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NFC 14 Tuominen vs Junttila PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uolevi Kaipainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Coleman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uolevi Kaipainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaipainen misses with the combination.
Kaipainen sizes up Coleman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Brandon Coleman has been cut.
Kaipainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Coleman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaipainen sprawls well initially but Coleman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coleman is keen to just control but Kaipainen is a slippery customer.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaipainen's head.
Kaipainen is trying to stand.
Coleman 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.
Kaipainen pushes Coleman off looking to stand but Coleman dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coleman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaipainen is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaipainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Kaipainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaipainen tries to bum rush Coleman with a series of wild strikes but Coleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaipainen misses with a looping left.
Coleman slips a jab from Kaipainen.
Kaipainen tries to move into range but Coleman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaipainen.
Kaipainen fails to land the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Coleman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coleman.
Coleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaipainen throws out the jab.
Kaipainen lands with a big right hook that stumbles Coleman - he's out on his feet here! Kaipainen follows up with another monster hook that separates Coleman from consciousness! Coleman falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Kaipainen stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uolevi Kaipainen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jusa Jesse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mutha Fucka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fucka has chosen Impaled Nazarene - "Total War/Winter War" as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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199 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jusa Jesse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mutha Fucka!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fucka tries to land a front kick but Jesse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jesse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Jusa Jesse has been cut.
Fucka slips a jab and a cross from Jesse.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Fucka! Jesse is backing up but he can't get away as Fucka lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Jesse and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mutha Fucka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roope Karppinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amigo Cerveza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerveza has chosen Juno - Postapocalyptica as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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194 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roope Karppinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amigo Cerveza!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnem�ki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karppinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Karppinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cerveza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karppinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roope Karppinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerveza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cerveza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cerveza misses with a body shot.
Karppinen fails with the takedown.
Cerveza looks to throw the jab but Karppinen is out of range.
Cerveza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cerveza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Karppinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Cerveza has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cerveza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cerveza lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Karppinen is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerveza lands a big elbow - Karppinen is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Karppinen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Amigo Cerveza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Rantalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Bowes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Rantalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Bowes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Anni Minnem�ki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowes stuffs the takedown.
Rantalainen ducks straight into an uppercut from Bowes and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Rantalainen maanges to regain guard straight away.
It looks like Simo Rantalainen has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rantalainen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bowes thows a big elbow that misses.
Bowes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bowes trying to control but Rantalainen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowes postures up in Rantalainen's guard and throws a big left but Rantalainen blocks it.
Rantalainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rantalainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bowes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rantalainen trying to strike off his back.
Rantalainen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bowes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rantalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Rantalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rantalainen shoots in and drives through. Bowes sprawls well.
Bowes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rantalainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowes circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Rantalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rantalainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowes tries to sprawl out of it but Rantalainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rantalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowes tries to clinch there but Rantalainen circles away.
Roddy Bowes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rantalainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowes is fending him off so far but Rantalainen persists. Nope, Bowes circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowes clinches with his opponent.
Rantalainen has Bowes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bowes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bowes looking to throw knees to the head but Rantalainen is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bowes.
Rantalainen is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Bowes.
Bowes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowes landing knees to the body.
Bowes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bowes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bowes lands a damaging elbow.
Bowes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bowes with a knee to the head.
Rantalainen is rocked!
clinched against the cage, Bowes lands a big elbow that drops Rantalainen! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Rantalainen is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roddy Bowes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riaan Geingob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Hantta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geingob comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - Got Yourself a Gun. The key to victory for Riaan Geingob has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riaan Geingob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Hantta!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurstr�m and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geingob lands a body shot.
Geingob misses with an uppercut.
Geingob looks to land a right hand but Hantta moved out of range.
Hantta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Geingob misses with a hook.
Geingob avoids the body shot from Hantta.
A telegraphed right hand from Geingob misses the target.
Geingob looks to land a combination but Hantta avoids it well.
Geingob with a nice cross.
Hantta darts in and clinches Geingob up against the cage.
Hantta tries to break the clinch but Geingob is controlling the position.
Geingob stalling in the clinch.
Hantta is working Geingob over against the cage.
Hantta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Geingob.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geingob misses with a looping right.
Hantta misses with a kick to the body.
Hantta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hantta throws a one two combo.
It looks like Riaan Geingob has been cut.
A head kick misses from Geingob.
Hantta lands a right hook to the body.
Geingob is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hantta manages to break the clinch.
Hantta digs a good body shot into Geingob's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hantta rushes Geingob and presses him up against the cage.
Hantta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hantta breaks the clinch.
Hantta keeps Geingob at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geingob moves away.
Hantta has closed the distance and engaged Geingob in a clinch.
Geingob wants to get back to striking at distance but Hantta won't allow it.
Hantta breaks the clinch.
Hantta looks to land a body kick but Geingob moved away.
Hantta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hantta lands a two punch combo.
Hantta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Geingob wants to break free but Hantta has control.
Hantta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hantta.
Hantta misses with a double jab
and Geingob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Geingob misses the target.
Hantta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Hantta.
Geingob throws a jab when Hantta was well out of range.
Hantta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geingob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Geingob throws a body kick the misses
and Hantta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Geingob is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Geingob looks to land a right hand but Hantta moved out of range.
Hantta misses with a series of wild punches.
Geingob throws out a loose jab but Hantta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hantta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Geingob throws a hook to the side of Hantta's head but Hantta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geingob misses the shot to the body.
Hantta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hantta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hantta throws a body kick that misses.
Geingob missing with a left hand there. Hantta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hantta rushes Geingob and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hantta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hantta rushes Geingob and presses him up against the cage.
Hantta manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geingob throws a leg kick
and Hantta counters with a three punch combo that has Geingob backing up. Geingob nods at Hantta to acknowledge the strikes.
Geingob takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Geingob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hantta circles away quickly and effectively.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Hantta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riaan Geingob's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from Geingob misses.
Hantta misses with a series of wild punches.
Hannu Hantta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hantta closes the distance and clinches.
Geingob is trying to maintain a safe position but Hantta gets an underhook and turns Geingob into the cage.
Hantta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hantta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hantta.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hantta!
Hantta connects with a crisp jab.
Hantta looks to land a combination but Geingob avoids it well.
Hantta moves in looking to clinch but Geingob pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geingob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Geingob blocks a head kick by Hantta.
A big head kick from Hantta and Geingob is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Geingob is rocked!
Geingob manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hantta trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geingob. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Geingob goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hantta is on top in guard.
Geingob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hantta is looking to stand up but Geingob won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geingob is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Geingob has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hantta has passed into side control.
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.
Hantta stands up.
Hannu Hantta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Geingob throws a sloppy head kick and Hantta moves out of range easily.
Hantta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Geingob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hantta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Hantta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riaan Geingob's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Geingob slips a jab and a cross from Hantta.
Geingob throws a leg kick
and Hantta counters by moving into the clinch.
Geingob is looking to control Hantta's arms but Hantta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Geingob has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hantta.
Hantta wants to break free but Geingob has control.
Hantta breaks the clinch.
Hantta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Geingob rather than just go for the knockout.
Geingob throws a jab when Hantta was well out of range.
Hantta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hantta scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hantta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Geingob doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hantta wants to clinch up but Geingob keeps it at a distance.
Hantta thumps Geingob with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hantta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hantta throws a sloppy head kick and Geingob moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantta pushes Geingob away with a front kick.
Hantta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hantta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Geingob will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hantta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Geingob backs up against the cage.
Oh Geingob is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hantta has managed to clinch.
Geingob seems to have got his legs back now.
Hantta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hantta throws a right hand that Geingob ducks under and follows up with a left that Geingob also avoids with ease.
Hantta moves away from the strike by Geingob.
Hantta wants to clinch up but Geingob keeps it at a distance.
Geingob throws a looping overhand right but Hantta ducks down to avoid it.
Hantta misses with a head kick.
Hantta moves away from the strike by Geingob.
Riaan Geingob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Geingob avoids the head kick by Hantta.
Hantta throws a series of punches but Geingob moves out of range.
Hantta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Geingob counters with an inside leg kick.
Hantta throws a nice looking combination but Geingob bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riaan Geingob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hantta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geingob misses the shot to the body.
Hantta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geingob.
Geingob waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hantta.
Hantta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hantta misses with a wild combination.
Hantta tries to clinch up but Geingob circles away and keeps his distance.
Hantta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hantta clinches up with Geingob and pushes him back against the cage.
Hantta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Geingob throws out a loose jab but Hantta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geingob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hantta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Geingob counters with a nice body shot.
Geingob misses with a hook. Hantta ducked under it nicely.
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.
Hantta misses with a looping right.
Hantta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Geingob. That snapped Hantta's head back.
Geingob scores with a sloppy right hand. Hantta should have avoided that one.
Geingob takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some wild striking there from Hantta.
Geingob misses with a combination
and Hantta counters with a head kick. That will keep Geingob thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Riaan Geingob's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hantta throws a right and a left that Geingob avoids nicely.
Hantta gets a clinch.
Hannu Hantta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Geingob tries to throw a body punch but Hantta avoids it by throwing Geingob back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannu Hantta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hantta 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannu Hantta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aarre Voutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tera quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tera quid is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarre Voutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, tera quid!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from quid. No joy for Voutilainen on that attempt.
Voutilainen lands a body shot.
Voutilainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Voutilainen is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! quid hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aarre Voutilainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minimum Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neck comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint it black. Minimum Power acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pencil Neck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minimum Power!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neck looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.
Neck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Power works Neck's body with a nice hook.
Neck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power.
Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neck moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Power throws a hook to the side of Neck's head but Neck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neck.
Power wants to clinch
and Neck moves into the clinch.
Neck tries for a takedown but Power manages to get underhooks.
Neck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neck scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Power is looking for a sweep. Neck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Power trying to hold on to Neck's head to control him but Neck postures up.
Power wants to get back to full guard.
Neck slows the pace down in half guard.
Power is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Neck there.
Power is looking for a sweep. Neck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neck wants to stand up but Power is controlling the position.
That's two 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.
Power is staying active underneath Neck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Power looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neck prevents Power from improving his position.
Neck gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Neck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Power counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Neck shoots for a takedown but Power saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neck is breathing heavily.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Power is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Neck is tapping! Great win for Power!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Minimum Power!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martial Arts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aalio Paalio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arts comes to the cage accompanied by Cry Little Sister. Martial Arts has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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285 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martial Arts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aalio Paalio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Marco Blurstr�m and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paalio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arts slips a jab from Paalio.
Paalio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arts. Arts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paalio misses with an uppercut.
Paalio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paalio moves out of range of the strikes.
Paalio throws a left that rocks Arts and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Paalio dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Arts regain composure!
It looks like Martial Arts has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Paalio's best efforts.
Arts is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Paalio pulls his head out easily.
Arts is trying to get back to full guard.
Arts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arts actively working from the bottom here.
Arts is looking to control Paalio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arts avoid being mounted?
Arts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arts trying to control here.
Arts tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paalio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paalio dances in with a quick combination. Arts is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Paalio snaps Arts's head back. Arts stumbles backwards against the cage. Paalio steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Arts's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Arts just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aalio Paalio!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between maximus meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeet Kun Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Do has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Jeet Kun Do will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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308 lbs
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285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, maximus meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeet Kun Do!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnem�ki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
meridius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Do momentarily.
meridius tries to keep at a distance but Do has taken the fight into the clinch.
Do manages to pull guard.
meridius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
meridius is looking to work some ground and pound but Do has wrist control.
Do trying to control the position.
meridius thows a big elbow that misses.
Do looking for a sweep. Not yet Do, not yet.
meridius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
meridius works over Do with some ground and pound from guard.
Do wants to stand up but meridius is controlling him.
meridius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
meridius tries to free his leg and advance position but Do is retaining full guard.
meridius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
meridius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
meridius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
meridius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Do swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Do is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
meridius throws a strike but Do rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
meridius looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Do puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Do not doing much here.
meridius misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Do blocks the strikes from meridius.
meridius wants to improve his position but Do is controlling well.
meridius is refusing to be controlled, as Do sits in half guard.
meridius wants to get back to full guard.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Do ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Do moves into the clinch.
meridius tries for a takedown. No joy.
meridius is breathing heavily.
Do lands a right hand that snaps the head of meridius backwards.
meridius managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
meridius avoids the elbow strike from Do, against the cage.
Do throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Do landing knees to the body.
Do will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning meridius up against the cage.
Do missing with knees to the body.
Do slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do tries to land a knee to the head but meridius blocks with his arms.
Do looking to slow down the pace here.
Do lands with a right to the head.
Do tries to pull guard but meridius won't allow it.
Do misses with a knee strike.
meridius looking for a takedown.
meridius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Do lands a nice uppercut.
Do will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning meridius up against the cage.
Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from meridius.
meridius tries to score a body lock takedown but Do shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for maximus meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Do.
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.
Do tries to land a knee to the head but meridius blocks with his arms.
Do gets control of meridius's arms and successfully pulls guard. Do will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Do looking to control.
meridius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Do works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Do is trying to control the position but meridius postures up.
meridius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
meridius working some strikes from top position.
meridius throwing strikes from guard but Do blocks nicely.
meridius postures up.
meridius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Do scrambles and gets back to his feet.
meridius moves forwards but Do connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Do throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Do clinches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeet Kun Do dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Do connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Do tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left lands for Do.
Nice sprawl there from Do as meridius shoots in.
Do looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
meridius shoots in but Do avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Do scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jeet Kun Do seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Do rushes meridius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
meridius tries for a takedown but Do manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for maximus meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The is referee keeping an eye on Do - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Do ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Do no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
meridius throws and elbow that misses. Do uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in meridius's guard. Nice move by Do!
Do 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.
Do stands up and waves to meridius to follow him.
Do cracks the inside of meridius's front leg.
meridius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Do plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Do looks to land a combination. meridius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
meridius misses the body punch
and Do counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do throws a sloppy head kick and meridius moves out of range easily.
Do doesn't manage to clinch there - meridius circles away.
Do stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Do! meridius is out on his feet! Do rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - meridius is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! meridius is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeet Kun Do!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oiva Tuominen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pertti Junttila was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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23
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oiva Tuominen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Anni Minnem�ki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junttila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tuominen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Junttila counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tuominen won't be happy with that.
Tuominen is trying to get back to half guard.
Junttila throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tuominen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tuominen wants to improve his position but Junttila is controlling well.
Junttila moves nicely into side control.
Junttila goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tuominen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Junttila's guard! Nice work there by Tuominen!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tuominen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Junttila.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuominen trying to control the action but Junttila is working from the bottom.
Tuominen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Junttila gets back to half guard.
Tuominen wants to take a breather but Junttila is having none of it.
Junttila tries to get to full guard but Tuominen has control of the leg.
Junttila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Junttila had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tuominen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Junttila Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tuominen's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila has got his arm under Tuominen's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Tuominen has spun round into Junttila's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Tuominen wants to pass the guard but Junttila is keeping the position.
Tuominen pushes down on Junttila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Junttila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junttila is on top in guard.
Junttila stands and throws Tuominen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tuominen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Junttila trying to control from half guard but Tuominen is working away.
Junttila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Junttila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tuominen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tuominen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Junttila to the mat! Junttila manages to get full guard.
Junttila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuominen is one step ahead there.
Tuominen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junttila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuominen is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tuominen has picked Junttila up and slammed him! Junttila can't keep hold of the triangle and Tuominen manages to pass to side control!
Tuominen tries to move to full mount but Junttila actually manages to regain half guard.
Junttila pushes Tuominen off and gets back to his feet.
Junttila fails with an attempt to clinch.
Junttila gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tuominen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junttila lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tuominen!
Tuominen is looking to get to half guard.
Tuominen has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Junttila's lack of action.
Tuominen gets back to full guard.
Junttila drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tuominen dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tuominen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junttila is breathing heavily.
Junttila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuominen is one step ahead there.
Junttila wants to stand but Tuominen is controlling the position.
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.
Junttila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tuominen has passed into side control.
Tuominen tries to advance to mount but Junttila denies him.
Junttila is trying to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Oiva Tuominen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Junttila drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tuominen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junttila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junttila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junttila wants to control from the top but Tuominen keeps moving.
Tuominen keeping full guard, as Junttila tries to pass.
Junttila forces his way into half guard.
Junttila working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tuominen's thigh. Tuominen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuominen is retaining full guard.
Tuominen working for a triangle but Junttila defends it easily.
Tuominen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Junttila has picked Tuominen up and slammed him! Tuominen can't keep hold of the triangle and Junttila manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tuominen regains half guard.
Junttila trying to pass the guard but Tuominen defending well.
Junttila moves nicely into side control.
Junttila moves into full mount!
Tuominen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila is looking to take Tuominen's back but instead Tuominen gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Tuominen manages to get to full guard.
Junttila drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tuominen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Junttila has Tuominen in his guard.
Tuominen passes Junttila's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junttila wants to improve his position but Tuominen is controlling well.
Junttila is trying to stand back up but Tuominen is controlling him
Tuominen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tuominen trying to control but Junttila is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pertti Junttila just about did enough to take it.
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.
Tuominen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junttila closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Junttila lands in his opponent's guard.
Junttila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junttila passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tuominen!
Junttila seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tuominen is holding on tight.
Tuominen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Junttila jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Tuominen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tuominen and Junttila has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Junttila is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tuominen is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Junttila decides to stand back up.
Tuominen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Junttila wants to get back to full guard but Tuominen has passed into side control.
Junttila is looking to improve his position but Tuominen isn't that keen on the idea.
Tuominen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Junttila has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tuominen wants to control but Junttila is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junttila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junttila is on top in guard.
Junttila passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen tries to buck Junttila off but Junttila is having none of it.
Junttila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tuominen, who protects the arm well.
Tuominen is looking for a sweep.
Tuominen is trying to control Junttila's posture but Junttila avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junttila moves into full mount!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Junttila dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Tuominen has his takedown stuffed
so Junttila counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Junttila forces his way into half guard.
Tuominen is not content to let Junttila control the position.
Junttila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tuominen trying to hold on to Junttila's head to control him but Junttila postures up.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila is working for a kimura but Tuominen is defending it quite comfortably.
Tuominen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tuominen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Junttila manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
Tuominen tries to free his leg and advance position but Junttila is retaining full guard.
Tuominen advances position into side control!
Junttila manages to get back to half guard.
Junttila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tuominen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junttila sees it coming and defends easily.
Junttila trying to get back to full guard but Tuominen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Junttila is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Junttila looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tuominen is trying to stick to Junttila's back but Junttila is turning into Tuominen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tuominen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Junttila.
Pertti Junttila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Junttila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuominen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Junttila is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tuominen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Junttila's back instead.
Junttila controlling Tuominen 's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Junttila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Junttila has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 47:49
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 47:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Junttila!
Pertti Junttila is the new middleweight champion!
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