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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punanaama Hullu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Punanaama Hullu enters the cage!
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288 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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280 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Punanaama Hullu!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hullu throws a series of punches but Dude moves out of range.
Hullu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dude counters with a stiff right hand.
Dude misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hullu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hullu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dude counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hullu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dude counters with a series of strikes. Hullu will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hullu throws a combination that misses
and Dude counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hullu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dude counters with a straight that turns Hullu's legs to rubber! Dude pushes forward with more strikes and Hullu goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Dude!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between No Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keppi Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Name is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, No Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keppi Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Name is breathing heavily.
Name lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown but Name shows good takedown defense.
Name shoots in and bounces Kullervo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kullervo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Name is aware though and is defending well.
Kullervo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Name is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kullervo looking to control.
Name really is a fat lump.
Kullervo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kullervo, not yet.
Kullervo wants to stand but Name is controlling the position.
Kullervo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kullervo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kullervo dives in and grabs Name's left leg, looking for a takedown. Name pushes down on Kullervo's head and hops out.
No Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keppi Kullervo.
Name throws a combination that misses
and Kullervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Name keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Name. No joy for Kullervo on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Name stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Name wants it to stay on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Name.
No Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kullervo wants to clinch.
Kullervo lands with a hook. Name tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Kullervo.
Name misses with a double jab
and Kullervo counters with a left to the body.
Kullervo punishes Name's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kullervo is defended easily by Name.
Kullervo keeps the fight on the outside.
Name defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kullervo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kullervo is defended easily by Name.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name throws a right and a left that Kullervo avoids nicely.
Kullervo lands a two punch combo.
Name displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kullervo.
Kullervo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Name. Kullervo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Name misses
and Kullervo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kullervo fails with the takedown.
Kullervo tries to clinch but Name moves out of range.
Kullervo shoots in for a double leg but Name sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kullervo tries to clinch but Name moves out of range.
Kullervo shoots in but no luck this time.
Name misses with a body shot.
Kullervo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Names jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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.
Kullervo shoots for a takedown but Name saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kullervo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Name!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BOOM! Kullervo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kullervo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Name is now in Kullervo's guard. A big mistake from Kullervo there, giving up the dominant position!
Name trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Name stands and steps away. Kullervo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Name leaves Kullervo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Name throws a head kick that misses
and Kullervo moves into the clinch.
Kullervo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Name pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
No Name dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kullervo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kullervo fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kullervo.
Name throws a lazy body kick
and Kullervo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Name thinking.
Name closes the distance but Kullervo moves to the side
and Kullervo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kullervo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kullervo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name throws a head kick that misses
and Kullervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch but Name swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kullervo works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Name swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Name throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kullervo counters by clinching up.
Name has had enough of the clinch but Kullervo keeps him there for the moment.
Name wants to break free but Kullervo has control.
Kullervo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kullervo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kullervo is trying to control the position but Name postures up.
Name wants to control from the top but Kullervo keeps moving.
Name is really struggling to control Kullervo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of No Name.
Name stuffs the takedown.
No Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keppi Kullervo.
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.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Name swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Name swats away the attempt to clinch by Kullervo.
Kullervo shoots for a double leg takedown but Name sprawls well. He's pushed Kullervo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kullervo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Name cracks Kullervo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Name misses with a two punch combination.
Kullervo wants to clinch up but Name keeps it at a distance.
Name moves in looking to clinch but Kullervo pushes him off.
Kullervo wants to clinch up but Name keeps it at a distance.
Kullervo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kullervo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kullervo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Name defends it nicely.
Kullervo shoots in but Name avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kullervo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name wants to clinch.
Kullervo lands a lovely overhand right.
Name displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kullervo.
Name avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kullervo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Name thows a left - swing and a miss!
Name connects with an inside leg kick.
Kullervo shoots in for a double leg but Name sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kullervo tries to clinch but Name moves out of range.
Name stuns Kullervo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kullervo clinches with his opponent.
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.
Name is trying to break the clinch but Kullervo is controlling him.
Name is trying to break the clinch but Kullervo is controlling him.
Kullervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kullervo rushes Name and presses him up against the cage.
Name swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kullervo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Name gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kullervo successfully pulls guard.
Name controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Name drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Name as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kullervo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Name! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). No Name!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eki Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Rohkea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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141 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eki Vieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Rohkea!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieri throws a series of punches but Rohkea moves out of range.
Vieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rohkea.
Rohkea scores with a takedown into Vieri's guard.
Vieri is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vieri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rohkea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vieri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rohkea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vieri throws a one two combo.
Vieri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rohkea back to the cage. Vieri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rohkea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rohkea has a takedown stuffed.
Rohkea looks gassed!
Vieri tests Rohkea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Vieri does it's job there.
Rohkea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rohkea eats them both and turns towards Vieri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vieri throws a one two combo.
A lazy left from Vieri finds it's target.
Vieri throws out a powerful jab.
Vieri looks to land a combination. Rohkea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rohkea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vieri.
Vieri feints a jab promting Rohkea to slip. Vieri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rohkea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vieri moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rohkea takes one to the chin there.
Vieri clobbers Rohkea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vieri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vieri throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Vieri there.
Vieri throws a combination. Rohkea tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vieri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rohkea backs up against the cage.
Vieri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieri throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Vieri.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vieri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vieri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vieri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rohkea has time to react.
Vieri lands with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Vieri scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Vieri.
Rohkea shoots in but Vieri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eki Vieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Rohkea.
Vieri throws a head kick that misses.
Rohkea tries to move into range but Vieri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vieri throws a sloppy head kick and Rohkea moves out of range easily.
Vieri throws a head kick that misses.
Rohkea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vieri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri throws a head kick but Rohkea moves out of range.
Rohkea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vieri finds it's way round the side to connect with Rohkea's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Vieri scores with a four punch combination!
Rohkea walks into a jab.
Vieri catches Rohkea with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rohkea has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vieri.
Rohkea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vieri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vieri!
Vieri's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vieri duly obliges.
Vieri scores with a one two! Rohkea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vieri connects with a single shot there.
Vieri feints a jab promting Rohkea to slip. Vieri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rohkea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vieri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rohkea on the side of the head.
Vieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rohkeas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rohkea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vieri.
Vieri is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vieri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left and a right from Vieri both land. Nice combination.
Vieri works over Rohkea's head and body with a nice combination.
Vieri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vieri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab by Vieri.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vieri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri stalks Rohkea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rohkea's face. Rohkea staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - Vieri scores with a four punch combination!
Vieri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vieri's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vieri duly obliges.
Vieri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vieri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Vieri.
Rohkea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vieri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rohkea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vieri lands with a nice combination. Rohkea backs away looking to recover.
Rohkea walks into a stiff left hand from Vieri.
Vieri lands with an overhand left.
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!
Vieri stalks Rohkea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rohkea's face. Rohkea staggers backwards, shaken.
Vieri cracks Rohkea with a good jab.
Vieri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A cross from Vieri lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vieri.
Vieri lands the left hand.
Rohkea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vieri.
Vieri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rohkea eats them both and turns towards Vieri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vieri's corner calls for a 1-2. Vieri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vieri connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eki Vieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vieri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Vieri.
Vieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Vieri.
A right-left combo lands from Vieri.
Vieri throws a series of strikes that have Rohkea backpedaling.
Vieri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vieri scores with a nice right hand.
Vieri scores with a one two! Rohkea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rohkea.
Nice cross by Vieri.
Vieri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rohkea on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vieri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rohkea eats them both and turns towards Vieri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Vieri as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vieri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vieri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vieri scores with a three punch combo!
Rohkea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eki Vieri dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rohkea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vieri's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vieri duly obliges.
Vieri scores with a one two! Rohkea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Vieri.
Vieri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vieri!
Rohkea is rocked!
Vieri lands a jab-cross combination.
Rohkea is still on wobbly legs! Can Vieri finish him?
Vieri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rohkea seems to have recovered his senses.
Vieri looks to land a combination. Rohkea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vieri.
Vieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rohkea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieri circles away.
Rohkea on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vieri stalks Rohkea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rohkea's face. Rohkea staggers backwards, shaken.
Vieri feints a jab promting Rohkea to slip. Vieri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rohkea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vieri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Vieri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vieri scores with a three punch combo!
Vieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rohkea can do to turn this around?
Rohkea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Vieri coming out on top.
Vieri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rohkea is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Vieri.
Vieri stalks Rohkea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rohkea's face. Rohkea staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rohkea backs up against the cage.
Vieri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vieri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vieri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vieri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vieri scores with a jab to the head.
Vieri throws a combination. Rohkea tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rohkea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vieri sizes up Rohkea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Vieri scores with a four punch combination!
Vieri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Vieri.
Vieri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vieri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Eki Vieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rohkea back to the cage. Vieri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vieri throws a one two combo.
Vieri lands a lovely overhand right.
Vieri lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieri connects with a single shot there.
Vieri throws a one two combo.
Vieri connects with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vieri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vieri duly obliges.
Vieri clobbers Rohkea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vieri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vieri scores with a one two! Rohkea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vieri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vieri connects with a high kick.
Vieri works over Rohkea's head and body with a nice combination.
Vieri lands a really nice looking cross but Rohkea seems unphased.
Vieri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vieri's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vieri duly obliges.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vieri, as that shot connected.
Rohkea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rohkea takes one to the chin there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vieri!
Vieri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rohkea's head.
Vieri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rohkea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vieri.
Nice uppercut there from Vieri.
Vieri feints a jab promting Rohkea to slip. Vieri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rohkea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vieri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rohkea has time to react.
Rohkea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vieri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri clobbers Rohkea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rohkea on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rohkea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vieri lands a jab to the nose.
Vieri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vieri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vieri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rohkea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vieri to score with a decent uppercut.
Rohkea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rohkea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rohkeas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eki Vieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Rohkea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rohkea there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rohkea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vieri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vieri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rohkea eats them both and turns towards Vieri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vieri lands with a nice combination. Rohkea backs away looking to recover.
A cross from Vieri lands.
Vieri scores with a three punch combo!
Vieri looks to land a combination. Rohkea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vieri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rohkea back to the cage. Vieri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vieri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Vieri as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Vieri lands.
Vieri connects with a jab.
Vieri scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieri scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vieri!
Vieri with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Vieri scores with a four punch combination!
Nice straight punches there by Vieri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vieri.
Vieri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vieri works the jab nicely.
Rohkea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vieri to score with a decent uppercut.
Vieri scores with a nice head shot.
Vieri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vieri throws a combination. Rohkea tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vieri lands a really nice looking cross but Rohkea seems unphased.
Rohkea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vieri as he avoids it easily.
Eki Vieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Rohkea.
Vieri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vieri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vieri!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eki Vieri dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vieri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rohkea backs up against the cage.
Vieri connects with a crisp jab.
Rohkea tries for a takedown but Vieri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Vieri both land. Nice combination.
Vieri connects with the punch.
Vieri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vieri lands the left hand.
Vieri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rohkea backs up against the cage.
Vieri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rohkea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vieri lands a jab-cross combination.
Rohkea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Rohkea 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vieri cracks Rohkea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vieri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rohkea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vieri.
Vieri scores with a one two! Rohkea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vieri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vieri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rohkea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rohkea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rohkea avoids the head kick by Vieri.
Rohkea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rohkea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vieri.
Vieri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri works over Rohkea's head and body with a nice combination.
Vieri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vieri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rohkea takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vieri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Vieri.
Vieri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vieri feints a jab promting Rohkea to slip. Vieri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rohkea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vieri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rohkea in his tracks.
A right-left combo lands from Vieri.
Vieri throws a series of strikes that have Rohkea backpedaling.
Vieri looks to land a combination. Rohkea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vieri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vieri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vieri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice combination there by Vieri.
Vieri lands a two punch combo.
Vieri catches Rohkea with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danga de danga de dang - Vieri scores with a four punch combination!
Vieri cracks Rohkea with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vieri.
Rohkea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vieri lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rohkea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vieri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rohkea eats them both and turns towards Vieri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vieri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rohkea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vieri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rohkea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot by Vieri.
Vieri scores with a nice right hand.
Vieri works over Rohkea's head and body with a nice combination.
Vieri scores with a nice strike.
Nice straight punches there by Vieri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vieri.
Vieri lands with a nice combination. Rohkea backs away looking to recover.
Vieri lands a two punch combo.
Rohkea blocks a head kick by Vieri.
Vieri works over Rohkea's head and body with a nice combination.
Vieri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vieri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Vieri there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vieri throws a head kick that misses.
Vieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Vieri. No joy for Rohkea on that attempt.
Good shot there by Vieri.
Nice shot lands for Vieri.
Vieri lands a nice shot that snaps Rohkea's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vieri!
Vieri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vieri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rohkea tries to move into range but Vieri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vieri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vieri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vieri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vieri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vieri works over Rohkea's head and body with a nice combination.
Vieri stalks Rohkea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rohkea's face. Rohkea staggers backwards, shaken.
Vieri's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vieri duly obliges.
Vieri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vieri tests Rohkea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rohkea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Vieri.
Rohkea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vieri sizes up Rohkea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vieri.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rohkea.
Eki Vieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Rohkea.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vieri.
Vieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Vieri.
Rohkea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vieri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rohkea.
Vieri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vieri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Vieri.
Vieri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vieri lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vieri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri throws a combination. Rohkea tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vieri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pena Rohkea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vieri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut lands for Vieri. That snapped Rohkea's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eki Vieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vieri, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Eki Vieri!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Eki Vieri!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Eki Vieri!
Eki Vieri wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mercutio Benvolio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuure has chosen Misjah & Groovehead - Trippin' Out as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
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185 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mercutio Benvolio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuure!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvolio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuure is able to avoid easily.
Benvolio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benvolio wants to clinch but Kuure slips to the side
and Benvolio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Kuure - just one landing.
Kuure looks to throw the jab but Benvolio is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Benvolio blocks the low kick.
Benvolio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benvolio wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benvolio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuure counters with a low kick, right behind Benvolio 's knee.
Benvolio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuure counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuure stalks Benvolio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benvolio's face. Benvolio staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Mercutio Benvolio has been cut.
Kuure gets the takedown into side control.
Kuure is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benvolio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benvolio tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvolio is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Benvolio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benvolio is trying to escape the position but Kuure is controlling the position.
Kuure is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benvolio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuure is looking to take a break and control but Benvolio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benvolio wants to control but Kuure postures up.
Kuure laying and praying for a moment but Benvolio takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kuure tries to pass to full mount but Benvolio defends it.
Benvolio is in trouble now - Kuure has advanced to mount!
Benvolio has given up his back. Will we see Kuure going for some submissions?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuure not allowing Benvolio to control his hands.
Will Kuure go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kuure has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Benvolio's body.
Benvolio wants to escape the position.
Kuure is riding his opponent, not letting Benvolio buck him off.
Benvolio is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuure throws a series of strikes and Benvolio wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Kuure sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuure looking to control but Benvolio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benvolio is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kuure is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Benvolio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Benvolio!
Benvolio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Benvolio wants to get up but he can't break Kuure's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuure dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mercutio Benvolio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That kick from Benvolio tenderised Kuure's leg. Kuure is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benvolio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benvolio tries to work over Kuure's front leg with a kick but Kuure checks it.
Kuure throws the left hand but Benvolio avoids the punch easily.
Benvolio darts in trying to clinch
and Kuure counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benvolio scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benvolio.
Kuure ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benvolio moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benvolio.
Benvolio throws a head kick that misses
and Kuure counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Benvolio misses
enabling Kuure to counter with a crisp jab.
Benvolio connects with an inside leg kick.
Benvolio tries to clinch but Kuure moves away
enabling Kuure to counter with a crisp jab.
Benvolio tries to clinch but Kuure moves out of range.
Benvolio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuure counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuure circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuure counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuure blocks the leg kick.
Benvolio looks to throw a body kick
and Kuure counters with a straight right hand.
Benvolio thows a leg kick but Kuure checks it
and Kuure counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuure circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuure counters with a series of strikes. Benvolio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuure rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benvolio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benvolio moves to clinch but Kuure breaks away
letting Kuure counter with a right hand.
Benvolio wants to clinch
and Kuure counters with a low kick, right behind Benvolio 's knee.
Benvolio checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuure connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benvolio's hands.
Benvolio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benvolio wants to clinch
and Kuure counters with a two punch combo.
Benvolio walks into a jab.
Benvolio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuure closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Benvolio slips a straight right by Kuure.
Benvolio throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuure counters with a nice uppercut.
Benvolio wants to clinch
and Kuure counters with a straight right hand.
Benvolio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuure circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuure connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benvolio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuure.
Benvolio looks to clinch
and Kuure counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuure throws a right and a left that Benvolio avoids nicely.
Benvolio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuure counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benvolio's knee momentarily.
Benvolio throws a low kick but Kuure moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Benvolio.
Kuure circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kuure counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvolio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuure lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuure checks a leg kick.
Benvolio closes the distance but Kuure moves to the side
and Kuure counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuure fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benvolio avoids it really well and circles away.
Benvolio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuure with a nice cross.
Benvolio closes the distance but Kuure moves to the side
letting Kuure counter with a right hand.
Kuure lands a slapping body shot.
Benvolio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benvolio throws a head kick that misses
and Kuure counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benvolio thinking.
Benvolio misses with a leg kick.
Kuure seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuure cracks Benvolio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuure throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuure swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuure moves out of range of the body kick from Benvolio.
Kuure misses with a looping right.
Benvolio tries to clinch up but Kuure circles away and keeps his distance.
Benvolio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benvolio looks to clinch
and Kuure counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Kuure lands a right hook to the body.
Benvolio throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuure counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuure lands a glancing blow to the side of Benvolio's head.
Kuure has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benvolio throws a leg kick
and Kuure counters with a nice uppercut.
Benvolio tries to clinch
and Benvolio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benvolio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuure lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benvolio scores with a kick to the body.
Benvolio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mercutio Benvolio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benvolio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benvolio wants to clinch but Kuure slips to the side
and Kuure counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Kuure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuure showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mercutio Benvolio's cut.
That's time! Benvolio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Benvolio ducks under a wild hook from Kuure.
Benvolio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benvolio misses with a leg kick
and Kuure counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benvolio scores with a leg kick.
Kuure shoots for a takedown but Benvolio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuure looks to land a combination. Benvolio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Benvolio looks to throw a body kick
and Kuure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benvolio is looking to clinch but Kuure is avoiding it.
Benvolio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuure.
Benvolio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuure circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuure counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Benvolio misses
and Kuure counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Kuure.
Kuure scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benvolio.
Benvolio wants to slow Kuure down by chopping away at his legs.
Benvolio closes the distance but Kuure moves to the side
and Kuure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvolio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuure.
Benvolio blocks a jab.
Kuure scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benvolio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benvolio tries to clinch up
and Kuure counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benvolio wants to clinch but Kuure slips to the side
and Kuure counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuure connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuure paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benvolio wants to clinch but Kuure slips to the side
and Kuure counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuure misses the target.
Benvolio thows a leg kick but Kuure checks it
and Kuure makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benvolio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kuure. That one must have hurt.
Benvolio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuure counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercutio Benvolio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuure scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benvolio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benvolio throws a leg kick
and Kuure connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercutio Benvolio's cut is getting worse.
Jab by Kuure.
Benvolio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benvolio moves to clinch but Kuure breaks away
and Kuure counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuure throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuure jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Benvolio misses
and Kuure counters with a leg kick.
Kuure throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuure misses with a head kick.
Benvolio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuure dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercutio Benvolio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuure lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benvolio's sensitive parts.
Benvolio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuure.
Benvolio throws a head kick but Kuure moves out of range.
Kuure throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benvolio on the side of the head.
Kuure is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvolio darts in trying to clinch
and Kuure counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuure stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuure loads up on a big right hand but Benvolio slips the punch.
Kuure wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuure throws a head kick that misses.
Benvolio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuure counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuure catches Benvolio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuure takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuure scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuure throws a big shot that misses.
Benvolio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuure counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benvolio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuure can pounce on him.
Kuure lands a front kick.
Kuure lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuure misses with a wild body shot.
Kuure connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benvolio's hands.
Kuure scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuure connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuure, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuure connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benvolio takes one to the side of the head.
Benvolio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuure counters with a nice body kick.
Kuure scores with a leg kick.
Kuure throws a nice looking combination but Benvolio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuure shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Benvolio eats them both and turns towards Kuure to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuure avoids the head kick by Benvolio.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuure.
Kuure connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuure jabs Benvolio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuure jabs Benvolio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuure comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuure 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Kuure!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Kuure!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kuure!
Kuure wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloppy Seconds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Knock Out has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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141 lbs
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144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knock Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sloppy Seconds!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seconds misses with an uppercut
and Out counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seconds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Out is trying to defend but Seconds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Out avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seconds.
Out wants to get back to his feet.
Seconds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seconds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seconds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Out pushes Seconds off looking to stand but Seconds dives back in and keeps control.
Out knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seconds on the ground.
Seconds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Out avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seconds.
Seconds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Out is trying to stand back up but Seconds is controlling him
Out is refusing to be controlled, as Seconds sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seconds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Seconds lands a nice short elbow.
Out might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Seconds stops Out from getting back to his feet.
Seconds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Out is breathing heavily.
Seconds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seconds working over Out with some ground and pound. Out looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seconds looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Out with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Seconds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Seconds working over Out with some ground and pound. Out looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seconds thows a huge punch but Out dodges it nicely.
Seconds takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Seconds looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Seconds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seconds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Out is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Seconds scores with a couple of nice shots.
Seconds drops an elbow to the side of Out's head.
Seconds slows the pace down in half guard.
Seconds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Out's head.
Seconds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Seconds slips a nice elbow through Out's hands, connecting with Out's forehead.
Seconds working over Out with some ground and pound. Out looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Out is trying to stand up here but Seconds is controlling him well.
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!
Seconds is nestled in close to Out, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Out taking some punishment here, with Seconds in his half guard.
Seconds working over Out with some ground and pound. Out looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seconds trying to control the action but Out is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seconds lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Seconds lands a nice short elbow.
Seconds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Seconds looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Out with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Seconds lands a nice short elbow.
Seconds looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Out with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Seconds 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.
Seconds works his foot free and advances to mount.
Seconds cracks Out with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Seconds unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seconds lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Seconds unloading with bombs!
Seconds working the ground and pound effectively.
Seconds landing punches.
The referee warns Out that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seconds raining down shots from the mount!
Seconds lands with some strikes.
Seconds scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Seconds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seconds breaks from Out's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seconds landing punches.
Seconds looking to finish Out with some ground and pound. This is bad for Out!
Seconds working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sloppy Seconds dominated that round.
That's time! Out's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Seconds scores with a hook to the body. Out takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Out takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seconds moves into the clinch.
Seconds wants a takedown but no success here.
Out wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seconds has him pressed against the cage.
Seconds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Out gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Out is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seconds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Out prevents it.
Knock Out has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sloppy Seconds.
Seconds is breathing heavily.
Out wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out is trying to push Seconds away but Seconds has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Out wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Out is trying to push Seconds away but Seconds has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Seconds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Out is looking to break free of the clinch but Seconds has double underhooks.
Out wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seconds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Out gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seconds manages to break the clinch.
Seconds shoots in looking for a takedown. Out tries to sprawl out of it but Seconds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Out manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Out fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Out looks to land a left hand but Seconds moved out of range nicely.
Out throws the left hand but Seconds avoids the punch easily.
Out misses with an uppercut.
Seconds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seconds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Out.
Seconds scores with a decent looking hook.
Out throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Out misses.
Seconds slips under a jab.
Out works the jab nicely.
Seconds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Out avoids it really well and circles away.
Seconds defending well as Out loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out tests Seconds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knock Out is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Out misses.
Seconds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Out throws out the jab.
Out swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seconds misses with a takedown attempt - Out sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seconds blocks a jab.
Out misses with a straight right.
Out is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Seconds.
Seconds throws an elbow but Out slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Seconds crashes against the mat.
Seconds connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Out some visible discomfort.
Seconds grinds an elbow into Out's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seconds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Out's legs.
Out is working to avoid the ground and pound but Seconds connects with a decent elbow.
Seconds cracks Out with a big elbow.
Seconds throws an elbow but Out slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy Seconds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Out dodges the ground and pound from Seconds.
Seconds tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Seconds cracks Out with a big elbow.
Out is being controlled here.
Out is working to avoid the ground and pound but Seconds connects with a decent elbow.
Seconds is working Out over with some ground and pound from side control.
Seconds grinds an elbow into Out's temple.
Out wants to get back to his feet but Seconds drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sloppy Seconds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Out throws an overhand right that lands on Seconds's shoulder, as Seconds tries to avoid the shot.
Seconds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Out throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seconds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seconds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Out wants to get back to his feet but Seconds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Seconds throws and elbow that misses. Out uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seconds's guard. Nice move by Out!
Seconds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Out is looking to stand up but Seconds won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seconds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Out wanted to stand there but Seconds had control of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Out gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Seconds to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Seconds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seconds connects with a couple of short punches.
Seconds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Seconds lands a couple of elbows.
Seconds won't allow Out to get back to his feet.
Seconds wants to control from the top but Out keeps moving.
Seconds lands a couple of elbows.
Seconds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Seconds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Well,Out is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Seconds working some strikes from top position.
Seconds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seconds postures up in Out's guard and throws a big left but Out blocks it.
Seconds chips away with some ground and pound.
Seconds lands a couple of elbows.
Out avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Out has momentary wrist control but Seconds slips an elbow through the middle.
Seconds landing some decent shots from guard.
Seconds landing some decent shots from guard.
Seconds works over Out with some ground and pound from guard.
Seconds lands a couple of elbows.
Seconds postures up and lands a big shot to Out's brow.
Seconds throws a big right hand that misses.
Knock Out has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seconds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Seconds thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Seconds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Seconds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seconds throws a big right hand that misses.
Out had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seconds defends it easily.
Seconds landing some decent shots from guard.
Seconds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seconds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sloppy Seconds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seconds scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sloppy Seconds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Seconds 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Sloppy Seconds!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Sloppy Seconds!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Sloppy Seconds!
Sloppy Seconds wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Extreme Ways. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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211 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kauri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiilopaa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kauri keeping hold of Kiilopaa's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiilopaa seems to be looking for submissions.
Kauri is trying is best to control the position here.
Kiilopaa is trying to work for a kimura but Kauri is defending well.
Kauri manages to get to full guard.
Kauri 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.
Kiilopaa wants to control from the top but Kauri keeps moving.
Kiilopaa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa has gone for a leg lock! Kauri slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kiilopaa's guard.
Kauri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kiilopaa's head.
Kauri landing with the ground and pound.
Kiilopaa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kiilopaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiilopaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kauri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kiilopaa working for a triangle but Kauri defends it easily.
Kiilopaa has momentary wrist control but Kauri slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri throwing strikes from guard but Kiilopaa blocks nicely.
Kiilopaa is looking for a triangle here but Kauri uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kauri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiilopaa keeps working.
Kauri working the ground and pound.
Kiilopaa is looking for a sweep.
Kauri scoring with punches and elbows.
Kauri working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Kauri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kiilopaa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kauri off and has taken his back!
Kiilopaa looking for the RNC.
Kauri breaks Kiilopaa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri passes into half guard.
Kauri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kauri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions off his back.
Kauri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiilopaa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kiilopaa trying to control from the bottom.
Kauri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kauri wants to control but Kiilopaa is keeping him busy.
Kauri is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauri is keen to just control but Kiilopaa is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kauri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kiilopaa wants to control but Kauri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kiilopaa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kauri working Kiilopaa over with strikes.
Kauri lands strikes from half guard.
Kiilopaa regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiilopaa looks gassed!
Kauri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiilopaa has momentary wrist control but Kauri slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Kauri dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kauri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kiilopaa throws a combination that misses
and Kauri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kauri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiilopaa moves away.
Kauri misses with a two punch combination.
Kiilopaa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kauri counters with a single leg into guard. Kiilopaa didn't expect that.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiilopaa looking to control.
Kiilopaa is trying to hold Kauri in close to prevent damage but Kauri has managed to pass into half guard.
Kauri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiilopaa actively working from the bottom here.
Kiilopaa is breathing heavily.
Kauri working Kiilopaa over with strikes.
Well, if Kauri 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.
Kauri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kauri controlling the action here.
Kauri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kauri pulls his head out easily.
Kauri moves into full mount! Kiilopaa won't be happy about that!
Kauri scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.
Kauri lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiilopaa can't escape the position.
Kauri landing shots from mount.
The cut above Pertti Kiilopaa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kiilopaa is in a horrible position here. Kauri smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pertti Kiilopaa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommi Kauri!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zydrunas Zavickas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovi comes to the cage accompanied by Engel- Rammstein. Zavickas has chosen Mötley Crüe: Girl's Girl's Girl's as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
217 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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285 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Filipovi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zydrunas Zavickas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zavickas has his takedown stuffed
and Filipovi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filipovi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Filipovi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zydrunas Zavickas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zavickas keeps the fight on the outside.
Zavickas misses with a wild body shot.
Filipovi closes the distance and clinches.
Zavickas tries to pull guard but Filipovi won't allow it.
Filipovi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zavickas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zavickas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipovi moves away.
Filipovi throws a leg kick but Zavickas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zavickas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zavickas moves away from the strike by Filipovi.
Filipovi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zavickas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zavickas moves out of range of the strikes.
Zavickas with a poor takedown
and Filipovi counters with a low kick, right behind Zavickas 's knee.
Mirko Filipovi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zydrunas Zavickas.
Filipovi looks to land a combination. Zavickas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zavickas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zavickas showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovi trying to hold on to Zavickas's head to control him but Zavickas postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavickas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zavickas slips a nice elbow through Filipovi's hands, connecting with Filipovi's forehead.
Filipovi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zavickas.
Zavickas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zavickas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zavickas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filipovi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zavickas on the ground.
Filipovi wants to get back to full guard.
Zavickas throwing shots but Filipovi is blocking nicely.
Zavickas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zavickas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Filipovi is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Zavickas.
It looks like Mirko Filipovi has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zavickas has hold of Filipovi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Filipovi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zavickas working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Filipovi turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Zavickas off and cradles Filipovi's limp body as Zavickas celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Zydrunas Zavickas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joonas Kolstela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolstela's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Here Comes The Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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World class MT
KO power |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joonas Kolstela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Silver!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kolstela fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kolstela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kolstela lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kolstela.
Good body shot from Kolstela.
Silver tries to circle away but Kolstela has him pinned against the cage.
Kolstela keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silver's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Silver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kolstela managing to block the knees to the body from Silver.
Kolstela has Silver pressed against the cage, preventing Silver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kolstela lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silver is trying to push Kolstela away but Kolstela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kolstela lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kolstela using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silver wants to get back to striking at distance but Kolstela won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kolstela.
Silver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silver tries to break the clinch but Kolstela is controlling the position.
Silver tries to work over Kolstela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kolstela cracks Silver with a nice body shot.
Kolstela lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Kolstela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver tries to break free but Kolstela pushes him back against the cage.
Silver working hard to break the clinch.
Kolstela lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silver is trying to force a seperation but Kolstela has the dominant position.
Kolstela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Marcus Silver has been cut.
Kolstela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silver or not.
A short body shot lands from Kolstela as the two fighters clinch.
Silver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kolstela has him pressed against the cage.
Kolstela stalling in the clinch.
Kolstela is leaning against Silver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kolstela.
Silver looks gassed!
Silver working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kolstela obliges.
A body shot lands from Kolstela.
Kolstela lands a body shot.
Kolstela scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kolstela lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silver is looking to break free of the clinch but Kolstela has double underhooks.
Kolstela keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silver's efforts to push away.
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Kolstela.
Kolstela pushes Silver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kolstela.
Kolstela lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kolstela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver throws a leg kick
and Kolstela counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolstela scores with a decent looking hook.
Silver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kolstela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolstela.
Kolstela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolstela lands the left hand.
Kolstela closes the distance and clinches.
Kolstela avoiding damage as Silver throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Silver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kolstela lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Kolstela.
Kolstela is working Silver over against the cage.
Kolstela lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kolstela.
Nice body punch from Kolstela.
Kolstela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kolstela pushes Silver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kolstela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Kolstela.
Kolstela lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kolstela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kolstela lands with a right to the head.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Kolstela is controlling him.
Kolstela pushes Silver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Kolstela - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kolstela keeps control of Silver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Kolstela has him pressed against the cage.
Kolstela lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Kolstela lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Kolstela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvers head.
Silver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolstela blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela slowing the pace effectively.
Kolstela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kolstela.
Kolstela is leaning against Silver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kolstela as the two fighters clinch.
Kolstela slowing the pace effectively.
Kolstela lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kolstela just leaning against Silver, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kolstela.
Silver wants to break free but Kolstela has control.
Silver is looking to break free of the clinch but Kolstela has double underhooks.
Silver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kolstela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silver or not.
Kolstela lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kolstela lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Kolstela.
Kolstela is leaning against Silver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kolstela pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kolstela lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Kolstela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Silver'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.
Kolstela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Kolstela blocks the leg kick.
Kolstela clinches up against the cage.
Silver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kolstela presses Silver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kolstela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silver or not.
Kolstela landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kolstela lands a shot to the body.
Kolstela pushes Silver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kolstela.
A right hook to the body lands for Kolstela.
Nice body punch from Kolstela.
Kolstela prevents Silver from breaking the clinch.
Silver is breathing heavily.
Kolstela lands with a short shot to the head.
Kolstela stalling.
Nice body punch from Kolstela.
Silver is looking to break free of the clinch but Kolstela has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolstela breaks from the clinch.
Kolstela scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silver takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kolstela drives through and clinches with Silver against the cage.
Silver tries to stall but Kolstela uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kolstela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Kolstela trying to land knees to the body.
Kolstela lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Kolstela.
Kolstela leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silver is trying to push Kolstela away but Kolstela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Kolstela has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kolstela as the two fighters clinch.
Kolstela lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kolstela - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Kolstela.
Still in the clinch, Kolstela scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kolstela is working Silver over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolstela lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kolstela digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kolstela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Kolstela scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kolstela with a knee to the head.
Kolstela lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Marcus Silver's cut even more.
Kolstela lands a shot to the body.
Kolstela cracks Silver with a nice body shot.
Kolstela scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kolstela lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silver has had enough of the clinch but Kolstela keeps him there for the moment.
Kolstela lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kolstela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela taking a breather.
Kolstela scores with a shoulder strike.
Kolstela scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kolstela as the two fighters clinch.
Kolstela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silver.
Joonas Kolstela has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kolstela lands a shot to the body.
Kolstela with a knee to the head.
Kolstela cracks Silver with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kolstela.
Kolstela lands a body punch.
Kolstela digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kolstela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kolstela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joonas Kolstela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Silver misses
and Kolstela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kolstela with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kolstela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a head kick that misses
and Kolstela counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kolstela throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Kolstela.
Joonas Kolstela is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kolstela scores with a hook to the body.
Silver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kolstela lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kolstela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kolstela lands a body punch.
Kolstela cracks Silver with a nice body shot.
Kolstela lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kolstela.
Kolstela throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kolstela cracks Silver with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Kolstela dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Silver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kolstela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silver throws a lazy head kick
and Kolstela counters with a nice leg kick.
Kolstela connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Kolstela.
Silver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kolstela.
Nice uppercut lands for Kolstela. That snapped Silver's head back.
Kolstela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Kolstela.
Kolstela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kolstela dips to his left and cracks Silver with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolstela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silver gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kolstela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolstela throws a nice looking combination but Silver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silver looks to land a body kick but Kolstela moved away.
Silver misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver throws a lazy head kick
and Kolstela counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Silver is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Kolstela.
Kolstela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silver lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick by Silver misses
and Kolstela holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kolstela digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kolstela scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silver has had enough of the clinch but Kolstela keeps him there for the moment.
Kolstela presses Silver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolstela has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Kolstela.
Kolstela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silver.
Silver is trying to push Kolstela away but Kolstela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kolstela prevents Silver from breaking the clinch.
Kolstela works on Silver's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kolstela.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Kolstela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kolstela.
Kolstela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver needs to keep his hands up - Kolstela had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Kolstela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kolstela can pounce on him.
Silver drops his hands momentarily and Kolstela takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kolstela lands with a cross.
Silver throws a lazy head kick
and Kolstela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kolstela clinches with his opponent.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Kolstela is controlling him.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kolstela has Silver pushed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kolstela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to break the clinch but Kolstela is controlling the position.
Kolstela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Kolstela gets through Silver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The cut above Marcus Silver's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silver is trying to break free.
Kolstela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silver tries to break free but Kolstela pushes him back against the cage.
Kolstela pushes Silver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kolstela pushes Silver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silver is trying to force a seperation but Kolstela has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kolstela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kolstela keeps control of Silver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Kolstela.
A short right from Kolstela on the inside.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Kolstela is controlling him.
Kolstela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver avoids the head kick by Kolstela.
Kolstela scores with a kick to the body.
Marcus Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolstela connects with a body shot that sends Silver's belly button to the back.
A head kick by Silver misses
and Kolstela counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silver tries to keep at a distance but Kolstela has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
A hook to the body from Kolstela.
Kolstela taking a breather.
Kolstela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Kolstela is leaning against Silver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kolstela is working Silver over against the cage.
Silver being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kolstela.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kolstela lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Nice body punch from Kolstela.
Kolstela has Silver pressed against the cage, preventing Silver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Kolstela clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Silver's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silver throws a head kick that misses
and Kolstela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kolstela connects with the punch.
Kolstela with a hook.
A low kick from Kolstela is predictable there
and Silver counters with a head kick. That will keep Kolstela thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kolstela cracks Silver with an open hand slap.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silver misses with a body punch
and Kolstela makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick
and Kolstela counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus Silver's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kolstela clinches up with Silver and pushes him back against the cage.
Silver wants to break free but Kolstela has control.
Kolstela utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Kolstela is leaning against Silver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kolstela.
Silver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silver is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kolstela lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kolstela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Kolstela.
Kolstela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kolstela digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kolstela pushes Silver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcus Silver's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joonas Kolstela!
Joonas Kolstela is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Red Forman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Bainite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forman comes into the arena with Ultimate blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Forman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bert Bainite!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Forman finds it's target.
Bainite takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bainite gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Forman counters with a straight right hand.
Forman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Forman lands with an uppercut that bounces Bainite off the cage and back into rage.
Bainite misses with a takedown attempt
and Forman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bainite tries for a takedown but Forman circles away easily
and Forman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bainite is rocked!
Red Forman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Bainite.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forman closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Bainite out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Forman!
Red Forman is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milhouse VanHouten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loman has chosen Teuvo Loman - Helsinki City Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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180 cm
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181 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milhouse VanHouten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Loman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanHouten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Loman.
Nice takedown defense from VanHouten. No joy for Loman on that attempt.
VanHouten misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
VanHouten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
VanHouten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
VanHouten lands with a straight right. Loman didn't see that one coming.
Milhouse VanHouten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loman throws a predictable looking body shot
and VanHouten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
VanHouten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loman throws a body punch but VanHouten moves out of range.
VanHouten gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
VanHouten is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Loman is stalling in the full guard.
VanHouten controlling Loman's posture.
Loman wants to control from the top but VanHouten keeps moving.
Loman scoring with some ground and pound.
VanHouten keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Loman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Loman trying to control the position from guard on top but VanHouten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
VanHouten wants to control the position but Loman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Loman tries to pass to full mount but VanHouten defends it.
VanHouten is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
VanHouten works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loman tries to free his leg and advance position but VanHouten is retaining full guard.
VanHouten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as VanHouten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
VanHouten looking for a sweep. Not yet VanHouten, not yet.
Loman being controlled here momentarily.
Loman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanHouten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
VanHouten keeping full guard, as Loman tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Milhouse VanHouten.
VanHouten lands a right hook to the body.
VanHouten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Loman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and VanHouten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Loman scores with a hook to the body. VanHouten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
VanHouten is looking to wear down Loman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanHouten misses with a double jab.
Loman misses with a jab to the body
and VanHouten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
VanHouten misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loman counters with a left to the body.
Loman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
VanHouten misses with a shot to the body
and Loman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for VanHouten!
VanHouten tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loman looking to control but VanHouten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loman cracks VanHouten with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Loman defending well as VanHouten loads up on a big left hand.
Loman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. VanHouten doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown by Loman or perhaps it was just good defense by VanHouten which made him look bad.
VanHouten misses with a lunging right hand
and Loman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for VanHouten!
VanHouten tries to hold on but Loman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
VanHouten is in all sorts of trouble here.
VanHouten takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
VanHouten is looking to improve his position but Loman isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loman trying to control but VanHouten is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman dominating with strikes here.
VanHouten tries to hold on but Loman postures up.
Loman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
VanHouten is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Loman lands a big elbow.
Loman trying to control but VanHouten is having none of it.
Loman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Loman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
VanHouten sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Loman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
VanHouten is refusing to be controlled, as Loman sits in half guard.
VanHouten is looking to improve his position.
Loman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
VanHouten won't allow Loman to pass to mount.
Loman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Loman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman is working for a kimura but VanHouten is defending it quite comfortably.
Loman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Teuvo Loman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loman trying to pass the guard but VanHouten defending well.
VanHouten is looking for a sweep. Loman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loman wants to control but VanHouten is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
VanHouten is trying to control but can't.
VanHouten wants to improve his position but Loman is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
VanHouten keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loman showed some decent athleticism there.
Loman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Loman works his way into full mount!
Loman throws some wild stikes that VanHouten manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
VanHouten connects with a body shot.
VanHouten misses with a body shot
and Loman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loman swings for the body but VanHouten moves out of range.
VanHouten misses with a body punch
and Loman counters with a shoot takedown. VanHouten fights it but they end up in guard.
Loman postures up in VanHouten's guard and throws a big left but VanHouten blocks it.
Loman advances position into side control!
VanHouten is trying to get back to half guard.
Loman working the body and head with strikes.
Loman tries to move into full mount but can't pass VanHouten's legs.
Loman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanHouten is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
VanHouten trying to control but Loman postures up.
VanHouten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loman.
VanHouten trying to control here.
VanHouten tries to get to full guard but Loman has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
VanHouten won't allow Loman to pass to mount.
Loman slips a nice elbow through VanHouten's hands, connecting with VanHouten's forehead.
VanHouten is refusing to be controlled, as Loman sits in half guard.
Loman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loman tries to pass the half guard into mount. VanHouten knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loman is keen to just control but VanHouten is a slippery customer.
VanHouten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loman.
VanHouten keeping hold of Loman's head, controlling as best he can.
Loman trying to pass the guard but VanHouten defending well.
Loman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but VanHouten does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loman tries to pass the half guard into mount. VanHouten knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Loman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. VanHouten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loman.
Loman works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman unloading with bombs!
Loman lands with some strikes.
VanHouten tries to hold on but Loman postures up.
VanHouten wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Loman.
Loman looking to control and managing it successfully.
VanHouten is squirming around, avoiding Loman's attempts to control the action.
Loman controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
VanHouten can't escape the position.
VanHouten manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Loman thows a huge punch but VanHouten dodges it nicely.
Loman is keen to just control but VanHouten is a slippery customer.
VanHouten is looking to improve his position.
Loman wants to take a breather but VanHouten is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Teuvo Loman.
VanHouten takes a swing at Loman's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
VanHouten misses with a jab to the body
and Loman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
VanHouten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Loman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
VanHouten struggling a bit here.
VanHouten is not content to let Loman control the position.
What's VanHouten going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
VanHouten tries to improve position but can't.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Loman trying to control the position but VanHouten is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
VanHouten is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Loman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but VanHouten does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
VanHouten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loman is trying to control. VanHouten wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
VanHouten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loman.
Teuvo Loman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Loman shoots and misses
and VanHouten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman lands a nice looking body shot.
VanHouten misses the shot to the body.
VanHouten avoids the body shot from Loman.
VanHouten looks to land a combination. Loman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Loman misses the shot to the body.
Loman throws a sloppy body shot
so VanHouten counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
VanHouten wants to pass the guard but Loman is keeping the position.
Loman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and VanHouten defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VanHouten wants to control from the top but Loman keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but VanHouten is defending well. Loman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! VanHouten has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Loman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teuvo Loman! Teuvo Loman retains his welterweight title!
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