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HERO Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Byrkjelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ieuan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byrkjelo comes to the cage accompanied by Skindred, no body. Ieuan Williams acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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259 lbs
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253 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damien Byrkjelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ieuan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrkjelo lands a jab.
Byrkjelo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Byrkjelo. Byrkjelo maintains the clinch.
Byrkjelo breaks from the clinch.
Byrkjelo wants to clinch.
Byrkjelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams darts in and clinches Byrkjelo up against the cage.
Byrkjelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrkjelo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byrkjelo dodges the punch combination from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrkjelo tries to clinch up.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrkjelo.
Byrkjelo takes the fight into the clinch.
Byrkjelo keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Byrkjelo is controlling him.
Williams can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Byrkjelo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Byrkjelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrkjelo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Byrkjelo with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ieuan Williams has been cut.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrkjelo tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Byrkjelo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrkjelo tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byrkjelo shoots in but no luck this time.
Byrkjelo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams looks to land a combination but Byrkjelo avoids it well.
Byrkjelo shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Byrkjelo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Byrkjelo closes the distance and clinches.
Byrkjelo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byrkjelo tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byrkjelo to the ground. Byrkjelo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrkjelo clinches up against the cage.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Byrkjelo.
Byrkjelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byrkjelo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Byrkjelo tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Byrkjelo shoots in but no luck this time.
Byrkjelo fails to land the takedown.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Byrkjelo.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Byrkjelo tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Byrkjelo smiles and moves away.
Williams feints and as Byrkjelo raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Byrkjelo pushes Williams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrkjelo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byrkjelo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Byrkjelo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Byrkjelo.
Byrkjelo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Byrkjelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Byrkjelo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ieuan Williams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams misses with a head kick.
Byrkjelo looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Byrkjelo misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Byrkjelo backing up. Byrkjelo nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
Byrkjelo fails with the takedown.
Damien Byrkjelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byrkjelo tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Byrkjelo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Damien Byrkjelo is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Byrkjelo shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrkjelo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams lands a head kick. Byrkjelo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Byrkjelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrkjelo. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a combination. Byrkjelo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Byrkjelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Byrkjelo tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Byrkjelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Byrkjelo eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Byrkjelo is rocked!
Williams moves into the clinch.
Oh Byrkjelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Byrkjelo pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Byrkjelo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Byrkjelo wants to break free but Williams has control.
Byrkjelo seems to have got his legs back now.
Byrkjelo trying to land knees to the body.
Byrkjelo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrkjelo trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Byrkjelo from standing up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrkjelo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Byrkjelo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Byrkjelo is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Byrkjelo tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Byrkjelo hang on?
Byrkjelo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Byrkjelo is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Byrkjelo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams looking to finish Byrkjelo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Byrkjelo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrkjelo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Byrkjelo is looking to improve his position.
Williams stalling away here and it's allowed Byrkjelo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Byrkjelo's guard.
Byrkjelo keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Byrkjelo is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams wanted to stand there but Byrkjelo had control of the position.
Byrkjelo is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams stands and steps away. Byrkjelo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Byrkjelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Byrkjelo misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a crisp one two that drops Byrkjelo! Williams thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Byrkjelo to his feet! Byrkjelo is in big trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ieuan Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ieuan Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Williams batters Byrkjelo with a massive right followed by a huge left! Byrkjelo is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Williams lands a final crushing right hand to drop Byrkjelo to the mat with a gruesome thud! Williams is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ieuan Williams!
A victorious Ieuan Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Zyuzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantin Zyuzin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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208 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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219 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konstantin Zyuzin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zyuzin as he jumps to the side.
Fury wants to clinch up but Zyuzin keeps it at a distance.
Zyuzin dives in and scores a takedown into Fury's guard.
Zyuzin looking to sit in guard and control but Fury gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zyuzin looking for a sweep. Not yet Zyuzin, not yet.
Zyuzin keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
Fury stopping the sweep attempt from Zyuzin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zyuzin is keeping the position for now.
Zyuzin wants to sweep here but Fury controlling him for the moment.
Zyuzin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury trying to control but Zyuzin is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Brian Fury wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fury moves out of range as Zyuzin strikes.
Zyuzin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fury did well to prevent Zyuzin getting side control.
Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fury looking for submissions off his back.
Zyuzin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fury is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zyuzin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fury does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fury is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zyuzin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zyuzin's back!
Zyuzin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zyuzin tries to roll over but Fury keeps him under control.
Zyuzin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zyuzin is looking to control Fury's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zyuzin avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fury prevents Zyuzin from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zyuzin is looking to control Fury's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zyuzin avoid being mounted?
Zyuzin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zyuzin trying to hold on to Fury's head to control him but Fury postures up.
Zyuzin is staying active underneath Fury, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zyuzin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fury.
Fury wants to take a breather but Zyuzin is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Fury wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fury defending well as Zyuzin loads up on a big left hand.
Fury dives in and grabs Zyuzin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zyuzin pushes down on Fury's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury lands with a kick to the temple. Zyuzin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zyuzin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fury's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Zyuzin from controlling successfully.
Zyuzin looking to sit in guard and control but Fury gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zyuzin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fury is one step ahead there.
Zyuzin has his hands on Fury's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fury trying to control but Zyuzin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zyuzin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zyuzin gets the takedown into side control.
Fury is trying to control Zyuzin's posture but Zyuzin avoids it.
Konstantin Zyuzin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zyuzin decides to stand back up.
Zyuzin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zyuzin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zyuzin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zyuzin misses with a leg kick.
Fury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zyuzin shoots in and bounces Fury off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zyuzin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zyuzin gets a takedown into half guard.
Fury throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Zyuzin has control of the leg.
Zyuzin with the ground and pound but Fury uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Zyuzin from controlling successfully.
Fury looking to control.
Zyuzin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zyuzin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fury is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury is trying to control the position but Zyuzin postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch but Zyuzin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Fury.
Zyuzin throws a jab when Fury was well out of range.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zyuzin.
Zyuzin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zyuzin wants it to stay on the feet.
Fury fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zyuzin.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zyuzin as he avoids it easily.
Zyuzin keeps the fight on the outside.
Fury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zyuzin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Zyuzin misses.
Zyuzin pushes Fury up against the cage in a clinch.
Zyuzin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zyuzin is looking to score with low kicks.
Fury fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Zyuzin as Fury shoots in.
Zyuzin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zyuzin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fury tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zyuzin is in Fury's guard.
Fury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zyuzin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury is trying to keep Zyuzin in close.
Fury keeping full guard, as Zyuzin tries to pass.
Zyuzin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zyuzin stands up from Fury's guard - Zyuzin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zyuzin moves into range and clinches up with Fury.
Fury tries to pull guard but Zyuzin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury has hold of one of Zyuzin's legs. Zyuzin is fighting the takedown attempt but Fury gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zyuzin is looking to sweep but instead, Fury has passed into half guard.
Zyuzin tries to get to full guard but Fury has control of the leg.
Fury is thwarting Zyuzin's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fury trying to control from half guard but Zyuzin is working away.
Zyuzin wants to control but Fury is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zyuzin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zyuzin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fury successfully pulls guard.
Zyuzin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zyuzin defends it easily.
Zyuzin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fury's guard.
Zyuzin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fury, up you get!
Fury finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zyuzin takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Fury gets caught napping as Zyuzin dives in and scores a takedown. Fury manages to retain guard.
Fury trying to keep a closed guard but Zyuzin is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zyuzin trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Zyuzin wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
Fury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zyuzin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fury is tightening it up a little... Zyuzin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zyuzin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zyuzin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fury!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brian Fury!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brian Fury made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Key Chain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nyyrikki Takaraivo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Key Chain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takaraivo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chain if he has to take too many more of those.
Chain swats away the attempt to clinch by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo avoids the head kick by Chain.
Chain throws a looping overhand right but Takaraivo ducks down to avoid it.
Takaraivo misses with a few strikes there.
Takaraivo has Chain up against the cage in a clinch.
Chain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takaraivo pushes Chain away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Takaraivo.
Chain is breathing heavily.
Takaraivo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chain's sensitive parts.
Takaraivo drops Chain with a beautiful combination! Chain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Takaraivo is looking for the KO!
Chain is rocked!
It looks like Key Chain has been cut.
A head kick by Takaraivo - that's a beauty! Chain is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Takaraivo can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrell Suggs will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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152 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrell Suggs!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suggs misses with the combination.
Harrington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suggs is trying to stand.
Suggs is staying active underneath Harrington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harrington prevents Suggs from standing back up.
Suggs kicks off Harrington and gets to his feet.
Suggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrington.
Suggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harrington darts in and clinches Suggs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Suggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suggs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harrington prevents it.
Harrington has Suggs pressed against the cage.
Suggs tries to score a body lock takedown but Harrington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suggs fails to pull guard.
Desmond Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Suggs.
The referee calls for Harrington to work.
Suggs tries for a takedown but Harrington manages to get underhooks.
Suggs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harrington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harrington moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington shoots in for a double leg but Suggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harrington dodges the punch combination from Suggs.
Suggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suggs looks to land a combination but Harrington avoids it well.
Suggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrington.
Suggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harrington just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Suggs enables Harrington to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Suggs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Suggs keeping moving, preventing Harrington from controlling successfully.
Harrington stops Suggs from standing up.
Harrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harrington works over Suggs with some ground and pound from guard.
Suggs wants to stand up but Harrington is controlling him.
Harrington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suggs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington throws an elbow that misses. Suggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harrington's guard. Nice move by Suggs!
Suggs tries to stand but Harrington is controlling from the bottom.
Suggs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terrell Suggs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harrington throws a hook to the side of Suggs's head but Suggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Suggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harrington to keep the fight standing.
Harrington avoiding damage.
Suggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrington.
Suggs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harrington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harrington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Suggs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Desmond Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Suggs.
Suggs wants a takedown but no success here.
Harrington keeps control of Suggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harrington prevents Suggs from breaking the clinch.
Suggs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harrington smiles and moves away.
Harrington throws a right and a left that Suggs avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Suggs misses.
Suggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suggs tries to break free but Harrington pushes him back against the cage.
Suggs tries to pull guard but Harrington won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harrington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Suggs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harrington is defending well.
Suggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Harrington has double underhooks.
Harrington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suggs.
The referee calls for Harrington to work.
Harrington seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Suggs tries to pull guard but Harrington holds him up against the cage and eventually Suggs drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Suggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suggs tries to circle away but Harrington has him pinned against the cage.
Harrington wants the takedown. Suggs is fighting it off but Harrington persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Suggs's guard against the cage.
Harrington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrington throwing strikes from guard but Suggs blocks nicely.
Harrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Suggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suggs wants to stand but Harrington is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs keeping moving, preventing Harrington from controlling successfully.
Harrington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suggs on the ground.
Harrington postures up in Suggs's guard and throws a big left but Suggs blocks it.
Harrington landing with the ground and pound.
Harrington throwing strikes from guard but Suggs blocks nicely.
Suggs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Harrington dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suggs takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Harrington dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Harrington misses with an uppercut
and Suggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Suggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harrington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suggs circles away.
Suggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Suggs. Those never looked like landing.
Suggs looks to land a combination but Harrington avoids it well.
Suggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrington.
Harrington throws out a loose jab but Suggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suggs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harrington tries to close the distance and clinch but Suggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harrington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suggs manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington throws a poor cross that misses
letting Suggs counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Suggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harrington doesn't seem phased though.
Suggs blocks a low kick nicely.
Suggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harrington wants to land a leg kick but Suggs is out of range.
Harrington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Harrington won't allow it.
Harrington stalling in the clinch.
Suggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harrington turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Harrington is looking to take a break and control but Suggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suggs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Harrington crashes against the mat.
Suggs wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrington lands a nice forearm strike.
Harrington lands a nice forearm strike.
Harrington trying to control the action but Suggs is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs seems a little lost for a moment, as Harrington dominates the positioning.
Suggs pushes Harrington away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harrington gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Harrington trying to control the position but Suggs is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suggs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington controlling the position.
Harrington has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Harrington in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Harrington won't let Suggs get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Desmond Harrington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrington landing punches.
Harrington trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harrington looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Harrington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harrington 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Harrington!
Desmond Harrington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacky Ler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maarten Van Der Moot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ler comes to the cage accompanied by Rise of the fallen. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacky Ler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maarten Van Der Moot!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Moot fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Van Der Moot misses.
Ler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Der Moot counters with a left and a right that stings Ler.
Van Der Moot falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Der Moot swinging wildly here.
Ler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Der Moot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maarten Van Der Moot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Moot throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Ler colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Van Der Moot as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Ler is left battered and dazed whilst Van Der Moot and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maarten Van Der Moot!
A very excited looking Maarten Van Der Moot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos 's entrance music is Sugar We Going Down. A fine choice. Lange has chosen ACDC-You Shook Me(All Night Long) as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Dos Santos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artie Lange!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lange's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lange sees it coming and defends easily.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Lange is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage.
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lange is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Dos Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Lange is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lange sees it coming and defends easily.
Dos Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Lange defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lange sees it coming and defends easily.
Lange kicks off Dos Santos and gets to his feet.
Lange looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dos Santos !
Lange can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Lange is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lange lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos blocking the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lange goes for an armbar but Dos Santos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dos Santos .
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Lange is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dos Santos preventing the sweep.
Dos Santos won't allow Lange to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Lange is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lange manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Lange's guard.
Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lange looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lange looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lange!
Lange tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lange has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dos Santos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lange's guard! Nice work there by Dos Santos !
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lange looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lange looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lange!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Artie Lange will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lange tries to sprawl but Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lange trying to control from the bottom.
Lange is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos .
Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Lange gets back to full guard.
Lange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange controlling Dos Santos 's posture.
Dos Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lange's guard.
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Lange is defending it quite comfortably.
Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Lange is looking to improve his position.
Lange gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange striking off his back but it's not causing Dos Santos any problems.
Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lange looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lange looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lange!
Lange throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lange tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lange has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lange is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lange closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dos Santos did well to prevent Lange getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange is working for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Lange passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lange is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dos Santos has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dos Santos !
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Lange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lange gets a clinch.
Lange has Dos Santos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lange pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dos Santos tumbling to the mat - Lange dives into Dos Santos 's guard.
Lange wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Lange wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.
Lange trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dos Santos 's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Artie Lange.
Dos Santos tries to keep at a distance but Lange has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lange tries to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dos Santos tries for a kimura but Lange is defending well.
Dos Santos working away.
Dos Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dos Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lange manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange tries to kick Dos Santos off but Dos Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lange is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos .
Lange trying to control from the bottom.
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lange is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Lange trying to control but Dos Santos postures up.
Artie Lange is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lange desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lange is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Dos Santos !
Juan Dos Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petter Krustev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gevorg Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krustev comes to the cage accompanied by Hubava si moya goro.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petter Krustev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gevorg Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krustev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krustev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrosyan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krustev has Petrosyan pressed against the cage.
Krustev swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krustev wants to get back to striking at distance but Petrosyan won't allow it.
Petrosyan pulls guard effortlessly.
Krustev won't allow Petrosyan to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krustev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krustev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrosyan is keeping the position for now.
Petrosyan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Krustev manages to pass to side control.
Petrosyan wants to control but Krustev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan has a hand on Krustev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Krustev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Petrosyan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krustev looking to control but Petrosyan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krustev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petrosyan wants to hold on but Krustev pushes him away.
Krustev throwing strikes here but Petrosyan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan is looking to get to half guard.
Petrosyan tries to lock up and control but Krustev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petrosyan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Petrosyan is squirming around, avoiding Krustev's attempts to control the action.
Petrosyan can't escape the position.
Krustev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Petrosyan is on top in guard.
Petrosyan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Petrosyan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krustev but Krustev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot lands for Krustev.
Petrosyan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krustev misses with a hook. Petrosyan ducked under it nicely.
Krustev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Krustev works Petrosyan's body with a nice hook.
Krustev cracks Petrosyan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrosyan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrosyan is looking to stand up but Krustev isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan working a defensive guard here.
Petrosyan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krustev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrosyan working a defensive guard but Krustev passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrosyan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Krustev manages to move to mount!
Petrosyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petter Krustev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Krustev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrosyan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrosyan shoots in for a takedown but Krustev shows good takedown defense.
Petrosyan shoots for a takedown but Krustev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krustev tries a head kick but it misses.
Petter Krustev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krustev dodges the punch combination from Petrosyan.
Gevorg Petrosyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krustev connects with a right hand. Petrosyan shakes it off.
Krustev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrosyan moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrosyan looks to land a right hand but Krustev moved out of range.
Petrosyan misses with a wild combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Krustev enables Petrosyan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krustev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krustev is keeping the position for now.
Petrosyan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrosyan wants to pass the guard but Krustev is keeping the position.
Krustev keeping moving, preventing Petrosyan from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Petrosyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrosyan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gevorg Petrosyan.
Krustev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krustev wants it to stay on the feet.
Petter Krustev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gevorg Petrosyan.
Krustev leaves Petrosyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrosyan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Krustev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrosyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrosyan misses with a takedown
and Krustev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krustev leaves Petrosyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrosyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrosyan is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Krustev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krustev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrosyan as he jumps to the side.
Krustev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krustev moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice jab there from Krustev.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrosyan.
Krustev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krustev lands a slapping body shot.
Krustev feints and as Petrosyan raises his hands in defense, Krustev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krustev trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrosyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krustev looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan keeping moving, preventing Krustev from controlling successfully.
Krustev controlling from the top position.
Petter Krustev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Krustev connects with a body shot that sends Petrosyan's belly button to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrosyan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krustev pinned against the cage. Krustev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petter Krustev is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrosyan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krustev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrosyan scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petter Krustev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Krustev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrosyan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krustev but Krustev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krustev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krustev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petrosyan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krustev keeps Petrosyan at a distance using the push kick.
Petrosyan wants to clinch up but Krustev keeps it at a distance.
Krustev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Petrosyan quickly recovers to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krustev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petrosyan wants to hold on but Krustev pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krustev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Petrosyan is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krustev controlling the pace for now.
Petrosyan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krustev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrosyan is working to get back to half guard.
Petrosyan is trying to stand up.
Petrosyan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petrosyan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Krustev trying to control but Petrosyan is having none of it.
Petrosyan really wants to buck Krustev off and get back to his feet.
Petrosyan tries to hold on but Krustev postures up.
Krustev looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan bucks up and throws Krustev to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Petrosyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krustev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petter Krustev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrosyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krustev throws a nice looking combination but Petrosyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krustev lands with a right hand.
Krustev lands a jab.
Petrosyan closes the distance and clinches up with Krustev, looking for a takedown. Petrosyan pushes Krustev against the cage but Krustev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petter Krustev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gevorg Petrosyan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krustev tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrosyan takes one to the chin there.
Gevorg Petrosyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrosyan is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petter Krustev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krustev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petter Krustev!
After the fight, Petter Krustev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Lancer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
215 lbs
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218 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Lancer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancer swinging wildly here.
Some throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lancer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lancer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lancer catches Some with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lancer misses with a wild combination.
Some steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancer.
Some slips a jab and a cross from Lancer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancer. Some does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancer throws an overhand right that lands on Some's shoulder, as Some tries to avoid the shot.
Some slips under a jab from Lancer.
Lancer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Some.
Brian Lancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Some.
Some fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some throws a front kick aimed at Lancer's knee but Lancer avoids it well.
Lancer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancer.
Lancer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Some can pounce on him.
Some pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lancer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some lands a jab to Lancer's midsection.
Lancer throws a one two combo.
Lancer throws a big shot that misses.
Lancer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Some to score with a decent uppercut.
Some jabs Lancer right on the nose. Lancer blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some slips a jab and a cross from Lancer.
Nice jab there from Lancer.
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancer.
Some tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lancer misses.
Lancer keeps the fight on the outside.
Lancer lands a head shot.
Lancer blocks a head kick by Some.
Lancer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Some is able to avoid easily.
Lancer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some misses with a head kick.
Lancer looks for the body kick but Some saw that one coming.
Some turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some misses with a head kick.
Lancer misses with a body shot.
Some moves away from the strike by Lancer.
Some tries to clinch there but Lancer circles away.
Lancer tries to bum rush Some with a series of wild strikes but Some uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancer throws a series of punches but Some moves out of range.
Some gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Some.
Some scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some has Lancer pressed against the cage, preventing Lancer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some lands a nice shot to the body.
Some throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancer.
Lancer takes a shot to the head.
Some lands with a left to the head.
Some pushes Lancer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Some fails to land.
Some working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some throws a head punch that misses.
Some misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some tries to throw a body punch but Lancer avoids it by throwing Some back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Some takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Some lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some gets through Lancer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some keeps control of Lancer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some lands a shot to the body.
Some pushes Lancer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Some.
Some misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancer blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Some.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Some.
Some slips a jab from Lancer.
Lancer gets tackled into the cage by Some. Some maintains the clinch.
Some doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Some - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Some.
Some displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lancer up against the cage.
Some keeps control of Lancer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lancer stalls.
Some misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancer is looking to break free of the clinch but Some has double underhooks.
Some presses Lancer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Lancer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lancer working hard to break the clinch.
Lancer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Some.
Some tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Some as Lancer tries to tie him up.
Some misses with the head strike.
Lancer tries to circle away but Some has him pinned against the cage.
Some throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancer.
Some misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Some.
Some throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancer.
Lancer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Some.
Some swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Some fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Some fails to land.
Lancer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trouble Some seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Some.
Lancer is trying to break the clinch but Some has him pressed against the cage.
Some lands an uppercut.
Lancer working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Some fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Some fails to land.
A body shot lands from Some.
Lancer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some lands with a right to the head.
Lancer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancer.
Still in the clinch, Some scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some misses with some punches.
Lancer stalling in the clinch but Some improves position.
Lancer wants to get back to striking at distance but Some won't allow it.
Lancer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancer is trying to break free.
Some throws a head punch that misses.
Lancer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some lands with a left to the head.
Some creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Some stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Some.
A nice right hand lands inside from Some.
Some presses Lancer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some lands a nice shot to the body.
Some lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancer backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Some.
Some makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lancer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Some.
Some takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lancer avoids the head kick by Some.
Some has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Lancer. Those never looked like landing.
Lancer moves out of range of the body kick from Some.
Lancer lands a two punch combo.
Lancer walks into a left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Some.
Lancer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Some. Some obviously looking to wear him down.
Some connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some pushes Lancer up against the cage in a clinch.
Some slowing the pace effectively.
Some lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some lands an uppercut.
Some lands an uppercut.
Some tries to throw a body punch but Lancer avoids it by throwing Some back against the cage.
Some fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Some on the inside.
Some lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Some.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Some.
Lancer letting Some take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some scores with a shoulder strike.
Some displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lancer up against the cage.
Some misses with a punch on the inside.
Some lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some lands with a light punch inside.
Some misses with some punches.
Some swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Some.
Some scores with a shot to the side of Lancer's head.
Some lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancer backwards.
Some prevents Lancer from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lancer tries to circle away but Some has him pinned against the cage.
Some lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some drops Lancer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lancer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lancer is rocked!
Lancer wants to stall.
Oh Lancer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Some.
Some creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lancer's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lancer drops to his knees and Some pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trouble Some!
Trouble Some really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnSubs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Murt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Mustonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murt comes to the cage accompanied by I like to move it. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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23
144 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
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140 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Murt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Mustonen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murt tries to clinch there but Mustonen circles away.
Mustonen throws a jab when Murt was well out of range.
Murt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Joonas Mustonen has been cut.
Mustonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Murt.
Murt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mustonen lands a jab.
Murt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murt throws a head kick that half lands.
Murt tries to close the distance and clinch but Mustonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murt fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mustonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murt momentarily.
Mustonen gets a double leg takedown into Murt's guard.
Mustonen passes into half guard.
Mustonen seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mustonen is working for a submission of some sort.
Mustonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murt sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murt is looking for a sweep. Mustonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mustonen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Murt is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joonas Mustonen!
Joonas Mustonen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnSubs, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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191 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Torrez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukkonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Torrez. Those never looked like landing.
Kukkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Torrez takes a swing at Kukkonen's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Kukkonen.
Torrez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kukkonen.
Torrez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torrez throws a leg kick but Kukkonen checks it.
Nice defenses there by Torrez.
Kukkonen misses with a wild body shot.
Torrez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kukkonen.
Nice defenses there by Kukkonen.
Kukkonen moves into the clinch.
Kukkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kukkonen lands a nice uppercut.
Torrez is trying to maintain a safe position but Kukkonen gets an underhook and turns Torrez into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez tries a body shot but Kukkonen blocks it.
Torrez blocks an uppercut.
Torrez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torrez is pressed up against the cage. Kukkonen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torrez down to the mat. Torrez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slow jab from Kukkonen misses its intended target.
Kukkonen thuds his right hand into Torrez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kukkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torrez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kukkonen.
Torrez lands with a nice combination. Kukkonen backs away looking to recover.
Torrez misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Torrez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kukkonen's head backwards.
Kukkonen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kukkonen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kukkonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Kukkonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torrez misses with a straight right.
Kukkonen lands a jab to the head.
Torrez cracks Kukkonen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kukkonen falls backwards against the cage. Torrez follows up with more strikes that drop Kukkonen to his knees. Torrez keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kukkonen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Torrez!
An out of breath Eddie Torrez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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