has moved into half guard.
All Round content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Amarillo is staying active underneath All Round, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
All Round prevents Amarillo from improving his position.
Amarillo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. All Round is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
All Round trying to control the action but Amarillo is working from the bottom.
All Round frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Amarillo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
All Round tries to control but Amarillo wriggling away.
All Round prevents Amarillo from getting the reversal.
All Round with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, All Round cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
All Round raining down shots from the mount!
Amarillo is desperately trying to improve his position but All Round has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
All Round tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
All Round trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
All Round controlling from mount.
Amarillo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
All Round trying to control.
Amarillo just trying to survive but All Round is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
All Round is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Amarillo is defending well though. All Round let's go of the attempt for now.
All Round throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
All Round tries to get the hooks in deep but Amarillo pushed the leg off.
Amarillo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
All Round looks gassed!
All Round is looking to take a break and control but Amarillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Amarillo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Amarillo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Amarillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amarillo drives through and clinches with All Round against the cage.
Amarillo drops down looking for an ankle pick but All Round pulls his leg out and moves away.
All Round shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amarillo counters with a nice double leg into side control. All Round won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amarillo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
All Round is trying to control Amarillo's posture but Amarillo avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
All Round is looking to get back to his feet here but Amarillo is keeping cool and he's managed to take All Round's back.
Amarillo is riding his opponent, not letting All Round buck him off.
All Round showing good submission defense here.
All Round is really stuck here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
All Round trying to control but not successfully.
Amarillo is persistently looking for the submission but All Round is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santara Amarillo 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.
All Round looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amarillo trying to control here.
Amarillo wants to improve his position but All Round is controlling well.
Amarillo gets back to full guard.
Amarillo 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.
Amarillo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
All Round must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
All Round trying to control but Amarillo is working from the bottom.
All Round seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarillo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. All Round doesn't defend quickly enough and Amarillo has managed to lock this one up! Can All Round escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Amarillo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Santara Amarillo!
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