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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omppu Vehree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Shalah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vehree kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lucifer. 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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175 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omppu Vehree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamid Shalah!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vehree darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shalah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vehree working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shalah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shalah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vehree doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shalah is tightening it up a little... Vehree has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vehree reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vehree taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shalah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hamid Shalah!
The defeated Omppu Vehree had this to say: 'Lucky fellow.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacinto Koutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Adam Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Adam Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacinto Koutras!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koutras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koutras manages to avoid it.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koutras. That did some damage!
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones leaves Koutras with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones lands a body shot.
Koutras looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koutras tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koutras somewhat.
Koutras should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koutras manages to avoid it.
Koutras is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koutras tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adam Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koutras moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koutras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Koutras with that takedown attempt.
Adam Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacinto Koutras.
Koutras slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Koutras fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koutras takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koutras shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koutras tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Koutras ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koutras wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koutras backwards.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Koutras is trying to break free.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koutras jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Koutras gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones is looking to wear down Koutras with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Koutras with a big right hand and Koutras goes down!
It looks like Jacinto Koutras has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Koutras's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koutras will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koutras doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koutras can do to turn this around?
Koutras has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jacinto Koutras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Koutras crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Jones!
After winning the bout, Adam Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mambo Acid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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187 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
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mambo Acid!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acid tries to clinch but Gordon moves away
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acid misses with a series of wild punches.
Gordon scores with a jab. Acid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Mambo Acid has been cut.
Gordon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Acid shoots for a takedown but Gordon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Acid tries to clinch but Gordon moves away
and Gordon counters with a good low kick that Acid was not able to check.
Acid fails with the takedown
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acid tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gordon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon trying to control but Acid is working from the bottom.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Acid is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Erik Gordon.
Acid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gordon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Erik Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mambo Acid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a series of strikes that have Acid backpedaling.
Acid gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gordon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gordon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Acid looks winded!
Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Acid tries to clinch up
and Gordon counters with a leg kick.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gordon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acid successfully pulls guard.
Gordon wants to stand but Acid has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Acid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gordon.
Acid manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gordon wants to control but Acid is having none of it.
Gordon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gordon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gordon tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acid throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Acid prevents Gordon from getting the reversal.
Gordon wants to control but Acid is having none of it.
Acid is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gordon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Acid on the ground.
Acid trying to control but Gordon is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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.
Erik Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mambo Acid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Acid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Acid darts in trying to clinch
and Gordon counters by clinching up.
Acid tries to pull guard but Gordon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon cracks Acid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Acid throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Gordon. No joy for Acid on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Acid.
Acid misses with a takedown attempt
and Gordon counters with a low kick, right behind Acid 's knee.
Erik Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mambo Acid.
Acid is breathing heavily.
Acid wants to clinch but Gordon slips to the side
and Gordon counters with a two punch combo.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
Gordon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Acid's guard.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acid is keeping the position for now.
Acid controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Acid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Acid's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon won't allow Acid to sweep him here.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Acid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Acid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gordon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Acid looking to control.
Acid keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon wanted to stand there but Acid had control of the position.
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.
Acid with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Acid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acid tries to clinch
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gordon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon stops a takedown attempt from Acid.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body. Acid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Acid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gordon counters with a nice body kick.
Acid needs to keep his hands up - Gordon had a free shot at his head there.
Erik Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Acid tries for a takedown but Gordon circles away easily
and Gordon counters with an outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Gordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mambo Acid's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gordon looks to land a combination. Acid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice takedown defense from Gordon. No joy for Acid on that attempt.
Acid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Acid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gordon swivels and escapes.
Acid tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Acid tries to clinch up
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Acid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acid throws a head kick that misses
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Acid shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gordon pinned against the cage. Gordon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Erik Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mambo Acid.
Gordon lands with a good body shot.
Gordon lands with a slapping head kick.
Gordon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gordon cracks Acid with a good jab.
Acid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Gordon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon lands a nice shot that snaps Acid's head back.
Acid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gordon scores with a kick to the body.
Jab from Gordon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gordon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A shot to the liver by Gordon. Beautiful body shot.
Gordon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Acid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gordon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gordon lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gordon tests Acid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acid has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Erik Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gordon lands a jab to the nose.
Gordon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acid is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Acid avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Gordon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gordon 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Gordon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Glen Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Snorodecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glen Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Snorodecki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman wants to clinch
and Snorodecki moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snorodecki obliges.
Snorodecki scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Glen Foreman has been cut.
Snorodecki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Snorodecki connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Snorodecki.
Foreman is rocked!
Foreman trying to land knees to the body.
Snorodecki lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorodecki lands a knee to the head.
Oh Foreman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snorodecki jerks Foreman's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Foreman drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Snorodecki goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Snorodecki because Foreman was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Chris Snorodecki!
In his post fight interview, Chris Snorodecki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Suliman Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaromir Jag is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
27 - 43 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suliman Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 43 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaromir Jag!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane keeps the fight on the outside.
Jag tries to clinch up
and Kane counters by moving into the clinch.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Jag keeps him there for the moment.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jag lands a knee to the body.
Kane is working Jag over against the cage.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Kane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jag tries to break free but Kane pushes him back against the cage.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Kane avoids the damage to the body.
Jag breaks the clinch.
Jag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane tries to bum rush Jag with a series of wild strikes but Jag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Jaromir Jag has been cut.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jag tries to clinch
and Kane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kane.
Kane has Jag pressed against the cage, preventing Jag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
Jag throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Jag is controlling the position.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
I was talking to Kane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane works over Jag's head and body with a nice combination.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jag tries to clinch up
and Kane holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jag is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Kane avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jag looking to stall.
Jag lands an elbow that stopped Kane in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Jag tries to tie him up.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Jag has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaromir Jag will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaromir Jag's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kane loads up on a big right hand but Jag slips the punch.
Jag tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kane counters with a left and a right that stings Jag.
Jag is rocked!
Jag is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Jag is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
Kane blocks a head kick by Jag.
Jag seems to have recovered his senses.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
A head kick misses from Jag.
Jag darts in trying to clinch
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jag!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jag goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jag closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jag.
Jag tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Jag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kane blocks a body shot from Jag.
Kane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jag can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Jag letting Kane take a breather here.
Kane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Kane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Kane avoids the damage to the body.
Jag looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Jag has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jag into the cage.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
Kane managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Jag has Kane pressed against the cage, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kane slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Kane avoids the damage to the body.
Jag breaks the clinch.
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jag tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jag throws a head kick that misses.
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suliman Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaromir Jag's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jag tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jag tries to clinch
and Kane counters with a right hand to the body.
Kane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Kane does no damage.
Jag uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Jag tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag misses with the head strike.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Jag tries to tie him up.
Kane avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Kane is trying to push Jag away but Jag has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jag tries to break the clinch but Kane is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag misses with a body punch.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Jag is controlling him.
Jag trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jag into the cage.
The referee calls for Jag to work.
Kane is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it.
Kane avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Kane avoids a wild elbow strike from Jag.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Jag has the dominant position.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Jag won't allow it.
Jag is trying to break the clinch but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kane leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaromir Jag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jag has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jaromir Jag!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kin Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Biscuits & Gravy as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
219 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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30
272 lbs
6 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kin Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Sackett. Sackett gets slowly back to his feet.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Sackett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sackett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sackett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James misses the jab.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick from Sackett lands but James takes it in his stride.
It looks like Bubba James has been cut.
Sackett closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett has taken the fight to the clinch.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sackett lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James shoots in for a double leg but Sackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sackett is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Sackett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kin Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sackett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sackett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sackett is looking for a kimura here.
Sackett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
James is trying to stand.
Sackett is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sackett decides to stand and escape the position.
James is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from James as Sackett shoots in.
James shoots in for a double leg but Sackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
James can't get the takedown.
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sackett.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
Sackett rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Sackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James misses the jab.
Sackett moves into the clinch.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
Sackett lands a knee to the head.
James tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Sackett breaks the clinch.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
James is trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sackett tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sackett has an Americana. James didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sackett is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sackett hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kin Sackett!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arsen Danielyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Stefanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arsen Danielyan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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208 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
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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 St Petersburg, Arsen Danielyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefan Stefanovski!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielyan tries to bum rush Stefanovski with a series of wild strikes but Stefanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stefanovski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Danielyan misses with a double jab
and Stefanovski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Danielyan really felt that one!
Danielyan has closed the distance and engaged Stefanovski in a clinch.
Danielyan is trying to drag Stefanovski to the mat but Stefanovski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stefanovski is trying to break free.
Stefanovski is trying to break the clinch but Danielyan is controlling him.
Stefanovski misses with a knee strike.
Danielyan prevents Stefanovski from breaking the clinch.
Stefanovski is trying to break free.
Danielyan is trying to drag Stefanovski to the mat but Stefanovski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielyan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arsen Danielyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danielyan is trying to drag Stefanovski to the mat but Stefanovski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stefanovski is pressed up against the cage. Danielyan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stefanovski down to the mat. Stefanovski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danielyan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stefanovski's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stefanovski tries to get to full guard but Danielyan has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielyan is looking for a kimura but Stefanovski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danielyan to get the leverage.
Danielyan is looking for a kimura but Stefanovski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danielyan to get the leverage.
Danielyan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Danielyan controlling the action here.
Danielyan is looking for a kimura but Stefanovski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danielyan to get the leverage.
Danielyan controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danielyan working Stefanovski over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielyan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stefanovski is just riding it out for now. Danielyan eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danielyan is trying to work for a kimura but Stefanovski is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danielyan lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danielyan trying to control the pace.
Danielyan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Danielyan 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.
Danielyan winds up and cracks Stefanovski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsen Danielyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Danielyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stefanovski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danielyan.
Stefanovski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Danielyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Danielyan stalling.
Stefanovski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danielyan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stefanovski is breathing heavily.
Stefanovski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielyan seems to be working for a kimura but Stefanovski defends the submission attempt.
Danielyan controlling the pace.
Danielyan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielyan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stefanovski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Danielyan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arsen Danielyan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erasmo Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaalikorva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Usher ft Pitbull - DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love Again. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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35
186 lbs
32 - 17 - 0 |
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19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauno Kaalikorva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erasmo Trout!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trout fails with the takedown
and Kaalikorva counters with a low kick, right behind Trout 's knee.
Trout wants to clinch.
Kaalikorva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Trout's head.
Trout gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaalikorva counters with a takedown into side control.
Trout is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kaalikorva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kaalikorva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout tries to buck Kaalikorva off but Kaalikorva is having none of it.
Kaalikorva cracks Trout with a big right hand but Trout just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kaalikorva lands an elbow.
Trout is rocked!
Kaalikorva has hold of Trout's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Trout tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kaalikorva cranks the arm and Trout screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Trout, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kauno Kaalikorva!
Kauno Kaalikorva retains his welterweight title!
Kauno Kaalikorva 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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