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Demonic's Battle for the Belts PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomari Stapelstaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jericho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is break the walls down. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuomari Stapelstaden!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Stapelstaden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stapelstaden.
It looks like Chris Jericho has been cut.
Stapelstaden stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jericho.
Stapelstaden lands with a right that hurts Jericho. Jericho looks to clinch but Stapelstaden throws a short knee that drops Jericho. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tuomari Stapelstaden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Killroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry comes to the cage accompanied by 3 AM. Kip Killroy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drake Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kip Killroy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killroy pinned against the cage. Killroy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barry tries to clinch up but Killroy circles away and keeps his distance.
Barry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killroy pinned against the cage. Killroy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barry tries to clinch but Killroy moves out of range.
Barry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barry slips a jab and a cross from Killroy.
Killroy lands a body shot.
Barry 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.
Barry is in close to Killroy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barryis looking to pass into half guard but Killroy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Killroy is in guard.
Killroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Killroy trying to control but Barry is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killroy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barry is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barry trying to control the position.
Barry 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barry is on top in guard.
Barry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barry is looking to work some ground and pound but Killroy has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Killroy is trying to control the position but Barry postures up.
Barry trying to control but Killroy is working from the bottom.
Killroy keeping full guard, as Barry tries to pass.
Barry trying to control but Killroy is working from the bottom.
Barry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Barry forces his way into half guard.
Barry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Killroy is looking to control Barry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killroy avoid being mounted?
Killroy tries to roll over but Barry keeps him under control.
Barry lands strikes from half guard.
Killroy wants to control but Barry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Killroy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Killroy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Killroy is trying to control the position but Barry postures up.
Barry has gone for a leg lock! Killroy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barry's guard.
Barry is breathing heavily.
Barry will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killroy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barry wants to sweep here but Killroy controlling him for the moment.
Barry managing to control the position.
Killroy throwing strikes but missing.
Barry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killroy looking to pass the guard.
Barry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killroy wants to control from the top but Barry keeps moving.
Killroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barry throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Barry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ground and pound from Barry.
Barry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Killroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barry.
Killroy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barry prevents Killroy from improving his position.
Barry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killroy keeps working.
Killroy tries to kick Barry off but Barry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Barry dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barry shoots in looking for a takedown. Killroy tries to sprawl out of it but Barry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killroy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barry shoots in for a takedown but Killroy shows good takedown defense.
Killroy throws a nice head kick!
Barry shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Killroy's guard.
Barry throws a big right hand that misses.
Killroy with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Barry can't handle though.
Barry wants to pass the guard but Killroy is keeping the position.
Barry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barry content to stall in guard here.
Barry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killroy looking for a sweep. Not yet Killroy, not yet.
Barry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killroy is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry thows a big elbow that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Killroy has a takedown stuffed.
Barry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Killroy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Barry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killroy thuds his shin into the meat of Barry's side.
Barry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killroy finds it's way round the side to connect with Barry's head.
Barry is rocked!
Killroy fails with the takedown
and Barry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Killroy won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on Barry's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Killroy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barry off and has taken his back!
Barry turns into Killroy and is now in his guard.
Killroy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killroy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barry tries to hold on but Killroy pushes him away.
Barry flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Barry is in all sorts of trouble here.
Killroy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barry is trying desperately to improve position.
Killroy controlling the pace for now.
Barry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killroy landing strikes from the mount and Barry is in trouble!
Killroy wants to control the pace but Barry is squirming around nicely.
Barry tries to reverse the position but Killroy maintains control.
Killroy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Killroy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barry bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Killroy is trying to control the position but Barry postures up.
Barry drops back looking for a leg! Killroy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killroy manages to kick Barry off! Barry jumps back into Killroy's guard.
Killroy trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barry trying to control the position from guard on top but Killroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Killroy trying to control the position.
Barry gets to his feet. Killroy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Barry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Barry dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Donk. Killroy catches Barry right on the button with a cross.
Barry sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Barry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barry lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Barry.
Barry controlling from the full mount.
Barry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killroy is looking to escape.
Barry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killroy looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killroy can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry landing strikes from the mount.
Barry lands a nice shot to the head.
Barry with shots to the head and body - Killroy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Killroy can't escape the position.
Barry looking to finish Killroy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Killroy!
Barry prevents Killroy from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Killroy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barry trying to control but Killroy is having none of it.
Barry working for a guillotine from mount but Killroy is in no mood to give up.
Barry punching from mount but Killroy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry looking to finish Killroy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Killroy!
Barry landing strikes from the mount and Killroy is in trouble!
Killroy is trying to escape the mount.
Barry landing punches.
Barry dominating with strikes here.
Killroy is trying desperately to improve position.
Killroy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barry unloads with some shots from mount but Killroy bucks and avoids them well.
Barry unloads with some shots from mount but Killroy bucks and avoids them well.
Killroy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Barry misses with a head shot.
Barry is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Killroy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barry looking to ground and pound but Killroy is blocking nicely.
Killroy is looking to get to half guard.
Killroy is bucking up trying to escape but Barry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Killroy tries to hold on but Barry pushes him away.
Barry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Killroy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barry.
Killroy regains half guard.
Killroy is in trouble now - Barry has advanced to mount!
Killroy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Barry. What's that going to do exactly?
Barry punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barry landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Killroy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Killroy can't escape the position.
Killroy tries to hold on but Barry postures up.
Barry dominating with strikes here.
Barry working the ground and pound effectively.
Killroy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barry controlling his opponent.
Barry working the ground and pound effectively.
Kip Killroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Barry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barry, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Barry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Timber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venno Akker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timber kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is AC/DC - Hell´s Bells. Akker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Static-X - Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment. Venno Akker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Timber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Venno Akker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Timber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akker feints and then cracks Timber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timber down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Timber.
Timber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teemu Timber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Akker.
Timber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akker.
Akker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Timber is breathing heavily.
Timber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Teemu Timber has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akker tries to work over Timber's front leg with a kick but Timber checks it.
Akker fails to land with a series of punches.
Akker misses with a few strikes there.
Timber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akker catches Timber napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Timber to the canvas!
Timber is rocked!
Akker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oh Timber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timber has momentary wrist control but Akker slips an elbow through the middle.
Timber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Akker forces his way into half guard.
Akker is looking to take a break and control but Timber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akker passes to side control.
Timber is trying to get back to half guard.
Timber seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Akker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Timber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akker trying to control the action but Timber is working from the bottom.
Akker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Akker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Timber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Timber down.
Timber regains half guard.
Akker prevents Timber from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Akker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timber's head.
Timber is not content to let Akker control the position.
Timber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Akker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Akker's back!
Timber working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Akker trying to get back to his feet but Timber is in full control for now.
Akker tries to roll but Timber sticks to his back.
Akker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Timber is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akker trying to control the hands but Timber breaks the grip.
Akker is trying to stand back up.
Timber working for a choke but Akker is defending well.
Akker trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timber is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Timber not allowing Akker to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venno Akker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teemu Timber's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akker throws a right and a left that Timber avoids nicely.
Akker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Timber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akker's waist but Akker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Timber off to one side.
Timber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Akker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Timber trying to pass the guard but Akker defending well.
Akker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akker is in trouble now - Timber has advanced to mount!
Timber working for a guillotine from mount but Akker is in no mood to give up.
Akker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timber looking to secure an arm triangle but Akker defends it well.
Timber looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Akker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Timber avoids the attempt from Akker to control.
Timber blocks Akker's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Timber working for a submission but Akker is keeping him at bay.
Akker suckers Timber into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Akker is now in Timber's guard!
Akker trying to control but Timber is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Akker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timber.
Akker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akker with a jab.
Akker scores with a sloppy right hand. Timber should have avoided that one.
Akker misses with a double jab.
Timber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akker is fending him off so far but Timber persists. Nope, Akker circles away and we're back to standing.
Timber tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Timber misses
and Akker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akker swinging wilding here.
Timber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akker sprawls well initially but Timber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timber is looking to advance position but Akker won't allow it.
Akker is defending against the submission attempts here by Timber.
Akker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akker wants to get back to full guard.
Akker trying to control but Timber postures up.
Akker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Timber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Timber is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akker!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Timber swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Akker is now in Timber's guard. A big mistake from Timber there, giving up the dominant position!
Timber trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Timber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Timber, up you get!
Nice body kick there by Akker.
Akker throws a nice looking combination but Timber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Akker both land. Nice combination.
Timber tries for a takedown but Akker circles away easily
and Akker counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venno Akker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Teemu Timber's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Akker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Venno Akker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akker as he avoids it easily.
Timber is looking to clinch but Akker is avoiding it.
Timber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akker's waist but Akker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Timber off to one side.
Akker misses with a series of wild punches.
Timber shoots in looking for a takedown. Akker tries to sprawl out of it but Timber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teemu Timber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akker throws out a loose jab but Timber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timber fails with the takedown.
Akker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Timber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akker with a hook.
A left lands for Akker.
Akker lands a big head kick that sends Timber to the canvas! Akker follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Venno Akker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan de Madrid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Janowski (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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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan de Madrid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevie Janowski!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Madrid swings for the body but Janowski moves out of range.
de Madrid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Janowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Janowski throwing shots but de Madrid is blocking nicely.
de Madrid is positioning himself well to prevent Janowski advancing to mount.
Janowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Janowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
de Madrid is holding on to half guard well.
Janowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Janowski passes into side control, despite de Madrid's attempt to control the position.
de Madrid is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
de Madrid is looking to regain half guard here but Janowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Janowski.
de Madrid on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if de Madrid tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janowski working away.
Janowski throwing strikes but de Madrid manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Janowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
de Madrid really is a fat lump.
Janowski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but de Madrid is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
de Madrid punishing his opponent with strikes.
de Madrid trying to control but Janowski is having none of it.
de Madrid is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Janowski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Janowski is squirming around, avoiding de Madrid's attempts to control the action.
de Madrid sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Janowski is trying to escape the mount.
Janowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
de Madrid landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janowski working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
de Madrid lands a nice shot to the head.
Janowski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
de Madrid trying to control but Janowski is having none of it.
Janowski is in a horrible position here. de Madrid smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Janowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Janowski looks gassed!
Janowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with de Madrid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
de Madrid putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
de Madrid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
de Madrid postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Janowski looks a forlorn figure.
de Madrid controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
de Madrid with shots to the head and body - Janowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juan de Madrid will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Janowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
de Madrid clinches up against the cage.
de Madrid landing knees to the body.
de Madrid stops a takedown attempt from Janowski.
de Madrid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee calls for de Madrid to work.
de Madrid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Janowski is trying to trip de Madrid. He has hold of a leg but de Madrid is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Janowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Janowski preventing the sweep.
Janowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. de Madrid is keeping the position for now.
de Madrid has his feet on Janowski's thighs here. He's pushed Janowski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Janowski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan de Madrid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolf Hoess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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212 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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, Leo Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rudolf Hoess!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoess fails with an attempt to clinch.
Susi blocks a head kick by Hoess.
Susi slips a jab and a cross from Hoess.
Hoess misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudolf Hoess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoess tries to clinch but Susi is having none of it.
Hoess takes the fight into the clinch.
Susi leaning against his opponent.
Susi is trying to break free.
Susi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoess swinging wilding here.
Susi is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoess swinging wilding here.
Susi misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hoess, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoess looks to land a combination but Susi avoids it well.
Susi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Susi slips a jab and a cross from Hoess.
Susi lands a jab to the head.
Hoess throws a lazy head kick
and Susi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hoess looks gassed!
Susi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoess swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Susi counters with a huge head kick that drops Hoess! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Susi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulrich Von Cuntenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Cuntenstein has chosen Hips don't Lie by Shakira (feat. Danzig) as his entrance music. Ulrich Von Cuntenstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdullah Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulrich Von Cuntenstein!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Cuntenstein misses the jab.
Von Cuntenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Cuntenstein throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Cuntenstein throws a head kick but Virtanen moves out of range.
Von Cuntenstein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Von Cuntenstein scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Von Cuntenstein throwing shots but Virtanen is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Cuntenstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Virtanen's head.
Virtanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Virtanen manages to get to full guard.
Von Cuntenstein looking to pass the guard.
Von Cuntenstein preventing the sweep.
Von Cuntenstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Virtanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Virtanen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Von Cuntenstein is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Virtanen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Von Cuntenstein's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen gets his hands free as Von Cuntenstein looks to control.
Von Cuntenstein rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Von Cuntenstein misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Von Cuntenstein tries to roll over but Virtanen keeps him under control.
Von Cuntenstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Virtanen.
Von Cuntenstein manages to get to full guard.
Von Cuntenstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Virtanen wants to control from the top but Von Cuntenstein keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Cuntenstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Von Cuntenstein trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Virtanen is working Von Cuntenstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Virtanen prevents Von Cuntenstein from getting back to his feet.
Von Cuntenstein throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Virtanen preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice uppercut there from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Cuntenstein throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virtanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Virtanen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Von Cuntenstein lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Cuntenstein misses with a knee to the head.
Von Cuntenstein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Virtanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Von Cuntenstein.
Von Cuntenstein tries to land knees in the clinch but Virtanen avoids the damage to the body.
Von Cuntenstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Cuntenstein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Virtanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Virtanen lands a knee to the body.
Von Cuntenstein misses with an elbow over the top.
Von Cuntenstein managing to block the knees to the body from Virtanen.
Virtanen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Virtanen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Von Cuntenstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Von Cuntenstein avoiding damage as Virtanen throws knees to the body.
Virtanen looking to stall.
Von Cuntenstein missing with knees to the body.
Von Cuntenstein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Virtanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Virtanen dodges an elbow strike from Von Cuntenstein.
Von Cuntenstein trying to stall but Virtanen improves his position.
Von Cuntenstein looks gassed!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Virtanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
Virtanen wants to stall.
Virtanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Von Cuntenstein stalling.
Von Cuntenstein misses with an elbow strike.
Virtanen avoiding damage as Von Cuntenstein throws knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Virtanen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Von Cuntenstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Cuntenstein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Von Cuntenstein tries to land a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks with his arms.
Virtanen stalling in the clinch but Von Cuntenstein improves position.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the head but Von Cuntenstein blocks with his arms.
Von Cuntenstein tries a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks it.
Virtanen missing with knees to the body.
Virtanen avoiding damage as Von Cuntenstein throws knees to the body.
Von Cuntenstein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virtanen.
Von Cuntenstein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Cuntenstein tries to land knees in the clinch but Virtanen avoids the damage to the body.
Virtanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Virtanen avoids the head kick by Von Cuntenstein.
Von Cuntenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ulrich Von Cuntenstein will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Von Cuntenstein gets a clinch.
Von Cuntenstein throws a knee to the head but misses.
Virtanen missing with knees to the body.
Virtanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Cuntenstein has him pressed against the cage.
Virtanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Von Cuntenstein gets an underhook and turns Virtanen into the cage.
Von Cuntenstein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Virtanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Virtanen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Von Cuntenstein in his tracks.
Virtanen throws a left that rocks Von Cuntenstein and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Virtanen dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Von Cuntenstein regain composure!
Von Cuntenstein is rocked!
Virtanen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Von Cuntenstein!
Von Cuntenstein is still in real trouble! Can Virtanen finish him?
Von Cuntenstein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Virtanen! Von Cuntenstein is hurt baaadly! Virtanen is firing away with more strikes - Von Cuntenstein is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abdullah Virtanen!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Mousaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousaki has chosen I'M Back as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Cash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Mousaki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash lands a really nice looking cross but Mousaki seems unphased.
Cash looks for a takedown but Mousaki sprawls well.
Cash moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mousaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cash tries to improve position but can't.
Cash manages to get back to half guard.
Cash is looking to improve his position.
Mousaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cash knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mousaki throwing shots but Cash is blocking nicely.
Cash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mousaki wants to pass to mount but Cash is defending the position.
Mousaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Cash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cash shoots and misses
and Mousaki counters with a shoot takedown. Cash fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mousaki thows a big elbow that misses.
Cash working for a triangle but Mousaki defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash working for a triangle but Mousaki defends it easily.
Cash keeping full guard, as Mousaki tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mousaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mousaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cash looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mousaki passes into half guard.
Mousaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mousaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mousaki looks gassed!
Cash missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousaki is keen to just control but Cash is a slippery customer.
Cash regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mousaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Cash is retaining full guard.
Mousaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cash is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mousaki off and has taken his back!
Mousaki is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Cash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mousaki counters with a shoot takedown. Cash fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mousaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Cash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cash is on top in guard.
Cash drops back looking for a leg! Mousaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mousaki manages to kick Cash off! Cash jumps back into Mousaki's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mousaki 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.
Cash tries to free his leg and advance position but Mousaki is retaining full guard.
Mousaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mousaki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mousaki is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Mousaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mousaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mousaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mousaki looking for a triangle here. Cash is fighting it but it looks tight! Mousaki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cash is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kenji Mousaki!
Kenji Mousaki is the new welterweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Adebisi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go Go Adebisi. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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201 lbs
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215 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erwin Rommel!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rommel staying out of range there.
Rommel stuffs the takedown.
Rommel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adebisi.
Adebisi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rommel tries to get to full guard but Adebisi has control of the leg.
Adebisi is looking to advance position but Rommel won't allow it.
Adebisi seems to be working for a kimura but Rommel defends the submission attempt.
Rommel moves into full guard.
Adebisi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rommel is retaining full guard.
Adebisi slips nicely into half guard.
Adebisi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rommel is just riding it out for now. Adebisi eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel wants to improve his position but Adebisi is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rommel missing with punches from the bottom.
Rommel gets full guard.
Adebisi wants to get up but he can't break Rommel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rommel had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Adebisi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rommel Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Adebisi's back instead.
Adebisi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rommel is looking to advance position but Adebisi won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adebisi kicks Rommel off and gets back to his feet.
Rommel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Adebisi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rommel throws a strike aimed at the side of Adebisi's head but Adebisi avoids it well.
Rommel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Adebisi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Adebisi is trying to control the action in half guard but Rommel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rommel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Adebisi trying to control but Rommel is working from the bottom.
Rommel trying to strike off his back.
Rommel punching from the bottom - just letting Adebisi know he's still in a fight.
Rommel is trying to keep Adebisi in close.
Adebisi wants to stand but Rommel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rommel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adebisi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rommel is retaining full guard.
Rommel looking for a sweep. Not yet Rommel, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Adebisi tries to clinch up.
Adebisi fails with the takedown
and Rommel counters with a takedown into side control.
Rommel is working Adebisi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rommel trying to control the action but Adebisi is working from the bottom.
Adebisi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rommel off and has taken his back!
Rommel looks gassed!
Rommel showing good submission defense here.
Adebisi is persistently looking for the submission but Rommel is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erwin Rommel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rommel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rommel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rommel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Adebisi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rommel is landing with some decent strikes but Adebisi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Adebisi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adebisi gets back to half guard.
Adebisi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erwin Rommel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adebisi looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adebisi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel won't allow Adebisi to sweep him here.
Adebisi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rommel lands a couple of elbows.
Rommel distracts Adebisi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adebisi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rommel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rommel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adebisi striking off his back but it's not causing Rommel any problems.
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.
Rommel throws a big right hand that misses.
Adebisi working a defensive guard here.
Rommel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rommel advances to half guard.
Rommel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rommel slips a nice elbow through Adebisi's hands, connecting with Adebisi's forehead.
Adebisi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rommel is working away from the top position though.
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. Rommel connects with a nice short shot to Adebisi's temple.
Adebisi wants to get back to full guard.
Adebisi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rommel.
Rommel prevents Adebisi from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel is just content to waste time from the top position. Adebisi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rommel thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Adebisi tries to clinch but Rommel moves away
and Rommel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Rommel seems content to control.
Adebisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adebisi tries to get to full guard but Rommel has control of the leg.
Rommel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rommel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rommel's back!
Adebisi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Adebisi working for a choke but Rommel is defending well.
Rommel turns into Adebisi and is now in his guard.
Rommel wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.
Rommel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adebisi's head.
Rommel throwing strikes but missing.
Adebisi wants to sweep here but Rommel controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Rommel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adebisi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adebisi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rommel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adebisi working for a triangle but Rommel defends it easily.
Adebisi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rommel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adebisi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Adebisi keeping full guard, as Rommel tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel preventing the sweep.
Adebisi wants to stand up but Rommel is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rommel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rommel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adebisi has his foot on Rommel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rommel works his way back into a safe position though.
Rommel wants to pass the guard but Adebisi is keeping the position.
Adebisi keeping moving, preventing Rommel from controlling successfully.
Rommel passes Adebisi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Adebisi actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi is trying to get back to full guard.
Adebisi is working hard here to advance position.
Adebisi is trying to maintain the position but Rommel is very close to passing his half guard.
Rommel slips a nice elbow through Adebisi's hands, connecting with Adebisi's forehead.
Rommel is taking a breather. Adebisi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Adebisi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rommel moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Adebisi.
Adebisi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adebisi is looking for a sweep. Rommel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rommel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adebisi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adebisi is pressing down on Rommel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adebisi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rommel manages to get himself to full guard.
Adebisi preventing the sweep.
Adebisi forces his way into half guard.
Adebisi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rommel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adebisi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rommel is refusing to be controlled, as Adebisi sits in half guard.
Adebisi is looking for a kimura but Rommel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adebisi to get the leverage.
Adebisi wants to pass the guard but Rommel is defending well.
Adebisi is looking for a kimura but Rommel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adebisi to get the leverage.
Rommel wants to control but Adebisi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Rommel really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rommel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Rommel keeps moving.
Rommel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Adebisi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rommel trying to control but Adebisi is working from the bottom.
Rommel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adebisi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rommel wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.
Rommel preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rommel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rommel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rommel working the head with strikes.
Adebisi regains half guard.
Adebisi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rommel is working away from the top position though.
Adebisi is pressing down on Rommel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi has his foot on Rommel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rommel works his way back into a safe position though.
Rommel looking to sit in guard and control but Adebisi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rommel looking for a sweep. Not yet Rommel, not yet.
Adebisi landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rommel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adebisi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rommel is keeping the position for now.
Adebisi chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adebisi trying to control but Rommel is working from the bottom.
Adebisi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rommel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Adebisi!
Rommel lands a big shot there that rocks Adebisi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rommel landing shots from mount.
Adebisi is desperately trying to improve his position but Rommel has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rommel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rommel lands a big elbow.
Rommel breaks from Adebisi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Adebisi wants to control but Rommel is having none of it.
Adebisi working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Rommel.
Adebisi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Simon Adebisi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Adebisi tries for a takedown but Rommel circles away easily
and Rommel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Adebisi's guard now.
Rommel distracts Adebisi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rommel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adebisi's guard.
Adebisi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rommel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rommel's back!
Rommel wants to control his opponent's hands but Adebisi gets his hands free.
Adebisi is working the ground and pound. Can Rommel escape?
Rommel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Adebisi looking for the choke from the back.
Rommel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rommel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rommel.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Adebisi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adebisi is one step ahead there.
Rommel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Adebisi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rommel's guard.
Adebisi is trying to control the action in half guard but Rommel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adebisi is thwarting Rommel's attempts to control the position.
Adebisi wants to work for an arm triangle but Rommel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Adebisi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adebisi wants to take a breather but Rommel is having none of it.
Rommel gets full guard.
Rommel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adebisi manages to get himself to full guard.
Rommel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rommel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel landing with the ground and pound.
Adebisi is looking for a triangle but Rommel pushes his legs off easily.
Adebisi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rommel scoring with some ground and pound.
Adebisi working a defensive guard here.
Adebisi is really struggling to control Rommel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rommel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adebisi's head.
Adebisi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adebisi keeping moving, preventing Rommel from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adebisi looking for a guillotine here but Rommel defends easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rommel blocks a jab.
Simon Adebisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adebisi with a poor takedown
and Rommel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Adebisi!
Rommel landing strikes, looking to finish!
Adebisi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adebisi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rommel with a couple of short strikes.
Rommel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adebisi is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Rommel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rommel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Rommel!
Erwin Rommel is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Kunnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matto Monni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kunnas comes to the cage accompanied by Palpan killi. Monni has chosen AC/DC - T.N.T as his entrance music. Matto Monni acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Kunnas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Monni!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monni is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kunnas, as that shot connected.
It looks like Matto Monni has been cut.
Kunnas takes a swing at Monni's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monni tries to close the distance and clinch but Kunnas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kunnas gets a clinch.
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
Kunnas landing knees to the body.
Kunnas crunches a lovely knee into Monni's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kunnas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kunnas lands a knee to the body.
Monni is looking to control Kunnas's arms but Kunnas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monni has his back to the cage.
Kunnas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kunnas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monni tries to stall but Kunnas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kunnas is pressed up against the cage. Monni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kunnas down to the mat. Kunnas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kunnas avoids the head kick by Monni.
Monni looks gassed!
Kunnas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monni shoots for a double leg takedown but Kunnas sprawls well. He's pushed Monni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kunnas has closed the distance and engaged Monni in a clinch.
Kunnas landing knees to the head.
Kunnas lands a knee to the head.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kunnas tries to land a knee to the head but Monni blocks with his arms.
Kunnas scores with a knee to the head.
Kunnas landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kunnas with a knee to the head.
Kunnas with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kunnas looking to throw knees to the head but Monni is blocking nicely.
Kunnas prevents Monni from breaking the clinch.
Monni is trying to break free.
Kunnas tries a knee to the head but Monni blocks it.
Kunnas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monni wants a takedown.
Mauri Kunnas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Monni.
Kunnas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kunnas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kunnas connects with a knee to the head.
Kunnas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monni looking to stall.
Monni takes a knee right on the jaw!
Monni tries a knee to the head but Kunnas blocks it.
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
Kunnas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
Monni has had enough of the clinch but Kunnas keeps him there for the moment.
Kunnas misses with a knee to the head.
Kunnas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monni blocks it with crossed arms.
Monni jumps into guard, dragging Kunnas to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kunnas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kunnas preventing the sweep.
Monni had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kunnas is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Monni Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kunnas's back instead.
Monni controlling well, preventing Kunnas from escaping the position.
Kunnas really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Monni's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Kunnas is covering up but some of the strikes from Monni are getting through and doing damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monni is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kunnas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kunnas for a finish.
Monni is trying to stick to Kunnas's back but Kunnas is turning into Monni. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Monni's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kunnas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monni will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kunnas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Monni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kunnas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kunnas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kunnas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kunnas advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monni tries to bench press Kunnas off him but Kunnas keeps the position.
Monni tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kunnas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Monni tries to reverse the position but Kunnas maintains control.
Kunnas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Monni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kunnas controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Kunnas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matto Monni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Monni tries to clinch but Kunnas moves away
and Kunnas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monni keeps the fight on the outside.
Monni wants to clinch but Kunnas slips to the side
and Kunnas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kunnas waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Monni.
Kunnas throws a combination. Monni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kunnas tries to clinch but Monni is having none of it.
Kunnas throws a leg kick but Monni checks it.
Kunnas rushes Monni and presses him up against the cage.
Monni tries to break the clinch but Kunnas is controlling the position.
Monni fails to pull guard.
Kunnas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Monni tries to stall but Kunnas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kunnas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kunnas misses with a knee to the head.
Monni missing with knees to the body.
Kunnas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Kunnas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kunnas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monni is trying to stall.
Kunnas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monni trying to stall but Kunnas improves his position.
Monni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kunnas just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Monni.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monni stalling in the clinch but Kunnas improves position.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monni looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matto Monni.
Monni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kunnas is fending him off so far but Monni persists. Nope, Kunnas circles away and we're back to standing.
Mauri Kunnas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Monni.
Monni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monni clinches but Kunnas breaks the clinch
and Kunnas counters with a nice uppercut.
Matto Monni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kunnas tries to clinch up.
Kunnas wants to clinch.
Monni has Kunnas up against the cage in a clinch.
Monni wants to break free but Kunnas has control.
Kunnas scores with a knee to the head.
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.
Kunnas tries a knee to the head but Monni blocks it.
Monni jumps into guard, dragging Kunnas to the mat.
Kunnas trying to move into half guard but instead Monni has managed to sweep!
Monni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kunnas is keeping the position for now.
Kunnas keeping moving, preventing Monni from controlling successfully.
Monni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kunnas has control of Monni's left arm, preventing Monni from doing any damage.
Monni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monni won't allow Kunnas to sweep him here.
Monni tries to free his leg and advance position but Kunnas is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kunnas misses with a leg kick.
Monni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Monni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monni wants to pass to mount but Kunnas is defending the position.
Kunnas tries to kick Monni off but Monni keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kunnas is defending against the submission attempts here by Monni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas tries to roll over but Monni keeps him under control.
Monni is looking for a kimura here.
Kunnas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kunnas looking for a sweep. Not yet Kunnas, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Kunnas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matto Monni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Monni rushes Kunnas and presses him up against the cage.
Monni can't get the takedown.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Kunnas.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kunnas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
Kunnas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monni has had enough of the clinch but Kunnas keeps him there for the moment.
Monni avoiding damage as Kunnas throws knees to the body.
Monni looking to slow down the pace here.
Kunnas looking to throw knees to the head but Monni is blocking nicely.
Kunnas dodges an elbow strike from Monni.
Monni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kunnas looking to throw knees to the head but Monni is blocking nicely.
Kunnas prevents a body shot from Monni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunnas prevents Monni from breaking the clinch.
Kunnas looking to throw knees to the head but Monni is blocking nicely.
Kunnas keeps control of Monni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monni trying to stall but Kunnas improves his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kunnas trying to land knees to the body.
Monni has had enough of the clinch but Kunnas keeps him there for the moment.
Monni scores with a hook to the body.
Monni is trying to stall.
Kunnas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monni blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kunnas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kunnas tries a knee to the head but Monni blocks it.
Monni tries to break the clinch but Kunnas is controlling the position.
Kunnas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kunnas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monni has hold of one of Kunnas's legs. Kunnas is fighting the takedown attempt but Monni gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Monni wants to control from the top but Kunnas keeps moving.
Kunnas pushes Monni off and gets back to his feet.
Kunnas gets caught flat footed, as Monni shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Monni trying to control the position from guard on top but Kunnas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kunnas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Monni is looking to work some ground and pound but Kunnas has wrist control.
Kunnas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monni tries to free his leg and advance position but Kunnas is retaining full guard.
Monni stopping the sweep attempt from Kunnas.
Kunnas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monni on the ground.
Kunnas is looking to stand up but Monni isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kunnas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kunnas. Kunnas obviously looking to wear him down.
Kunnas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kunnas moves in looking to clinch but Monni pushes him off.
No joy there for Kunnas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monni drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kunnas keeping moving, preventing Monni from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monni lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monni.
Kunnas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kunnas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kunnas tries to get out of the position.
Kunnas can't keep his opponent in guard - Monni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Monni passes to side control.
Monni is looking to take a break and control but Kunnas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monni stands up.
Kunnas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matto Monni really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matto Monni's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monni tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kunnas counters with a good low kick that Monni was not able to check.
Kunnas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kunnas counters with an inside leg kick.
Kunnas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monni, pushing him back against the cage.
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
Kunnas tries a knee to the head but Monni blocks it.
Kunnas with a knee to the head.
Monni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monni jumps guard and drags Kunnas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Monni looking for a guillotine here but Kunnas defends easily.
Kunnas won't allow Monni to sweep him here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas stays in close to Monni's body and controls the position.
Monni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kunnas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kunnas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kunnas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Kunnas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Monni 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.
Monni is looking for a triangle but Kunnas pushes his legs off easily.
Monni is looking for a triangle but Kunnas pushes his legs off easily.
Kunnas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monni's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kunnas clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
Kunnas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kunnas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monni blocks it with crossed arms.
Monni pulls guard.
Kunnas trying to control but Monni is working from the bottom.
Monni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monni looking to control.
Monni can't keep his opponent in guard - Kunnas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Monni tries to roll over but Kunnas keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas slows the pace down in half guard.
Monni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kunnas.
Kunnas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kunnas is thwarting Monni's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kunnas escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Kunnas had his way with Matto Monni in that round.
The cut man is working on Matto Monni's cut.
That's time! 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.
Monni tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kunnas moves into the clinch.
Kunnas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kunnas scores with a knee to the head.
Kunnas landing knees to the head.
Monni manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Monni working a defensive guard here.
Monni working for a triangle but Kunnas defends it easily.
Kunnas content to stall in guard here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Monni lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kunnas!
Matto Monni has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas tries to hold on but Monni pushes him away.
Monni looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Monni is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kunnas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kunnas!
Kunnas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Monni isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kunnas stacks Monni on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kunnas!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas decides to stand back up.
Kunnas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kunnas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kunnas lands a knee to the head.
Kunnas tries a knee to the head but Monni blocks it.
Monni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monni has Kunnas up against the cage in a clinch.
Kunnas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
Monni tries to pull guard but Kunnas won't allow it.
Kunnas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Monni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Monni wants to stall.
Monni tries to land knees in the clinch but Kunnas avoids the damage to the body.
Kunnas landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monni jumps guard but Kunnas stands there with Monni around his waist. Monni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kunnas with a knee to the head.
Monni trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kunnas.
Kunnas prevents Monni from breaking the clinch.
Kunnas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kunnas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kunnas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Monni trying to land knees to the body.
Monni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mauri Kunnas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kunnas scores a nice knee to the body.
Kunnas looking to throw knees to the head but Monni is blocking nicely.
Monni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Monni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kunnas's elbow.
Kunnas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monni blocks it with crossed arms.
Monni is trying to stall.
Kunnas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kunnas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Monni is looking to control Kunnas's arms but Kunnas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monni has his back to the cage.
Kunnas connects with a knee to the head.
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.
Monni stalling in the clinch but Kunnas improves position.
Kunnas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Monni takes a knee right on the jaw!
Monni throws a punch but it's blocked by Kunnas.
Kunnas looking to throw knees to the head but Monni is blocking nicely.
Monni throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kunnas with a knee to the head.
Monni has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kunnas uses from the top position.
Monni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monni throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kunnas escapes and throws Monni's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Matto Monni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monni sneaks back into half guard.
Monni tries to get to full guard but Kunnas has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauri Kunnas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kunnas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Kunnas!
Mauri Kunnas is the new heavyweight champion!
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