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NFC 17 Koski vs Perkele PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickimardo Flairianio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilmo kolho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kolho has chosen AC/DC: Hells Bells as his entrance music. Ilmo kolho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rickimardo Flairianio's 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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickimardo Flairianio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilmo kolho!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kolho clinches with his opponent.
kolho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
kolho gets underhooks to prevent Flairianio's takedown attempt.
kolho stops a takedown attempt from Flairianio.
kolho has hold of one of Flairianio's legs. Flairianio is fighting the takedown attempt but kolho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
kolho wants to stand but Flairianio is controlling his posture from full guard.
kolho wants to control from the top but Flairianio keeps moving.
Flairianio is looking for a triangle but kolho pushes his legs off easily.
kolho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells kolho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kolho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flairianio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Flairianio keeping moving, preventing kolho from controlling successfully.
Flairianio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. kolho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flairianio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. kolho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolho trying to control but Flairianio is working from the bottom.
Flairianio is breathing heavily.
Flairianio is looking for a triangle but kolho pushes his legs off easily.
kolho tries to free his leg and advance position but Flairianio is retaining full guard.
kolho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
kolho works over Flairianio with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
kolho trying to control the position from guard on top but Flairianio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
kolho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flairianio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
kolho is pushing down on Flairianio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flairianio is fighting to maintain full guard but kolho has managed to sneak the leg through.
kolho working over Flairianio with some ground and pound. Flairianio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kolho tries to pass to full mount but Flairianio defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kolho wants to control but Flairianio is keeping him busy.
Flairianio is trying to get back to full guard.
kolho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flairianio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
kolho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
kolho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
kolho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kolho fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
kolho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flairianio is looking to escape.
kolho with shots to the head and body - Flairianio looks very uncomfortable down there.
kolho with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, kolho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
kolho putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
kolho landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
kolho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
kolho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flairianio in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kolho with the ground and pound from mount.
kolho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
kolho lands a nice shot to the head.
kolho lands a nice shot to the head.
kolho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
kolho with shots to the head and body - Flairianio looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by kolho.
Flairianio is rocked!
kolho prevents Flairianio from getting the reversal.
kolho punishing his opponent with strikes.
kolho takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
kolho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Flairianio?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
kolho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
kolho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
kolho tries to control but Flairianio wriggling away.
Flairianio in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmo kolho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
kolho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
kolho is thwarting Flairianio's attempts to control the position.
Flairianio is refusing to be controlled, as kolho sits in half guard.
kolho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flairianio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ilmo kolho has got the better of the ground game so far.
kolho working the head and body with strikes.
kolho trying to control the action but Flairianio is working from the bottom.
kolho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flairianio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flairianio is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
kolho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
kolho is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Flairianio can't fight it off and eventually kolho manages to take the fight to the floor. Flairianio looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flairianio wants to hit a switch here but kolho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Flairianio there!
kolho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flairianio's face.
kolho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
kolho working Flairianio over with strikes here.
kolho has control of Flairianio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Flairianio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
kolho with the ground and pound from mount.
kolho scoring with strikes but Flairianio is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flairianio is working to get back to half guard.
kolho trying to control but Flairianio is having none of it.
kolho scoring with strikes but Flairianio is staying in there.
kolho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Flairianio working to try and regain half guard.
kolho raining down shots from the mount!
kolho looking to control but Flairianio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flairianio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
kolho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kolho working Flairianio over with strikes here.
kolho wants to control the pace but Flairianio is squirming around nicely.
Flairianio is working to get back to half guard.
kolho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
kolho with good strikes from the mount here!
Flairianio wants to hold on but kolho pushes him away.
kolho cracks Flairianio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
kolho landing strikes, looking to finish!
kolho wants to control the pace but Flairianio is squirming around nicely.
Flairianio is looking to improve his position but kolho isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kolho tries to control but Flairianio wriggling away.
Flairianio tries to reverse the position but kolho maintains control.
kolho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flairianio is wriggling around trying to escape.
kolho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
kolho cracks Flairianio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Flairianio trying desperately to get to his feet.
Flairianio is looking to improve his position but kolho isn't that keen on the idea.
kolho punishing his opponent with strikes.
kolho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flairianio is looking to escape.
kolho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmo kolho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
kolho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flairianio.
Flairianio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming kolho to the mat! kolho manages to get full guard.
kolho trying to keep a closed guard but Flairianio is proving a slippery customer.
kolho wants to sweep but no luck.
Flairianio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
kolho is looking to improve his position.
Flairianio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
kolho is looking to control Flairianio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can kolho avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flairianio seems to be working for a kimura but kolho defends the submission attempt.
Flairianio is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, kolho has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolho is trying to control but can't.
Flairianio tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
kolho trying to hold on to Flairianio's head to control him but Flairianio postures up.
kolho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
kolho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
kolho has managed to clinch.
kolho has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Flairianio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Flairianio can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kolho is looking to control Flairianio but Flairianio is wriggling around and keeping busy.
kolho cracks Flairianio with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Flairianio from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
You can see the frustration on Flairianio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Flairianio trying to control the position but kolho manages to sink in the hooks.
kolho throwing damaging strikes from the back! Flairianio could be in trouble here!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards kolho.
kolho tries to keep control of the position but Flairianio is staying busy.
Flairianio covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
kolho throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Flairianio!
Flairianio trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Flairianio is covering up but some of the strikes from kolho are getting through and doing damage.
kolho is looking to control Flairianio but Flairianio is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Flairianio takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flairianio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
kolho stalling away here and it's allowed Flairianio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Flairianio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. kolho is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Flairianio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take kolho's back instead.
kolho tries to roll but Flairianio sticks to his back.
kolho defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Flairianio's arms.
Flairianio is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. kolho knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften kolho for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kolho tries to roll but Flairianio sticks to his back.
Rickimardo Flairianio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flairianio throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
kolho trying to control the hands but Flairianio won't let him.
Flairianio throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Flairianio is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged kolho with him. kolho is trying to defend but Flairianio has an arm under the chin now! kolho grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickimardo Flairianio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krooninen Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cockney Rejects - Go Down Fighting. Taalasmaa has chosen J.Karjalainen - Missä se Väinö on? as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krooninen Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Taalasmaa doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taalasmaa sees it coming and defends easily.
Taalasmaa is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taalasmaa avoid being mounted?
Gracie controlling the pace.
Taalasmaa is trying to stand.
Taalasmaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Taalasmaa is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taalasmaa can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taalasmaa is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie 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.
Gracie prevents Taalasmaa from standing back up.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taalasmaa throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Taalasmaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Taalasmaa.
Gracie feints and as Taalasmaa raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taalasmaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taalasmaa wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Taalasmaa can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Taalasmaa!
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taalasmaa really wants to buck Gracie off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa gets back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Taalasmaa. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krooninen Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taalasmaa wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pushes down on Taalasmaa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taalasmaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taalasmaa has given up his back.
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 Krooninen Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Taalasmaa!
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Taalasmaa is holding on tight.
Taalasmaa wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taalasmaa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Taalasmaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taalasmaa is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gracie has isolated one of Taalasmaa's arms. Taalasmaa looking to fight him off but Gracie twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krooninen Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esa Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nahka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to No fear. Neck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rolling Stones - Paint it black. Pencil Neck has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Esa Nahka's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Nahka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pencil Neck!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neck feints and as Nahka raises his hands in defense, Neck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nahka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Neck trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neck tries to free his leg and advance position but Nahka is retaining full guard.
Nahka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahka trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neck trying to control but Nahka is working from the bottom.
Neck stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Neck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nahka!
Neck breaks from Nahka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Neck tries to control but Nahka wriggling away.
Neck misses with a head shot.
Nahka wants to hold on but Neck pushes him away.
Nahka is looking to improve his position but Neck isn't that keen on the idea.
Nahka is working hard here to advance position.
Nahka has given up his back here.
Neck is persistently looking for the submission but Nahka is defending it well.
Nahka controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
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.
You can see the frustration on Nahka's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Neck is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Nahka rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nahka is looking to escape.
Neck passes to full mount!
Nahka throwing hammer fists to the chest of Neck. What's that going to do exactly?
Neck looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Neck looks gassed!
Neck misses with a head shot.
Neck trying to control but Nahka is having none of it.
Nahka is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka 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.
Nahka wants to control but Neck is keeping busy.
Nahka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Neck in particular looking to stall.
Neck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neck wants to take a breather but Nahka is having none of it.
Nahka missing with punches from the bottom.
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.
Neck is trying to control. Nahka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nahka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nahka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neck.
Nahka is defending against the submission attempts here by Neck.
Neck is keen to just control but Nahka is a slippery customer.
Nahka looking for submissions off his back.
Nahka is looking for a sweep. Neck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nahka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pencil Neck dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Neck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nahka wants to control but Neck is having none of it.
Nahka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neck landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nahka tries to lock up and control but Neck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Neck takes Nahka's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neck is persistently looking for the submission but Nahka is defending it well.
Nahka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Neck working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahka gets back to half guard.
Nahka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nahka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nahka is looking for a triangle but Neck pushes his legs off easily.
Pencil Neck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nahka has an active guard here but Neck has managed to pass into half guard.
Neck is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nahka!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck controlling from the full mount.
Neck is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nahka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neck counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nahka!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nahka tries to reverse the position but Neck maintains control.
Neck tries to control but Nahka wriggling away.
Nahka wants to hold on but Neck pushes him away.
Nahka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Neck trying to control but Nahka is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck is going olschool here, as he tries to force Nahka to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nahka shrugs it off.
Nahka tries to lock up and control but Neck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nahka is looking to get to half guard.
Neck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nahka tries to lock up and control but Neck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Neck is landing with some decent strikes but Nahka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nahka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nahka wants to improve his position but Neck is controlling well.
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.
Neck trying to control from half guard but Nahka is working away.
Nahka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Neck tries to free his leg and advance position but Nahka is retaining full guard.
Nahka has his foot on Neck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neck works his way back into a safe position though.
Neck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neck postures up in Nahka's guard and throws a big left but Nahka blocks it.
Nahka tries to strike from the bottom.
Neck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nahka's guard.
Neck is keen to just control but Nahka is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pencil Neck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nahka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Neck counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nahka's guard now.
Neck throws a strike but Nahka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nahka wants to control from the top but Neck keeps moving.
Neck trying to keep a closed guard but Nahka is proving a slippery customer.
Nahka is looking to work some ground and pound but Neck has wrist control.
Nahka throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neck keeping full guard, as Nahka tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahka stopping the sweep attempt from Neck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nahka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nahka showed some decent athleticism there.
Nahka is working for a kimura but Neck is defending it quite comfortably.
Neck tries to roll over but Nahka keeps him under control.
Neck is trying to stand back up but Nahka is controlling him
Neck wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nahka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nahka.
Neck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nahka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Neck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nahka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Neck looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Neck pushes Nahka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nahka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nahka is trying to get an arm triangle but Neck is defending well.
Neck is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck trying to control here.
Nahka prevents Neck from improving his position.
Nahka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neck defends it well.
Neck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nahka.
Nahka trying to advance position but Neck counters by regaining guard.
Nahka prevents Neck from getting back to his feet.
Neck throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neck fails with the takedown.
Nahka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nahka misses with a head shot. Neck uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nahka trying to control but Neck is working from the bottom.
Nahka stopping the sweep attempt from Neck.
Neck working for a triangle but Nahka defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Nahka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Neck has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pencil Neck!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Thorkildsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Hantta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorkildsen comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hell's Bells. The key to victory for Rolf Thorkildsen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Rolf Thorkildsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Hantta!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hantta lands a nice hook to Thorkildsen's body. Thorkildsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorkildsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Thorkildsen misses.
Thorkildsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hantta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hantta fails to land with a series of punches.
Hantta tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorkildsen misses with a double jab.
Thorkildsen shoots in for a double leg but Hantta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hantta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorkildsen manages to avoid it.
Thorkildsen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hantta counter with a right hand.
Thorkildsen cracks Hantta with a good jab.
Thorkildsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hantta manages to avoid it.
Hantta tries to clinch there but Thorkildsen circles away.
Hantta swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorkildsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hantta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolf Thorkildsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Thorkildsen misses.
Hantta throws the left hand but Thorkildsen avoids the punch easily.
Thorkildsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorkildsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hantta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hantta keeps control of Thorkildsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hantta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorkildsen misses the shot to the body.
Thorkildsen misses with a few strikes there.
Hantta scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rolf Thorkildsen has been cut.
Thorkildsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorkildsen misses with a few strikes there.
Thorkildsen lands a with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hantta misses with a head kick.
Hantta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorkildsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hantta.
Thorkildsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hantta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hantta has Thorkildsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorkildsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Hantta has double underhooks.
Hantta manages to break the clinch.
Thorkildsen misses with a body shot.
Hantta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hantta pushes Thorkildsen off looking to stand but Thorkildsen dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hantta wants to get back to his feet.
Thorkildsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hantta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thorkildsen is looking for a kimura but Hantta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thorkildsen to get the leverage.
Hantta is trying to stand.
Thorkildsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hantta defending well though.
Thorkildsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hantta is just riding it out for now. Thorkildsen eventually gives up the hold.
Thorkildsen is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thorkildsen misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hantta lands a right hook to the body.
Hantta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorkildsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hantta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Hantta.
Thorkildsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorkildsen looks to land a combination but Hantta avoids it well.
Hantta's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hantta duly obliges.
Thorkildsen misses with a combination
and Hantta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Rolf Thorkildsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hantta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Hantta. No joy for Thorkildsen on that attempt.
Thorkildsen misses with a looping right.
Hantta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thorkildsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from Thorkildsen.
Hantta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorkildsen throws out the jab.
Hantta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rolf Thorkildsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorkildsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hantta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thorkildsen throws a combination that misses
and Hantta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hantta connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hantta tries to clinch up.
Thorkildsen ducks right into an uppercut from Hantta.
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!
Thorkildsen with a poor takedown
and Hantta counters with a series of strikes. Thorkildsen will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantta Rushes Thorkildsen and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Thorkildsen is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Hantta Piles on the pressure and Thorkildsen crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannu Hantta!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dharaman Sabdulalaika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kinkeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dharaman Sabdulalaika has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dharaman Sabdulalaika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kinkeri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabdulalaika fails with a takedown attempt.
Kinkeri throws a sloppy head kick and Sabdulalaika moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Kinkeri misses its intended target.
Kinkeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabdulalaika connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kinkeri tries to work over Sabdulalaika's front leg with a kick but Sabdulalaika checks it.
Sabdulalaika needs to keep his hands up - Kinkeri had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Dharaman Sabdulalaika has been cut.
Sabdulalaika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kinkeri is looking to clinch but Sabdulalaika is avoiding it.
Sabdulalaika lunges at Kinkeri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kinkeri's hand.
Kinkeri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabdulalaika.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses.
Kinkeri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri throws and low kick but Sabdulalaika moves out of range easily.
Kalle Kinkeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinkeri connects with a solid leg kick.
Kinkeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabdulalaika throws a body punch but Kinkeri moves out of range.
Sabdulalaika closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kinkeri circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dharaman Sabdulalaika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkeri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sabdulalaika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinkeri moves away.
Kinkeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabdulalaika.
Kinkeri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kinkeri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kinkeri.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinkeri misses the target.
Kinkeri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sabdulalaika is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinkeri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kinkeri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri misses with a hook.
A big right from Kinkeri misses.
Kinkeri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sabdulalaika's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kinkeri.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinkeri as he connects with a hook.
Dharaman Sabdulalaika's cut is getting worse.
Kinkeri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kinkeri thumps Sabdulalaika with a low kick.
Kinkeri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kinkeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabdulalaika.
Kinkeri scores with a decent looking hook.
Kinkeri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dharaman Sabdulalaika's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kinkeri connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kinkeri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sabdulalaika is rocked!
Kinkeri drops Sabdulalaika with a big left hand! Sabdulalaika is injured, injured bad! Kinkeri jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kinkeri!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syntha Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tor Svensson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tor Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syntha Six!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Six fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Svensson.
Six misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Six.
A left lands for Six.
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Svensson.
Svensson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Six wants to get back to full guard but Svensson has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six is wriggling around trying to escape.
Svensson tries to control but Six wriggling away.
Svensson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Six is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Six and Svensson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Svensson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Six sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Svensson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Six is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Svensson trying to control the action but Six is working from the bottom.
Six can't do much from the bottom here.
Svensson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Six has escaped the position, nice work there.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Six keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Six wants to control but Svensson passes into side.
Svensson trying to control the position but Six is working away.
Six tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Six sneaks back into half guard.
Six looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Six is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Svensson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Svensson's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Svensson is defending well though. Six let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Six controlling the positon.
Six working for a choke but Svensson is defending well.
Six looks gassed!
Six working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syntha Six dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Svensson misses with a double jab
and Six counters with a three punch combo that has Svensson backing up. Svensson nods at Six to acknowledge the strikes.
Svensson moves out of range as Six strikes.
Tor Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svensson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Six catches Svensson right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Tor Svensson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six lands a nice looking body shot.
Svensson tries a head kick but it misses.
Six lands with a hook. Svensson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svensson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Svensson tumbling to the canvas!
Svensson is rocked!
Six 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.
Oh Svensson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Six showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Svensson seems to have got his legs back now.
Six working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Svensson's head.
Six 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.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Six wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Six keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Svensson's head.
Six with a flurry of punches that miss.
Six working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Six swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Six misses with a wild combination.
Svensson misses with a body kick.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Six cracks a nice hook into Svensson's ribs.
Six lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Six connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six fails with an attempt to clinch.
Six throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensson.
Syntha Six is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Six tries to clinch but Svensson moves away
and Svensson counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six can't do much from the bottom here.
Svensson wants to control but Six is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Svensson off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syntha Six showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tor Svensson'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. This is the final round!
Six tries to bum rush Svensson with a series of wild strikes but Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Six throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab lands there for Six.
Six moves out of range of the strikes.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Six.
Six wants to clinch up but Svensson keeps it at a distance.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Six missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Six misses with a two punch combination.
Svensson throws a sloppy head kick and Six moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Six thuds a left hand into Svensson's body.
Six lands a slapping body shot.
Six throws a left and a right that both miss
and Svensson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Svensson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson won't allow Six to sweep him here.
Svensson trying to control but Six is working from the bottom.
Svensson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Six has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Svensson is looking to defend but Six has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Svensson! Six pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Svensson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Syntha Six!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pauli Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sankari comes into the arena with SMC Hoodrats blaring out of the sound system. Charlie Brown told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pauli Sankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Brown!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sankari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sankari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sankari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Sankari eventually gives up the hold.
Brown pushes Sankari off looking to stand but Sankari dives back in and keeps control.
Sankari seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Sankari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sankari tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sankari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sankari checks the leg kick.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Sankari ducks down to avoid it.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sankari.
Jab, jab by Sankari - just one landing.
Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sankari backs up against the cage.
It looks like Pauli Sankari has been cut.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Charlie Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankari slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Sankari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sankari off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown is looking to escape.
Brown looks gassed!
Sankari seems to be looking for submissions.
Sankari wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sankari prevents Brown from standing back up.
Sankari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sankari 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.
Sankari stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
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.
Brown throws a series of punches but Sankari avoids them all with ease.
Sankari misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown stalks Sankari and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sankari's face. Sankari staggers backwards, shaken.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Brown jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sankari moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Sankari moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sankari is out of range.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Sankari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sankari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Sankari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Sankari tries to pass.
Sankari drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Sankari off! Sankari jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pauli Sankari'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.
Sankari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Brown.
Pauli Sankari's cut is getting worse.
Brown tries a low kick but Sankari avoids it.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Sankari avoids it.
Brown throws a series of punches but Sankari moves out of range.
Sankari checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charlie Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sankari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Sankari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Sankari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Charlie Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Sankari blocks the leg kick.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Sankari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Sankari shoots in.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Sankari is just out of range.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown misses with the combination.
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.
Sankari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sankari, right into the meat.
Brown swings for the body but Sankari moves out of range.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sankari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sankari wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Sankari is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown has one foot on Sankari's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sankari. Brown shrugs it off though.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sankari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sankari staying out of range there.
Sankari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brown misses the jab.
Sankari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Sankari shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sankari showed some decent athleticism there.
Sankari wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to escape.
Sankari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sankari is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Brown as he works his way to full guard.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sankari is controlling him.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Sankari from controlling successfully.
Brown has his feet on Sankari's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauli Sankari's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Sankari counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Sankari is controlling the position.
Sankari breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sankari.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Sankari's head.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sankari counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Sankari's shoulder, as Sankari tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a body punch
and Sankari counters with a head kick. That will keep Brown thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sankari.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sankari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sankari feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Sankari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sankari wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Sankari passes into half guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Brown is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sankari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sankari.
Sankari looks to land a strike but Brown avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari looking to pass the guard.
Sankari won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sankari.
Brown tries to escape but Sankari is in control.
Sankari tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Sankari tries to advance to mount but Brown denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to buck Sankari off.
Sankari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Brown tries to escape but Sankari is in control.
Sankari is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brown tries to escape but Sankari is in control.
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.
Sankari trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown prevents Sankari from moving into mount.
Pauli Sankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sankari prevents Brown from escaping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sankari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Charlie Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sankari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sankari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sankari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauli Sankari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Hrozny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oloff Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hrozny comes into the arena with 'Paint It Black' by The Rolling Stones blaring out of the sound system. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Hrozny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oloff Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrozny lands a right hook to the body.
Hrozny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hrozny has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larsen working aggressively here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hrozny. Larsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hrozny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hrozny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hrozny has managed to clinch.
Hrozny misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen has a couple of punches blocked by Hrozny.
Hrozny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hrozny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hrozny is working Larsen over against the cage.
Hrozny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larsen backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hrozny. Larsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larsen misses with a double jab.
Larsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hrozny throws a hook but Larsen blocks it.
Larsen slips a jab from Hrozny.
A right-left combo lands from Larsen.
It looks like Jan Hrozny has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hrozny ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larsen throws a front kick aimed at Hrozny's knee but Hrozny avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrozny is looking to clinch but Larsen is avoiding it.
Hrozny darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hrozny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hrozny prevents Larsen from improving his position.
Hrozny is looking to advance position but Larsen won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Larsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hrozny slips a nice elbow through Larsen's hands, connecting with Larsen's forehead.
Larsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hrozny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hrozny is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Larsen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Hrozny.
Larsen won't allow Hrozny to pass to mount.
Larsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hrozny tries to pass to full mount but Larsen defends it.
Larsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hrozny.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hrozny ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hrozny is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrozny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsen with a jab.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen throws a hook but Hrozny avoids it easily.
Larsen throws a body kick that misses.
Larsen works the jab nicely.
Larsen throws a lazy right hand but Hrozny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hrozny checks a leg kick nicely.
Hrozny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hrozny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hrozny digs a good hook to Larsen's body.
Larsen throws a hook to the side of Hrozny's head but Hrozny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larsen moves into the clinch.
Larsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hrozny.
Larsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hrozny uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen looking to stall.
Larsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hrozny.
Hrozny gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hrozny passes to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen tries to reverse the position but Hrozny maintains control.
Hrozny looking to control but Larsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larsen tries to reverse the position but Hrozny maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oloff Larsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Hrozny's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hrozny wants to clinch but Larsen slips to the side
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
Hrozny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
No joy there for Larsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oloff Larsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hrozny tries to clinch there but Larsen circles away.
Larsen lands a nice shot that snaps Hrozny's head back.
Hrozny walks into a stiff left hand from Larsen.
Hrozny throws out a powerful jab.
Hrozny ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Hrozny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larsen swinging wilding here.
Hrozny tries to clinch
and Larsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hrozny throws a right hand that Larsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsen also avoids with ease.
A shot to de liver by Hrozny. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Larsen.
Larsen looks to throw the jab but Hrozny is out of range.
Hrozny blocks a jab.
Oloff Larsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hrozny slips a jab from Larsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrozny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hrozny tries to clinch but Larsen moves out of range.
Hrozny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hrozny struggles to land a body shot inside as Larsen controls his hands.
Larsen lands a right hand.
Hrozny tries to pull guard but Larsen won't allow it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hrozny. Larsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hrozny lands a with a good body shot.
Larsen misses with a combination
and Hrozny moves into the clinch.
Hrozny lands a body punch.
Hrozny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hrozny misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hrozny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hrozny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Larsen can't find room to land a body shot as Hrozny controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Hrozny as the two fighters clinch.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Hrozny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larsen clinches with his opponent.
Hrozny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hrozny letting Larsen take a breather here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Hrozny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hrozny is looking to wear down Larsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hrozny has managed to clinch.
Hrozny can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
Hrozny jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Larsen walks away with a smile on his face. Hrozny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hrozny closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Larsen struggling a bit here.
Larsen is trying to get back to half guard.
Hrozny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larsen keeps working.
Larsen is looking to regain half guard here but Hrozny keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrozny has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hrozny lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Larsen hang on?
Hrozny landing punches.
Hrozny has control of Larsen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Larsen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Larsen tries to reverse the position but Hrozny maintains control.
Hrozny jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Larsen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Larsen manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen wants to control but Hrozny is keeping busy.
Larsen wants to improve his position but Hrozny is controlling well.
Hrozny is pressing down on Larsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Larsen is holding on for now.
Hrozny wants to take a breather but Larsen is having none of it.
Larsen is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen trying to control but Hrozny postures up.
Hrozny moves into full mount! Larsen won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Hrozny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Hrozny's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Larsen looks to clinch
and Hrozny counters with a nice double leg into side control. Larsen won't be happy with that.
Hrozny working away.
Larsen is not content to let Hrozny control the position.
Hrozny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hrozny looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Larsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larsen can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen throws a few strikes from the bottom but Hrozny takes advantage and mounts!
Hrozny jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Larsen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Larsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hrozny off and has taken his back!
Hrozny prevents Larsen from getting a body triangle.
Larsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Larsen gets his hands free as Hrozny looks to control.
Larsen is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hrozny with him. Hrozny is trying to defend but Larsen has an arm under the chin now! Hrozny grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oloff Larsen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joonas Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Muna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saarinen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sika. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Saarinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Muna!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen throws a right and a left that Muna avoids nicely.
Muna dodges the punch combination from Saarinen.
Muna moves out of range as Saarinen strikes.
Saarinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Muna tries to bench press Saarinen off him but Saarinen keeps the position.
Saarinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Muna is defending well.
Saarinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Muna rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Saarinen's guard! Nice work there by Muna!
Saarinen keeping moving, preventing Muna from controlling successfully.
Saarinen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Muna is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Saarinen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Muna's back instead.
Muna wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen is trying to stick to Muna's back but Muna is turning into Saarinen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saarinen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Muna.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarinen looking for a guillotine here but Muna defends easily.
Muna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saarinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saarinen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Muna looking to pass the guard.
Muna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saarinen throws a body punch but Muna moves out of range.
Muna lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Muna.
Muna lands a jab.
Muna looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saarinen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Muna is trying to control the action in half guard but Saarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saarinen pushes Muna off and gets back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muna!
Saarinen is rocked!
Muna connects with a superb combination that knocks Saarinen out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Muna before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Saarinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arto Muna!
Arto Muna is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski comes to the cage accompanied by Dj Neon - In Hardtrance I Trust . Perkele has chosen Impaled Nazarene - Hardboiled And Still Hellbound as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomi Koski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koski tries to avoid it but Perkele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koski to the ground. Koski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perkele drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koski!
Perkele is letting Koski control him for a moment.
Koski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perkele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koski throws an elbow but Perkele slips to the side and avoids it well.
Perkele is looking to reverse the position.
Koski blocks the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski wants to work for an arm triangle but Perkele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Perkele tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Perkele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perkele gets back to full guard.
Perkele 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.
Koski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koski drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Koski seems to have locked his on tight now - Perkele screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Koski, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tomi Koski!
Tomi Koski is the new light heavyweight champion!
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