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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Cifer Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Haapasalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haapasalo has chosen Korpiklaani - Let's Drink as his entrance music. 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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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
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lou Cifer Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Haapasalo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cifer Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haapasalo lands a jab to the nose.
Lou Cifer Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cifer Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haapasalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haapasalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cifer Jr throws a combination that misses
and Cifer Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cifer Jr misses with a combination
and Haapasalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cifer Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Haapasalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cifer Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haapasalo on the side of the head.
Haapasalo lands with a good body shot.
Haapasalo tries to clinch but Cifer Jr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cifer Jr cracks Haapasalo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cifer Jr fails with the takedown
and Haapasalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cifer Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haapasalo counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Cifer Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haapasalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cifer Jr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cifer Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haapasalo thuds a left hand into Cifer Jr's body.
Cifer Jr is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haapasalo wants to slow Cifer Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haapasalo.
Haapasalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cifer Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cifer Jr tries to move to mount but Haapasalo blocks the move with his legs.
Cifer Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haapasalo keeps working.
Haapasalo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Haapasalo is controlling Cifer Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Haapasalo manages to get to full guard.
Haapasalo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cifer Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cifer Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cifer Jr wants to control from the top but Haapasalo keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Haapasalo is looking to stand up but Cifer Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Haapasalo wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lou Cifer Jr just wasn't active enough.
Haapasalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Cifer Jr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Haapasalo!
Cifer Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haapasalo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haapasalo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haapasalo regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cifer Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cifer Jr decides to return to a standing position.
Good shot there by Cifer Jr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cifer Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Haapasalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cifer Jr throws a right hand that Haapasalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Haapasalo also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Haapasalo dominated that round.
That's time! Cifer Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cifer Jr scores a takedown into full mount!
Cifer Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haapasalo is looking to escape.
Haapasalo is looking to get to half guard.
Cifer Jr looking to ground and pound but Haapasalo is blocking nicely.
Cifer Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cifer Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haapasalo is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cifer Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Haapasalo hang on?
Haapasalo working to try and regain half guard.
Cifer Jr content just to control the position here.
Haapasalo is looking to get to half guard.
Cifer Jr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cifer Jr looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Haapasalo covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Cifer Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vesku Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Nagiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagiev has chosen Dmitry Nagiev - All I Promised as his entrance music. 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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159 lbs
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vesku Torni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitry Nagiev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagiev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nagiev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Torni moves into range and clinches up with Nagiev.
Torni working aggressively here.
Nagiev blocks an uppercut.
Torni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagiev backwards.
Torni is trying to break the clinch but Nagiev is controlling him.
Torni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torni keeps control of Nagiev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagiev breaks the clinch.
Torni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torni checks a leg kick.
Nagiev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torni.
Torni tries to clinch up but Nagiev circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagiev.
Torni misses with a wild combination.
Nagiev tries to land a leg kick but Torni saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagiev, right into the meat.
Nagiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Torni.
Nagiev swings for the body but Torni moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Nagiev misses.
Nagiev misses with a head kick.
Torni lands a jab-cross combination.
Torni checks a low kick from Nagiev.
Nagiev throws a sloppy head kick and Torni moves out of range easily.
Torni misses with a double jab
and Nagiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Torni darts in trying to clinch
and Nagiev counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagiev tried to score with a low kick but Torni checks it.
Torni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torni wants to clinch but Nagiev slips to the side
and Nagiev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Torni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagiev doesn't seem phased though.
Torni darts in trying to clinch
and Nagiev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torni thinking.
Nagiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Torni just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni lands the left hand.
Nagiev misses with a leg kick.
Torni misses with a combination
and Nagiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Torni wants to clinch.
Torni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torni tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nagiev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nagiev scores with a nice body kick.
Nagiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagiev.
Vesku Torni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagiev can pounce on him.
Nagiev feints and then cracks Torni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torni down.
Torni scores with a jab. Nagiev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torni wants to clinch.
Torni throws a nice looking combination but Nagiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torni lands with a nice body punch.
Torni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nagiev misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Torni blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Torni blocks the leg kick.
Torni tries to clinch but Nagiev moves away
and Nagiev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nagiev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torni's calf.
Nagiev misses the shot to the body.
Nagiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagiev throws a leg kick but Torni moved away.
Torni closes the distance but Nagiev moves to the side
and Nagiev counters with a low kick, right behind Torni 's knee.
Torni tries to clinch up
and Nagiev counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Nagiev lands but Torni takes it in his stride.
Torni misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a low kick but Torni avoids it.
Torni lands with a shot to the body.
Torni moves to clinch but Nagiev breaks away
and Nagiev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagiev throws a leg kick but Torni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagiev's head backwards.
Nagiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagiev scores with a jab.
Torni closes the distance and clinches.
Torni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagiev avoiding damage as Torni throws knees to the body.
Torni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torni taking a breather.
Nagiev blocks an uppercut.
Nagiev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Torni lands with a right to the head.
Nagiev breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Nagiev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torni tries to clinch there but Nagiev circles away.
Torni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagiev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nagiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagiev misses with a body kick.
Nagiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torni lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nagiev backs up against the cage.
Torni tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vesku Torni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagiev throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Torni counter with a right hand.
Torni wants to clinch
and Nagiev counters with a low kick, right behind Torni 's knee.
Nagiev misses with a low kick.
Nagiev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torni's calf.
Nagiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Torni tries to clinch up
and Nagiev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Torni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagiev manages to avoid it.
Nagiev tries to score with a low kick but Torni moves his leg out of the way.
Torni tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nagiev counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Nagiev is predictable there
and Torni counters with a left and a right that stings Nagiev.
Torni has Nagiev up against the cage in a clinch.
Torni tries to stall but Nagiev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nagiev tries to break the clinch but Torni is controlling the position.
Torni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Torni looking to throw knees to the head but Nagiev is blocking nicely.
Nagiev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagiev throws out a leg kick but Torni moves out of range and Nagiev only half commits.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses.
Torni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torni drives through and clinches with Nagiev against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagiev blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagiev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagiev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Torni takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nagiev.
Torni tries to clinch but Nagiev moves away
and Nagiev counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagiev scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Nagiev misses.
Nagiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagiev thumps Torni with a low kick.
Nagiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torni is out of range.
Torni blocks a leg kick.
Torni tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nagiev counters with a good low kick that Torni was not able to check.
Torni tries to clinch up
and Nagiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a body kick that misses.
Torni checks a leg kick.
Torni closes the distance and clinches.
Torni misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Torni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Torni digs a right hand underneath Nagiev's ribcage. Nagiev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Torni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Torni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torni has Nagiev pressed against the cage.
Torni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagiev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Torni wants to clinch
and Nagiev counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagiev.
Torni moves to clinch but Nagiev breaks away
and Nagiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nagiev throws a leg kick but Torni checks it.
Torni tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Nagiev counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a wild body kick that Torni sees coming a mile off.
Torni checks a leg kick.
Nagiev tries to work over Torni's front leg with a kick but Torni checks it.
Torni rushes Nagiev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nagiev is trying to break the clinch but Torni is controlling him.
Torni lands with a right to the head.
Torni is looking to break free of the clinch but Nagiev has double underhooks.
Torni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torni swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torni has a couple of punches blocked by Nagiev.
Torni misses with the head strike.
Nagiev can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagiev.
Torni misses with the head strike.
Nagiev is trying to break the clinch but Torni is controlling him.
Torni lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Torni.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nagiev as Torni tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dmitry Nagiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nagiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagiev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torni doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagiev circles away.
Torni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagiev moves away.
Nagiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torni clinches up against the cage.
Torni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nagiev is keeping busy.
Nagiev wants to break free but Torni has control.
Torni working hard to break the clinch.
Nagiev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Torni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagiev is trying to break the clinch but Torni has him pressed against the cage.
Torni misses with a punch to the body.
Torni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torni tries a body shot but Nagiev blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torni keeps control of Nagiev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagiev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torni's efforts to push away.
Torni tries to break free but Nagiev pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Torni.
Nagiev wants to get back to striking at distance but Torni won't allow it.
Torni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagiev backwards.
Nagiev letting Torni take a breather here.
Torni is looking to break free of the clinch but Nagiev has double underhooks.
Torni tries to break free but Nagiev pushes him back against the cage.
Torni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagiev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torni works over Nagiev's head and body with a nice combination.
Torni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nagiev throws out a leg kick but Torni moves out of range and Nagiev only half commits.
Nagiev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Torni takes a step back to recover.
Nagiev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nagiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torni.
Torni tries to clinch
and Nagiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Torni tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nagiev counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagiev throws a chopping leg kick but Torni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nagiev connects with an inside leg kick.
Torni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagiev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torni's knee momentarily.
Torni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dmitry Nagiev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torni tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nagiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nagiev scores with a head kick. Torni tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Torni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nagiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nagiev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torni has managed to clinch.
Nagiev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nagiev counters with a low kick, right behind Torni 's knee.
Torni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nagiev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Torni tries to clinch up but Nagiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Torni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torni moves to clinch but Nagiev breaks away
and Nagiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Torni closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nagiev counters with a head kick. That will keep Torni thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Torni scores with the left hand. Nagiev knows he should have avoided that one.
Nagiev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Dmitry Nagiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Torni finds it's way through Nagiev's defenses.
Torni blocks a low kick nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Torni scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni blocks a leg kick.
Torni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good work by Torni as he checks the leg kick.
Nagiev misses with a low kick.
Nagiev throws a leg kick that misses.
Nagiev circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Torni will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nagiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torni is able to avoid easily.
Torni closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nagiev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Torni is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vesku Torni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torni blocks a leg kick.
Torni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagiev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Torni checks the leg kick.
Nagiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagiev thows a leg kick but Torni checks it
and Torni counters with a low kick, right behind Nagiev 's knee.
Torni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Nagiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nagiev 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Nagiev!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aarre Voutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voutilainen has chosen Chase Is Better Than The Catch as his entrance music. 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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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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiao Macale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarre Voutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voutilainen misses with a left hand
and Macale counters with a stiff right hand.
Macale throws a hook but Voutilainen avoids it easily.
Voutilainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Macale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Macale throws a head kick that misses.
Macale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Macale looks to throw the jab but Voutilainen is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voutilainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Macale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voutilainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Voutilainen misses with a right hand
and Macale counters with a nice uppercut.
Voutilainen misses with a double jab.
Macale misses with a left hand
and Voutilainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Macale looks to land a right hand but Voutilainen moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Macale misses
and Voutilainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Macale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voutilainen's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voutilainen.
Voutilainen tries to clinch but Macale moves out of range.
Macale lands a glancing blow to the side of Voutilainen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voutilainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voutilainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Voutilainen is out of range.
Voutilainen throws an off balance right hand
letting Macale counter with a right hand.
Macale looks to score with a jab to the body but Voutilainen is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macale misses with a looping left.
Voutilainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macale.
Good exchange - Voutilainen coming out on top.
Voutilainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Macale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voutilainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiao Macale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Macale misses the target.
Voutilainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Macale misses the shot to the body.
Macale misses with a right hand
and Voutilainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voutilainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Macale counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Macale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Macale.
Voutilainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Macale loads up on a big right hand but Voutilainen slips the punch.
A combination from Voutilainen does no damage.
Voutilainen tries to clinch but Macale is having none of it.
A jab from Macale does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macale misses with a low kick as Voutilainen jumps back.
Voutilainen moves in looking to clinch but Macale pushes him off.
Voutilainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Voutilainen is rocked!
Voutilainen lands with a hook. Macale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macale misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Macale!
Voutilainen is breathing heavily.
Macale delivers a nice body kick.
Macale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Macale. That's going to slow Voutilainen down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Macale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Voutilainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Voutilainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Voutilainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Macale.
Tiao Macale is winning the standup battle so far.
Voutilainen staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macale throws a leg kick which misses Voutilainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Voutilainen tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiao Macale dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Macale lands with a right hand.
Voutilainen moves away from the strike by Macale.
Voutilainen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Macale counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Macale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voutilainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale swats away the attempt to clinch by Voutilainen.
That kick from Macale tenderised Voutilainen's leg. Voutilainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voutilainen misses with a left hand
and Macale counters with an inside leg kick.
Macale misses with an uppercut. Voutilainen saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Voutilainen misses
and Macale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voutilainen misses with a right hand
and Macale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Macale.
Macale scores with a leg kick.
Aarre Voutilainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voutilainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale is looking to slow Voutilainen down with leg kicks.
Macale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voutilainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Voutilainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macale.
Voutilainen throws an off balance right hand
and Macale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voutilainen throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Voutilainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Macale connects with a jab.
Macale is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macale throws a lazy head kick
letting Voutilainen counter with a right hand.
Macale looks for the body kick but Voutilainen saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiao Macale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiao Macale!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gruber comes into the arena with Irwin Goodman - St. Pauli Ja Reeperbahn blaring out of the sound system. Kilmster has chosen Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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195 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Gruber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber throws an off balance right hand
and Kilmster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gruber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kilmster.
Gruber tries to get to full guard but Kilmster has control of the leg.
Kilmster throws a strike but Gruber avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilmster works over Gruber with some ground and pound from guard.
Kilmster postures up.
Kilmsteris looking to pass into half guard but Gruber pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gruber is in guard.
Gruber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gruber won't allow Kilmster to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kilmster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gruber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kilmster has control of Gruber's left arm, preventing Gruber from doing any damage.
Gruber wants to control from the top but Kilmster keeps moving.
Gruber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilmster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilmster managing to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gruber preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gruber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilmster's head backwards.
Kilmster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilmster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gruber sprawls well initially but Kilmster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gruber is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilmster wants to control but Gruber is keeping him busy.
Kilmster throwing shots but Gruber is blocking nicely.
Kilmster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kilmster is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kilmster is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kilmster extends the arm and Gruber is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Kilmster!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Thorkildsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thorkildsen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC - Hell's Bells. Jericho has chosen Pyhimys - 0 as his entrance music. Rolf Thorkildsen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Jericho's chin.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Thorkildsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorkildsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jericho counters with a left to the body.
Jericho fails with a takedown attempt.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Thorkildsen.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Thorkildsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorkildsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jericho makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thorkildsen throws an off balance right hand
and Jericho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorkildsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jericho to counter with a crisp jab.
Jericho lands a slapping body shot.
Thorkildsen misses with an uppercut
and Jericho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorkildsen thinking.
Thorkildsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jericho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorkildsen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jericho is pushing down on Thorkildsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thorkildsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Jericho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jericho is taking a breather. Thorkildsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thorkildsen is looking to improve his position.
Thorkildsen actively working from the bottom here.
Thorkildsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jericho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jericho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thorkildsen is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen is looking to control Jericho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thorkildsen avoid being mounted?
Jericho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thorkildsen trying to hold on to Jericho's head to control him but Jericho postures up.
Jericho is looking to take a break and control but Thorkildsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorkildsen moves into full guard.
Jericho wants to control from the top but Thorkildsen keeps moving.
Jericho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen trying to keep a closed guard but Jericho is proving a slippery customer.
Thorkildsen is looking for a triangle but Jericho pushes his legs off easily.
Jericho won't allow Thorkildsen to sweep him here.
Jericho wants to pass the guard but Thorkildsen is keeping the position.
Thorkildsen wants to control the position but Jericho says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jericho lands a nice short elbow.
Thorkildsen is trying to control but can't.
Thorkildsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorkildsen tries to get to full guard but Jericho has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Jericho 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.
Jericho misses with a right hand
and Thorkildsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jericho. That's going to slow Thorkildsen down.
Thorkildsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jericho counters with a shoot takedown. Thorkildsen fights it but they end up in guard.
Jericho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorkildsen is keeping the position for now.
Jericho stopping the sweep attempt from Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jericho defends well.
Jericho trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorkildsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho postures up.
Jericho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thorkildsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jericho has managed to get both his arms back between Thorkildsen's legs - danger averted.
Thorkildsen is trying to control the position but Jericho postures up.
Thorkildsen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jericho!
Thorkildsen misses with a head shot.
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.
Thorkildsen avoids the attempt from Jericho to control.
Thorkildsen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jericho working to try and regain half guard.
Thorkildsen punching from mount but Jericho doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jericho avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thorkildsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jericho is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen looking to ground and pound but Jericho is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jericho is working to get back to half guard.
Thorkildsen cracks Jericho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thorkildsen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jericho is now in Thorkildsen's guard. A big mistake from Thorkildsen there, giving up the dominant position!
Thorkildsen keeping moving, preventing Jericho from controlling successfully.
Jericho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thorkildsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jericho has managed to get both his arms back between Thorkildsen's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen keeping moving, preventing Jericho from controlling successfully.
Jericho passes into half guard.
Jericho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jericho prevents Thorkildsen from improving his position.
Thorkildsen is looking to get back to full guard here but Jericho has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jericho working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Jericho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jericho misses with a body punch
and Thorkildsen counters with a takedown into side control.
Thorkildsen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jericho sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Thorkildsen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jericho tries to improve position but can't.
Thorkildsen tries to score with some ground and pound. Jericho controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jericho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thorkildsen wants to improve his position but Jericho is controlling well.
Thorkildsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jericho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thorkildsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jericho.
Jericho trying to control the pace.
Thorkildsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ricky Jericho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jericho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thorkildsen gets full guard.
Thorkildsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorkildsen, not yet.
Thorkildsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Jericho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jericho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thorkildsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thorkildsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen is looking to control Jericho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thorkildsen avoid being mounted?
Rolf Thorkildsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorkildsen is staying active underneath Jericho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thorkildsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thorkildsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jericho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thorkildsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jericho has managed to get both his arms back between Thorkildsen's legs - danger averted.
Thorkildsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thorkildsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jericho passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jericho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jericho prevents Thorkildsen from improving his position.
Thorkildsen is trying to control but Jericho passes into side control!
Jericho slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Thorkildsen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rolf Thorkildsen.
Well Jericho 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Jericho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gomer Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Ahriman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pyle comes to the cage accompanied by The Marines' Hymn. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gomer Pyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Ahriman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pyle digs a right hand underneath Ahriman's ribcage. Ahriman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pyle lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahriman backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ahriman.
Ahriman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahriman misses with a punch on the inside.
Pyle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pyle drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahriman trying to control but Pyle is working from the bottom.
Ahriman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pyle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ahriman!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle tries to control but Ahriman wriggling away.
Ahriman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ahriman is looking to improve his position but Pyle isn't that keen on the idea.
Pyle with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pyle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ahriman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pyle working for a guillotine from mount but Ahriman is in no mood to give up.
Pyle working the ground and pound effectively.
Ahriman tries to lock up and control but Pyle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ahriman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pyle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ahriman is working to get back to half guard.
Pyle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ahriman?
Ahriman is in a horrible position here. Pyle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ahriman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ahriman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahriman wants to control from the top but Pyle keeps moving.
Ahriman stays in close to Pyle's body and controls the position.
Pyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahriman manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahriman trying to control the position.
Ahriman is looking for a triangle but Pyle pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Pyle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pyle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahriman's waist but Ahriman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pyle off to one side.
Pyle fails with the takedown
and Ahriman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahriman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ahriman counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gomer Pyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahriman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pyles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ahriman throws a body punch but Pyle moves out of range.
Pyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahriman connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahriman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pyle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahriman is keeping busy.
Ahriman prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahriman working aggressively here.
Pyle blocks a body shot from Ahriman.
Pyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahriman backwards.
Ahriman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyle.
Ahriman misses with some punches.
Pyle wants a takedown but no success here.
Ahriman lands a hook that snaps the head of Pyle backwards.
Ahriman tries to work over Pyle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pyle lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Pyle.
Pyle lands with a right to the head.
Pyle scores with a shoulder strike.
Pyle is leaning against Ahriman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pyle tries to pull guard but Ahriman won't allow it.
Pyle manages to pull guard.
Ahriman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahriman stopping the sweep attempt from Pyle.
Ahriman wants to control from the top but Pyle keeps moving.
Pyle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahriman is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pyle keeping moving, preventing Ahriman from controlling successfully.
Ahriman throwing strikes but missing.
Ahriman wants to pass the guard but Pyle is keeping the position.
Pyle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahriman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahriman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Pyle dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pyle throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahriman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahriman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahriman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahriman misses with a hook to the body
and Pyle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahriman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahriman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pyle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahriman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pyle.
Pyle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pyle takes a shot to the head.
Pyle digs a right hand underneath Ahriman's ribcage. Ahriman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pyle blocks the elbow strike.
Pyle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pyle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pyle keeping moving, preventing Ahriman from controlling successfully.
Ahriman tries to free his leg and advance position but Pyle is retaining full guard.
Ahriman trying to control but Pyle is working from the bottom.
Ahriman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magnus Ahriman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahriman is in close to Pyle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ahriman throws a big right hand that misses.
Pyle keeping moving, preventing Ahriman from controlling successfully.
Pyle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahriman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahriman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahriman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pyle is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Pyle, not yet.
Ahriman thows a big elbow that misses.
Pyle keeping moving, preventing Ahriman from controlling successfully.
Ahriman is looking to work some ground and pound but Pyle has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahriman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Pyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahriman is one step ahead there.
Pyle keeping moving, preventing Ahriman from controlling successfully.
Pyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomer Pyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahriman cracks Pyle with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Ahriman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pyle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gomer Pyle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Grebovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha SIka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grebovski comes into the arena with Ganglians - Valient Brave blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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250 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Grebovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha SIka!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grebovski misses with a low kick.
SIka slips a jab from Grebovski.
SIka checks a low kick from Grebovski.
Grebovski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but SIka checks it well.
Grebovski misses with a hook.
Grebovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SIka.
SIka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grebovski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from SIka.
Shane Grebovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grebovski avoids the head kick by SIka.
Grebovski shoots in looking for a takedown. SIka tries to sprawl out of it but Grebovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. SIka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
SIka slaps away a takedown attempt from Grebovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
SIka staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grebovski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says SIka as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Grebovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Grebovski misses
and SIka counters with a thumping low kick.
SIka tries to land a leg kick but Grebovski saw it coming and moves away.
Grebovski throws a leg kick but SIka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grebovski closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from SIka on the inside.
SIka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grebovski's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grebovski.
SIka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grebovski avoids it.
SIka lands a right hand.
Grebovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
SIka lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from SIka.
SIka lands a nice uppercut.
Grebovski throws a head punch that misses.
SIka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grebovski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but SIka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by SIka as Grebovski tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
SIka lands a nice shot to the body.
Grebovski is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SIka lands an elbow inside that Grebovski shrugs off.
It looks like Shane Grebovski has been cut.
SIka trying to land knees to the body.
SIka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grebovski backwards.
SIka lands a hook that snaps the head of Grebovski backwards.
SIka lands a left hand.
SIka working Grebovski over with knees to the body.
SIka is working Grebovski over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by SIka.
SIka scores with a shoulder strike.
SIka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by SIka.
Knees in the clinch landing for SIka.
A body shot lands from SIka.
SIka lands a body punch.
SIka is working Grebovski over against the cage.
Good body shot from SIka.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, SIka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grebovski's brow.
SIka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grebovski takes an elbow to the temple.
Grebovski is rocked!
SIka scores a nice knee to the body.
Oh Grebovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice glancing elbow lands by SIka.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. SIka obliges.
SIka digs a right hand underneath Grebovski's ribcage. Grebovski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grebovski seems to have got his legs back now.
SIka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for SIka.
A left hand lands to the body for SIka.
SIka lands a hook that snaps the head of Grebovski backwards.
SIka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grebovski or not.
SIka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grebovskis head.
Grebovski blocks the elbow strike.
SIka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from SIka.
SIka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
SIka scores with a shoulder strike.
SIka pushes Grebovski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for SIka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grebovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
SIka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. SIka obliges.
SIka trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from SIka.
SIka trying to land knees to the body.
SIka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grebovski backwards.
SIka pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Grebovski! SIka unloads with more strikes and Grebovski sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paha SIka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Bagrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Slyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagrian comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Bieber - Baby. Slyker has chosen It's Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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208 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
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslan Bagrian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Slyker!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slyker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bagrian's guard.
Slyker landing some decent shots from guard.
Slyker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slyker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bagrian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slyker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slyker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bagrian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bagrian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slyker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bagrian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slyker defends well.
Slyker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slyker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bagrian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slyker defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slyker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slyker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slyker lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slyker postures up and lands a big shot to Bagrian's brow.
Bagrian has momentary wrist control but Slyker slips an elbow through the middle.
Bagrian is rocked!
Bagrian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slyker defends it easily.
Slyker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Bagrian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slyker gets to his feet and stands over Bagrian, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bagrian felt that one! Slyker unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bagrian from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Slyker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Norzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Spencer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ride Of The Valkyries - Richard Wagner. Norzu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cult of Luna - Back To Chapel Town. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Norzu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norzu avoids it really well and circles away.
Norzu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spencer has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Spencer misses with a hook to the body
letting Norzu counter with a right hand.
Spencer takes a swing at Norzu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norzu throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Norzu throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
Norzu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norzu throws a right hand that misses
and Spencer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spencer shoots in and gets a takedown into Norzu's guard.
Spencer trying to control but Norzu is working from the bottom.
Norzu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spencer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spencer lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to pass the guard but Norzu is keeping the position.
Spencer trying to control but Norzu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer won't allow Norzu to get back to his feet.
Norzu keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Spencer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Norzu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spencer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spencer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norzu keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spencer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spencer postures up.
Spencer advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Norzu is not content to let Spencer control the position.
Norzu is letting Spencer control him for a moment.
Spencer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer has knee on belly momentarily but Norzu bucks him off and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Norzu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer misses the body punch
and Norzu counters with a stiff right hand.
Spencer throws a sloppy body shot
letting Norzu counter with a right hand.
Spencer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norzu is fending him off so far but Spencer persists. Nope, Norzu circles away and we're back to standing.
Norzu fakes the leg kick and cracks Spencer in the body.
Spencer is looking to wear down Norzu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spencer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norzu counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mark Spencer has been cut.
Spencer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norzu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norzu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Spencer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norzu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Norzu leaves Spencer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spencer misses with a right hand
and Norzu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norzu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norzu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norzu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spencer, as that shot connected.
Spencer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norzu pinned against the cage. Norzu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Norzu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
Spencer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Norzu to the ground. Spencer is now in Norzu's guard.
Norzu is pulling down on Spencer's head. It's preventing any offense from Spencer, at least for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norzu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spencer controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norzu keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Santeri Norzu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Norzu missing with a left hand there. Spencer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mark Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Norzu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norzu moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
Spencer misses the body punch
and Spencer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norzu.
Norzu stuffs the takedown attempt from Spencer. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet.
Norzu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Norzu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Spencer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Spencer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norzu pinned against the cage. Norzu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spencer misses with a hook
and Norzu counters with a straight right hand.
Norzu throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer misses with a shot to the body
and Norzu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norzu.
Spencer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norzu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer misses the body punch
and Norzu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spencer misses with a body shot
and Norzu counters with a leg kick.
Santeri Norzu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norzu slaps away a takedown attempt from Spencer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norzu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spencer will feel that in the morning.
Norzu thuds his right hand into Spencer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norzu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spencer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norzu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer misses with a shot to the body
and Norzu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Spencer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Norzu counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spencer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norzu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norzu missing with a left hand there. Spencer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spencer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norzu defends it nicely.
Norzu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norzu misses with a series of wild punches.
Spencer scores with a nice strike.
Spencer stuns Norzu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norzu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Norzu lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Spencer misses
and Norzu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norzu scores with a nice strike.
Norzu throws a low kick but Spencer avoids it.
Norzu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spencer.
Norzu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Spencer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spencer misses the body punch
and Norzu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norzu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Norzu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santeri Norzu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norzu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santeri Norzu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Landersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hemmo Kalske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludvig Landersson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hemmo Kalske's chin.
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283 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludvig Landersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske misses with a body shot.
Landersson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kalskes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Landersson misses with a shot to the body
and Kalske counters with a big head kick but Landersson shrugs it off.
Kalske tries to clinch up but Landersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalske throws a head kick that misses
and Landersson counters with a body kick that stops Kalske in his tracks momentarily.
Kalske is looking to chop away at Landersson's legs.
Landersson misses with a straight left.
Landersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Landersson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kalske.
Kalske fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske rushes Landersson and presses him up against the cage.
Kalske blocking some punches.
Landersson avoids the elbow strike from Kalske, against the cage.
Kalske has Landersson pushed against the cage.
Landersson presses Kalske against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Landersson is working Kalske over against the cage.
Kalske looks gassed!
A nice left hand lands by Landersson.
Landersson is working Kalske over against the cage.
Landersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Landersson lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landersson manages to break the clinch.
Landersson lands the left hand.
That kick from Landersson tenderised Kalske's leg. Kalske is trying to keep his angry face on.
Landersson throws a right hand that Kalske ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalske also avoids with ease.
Landersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landersson throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Landersson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Kalske.
Landersson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kalskes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Landersson.
Landersson lands a jab.
Landersson misses with a hook. Kalske ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalske was well out of range. Poor timing from Landersson.
Landersson throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Landersson misses.
Kalske throws a leg kick
and Landersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landersson missing with a left hand there. Kalske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Landersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalske.
Landersson connects with the punch.
Kalske misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske moves out of range of the body kick.
Landersson throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Landersson misses the shot to the body.
Landersson avoids a kick to the body.
Kalske slips a jab from Landersson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Landersson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kalske throws a sloppy head kick
and Landersson counters with a straight right hand.
Kalske lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kalske throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kalske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landersson misses with a wild body shot.
Landersson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalske throws a head kick that misses
and Landersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalske loads up on a big right hand but Landersson slips the punch.
Kalske feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Landersson's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landersson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalske throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Landersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske throws a big shot that misses.
Kalske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalske misses with a kick to the body.
Kalske throws a lazy right hand but Landersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Landersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landersson misses with a low kick.
Landersson misses with a hook
and Kalske counters with an inside leg kick.
Kalske moves away from the strike by Landersson.
Hemmo Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Landersson blocks the leg kick.
Kalske misses with a double jab.
Landersson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landersson throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Landersson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kalske cracks a nice hook into Landersson's ribs.
Kalske looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Landersson, right into the meat.
Kalske misses with a low kick.
Kalske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalske.
Landersson scoring well with a low kick there.
Landersson misses with a left hand
and Kalske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalske counters with a two punch combo.
Kalske goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kalske swings for the body but Landersson moves out of range.
Landersson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalske counters with a head kick. That will keep Landersson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Landersson works Kalske's body with a nice hook.
Landersson throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Landersson blocks a head kick by Kalske.
Kalske throws a leg kick
and Landersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Landersson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Landersson throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske tries to move into range but Landersson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Landersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalske fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Landersson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalske wants to slow Landersson down by chopping away at his legs.
Kalske misses with a left hand
and Landersson counters with an outside leg kick.
Ludvig Landersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Landersson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Landersson lunges at Kalske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalske's hand.
Landersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske tries to clinch but Landersson moves out of range.
Kalske misses with a leg kick
and Landersson counters with an outside leg kick.
Kalske misses with a leg kick
and Landersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Landersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalske.
Landersson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Landersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalske.
Landersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalske can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Landersson misses its intended target.
Hemmo Kalske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske misses with a body kick.
Landersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Landersson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalske counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kalske just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Landersson misses with a straight left.
Kalske keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kalske misses with a left hand
and Landersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throws a jab when Landersson was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Landersson.
Landersson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kalske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Landersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalske.
Kalske avoids the body shot from Landersson.
Landersson scores with a body shot.
Landersson digs a good body shot into Kalske's ribs.
Landersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalske.
Kalske scores with a leg kick.
Landersson jabs Kalske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Landersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalske counters with a head kick.
Landersson takes a swing at Kalske's ribcage but misses.
Ludvig Landersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalske on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Kalske.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Landersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Landersson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Landersson!
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