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FFC: Challengers 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlson Paulssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katu Pommittaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katu Pommittaja is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlson Paulssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katu Pommittaja!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pommittaja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paulssen stuns Pommittaja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pommittaja tries for a takedown but Paulssen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paulssen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paulssen swinging wilding here.
Pommittaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paulssen has his hands on Pommittaja's head, controlling the position.
Pommittaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Pommittaja wants to stand but Paulssen is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulssen managing to control the position.
Paulssen keeping full guard, as Pommittaja tries to pass.
Pommittaja looking to sit in guard and control but Paulssen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pommittaja wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Paulssen postures up.
Pommittaja 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.
Pommittaja looks gassed!
Paulssen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pommittaja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paulssen has Pommittaja in his guard.
Paulssen kicks Pommittaja off and gets to his feet.
Paulssen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pommittaja manages to avoid it.
Paulssen cracks a nice hook into Pommittaja's ribs.
Paulssen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pommittaja is fending him off so far but Paulssen persists. Nope, Pommittaja circles away and we're back to standing.
Pommittaja tried to score with a low kick but Paulssen checks it.
Pommittaja throws a leg kick but Paulssen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pommittaja misses with a few strikes there.
Paulssen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pommittaja sprawls well. Pommittaja wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paulssen gets slowly back to his feet.
Paulssen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Katu Pommittaja has been cut.
Pommittaja should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A nice combination there by Paulssen.
Paulssen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pommittaja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paulssen works Pommittaja's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulssen jabs at Pommittaja's body.
Paulssen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pommittaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paulssen lands with a shot to the body.
Paulssen lands with a nice combination. Pommittaja backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulssen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paulssen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That has opened up Katu Pommittaja's cut even more.
Pommittaja throws a lazy right hand but Paulssen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paulssen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paulssen scores with a one two! Pommittaja had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paulssen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paulssen trying to control but Pommittaja is working from the bottom.
Pommittaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulssen trying to control but Pommittaja is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pommittaja trying to keep a closed guard but Paulssen is proving a slippery customer.
Paulssen throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlson Paulssen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katu Pommittaja's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paulssen lands a jab to Pommittaja's midsection.
Paulssen scores a takedown into full mount!
Paulssen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pommittaja tries to hold on but Paulssen pushes him away.
Paulssen controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulssen dominating with strikes here.
Pommittaja is breathing heavily.
Paulssen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pommittaja avoids a series of strikes thrown by Paulssen.
Paulssen working for a submission but Pommittaja is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulssen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pommittaja wants to hold on but Paulssen pushes him away.
Paulssen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pommittaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulssen tries to control but Pommittaja wriggling away.
Paulssen controlling the position easily from mount.
Paulssen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pommittaja tries to lock up and control but Paulssen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paulssen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paulssen quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Paulssen but it's paid off an Pommittaja is forced to tap! Nice work by Paulssen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlson Paulssen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kujansuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Kala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kujansuu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujansuu throws a body kick that misses.
Kala ducks under a wild hook from Kujansuu.
Kujansuu tries to land a front kick but Kala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kujansuu thows a body shot but no joy.
Kujansuu throws a hook but Kala avoids it easily.
Kujansuu drops Kala with a right and a left! Kujansuu comes rushing in but Kala regains his composure and manages to keep Kujansuu in guard.
It looks like Keijo Kala has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kujansuu stands up and waves to Kala to follow him.
No joy there for Kujansuu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Kujansuu misses the target.
Kujansuu misses with an uppercut. Kala saw that one coming.
Kujansuu cracks Kala with an uppercut from hell and Kala crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kujansuu's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Kala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kujansuu stands and throws Kala's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kala is not content to let Kujansuu control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujansuu decides to stand back up.
Kala takes one on the button.
The crowd cheers as Kujansuu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kala doesn't seem phased though.
Kala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kujansuu.
Kala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kujansuu throws a solid leg kick but Kala takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kujansuu.
Kala shoots in for a takedown but Kujansuu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Kujansuu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kujansuu.
Kalle Kujansuu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu misses with a hook. Kala ducked under it nicely.
Kujansuu lands a body shot.
Kala is breathing heavily.
Kujansuu dances in with a quick combination. Kala is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kujansuu snaps Kala's head back. Kala stumbles backwards against the cage. Kujansuu steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kala'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. Kala just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kalle Kujansuu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Syman Omapoika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Marian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyril Marian will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syman Omapoika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyril Marian!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marian tries for a takedown but Omapoika sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marian moves into the clinch successfully.
Marian is pressed up against the cage. Omapoika has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marian down to the mat. Marian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Omapoika tries to clinch but Marian is having none of it.
Omapoika fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marian is looking to land body kicks.
Marian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Omapoika to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Omapoika postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marian seems keen to control Omapoika's posture.
Marian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Omapoika lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Omapoika is in close to Marian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Omapoika defends well.
Omapoika throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omapoika with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omapoika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Omapoika has managed to get both his arms back between Marian's legs - danger averted.
Omapoika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Omapoika drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marian dives on top into guard.
Marian throws a big right hand that misses.
Omapoika lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marian!
Marian tries to hold on but Omapoika postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omapoika is landing with some decent strikes but Marian is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Omapoika.
Omapoika prevents Marian from getting the reversal.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poor strikes thrown by Omapoika there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Omapoika lands with some strikes.
Marian wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Omapoika.
Marian avoids a series of strikes thrown by Omapoika.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omapoika thowing shots but they're missing.
Marian sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Omapoika is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marian defends it well.
Marian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marian has control of Omapoika's left arm, preventing Omapoika from doing any damage.
Omapoika with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Omapoika has gone for a leg lock! Marian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Omapoika's guard.
Omapoika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marian is one step ahead there.
Omapoika is breathing heavily.
Marian tries to stand but Omapoika is controlling from the bottom.
Omapoika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marian is one step ahead there.
Omapoika is working an open guard so Marian takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Omapoika clinches but Marian breaks the clinch
and Marian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Omapoika shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marian gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syman Omapoika dominated that round.
That's time! Omapoika's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marian shoots and misses
and Omapoika counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marian's guard now.
Omapoika trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Omapoika.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marian trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Omapoika throwing strikes from guard but Marian blocks nicely.
Marian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omapoika's guard.
Omapoika is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marian is aware though and is defending well.
Omapoika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marian tries to free his leg and advance position but Omapoika is retaining full guard.
Marian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Omapoika might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marian seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marian is looking to take a break and control but Omapoika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marian is taking a breather. Omapoika says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Omapoika wants to get back to full guard.
Marian works his way into full mount!
Marian wants to control the pace but Omapoika is squirming around nicely.
Marian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Omapoika is now in Marian's guard. A big mistake from Marian there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Omapoika.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omapoika accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Omapoika drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marian dives on top into guard.
Marian won't allow Omapoika to sweep him here.
Omapoika looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Omapoika's head.
Marian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Omapoika is looking to sinch up a triangle. Marian throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Omapoika's body to avoid the submission. Omapoika has instead reached around Marian's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Omapoika arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Syman Omapoika!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aruki Masura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonne Makinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aruki Masura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonne Makinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makinen avoids a kick to the body.
Masura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Makinen misses the target.
Makinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Aruki Masura has been cut.
Masura throws a wild body kick that Makinen sees coming a mile off.
Masura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makinen misses with a double jab.
Masura throws a jab when Makinen was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Makinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Masura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Makinen trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Makinen is squirming around, avoiding Masura's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Masura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masura swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aruki Masura!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ougah Chimoine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sami Supermies enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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289 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ougah Chimoine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Supermies.
It looks like Ougah Chimoine has been cut.
Chimoine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supermies lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Supermies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Supermies blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chimoine.
Supermies digs a right hand underneath Chimoine's ribcage. Chimoine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chimoine is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chimoine swings wildly with an uppercut but Supermies uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Supermies.
Supermies lands a shoulder strike.
Supermies stalling.
Supermies cracks Chimoine with a nice body shot.
Supermies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Supermies is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Supermies.
Supermies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supermies presses Chimoine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Supermies dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Supermies.
Supermies floors Chimoine with a big punch on the inside! Chimoine is trying to recover but Supermies dives into side control.
Chimoine is rocked!
Supermies throws an elbow but Chimoine slips to the side and avoids it well.
Oh Chimoine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chimoine avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Supermies.
Chimoine seems to have got his legs back now.
The strikes coming from Supermies are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Supermies landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Supermies throws a strike aimed at the side of Chimoine's head but Chimoine avoids it well.
Supermies has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Supermies misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Supermies working the head with strikes.
Supermies lands a nice forearm strike.
Supermies working the body and head with strikes.
Supermies in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supermies scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chimoine to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chimoine is avoiding damage well.
Chimoine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Supermies on the ground.
Supermies creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chimoine sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chimoine managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Supermies.
Chimoine dodges the ground and pound from Supermies.
Supermies cracks Chimoine with a big right hand but Chimoine just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supermies misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chimoine takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Supermies lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chimoine down.
Supermies working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies working the ground and pound but Chimoine is defending the strikes.
Supermies misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Supermies grinds an elbow into Chimoine's temple.
Supermies fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Supermies throws a strike aimed at the side of Chimoine's head but Chimoine avoids it well.
Chimoine is not content to let Supermies control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supermies sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chimoine is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chimoine managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Supermies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Supermies throws an elbow but Chimoine slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chimoine dodges the ground and pound from Supermies.
Chimoine parries the strikes from Supermies easily there. Supermies is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chimoine to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Supermies looks to land a combination. Chimoine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chimoine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chimoine ducks straight into an uppercut from Supermies and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Chimoine manages to regain guard straight away.
Supermies is looking to work some ground and pound but Chimoine has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supermies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Supermies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Supermies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ougah Chimoine'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.
Supermies cracks Chimoine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Chimoine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chimoine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supermies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Supermies.
Supermies works on Chimoine's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supermies.
Supermies gets through Chimoine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Supermies is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Supermies lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee calls for Supermies to work.
Chimoine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Supermies lands a right hand.
Supermies lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supermies.
Sami Supermies seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Supermies stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Supermies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Supermies scores with a shot to the side of Chimoine's head.
Supermies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Supermies lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies lands a nice uppercut.
Supermies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supermies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Supermies.
Supermies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Supermies lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chimoine.
Supermies lands a nice uppercut.
Supermies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chimoine backwards.
Supermies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chimoine or not.
Supermies lands with a right to the head.
Supermies lands with a left to the head.
Supermies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chimoine or not.
Supermies scores with a shoulder strike.
Supermies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Supermies.
A short uppercut from Supermies.
Supermies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Supermies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chimoines head.
Supermies lands with a right to the head.
Supermies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supermies cracks Chimoine with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Supermies.
Supermies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Supermies lands a right hand.
Supermies lands a right hand.
Supermies lands a hook that snaps the head of Chimoine backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Supermies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supermies is stalling here.
Supermies scores with a shoulder strike.
Supermies lands a body punch in the clinch.
Supermies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Supermies lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Supermies on the inside.
Supermies lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supermies.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Supermies.
Supermies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Supermies lands a body shot in the clinch.
Supermies presses Chimoine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supermies.
A shot in the inside from Supermies.
Supermies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Supermies lands a body punch.
Supermies content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supermies.
Chimoine has a couple of punches blocked by Supermies.
A right hook to the body lands for Supermies.
Supermies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chimoine backwards.
Supermies lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Supermies.
Supermies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Supermies controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimoine has a couple of punches blocked by Supermies.
Supermies content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Supermies blocks an uppercut.
Supermies lands with a left to the head.
Supermies displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chimoine up against the cage.
Supermies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Supermies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Supermies lands a nice shot to the body.
Chimoine misses with some punches.
Supermies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chimoine backwards.
Supermies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chimoine backwards.
A short uppercut from Supermies.
Supermies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chimoine backwards.
Supermies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Supermies leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Supermies.
Supermies is leaning against Chimoine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Supermies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Supermies lands a nice uppercut.
Supermies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimoine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Supermies.
Supermies lands a right hand.
Supermies lands with a right to the head.
Supermies lands a left hand.
Supermies blocking some punches.
Supermies lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Supermies.
Supermies is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Supermies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supermies pushes Chimoine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chimoine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supermies lands with a light punch inside.
Supermies lands a right hand.
Supermies lands a right hand.
Supermies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supermies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Supermies.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supermies.
Chimoine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Supermies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chimoine backwards.
Supermies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chimoine backwards.
Supermies is stalling here.
Chimoine has a couple of punches blocked by Supermies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Supermies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ougah Chimoine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Supermies lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Supermies throws a right and a left that Chimoine avoids nicely.
Supermies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Supermies slips a jab and a cross from Chimoine.
Supermies scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sami Supermies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supermies forces Chimoine back against the cage and clinches.
Chimoine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Supermies blocking some punches.
Supermies taking a breather.
Supermies digs a right hand into Chimoine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chimoine's gas tank.
Supermies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supermies scores with a shoulder strike.
Supermies lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Supermies.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Supermies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chimoine working aggressively here.
Supermies's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chimoine throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Supermies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Supermies.
Supermies is pushing Chimoine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chimoine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supermies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Supermies stalls.
Supermies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Supermies.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Supermies.
Supermies lands with a left to the head.
Supermies leaning his opponent against the cage.
Supermies lands a body shot in the clinch.
Supermies gets through Chimoine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Supermies.
Supermies is working Chimoine over against the cage.
Supermies gets through Chimoine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chimoine throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chimoine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimoine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supermies stalling the fight.
Chimoine looking to slow down the pace here.
Supermies scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Supermies.
Supermies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Supermies.
A short right from Supermies.
The referee is keeping an eye on Supermies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chimoine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chimoine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supermies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chimoine misses with the head strike.
Supermies is working Chimoine over against the cage.
Supermies digs a right hand into Chimoine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chimoine's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Chimoine fails to land.
Supermies cracks Chimoine with a nice body shot.
Supermies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chimoine.
Supermies controlling the action here for a moment.
Chimoine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supermies presses Chimoine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimoine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Supermies.
Supermies avoiding damage.
A short uppercut from Supermies.
Supermies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chimoine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chimoine misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Supermies.
Supermies lands a body shot.
Supermies lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supermies.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supermies.
Supermies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Supermies lands a left hand.
Chimoine misses with the head strike.
Supermies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chimoine throws a head punch that misses.
Supermies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supermies pushes Chimoine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chimoine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chimoine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Supermies.
Supermies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chimoine backwards.
Supermies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four 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.
Supermies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Supermies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Supermies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Supermies.
A body shot lands from Supermies.
Supermies works on Chimoine's body with a couple of short punches.
Chimoine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chimoine being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Supermies.
Chimoine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Supermies lands a hook that snaps the head of Chimoine backwards.
Supermies gets through Chimoine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Supermies.
Supermies gets through Chimoine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Supermies stalling in the clinch but Chimoine improves position.
Supermies lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chimoine.
Supermies lands a nice uppercut.
Supermies manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Supermies.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Supermies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Supermies 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Supermies!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spato Spagtro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spagtro comes to the cage accompanied by Yksin ilman sua. Nikolay Baskov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spato Spagtro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Baskov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Baskov does it's job there.
No joy there for Baskov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Spato Spagtro has been cut.
Spagtro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baskov throws out the jab.
Spagtro throws a hook to the side of Baskov's head but Baskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spagtro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baskov but Baskov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice combo by Baskov! Oh, that's hurt him - Spagtro falls to the canvas and Baskov follows him into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spagtro tries to bench press Baskov off him but Baskov keeps the position.
Spagtro can't do much from the bottom here.
Spagtro is looking to reverse the position.
Spagtro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spagtro wants to get back to full guard.
Baskov wants to control but Spagtro is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov prevents Spagtro from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spagtro.
Baskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spagtro looks to land a body kick but Baskov moved away.
Spagtro misses with a hook to the body
and Baskov counters with a right hand to the body.
Baskov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baskov wants to stand and escape but instead Spagtro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spagtro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baskov is looking to sweep but instead, Spagtro has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spagtro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baskov sees it coming and defends easily.
Baskov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baskov.
Baskov keeping moving, preventing Spagtro from controlling successfully.
Baskov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spagtro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spagtro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baskov is controlling Spagtro's posture.
Baskov is trying to control the position but Spagtro postures up.
Spagtro tries to free his leg and advance position but Baskov is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spagtro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baskov counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spagtro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baskov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spagtro thinking.
Baskov moves out of range of the body kick from Spagtro.
Spagtro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baskov lands a nice shot that snaps Spagtro's head back.
Spagtro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baskov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spagtro somewhat.
Baskov swings for the body but Spagtro moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baskov ducks under a wild hook from Spagtro.
Nice uppercut there from Baskov.
Spagtro misses with a shot to the body
and Baskov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Baskov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spato Spagtro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spagtro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spagtro manages to avoid it.
Spagtro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spagtro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spagtro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spagtro blocks a leg kick.
Spagtro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baskov did well to prevent Spagtro getting side control.
Spagtro is trying to control. Baskov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spagtro trying to control the pace.
Spagtro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spagtro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spagtro is stalling here. Baskov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Spagtro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Baskov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Baskov working away.
Baskov tries to advance to mount but Spagtro denies him.
Spagtro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Baskov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spagtro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Baskov.
Spagtro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baskov!
Baskov regains half guard.
Well, if Spagtro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spagtro is trying to control the action in half guard but Baskov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baskov is trying to stand back up but Spagtro is controlling him
Spagtro wants to take a breather but Baskov is having none of it.
Baskov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spagtro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spagtro's back!
Baskov is trying to stick to Spagtro's back but Spagtro is turning into Baskov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baskov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Spagtro.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spagtro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baskov holds on and takes a little breather.
Spagtro wants to control from the top but Baskov keeps moving.
Spagtro looking to pass the guard.
Spagtro stopping the sweep attempt from Baskov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baskov is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spato Spagtro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spato Spagtro'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!
Baskov checks a leg kick nicely.
Spagtro throws a head kick that misses.
Spagtro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baskov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spagtro misses with a body punch
and Spagtro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baskov scores with a jab.
Spagtro throws a leg kick but Baskov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baskov misses with a takedown attempt
and Spagtro counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spagtro looking to control but instead Baskov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Spagtro looks to land a strike but Baskov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov looking to control but Spagtro passes into half guard.
Baskov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spagtro thows a huge punch but Baskov dodges it nicely.
Baskov is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spagtro connects with a nice short shot to Baskov's temple.
Baskov is refusing to be controlled, as Spagtro sits in half guard.
Baskov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spagtro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spagtro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spagtro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spagtro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spagtro just misses with a punch to the body.
Baskov defending well as Spagtro loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Spagtro misses
and Baskov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baskov slips a jab from Spagtro.
A swing and a miss from Baskov.
Spagtro walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spagtro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spagtro fails to land with a series of punches.
Spagtro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Spagtro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Baskov can't do much from the bottom here.
Spagtro throwing strikes but Baskov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Baskov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spagtro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baskov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baskov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spagtro keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spagtro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baskov is working for a submission of some sort.
Baskov thows a huge punch but Spagtro dodges it nicely.
Spagtro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baskov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baskov's back!
Spagtro misses with an elbow to the head.
Spagtro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spagtro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Spato Spagtro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spagtro doesn't have the hooks in and Baskov manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolay Baskov.
I think Baskov 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Baskov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Shouw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beavis Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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176 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Shouw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beavis Cornholio!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shouw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cornholio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cornholio misses with a knee strike.
Cornholio misses with a knee to the head.
Cornholio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shouw is trying to force a seperation but Cornholio has the dominant position.
Cornholio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shouw blocks it with crossed arms.
Cornholio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cornholio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shouw blocks it with crossed arms.
Shouw jumps guard but Cornholio stands there with Shouw around his waist. Shouw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cornholio looking to throw knees to the head but Shouw is blocking nicely.
Cornholio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cornholio misses with a knee to the head.
Cornholio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cornholio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cornholio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cornholio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shouw's face.
Cornholio looks gassed!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shouw takes a shot to the head.
Cornholio misses with a knee strike.
Shouw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cornholio walks away with a smile on his face. Shouw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shouw misses with a takedown attempt - Cornholio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Shouw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shouw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shouw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cornholio defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Cornholio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shouw tries to clinch up.
Cornholio misses with a head kick.
Shouw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cornholio pinned against the cage. Cornholio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shouw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cornholio dodges the punch combination from Shouw.
Cornholio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cornholio stuffs the takedown attempt from Shouw. Shouw gets slowly back to his feet.
Cornholio throws a sloppy head kick and Shouw moves out of range easily.
Cornholio tries a head kick but it misses.
Shouw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cornholio's guard.
Cornholio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cornholio working for a triangle but Shouw defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shouw scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shouw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shouw wants to control from the top but Cornholio keeps moving.
Cornholio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shouw uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornholio is looking to regain half guard here but Shouw keeps moving and retains side control.
Shouw decides to stand back up.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shouw shoots in for a takedown but Cornholio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cornholio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cornholio wants it to stay on the feet.
Shouw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cornholio keeps the fight on the outside.
Cornholio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shouw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cornholio walks away with a smile on his face. Shouw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cornholio has closed the distance and engaged Shouw in a clinch.
Cornholio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shouw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cornholio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shouws head.
A short left from Cornholio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cornholio.
Cornholio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cornholio lands a hook that snaps the head of Shouw backwards.
Cornholio with a knee to the head.
Cornholio lands a knee to the head.
Cornholio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cornholio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shouw blocks it with crossed arms.
Shouw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cornholio walks away with a smile on his face. Shouw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shouw shoots in for a takedown but Cornholio shows good takedown defense.
Cornholio tries to clinch but Shouw moves out of range.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shouw shoots in for a takedown but Cornholio shows good takedown defense.
Shouw tries to close the distance and clinch but Cornholio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shouw lands a nice hook to Cornholio's body. Cornholio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shouw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cornholio circles away.
Cornholio has Shouw up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cornholio.
Cornholio lands a knee to the head.
Cornholio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shouw jumps guard.
Cornholio postures up in Shouw's guard and throws a big left but Shouw blocks it.
Cornholio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cornholio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cornholio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shouw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shouw has control of Cornholio's left arm, preventing Cornholio from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beavis Cornholio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shouw blocks a head kick by Cornholio.
Shouw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cornholio's waist but Cornholio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shouw off to one side.
Cornholio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shouw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cornholio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shouw shoots for a takedown but Cornholio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Shouw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornholio moves into the clinch.
Cornholio connects with a knee to the head.
Cornholio lands a knee to the head.
Cornholio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shouw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cornholio with a knee to the head.
Shouw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cornholio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cornholio lands a right hand.
Cornholio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cornholio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shouw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Cornholio.
Shouw tries to pull guard but Cornholio won't allow it.
Cornholio lands a knee to the head.
Shouw is trying to break the clinch but Cornholio has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cornholio gets underhooks to prevent Shouw's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shouw's face.
Cornholio tries a knee to the head but Shouw blocks it.
Cornholio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shouw.
Cornholio misses with a knee strike.
Shouw trying to control the position but instead, Cornholio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shouw into the cage.
Cornholio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cornholio misses with a knee strike.
Shouw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cornholio misses with a knee to the head.
Shouw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cornholio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shouw backwards.
Cornholio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shouw is trying to break the clinch but Cornholio is controlling him.
Cornholio landing knees to the head.
Cornholio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shouw misses with an elbow over the top.
Cornholio lands an uppercut.
Cornholio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shouw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A short right from Cornholio.
Cornholio tries to land a knee to the head but Shouw blocks with his arms.
Shouw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cornholio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cornholio throws a head kick but Shouw moves out of range.
Cornholio stuffs the takedown attempt from Shouw. Shouw gets slowly back to his feet.
Cornholio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses.
Cornholio dodges the punch combination from Shouw.
Cornholio rushes Shouw and presses him up against the cage.
Shouw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cornholio with a knee to the head.
Cornholio looking to throw knees to the head but Shouw is blocking nicely.
Cornholio gets underhooks to prevent Shouw's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cornholio connects with a knee to the head.
Cornholio misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio pushes Shouw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shouw is looking to break free of the clinch but Cornholio has double underhooks.
Cornholio looking to throw knees to the head but Shouw is blocking nicely.
Cornholio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cornholio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shouw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shouw wants a takedown but no success here.
Cornholio lands a shoulder strike.
Cornholio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shouw wants to get back to striking at distance but Cornholio won't allow it.
Shouw tries to pull guard but Cornholio holds him up against the cage and eventually Shouw drops back down to his feet.
Cornholio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shouw tries to pull guard but Cornholio won't allow it.
Cornholio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cornholio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cornholio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shouw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cornholio smiles and moves away.
Shouw takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shouw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cornholio pinned against the cage. Cornholio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio has closed the distance and engaged Shouw in a clinch.
Cornholio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shouw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shouw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shouw tries to break the clinch but Cornholio is controlling the position.
Cornholio lands a knee to the head.
Cornholio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shouw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cornholio's elbow.
Shouw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cornholio landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cornholio with a knee to the head.
Cornholio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shouw blocks it with crossed arms.
Cornholio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shouw has Cornholio pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shouw pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cornholio tumbling to the mat - Shouw dives into Cornholio's guard.
Cornholio keeping moving, preventing Shouw from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beavis Cornholio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shouw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shouw takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cornholio misses with a head kick.
Shouw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cornholio can't escape the position.
Cornholio is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cornholio is trying to escape the mount.
Cornholio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shouw working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shouw controlling his opponent.
Cornholio tries to reverse the position but Shouw maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shouw controlling the pace for now.
Cornholio is trying desperately to improve position.
Shouw stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Beavis Cornholio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shouw closes the distance and clinches up with Cornholio, looking for a takedown. Shouw pushes Cornholio against the cage but Cornholio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shouw takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cornholio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beavis Cornholio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shouw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cornholio defends it nicely.
Shouw avoids the head kick by Cornholio.
Cornholio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shouw jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cornholio tries to clinch up but Shouw circles away and keeps his distance.
Cornholio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shouw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shouw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cornholio tries a head kick but it misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shouw.
Cornholio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shouw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cornholio gets back to half guard.
Cornholio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cornholio.
Shouw shoots in for a double leg but Cornholio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Shouw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shouw scores with a hook.
Cornholio wants to clinch up but Shouw keeps it at a distance.
Cornholio moves into the clinch.
Shouw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cornholio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shouw looking for a takedown.
Cornholio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shouws head.
Cornholio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cornholio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cornholio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shouw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shouw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cornholio landing knees to the head.
Cornholio has Shouw pressed against the cage, preventing Shouw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cornholio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shouw blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Cornholio.
Cornholio looking to throw knees to the head but Shouw is blocking nicely.
Shouw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cornholio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cornholio lands a knee to the head.
Beavis Cornholio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio tries to land a knee to the head but Shouw blocks with his arms.
Cornholio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cornholio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shouw has had enough of the clinch but Cornholio keeps him there for the moment.
Shouw can't break the clinch.
Cornholio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cornholio with a knee to the head.
Shouw taking a breather.
Cornholio with a knee to the head.
Cornholio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cornholio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cornholio scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan Shouw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cornholio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cornholio scores with a shot to the side of Shouw's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Beavis Cornholio.
I've got Cornholio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beavis Cornholio!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takuma Sakazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Kuhr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takuma Sakazaki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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, Takuma Sakazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Kuhr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuhr misses with a head kick.
Kuhr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakazaki moves into the clinch.
Sakazaki missing with knees to the body.
Sakazaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sakazaki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sakazaki tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kuhr.
Sakazaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuhr taking some punishment here, with Sakazaki in his half guard.
Kuhr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuhr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sakazaki wants to stand but Kuhr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sakazaki lands a couple of elbows.
Sakazaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuhr on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhr has a closed guard, preventing Sakazaki from standing up.
Kuhr wants to stand up but Sakazaki is controlling him.
Kuhr is trying to keep Sakazaki in close.
Kuhr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kuhr looks gassed!
Sakazaki moves into range and clinches up with Kuhr.
Sakazaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kuhr uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakazaki wants to stand up but Kuhr is controlling him.
Sakazaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuhr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuhr wants to take a breather but Sakazaki is having none of it.
Sakazaki is trying to stand back up but Kuhr is controlling him
Sakazaki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakazaki kicks off Kuhr and gets to his feet.
Sakazaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sakazaki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kuhr!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakazaki raining down shots from the mount!
Sakazaki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuhr throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kuhr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakazaki cracks Kuhr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kuhr wants to hold on but Sakazaki pushes him away.
Kuhr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuhr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sakazaki blocks Kuhr's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kuhr is trying to escape the mount.
Sakazaki working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakazaki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takuma Sakazaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sakazaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakazaki darts in and clinches Kuhr up against the cage.
Kuhr tries to score a body lock takedown but Sakazaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuhr jumps into guard, dragging Sakazaki to the mat.
Sakazaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakazaki stands up from Kuhr's guard - Sakazaki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sakazaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuhr counters with a takedown into side control.
Takuma Sakazaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuhr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sakazaki throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sakazaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhr being controlled against the cage.
Sakazaki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sakazaki manages to end up in side control.
Sakazaki working the body and head with strikes.
Kuhr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sakazaki is controlling him well.
Sakazaki stands up.
Kuhr fails with the takedown
and Sakazaki counters by clinching up.
Sakazaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuhr.
Takuma Sakazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sami Kuhr.
Sakazaki has Kuhr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sakazaki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuhr tumbling to the mat - Sakazaki dives into Kuhr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakazaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakazaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuhr has his foot on Sakazaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakazaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakazaki wanted to stand there but Kuhr had control of the position.
Sakazaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuhr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakazaki is looking to stand up but Kuhr won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakazaki throwing strikes from guard but Kuhr blocks nicely.
Kuhr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sakazaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuhr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sakazaki is staying active underneath Kuhr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakazaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuhr seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sakazaki is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sami Kuhr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roni Siili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sky Scrape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siili kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Testament - The Persecuted Won't Forget. Scrape has chosen Jark Prongo - Movin through your system as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roni Siili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sky Scrape!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrape fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scrape comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Siili slips a jab from Scrape.
Siili takes one on the button.
Scrape avoids the head kick by Siili.
Sky Scrape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scrape feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Scrape prevents Siili from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scrape throwing strikes but missing.
Siili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scrape postures up in Siili's guard and throws a big left but Siili blocks it.
Scrape with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siili keeping moving, preventing Scrape from controlling successfully.
Siili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scrape pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siili is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siili is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scrape is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Siili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scrape thuds a left hand into Siili's body.
Siili stuffs the takedown attempt from Scrape. Scrape gets slowly back to his feet.
Siili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Siili tries to close the distance and clinch but Scrape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siili scores with a jab.
Siili tries to clinch but Scrape is having none of it.
A jab lands there for Scrape.
Scrape loads up on a big right hand but Siili slips the punch.
Scrape closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Siili to the mat! Siili manages to get full guard.
Siili is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scrape sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Siili's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siili looks like he's trying to stand up.
Scrape is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Siili has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scrape not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Siili looks like he's trying to stand up.
Siili is defending against the submission attempts here by Scrape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Scrape blocks a head kick by Siili.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siili tries to clinch up.
Roni Siili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Siili is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scrape.
Scrape looks to throw the jab but Siili is out of range.
Scrape tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrape fails with the takedown.
Roni Siili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sky Scrape.
A cross from Scrape lands.
Siili gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scrape lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrape lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Siili is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrape scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Siili is looking to clinch.
Scrape drops Siili with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Siili! Scrape dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sky Scrape!
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