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Infinity 105: Ei vs Speed PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Lehtosaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Greg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Love Games kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Old Greg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasmus Lehtosaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Old Greg!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehtosaari throws a sloppy head kick
and Greg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greg forces his way into half guard.
Lehtosaari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lehtosaari wants to get back to full guard.
Lehtosaari wants to control but Greg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greg is working for a submission of some sort.
Greg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greg is thwarting Lehtosaari's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greg is trying to control the action in half guard but Lehtosaari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Greg seems to be looking for submissions.
Greg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lehtosaari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greg.
Greg wants to control but Lehtosaari is keeping him busy.
Greg is looking to advance position but Lehtosaari won't allow it.
Greg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Greg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Greg prevents Lehtosaari from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Greg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lehtosaari wants to improve his position but Greg is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtosaari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Greg seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lehtosaari is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Old Greg!
Old Greg took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mianwali Aseel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braxton Brinkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mianwali Aseel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
0 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mianwali Aseel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Braxton Brinkley!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brinkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aseel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aseel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Brinkley misses its intended target.
Brinkley tries to clinch there but Aseel circles away.
A head kick by Brinkley misses
and Aseel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brinkley is looking to stand up but Aseel isn't so interested in that idea.
Aseel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brinkley's guard.
Aseel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aseel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aseel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aseel stops Brinkley from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aseel controlling the action here.
Aseel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brinkley is trying to stand up here but Aseel is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brinkley taking some punishment here, with Aseel in his half guard.
Brinkley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brinkley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Aseel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aseel content just to control the position here.
Brinkley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aseel lands a big elbow.
It looks like Braxton Brinkley has been cut.
Aseel controlling the pace for now.
Brinkley is trying to stand up.
Aseel looking for a guillotine from mount but Brinkley is having none of it.
Aseel controlling his opponent.
Brinkley really wants to buck Aseel off and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Aseel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brinkley squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aseel has isolated one of Brinkley's arms. Brinkley looking to fight him off but Aseel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mianwali Aseel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Heimolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haukka comes to the cage accompanied by Samuel Barber - Adagio for Strings. Daniel Haukka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Haukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Heimolainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haukka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heimolainen's sensitive parts.
Heimolainen takes a swing at Haukka's ribcage but misses.
Heimolainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haukka was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen misses the jab.
Haukka tries to score with a low kick but Heimolainen moves his leg out of the way.
Haukka slips a straight right by Heimolainen.
Heimolainen works the jab nicely.
Haukka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haukka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haukka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haukka can't find room to land a body shot as Heimolainen controls the action.
Haukka struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimolainen controls his hands.
Heimolainen avoiding damage as Haukka throws knees to the body.
Haukka can't find room to land a body shot as Heimolainen controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Haukka looking to throw knees to the head but Heimolainen is blocking nicely.
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heimolainen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Haukka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Heimolainen wants to break free but Haukka has control.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heimolainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heimolainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heimolainen is leaning against Haukka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Our sources have told us that Haukka has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Haukka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimolainen avoids the elbow strike from Haukka, against the cage.
Heimolainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heimolainen manages to break the clinch.
Heimolainen looks to land a left hand but Haukka moved out of range nicely.
Heimolainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haukka moves away.
Heimolainen misses with a looping right.
Haukka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haukka.
Heimolainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haukka.
Haukka throws a nice looking combination but Heimolainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heimolainen feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haukka tries to clinch there but Heimolainen circles away.
Haukka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heimolainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haukkas head.
Heimolainen manages to break the clinch.
Heimolainen throws a shot from downtown. Haukka moves away and avoids it.
Haukka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haukka closes the distance and pushes Heimolainen back into the cage.
Heimolainen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haukka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Heimolainen can turn it around.
Haukka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Heimolainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haukka missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Heimolainen.
A short right from Heimolainen.
Haukka blocking some punches.
Heimolainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heimolainen misses with a hook.
Heimolainen checks a low kick from Haukka.
Heimolainen misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka dodges the punch combination from Heimolainen.
Haukka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heimolainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heimolainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Haukka tries to work over Heimolainen's front leg with a kick but Heimolainen checks it.
Heimolainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haukka wants to clinch.
Heimolainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haukka.
Heimolainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heimolainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heimolainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haukka moves into the clinch successfully.
Haukka blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heimolainen.
Heimolainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haukka backwards.
Heimolainen digs a right hand into Haukka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haukka's gas tank.
Haukka misses with a knee to the head.
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heimolainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heimolainen as Haukka tries to tie him up.
Haukka gets through Heimolainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haukka tries to land knees in the clinch but Heimolainen avoids the damage to the body.
Heimolainen managing to block the knees to the body from Haukka.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Heimolainen misses with a punch to the body.
Haukka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Haukka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Haukka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heimolainen's efforts to push away.
Haukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erkki Heimolainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haukka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heimolainen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haukka backs up against the cage.
Haukka slips a jab from Heimolainen.
Haukka tries to clinch but Heimolainen is having none of it.
Haukka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Haukka is predictable there
and Heimolainen counters with a three punch combo that has Haukka backing up. Haukka nods at Heimolainen to acknowledge the strikes.
Good exchange - Heimolainen coming out on top.
Haukka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heimolainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heimolainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Haukka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimolainen lands a two punch combo.
Haukka closes the distance and clinches.
Haukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heimolainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haukka prevents a body shot from Heimolainen.
Haukka blocking some punches.
Heimolainen prevents a body shot from Haukka.
Haukka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Heimolainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haukka backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Heimolainen blocks it.
Heimolainen lands a left hand.
Haukka working Heimolainen over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heimolainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haukka looking to throw knees to the head but Heimolainen is blocking nicely.
Haukka takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haukka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heimolainen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haukka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heimolainen avoids it.
Heimolainen misses with the head strike.
Heimolainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Haukka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heimolainen as Haukka tries to tie him up.
Heimolainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Haukka has double underhooks.
Heimolainen is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haukka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heimolainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heimolainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heimolainen lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimolainen is trying to break the clinch but Haukka has him pressed against the cage.
Heimolainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Haukka backwards.
Heimolainen lands a body shot.
Haukka throws an elbow that misses.
Haukka leaning against his opponent.
Haukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heimolainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heimolainen tries to work over Haukka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimolainen tries a body shot but Haukka blocks it.
Heimolainen tries to break free but Haukka pushes him back against the cage.
Haukka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Haukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heimolainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka misses with a knee strike.
Haukka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Heimolainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haukka takes a shot to the head.
Heimolainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Haukka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimolainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heimolainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heimolainen scores with a shot to the side of Haukka's head.
Heimolainen looking to stall.
A short left from Heimolainen.
Haukka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heimolainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heimolainen avoids it.
A short left from Heimolainen.
Haukka prevents a body shot from Heimolainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen scores with a shot to the side of Haukka's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haukka working Heimolainen over with knees to the body.
Haukka misses with a knee to the head.
Heimolainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heimolainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haukka wants to clinch.
Heimolainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Heimolainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heimolainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haukka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haukka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heimolainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Heimolainen.
Haukka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Heimolainen throws out a loose jab but Haukka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haukka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen 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. This is the final round!
Haukka wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heimolainen! But no joy.
Haukka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heimolainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Erkki Heimolainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heimolainen throws a hook but Haukka blocks it.
Heimolainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haukka throws a front kick aimed at Heimolainen's knee but Heimolainen avoids it well.
That kick from Haukka tenderised Heimolainen's leg. Heimolainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haukka tries to clinch up but Heimolainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Heimolainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heimolainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haukka wants to clinch.
Heimolainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimolainen throws a series of punches but Haukka moves out of range.
Haukka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haukka wants to clinch.
Haukka tries to clinch there but Heimolainen circles away.
Haukka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heimolainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haukka clinches up with Heimolainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Daniel Haukka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Haukka.
Heimolainen avoiding damage as Haukka throws knees to the body.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Heimolainen blocks it.
Haukka misses with a knee strike.
Heimolainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haukka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Heimolainen up against the cage.
Daniel Haukka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haukka landing knees to the head.
Haukka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haukka tries to land knees in the clinch but Heimolainen avoids the damage to the body.
Heimolainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haukka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heimolainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Haukka controls his hands.
Heimolainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heimolainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haukka backwards.
Haukka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heimolainen is defending well for now.
Heimolainen dodges an elbow strike from Haukka.
Heimolainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heimolainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heimolainen stalling in the clinch but Haukka improves position.
Heimolainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haukka stalling in the clinch.
Heimolainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Heimolainen on the inside.
Heimolainen gets through Haukka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haukka trying to land knees to the body.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heimolainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haukka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heimolainen.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heimolainen avoids it.
Heimolainen avoiding damage as Haukka throws knees to the body.
Haukka is pushing Heimolainen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Haukka lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimolainen misses with some punches.
Haukka looking to slow down the pace here.
Heimolainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haukka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haukka wants to clinch up but Heimolainen keeps it at a distance.
Heimolainen cracks Haukka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Haukka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haukka is looking to clinch but Heimolainen is avoiding it.
Heimolainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haukka swinging wildly here.
Daniel Haukka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Haukka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Heimolainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erkki Heimolainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heimolainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Heimolainen!
Erkki Heimolainen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Namunamu Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niilo Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamalainen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Face the Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niilo Hamalainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamalainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matrix defends well and Hamalainen ends up having to push Matrix into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matrix lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hamalainen takes a step back to recover.
Hamalainen fails with the takedown
and Matrix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hamalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hamalainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matrix as he jumps to the side.
John Matrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niilo Hamalainen.
Hamalainen fails with the takedown.
Matrix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matrix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Niilo Hamalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matrix.
Matrix stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamalainen. Hamalainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Matrix scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamalainen shoots in for a double leg but Matrix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matrix lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hamalainen looks winded!
Matrix throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix works the jab nicely.
Matrix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hamalainen under the eye.
Matrix's corner calls for a 1-2. Matrix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hamalainen is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Matrix.
Hamalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Matrix finish him?
Hamalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hamalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hamalainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hamalainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Matrix feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hamalainen sprawling to the canvas! Hamalainen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Matrix finish him?!
It looks like Matrix has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix lands a jab to Hamalainen's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matrix.
Hamalainen wants to clinch but Matrix slips to the side
and Matrix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hamalainen has his takedown stuffed
and Matrix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matrix lands a big head kick that sends Hamalainen tumbling to the mat! Matrix takes a step backwards and waves Hamalainen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hamalainen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matrix, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen walks straight into a right hand from Matrix - that's dropped him! Matrix jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hamalainen from any more punishment! Hamalainen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Matrix!
The defeated Niilo Hamalainen had this to say: 'I will come back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Duuket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sum Yung Gai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Duuket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sum Yung Gai!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gai is looking to land body kicks.
Duuket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duuket attempts a counter takedown but Gai avoids it well and moves away.
Duuket lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duuket is fending him off so far but Gai persists. Nope, Duuket circles away and we're back to standing.
Gai throws a hook but Duuket blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Duuket.
Gai misses with a few strikes there.
Gai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duuket looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duuket trying to control but Gai is working from the bottom.
Gai working for a triangle but Duuket defends it easily.
Gai looking for subs off his back but Duuket has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Duuket.
Duuket lands strikes from half guard.
Duuket tries to pass to full mount but Gai defends it.
Duuket working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duuket drops an elbow to the side of Gai's head.
Gai trying to control but Duuket postures up.
Duuket is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gai with the active half guard here but Duuket passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duuket tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duuket wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gai keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai is trying to improve his position.
Duuket will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duuket is looking to take a break and control but Gai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duuket in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gai wants to control but Duuket postures up.
Gai taking a bit of punishment here - Duuket scoring with strikes.
Duuket working away.
Duuket is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Duuket connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gai some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duuket lands a few punches from side control.
A control attempt from Gai but he's now mounted!
Duuket tries to control but Gai wriggling away.
Duuket with good strikes from the mount here!
Gai tries to reverse the position but Duuket maintains control.
Gai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Duuket controlling the pace for now.
Duuket working for a submission but Gai is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Duuket dominated that round.
That's time! Duuket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duuket finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gai gets tackled into the cage by Duuket. Duuket maintains the clinch.
Duuket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gai backwards.
Duuket lands a left hand.
Duuket managing to block the knees to the body from Gai.
Duuket lands a right hand.
Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duuket keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gai's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Gai.
Gai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Kenny Duuket has been cut.
Duuket throws a head punch that misses.
Duuket is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gai is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duuket misses with a body punch.
Duuket lands a shot to the body.
Gai has Duuket pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duuket manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duuket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gai's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Duuket scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gai looking to slow down the pace here.
Duuket lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duuket scores with a shot to the side of Gai's head.
Gai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duuket misses with the head strike.
Gai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duuket prevents a body shot from Gai.
Duuket is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gai can do to turn this around?
Gai working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gai.
Gai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gai fails with a takedown attempt.
Duuket half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Duuket coming out on top.
Gai throws the kick towards the body but Duuket avoids it.
Duuket lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Gai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duuket counters with a straight right hand.
Gai is rocked!
Kenny Duuket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sum Yung Gai.
A shot to the body from Gai misses
and Duuket counters with a nice leg kick.
Gai is still on wobbly legs! Can Duuket finish him?
Gai is holding his hands too far apart here. Duuket throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Gai is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Duuket!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenny Duuket thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donald Gaskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Very Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Gaskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Very Magnum!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaskins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magnum manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gaskins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaskins tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnum is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnum working a defensive guard here.
Gaskins trying to control but Magnum is working from the bottom.
Gaskins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magnum is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gaskins, into his guard.
Magnum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaskins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magnum is aware though and is defending well.
Magnum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaskins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magnum is one step ahead there.
Gaskins is looking for a triangle but Magnum pushes his legs off easily.
Gaskins pulls Magnum in to control the position.
Gaskins looking for a guillotine here but Magnum defends easily.
Gaskins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gaskins keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.
Gaskins 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.
Gaskins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gaskins is looking to take a break and control but Magnum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magnum is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum trying to control here.
Gaskins trying to mount his opponent but Magnum defends it.
Gaskins wants to control but Magnum is keeping him busy.
Gaskins 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.
Magnum is staying active underneath Gaskins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Gaskins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gaskins wants to work for an arm triangle but Magnum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaskins is trying to work for a kimura but Magnum is defending well.
Gaskins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magnum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magnum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magnum tries for a takedown but Gaskins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Gaskins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gaskins shoots in and gets a takedown into Magnum's guard.
Magnum keeping moving, preventing Gaskins from controlling successfully.
Magnum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaskins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gaskins trying to control but Magnum is working from the bottom.
Donald Gaskins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaskins stopping the sweep attempt from Magnum.
Gaskins wants to control from the top but Magnum keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaskins is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gaskins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Magnum is trying to get back to his feet.
Gaskins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnum can do to turn this around?
Magnum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gaskins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gaskins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaskins trying to pass the guard but Magnum defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaskins seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaskins wants to work for an arm triangle but Magnum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaskins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Magnum is in trouble now - Gaskins has advanced to mount!
Gaskins controlling from mount.
Gaskins goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Magnum is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Magnum rolls with it to try and escape but Gaskins cranks on the arm and Magnum is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Gaskins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adryan Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miika Liukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adryan Preuss had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Miika Liukkonen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adryan Preuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miika Liukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liukkonen shoots for a takedown but Preuss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Preuss moves into the clinch.
Preuss manages to break the clinch.
Liukkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Preuss but Preuss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Liukkonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Preuss sprawls well. He's pushed Liukkonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adryan Preuss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miika Liukkonen.
Liukkonen avoids the head kick by Preuss.
Preuss rushes Liukkonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Preuss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liukkonen gets tackled into the cage by Preuss. Preuss maintains the clinch.
Preuss manages to break the clinch.
Preuss clinches up against the cage.
Liukkonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Preuss walks away with a smile on his face. Liukkonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Preuss slaps away a takedown attempt from Liukkonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Preuss has managed to clinch.
Liukkonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Preuss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Preuss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preuss lands a glancing blow to the side of Liukkonen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liukkonen drives through with a takedown into Preuss's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Liukkonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Preuss thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Liukkonen looking to pass the guard.
Preuss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liukkonen on the ground.
Liukkonen pushing down on Preuss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Preuss tries to roll over but Liukkonen keeps him under control.
Liukkonen thows a huge punch but Preuss dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liukkonen prevents Preuss from standing back up.
Preuss is not content to let Liukkonen control the position.
Liukkonen is thwarting Preuss's attempts to control the position.
Preuss is not content to let Liukkonen control the position.
Liukkonen not doing much here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Preuss throws a sloppy head kick and Liukkonen moves out of range easily.
Preuss fails to land with a series of punches.
Preuss wants to clinch.
Preuss is looking to clinch but Liukkonen is avoiding it.
Liukkonen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preuss darts in and clinches Liukkonen up against the cage.
Preuss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Preuss rushes Liukkonen and presses him up against the cage.
Preuss lands a damaging elbow.
Preuss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preuss closes the distance and clinches.
Preuss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liukkonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Preuss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liukkonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Preuss darts in and clinches Liukkonen up against the cage.
Liukkonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Preuss after a bit of a struggle.
Preuss breaks from the clinch.
Liukkonen shoots for a takedown but Preuss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Preuss has closed the distance and engaged Liukkonen in a clinch.
Preuss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adryan Preuss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preuss has Liukkonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Preuss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liukkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Preuss tries to clinch up but Liukkonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Preuss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liukkonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Preuss's waist but Preuss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liukkonen off to one side.
Liukkonen gets tackled into the cage by Preuss. Preuss maintains the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Preuss.
Preuss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Preuss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liukkonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adryan Preuss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preuss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Preuss.
Liukkonen has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Preuss. No joy for Liukkonen on that attempt.
Liukkonen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Preuss tries to clinch but Liukkonen moves out of range.
And Liukkonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Preuss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Liukkonen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Preuss tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liukkonen is in Preuss's guard.
Preuss is trying to keep Liukkonen in close.
Liukkonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adryan Preuss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Preuss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liukkonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Preuss defends it well.
No luck for Liukkonen with that takedown attempt.
Preuss is looking for a counter combo.
Preuss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liukkonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Preuss avoids it really well and circles away.
Liukkonen looking to score a takedown here. Preuss is defending well but Liukkonen drives through and ends up in Preuss's guard.
Liukkonen wants to control from the top but Preuss keeps moving.
Liukkonen lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liukkonen drops back looking for a leg! Preuss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Preuss manages to kick Liukkonen off! Liukkonen jumps back into Preuss's guard.
Liukkonen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Preuss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Liukkonen, into his guard.
Preuss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liukkonen is pulling down on Preuss's head. It's preventing any offense from Preuss, at least for the moment.
Liukkonen controls Preuss momentarily but Preuss frees himself.
Liukkonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Liukkonen looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Preuss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Liukkonen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Preuss has his hands clasped together but Liukkonen extends and breaks Preuss's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Liukkonen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miika Liukkonen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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182 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki blocks the body kick.
Nyrkki is looking to clinch.
Kantola throws a counter high kick but Nyrkki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nyrkki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nyrkki sizes up Kantola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kantola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nyrkki moves away.
Nyrkki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kantola.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyrkki throws a chopping leg kick but Kantola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nyrkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kantola scores with a hook.
It looks like Kake Nyrkki has been cut.
Nyrkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kantola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nyrkki.
Some wild striking there from Kantola.
Kantola moves forwards but Nyrkki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nyrkki moves in looking to clinch but Kantola pushes him off.
Nyrkki shoots in but Kantola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kantola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nyrkki circles away quickly and effectively.
Kantola misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola connects with a body shot.
Kantola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nyrkki finds it's way round the side to connect with Kantola's head.
Kantola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nyrkki momentarily.
Nyrkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Kantola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nyrkki scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nyrkki. Kantola does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Kantola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nyrkki misses with a straight left.
Nyrkki scores with a punch to the head.
Kantola connects with a single shot there.
Nyrkki scores with a jab. Kantola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kantola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Kantola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nyrkki manages to avoid it.
Nyrkki tries to move into range but Kantola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nyrkki misses with a wild body shot.
Nyrkki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nyrkki tries to work over Kantola's front leg with a kick but Kantola checks it.
Nyrkki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kantola.
Nyrkki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kantola counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kantola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nyrkki. That one must have hurt.
Nyrkki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kantola sprawls well. Kantola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nyrkki gets slowly back to his feet.
Nyrkki cracks a nice hook into Kantola's ribs.
No luck for Nyrkki with that takedown attempt.
Antti Kantola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kake Nyrkki.
Nyrkki dips to his left and cracks Kantola with an uppercut!
Kantola lands the left hand.
Nyrkki gets a double leg takedown into Kantola's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola has his hands on Nyrkki's head, controlling the position.
Nyrkki prevents Kantola from getting back to his feet.
Kantola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nyrkki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nyrkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nyrkki wants to pass the guard but Kantola is keeping the position.
Kantola is looking for a triangle here but Nyrkki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nyrkki wants to take a breather but Kantola manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nyrkki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nyrkki controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antti Kantola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kantola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kantola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kantola checks a leg kick.
Antti Kantola is winning the standup battle so far.
Kantola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nyrkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kantola checks a leg kick nicely.
Kantola swats away the attempt to clinch by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki cracks Kantola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nyrkki scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola misses with a few strikes there.
Nyrkki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kantola is rocked!
Nyrkki tries to clinch but Kantola moves out of range.
Oh Kantola 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!
Kantola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nyrkki moves away.
Nyrkki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kantola works Nyrkki's body with a nice hook.
Nyrkki tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki is looking to clinch.
Kantola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nyrkki drops his hands momentarily and Kantola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nyrkki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Kantola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kantola.
Kantola seems to have got his legs back now.
Nyrkki misses with a body shot.
Kantola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nyrkki doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nyrkki or perhaps it was just good defense by Kantola, which made it look bad.
Kantola throwing a counter right hand but Nyrkki manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nyrkki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kantola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kantola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kantola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Kantola.
Kantola loads up on a big right hand but Nyrkki slips the punch.
Kantola connects with a body shot.
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!
Nyrkki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kantola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nyrkki is breathing heavily.
Nyrkki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kantola was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyrkki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kantola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Nyrkki does no damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kantola, as that shot connected.
Kantola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nyrkki misses the target.
Nyrkki is looking to clinch but Kantola is avoiding it.
Kantola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nyrkki lands a high kick!
Kantola misses with a wild combination.
Nyrkki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kantola gets a clinch.
Nyrkki prevents a body shot from Kantola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nyrkki.
Kantola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nyrkki has Kantola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kantola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Antti Kantola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kake Nyrkki.
Nyrkki is looking to control Kantola's arms but Kantola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nyrkki has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nyrkki breaks from the clinch.
Kantola looks to land a body kick but Nyrkki moved away.
Nyrkki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kantola is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kantola misses the target.
Nyrkki fails with the takedown
and Kantola counters with a right hand to the body.
Nyrkki tries to clinch up but Kantola circles away and keeps his distance.
Nyrkki throws a nice looking combination but Kantola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nyrkki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nyrkki is looking to chop away at Kantola's legs.
Nyrkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nyrkki throws a sloppy body shot
and Kantola counters with a nice body kick.
Nyrkki lands a leg kick that knocks Kantola off balance momentarily.
Nyrkki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Nyrkki on the inside.
Kantola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyrkki working aggressively here.
Nyrkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kantola.
Kantola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nyrkki is defending well for now.
Nyrkki misses with some punches.
Nyrkki breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kantola. Nyrkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kantola connects with a single shot there.
Nyrkki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nyrkki throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nyrkki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kantola scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kantola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Kantola - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antti Kantola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nyrkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kantola.
Nyrkki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kantola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nyrkki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kantola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nyrkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kantola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nyrkki moves away.
Kantola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nyrkki.
An inside leg kick from Nyrkki misses.
Kantola is looking to counter punch.
Nyrkki tries to bum rush Kantola with a series of wild strikes but Kantola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kantola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Nyrkki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola checks a leg kick.
Nyrkki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kantola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kantola looks to land a right hand but Nyrkki moved out of range.
Kantola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nyrkki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki looks for the body kick but Kantola saw that one coming.
Kantola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kantola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kantola cracks Nyrkki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nyrkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nyrkki throws a head kick that misses.
Nyrkki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kantola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nyrkki swinging wildly here.
Kantola catches Nyrkki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kantola connects with a solid leg kick.
Nyrkki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kantola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nyrkki.
Kantola half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kantola throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki looks to clinch
and Kantola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kantola connects with a leg kick. Nyrkki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kantola.
A head kick misses from Kantola.
Kantola cracks Nyrkki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nyrkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kantola can pounce on him.
Kantola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nyrkki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kantola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nyrkki moves away.
Kantola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kantola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nyrkki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola swings widly with a right hand
and Nyrkki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kantola - that landed with a thud.
Antti Kantola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kantola blocking some punches.
Nyrkki has a couple of punches blocked by Kantola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kantola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kantola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kantola lands a nice uppercut.
Kantola is looking to control Nyrkki's arms but Nyrkki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kantola has his back to the cage.
Nyrkki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nyrkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Kantola controls his hands.
Kantola lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kantola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki stalling in the clinch.
Nyrkki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kake Nyrkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nyrkki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nyrkki misses with a body punch.
Nyrkki pushes Kantola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nyrkki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nyrkki tries to stall but Kantola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kantola tries to pull guard but Nyrkki won't allow it.
Nyrkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kantola.
A head punch on the inside from Nyrkki fails to land.
Nyrkki trying to stall but Kantola improves his position.
Nyrkki working aggressively here.
Kantola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kantola controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Kantola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kantola, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Kantola!
Antti Kantola really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahapussi has chosen Caged in A Rage as his entrance music. Champ Bombada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taisto Rahapussi's chin.
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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
36 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada delivers a nice body kick.
Bombada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahapussi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bombada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bombada throws a sloppy head kick and Rahapussi moves out of range easily.
Rahapussi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bombada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rahapussi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombada is just out of range.
Rahapussi misses with a body shot.
Bombada avoids the head kick by Rahapussi.
Rahapussi misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahapussi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bombada.
Rahapussi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bombada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahapussi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bombada.
A telegraphed right hand from Bombada misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Rahapussi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rahapussi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bombada counters with a nice uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bombada.
A head kick misses from Rahapussi.
Bombada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bombada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bombada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bombada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahapussi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rahapussi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombada as he avoids it easily.
Champ Bombada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Rahapussi.
Bombada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bombada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bombada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahapussi on the side of the head.
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!
Bombada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rahapussi throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi blocks a head kick by Bombada.
Rahapussi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bombada.
Rahapussi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick
enabling Bombada to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahapussi closes the distance and clinches up with Bombada, looking for a takedown. Rahapussi pushes Bombada against the cage but Bombada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rahapussi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahapussi misses with a body shot.
Bombada misses with a combination
and Rahapussi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bombada won't be happy with that.
Rahapussi is looking to take a break and control but Bombada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bombada is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rahapussi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bombada is trying to buck Rahapussi off.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bombada stops Rahapussi from passing to mount.
Rahapussi swings around for an armbar but Bombada sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rahapussi's guard.
Bombada decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bombada pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rahapussi is out of range and Bombada settles back down.
Bombada lands a leg kick that knocks Rahapussi off balance momentarily.
Rahapussi misses with a leg kick.
Bombada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick
and Bombada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rahapussi tries for a takedown but Bombada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Bombada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rahapussi shoots in looking for a takedown. Bombada tries to sprawl out of it but Rahapussi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bombada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bombada misses with a wild combination.
Rahapussi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rahapussi ducks under a wild hook from Bombada.
Rahapussi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bombada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahapussi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rahapussi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rahapussi looks to land a body kick but Bombada moved away.
Bombada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahapussi can do to turn this around?
Rahapussi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bombada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahapussi blocks the body kick.
Rahapussi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahapussi throws a push kick but Bombada slaps the foot to one side.
Rahapussi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bombada throws a body shot but no joy.
Bombada moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bombada. Those never looked like landing.
Rahapussi scoring well with a low kick there.
Rahapussi loads up on a big right hand but Bombada slips the punch.
Bombada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bombada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bombada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Champ Bombada is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rahapussi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Bombada.
Champ Bombada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahapussi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombada moves away.
Champ Bombada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bombada misses with a wild combination.
Bombada walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rahapussi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Bombada.
A cross from Rahapussi lands.
Rahapussi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bombada. That did some damage!
Bombada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bombada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bombada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick but Bombada sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bombada is out of range and Rahapussi settles back down.
Bombada lands the left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Bombada there.
Bombada moves out of range of the body kick from Rahapussi.
Nice shot lands for Bombada.
Rahapussi moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahapussi.
Bombada cracks a nice hook into Rahapussi's ribs.
Bombada looks for the body kick but Rahapussi saw that one coming.
Rahapussi with the counter takedown but Bombada avoids it easily.
Bombada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rahapussi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bombada defends it well.
Rahapussi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bombada!
Rahapussi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahapussi shoots in for a double leg but Bombada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bombada is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bombada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rahapussi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombada as he avoids it easily.
Bombada thinks about countering with a head kick.
Champ Bombada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Rahapussi.
Rahapussi lands a leg kick that knocks Bombada off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahapussi. That's going to slow Bombada down.
Bombada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick that misses.
Bombada throws a sloppy head kick and Rahapussi moves out of range easily.
Rahapussi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rahapussi has a takedown stuffed.
Rahapussi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahapussi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahapussi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Bombada dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rahapussi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bombada avoids it really well and circles away.
Bombada sizes up Rahapussi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bombada throws a series of punches but Rahapussi avoids them all with ease.
Rahapussi throws a wild body kick that Bombada sees coming a mile off.
Rahapussi thows a leg kick but Bombada checks it
and Bombada counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick
and Bombada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahapussi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bombada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rahapussi has time to react.
Bombada is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi ducks right into an uppercut from Bombada.
Rahapussi avoids the head kick by Bombada.
Rahapussi feints the counter takedown.
Bombada checks the leg kick.
Rahapussi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Rahapussi is predictable there
enabling Bombada to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Rahapussi.
Bombada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rahapussi.
Rahapussi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bombada checks it well.
Rahapussi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bombada's sensitive parts.
Bombada throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rahapussi counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahapussi is trying to get an arm triangle but Bombada is defending well.
Bombada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Taisto Rahapussi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rahapussi controls the position from side control.
Bombada is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi trying to control the action but Bombada is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bombada scores with a kick to the body.
Rahapussi throws a solid leg kick but Bombada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rahapussi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rahapussi.
Bombada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bombada misses with a looping left.
Rahapussi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bombada's calf.
Rahapussi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada throws a lazy head kick
and Rahapussi counters with a takedown into side control.
Rahapussi is trying to get an arm triangle but Bombada is defending well.
Rahapussi working the ground and pound but Bombada is defending the strikes.
Champ Bombada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rahapussi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rahapussi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taisto Rahapussi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahapussi just content to control the position.
Rahapussi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taisto Rahapussi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bombada 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Bombada!
A victorious Champ Bombada thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kylla Ei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Speed told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylla Ei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Speed!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Speed checks a leg kick.
Donk. Speed catches Ei right on the button with a cross.
Speed moves into the clinch successfully.
Ei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ei tries to land knees in the clinch but Speed avoids the damage to the body.
Speed tightens his grip and picks Ei up, before dumping him to the ground. Ei manages to land in guard.
Speed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ei wants to get back to his feet but Speed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Speed working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed throws a strike but Ei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've been hearing that Ei has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei wants to get up but he can't break Speed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Speed is working an open guard so Ei takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ei throws a lazy right hand but Speed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Speed tries to counter it with a takedown but Ei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ei swats away the attempt to clinch by Speed.
Ei is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Speed.
Ei throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Ei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ei to the mat! Ei manages to get full guard.
Speed working some strikes from top position.
Ei is looking to stand up but Speed isn't so interested in that idea.
Speed is working Ei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Speed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Speed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ei is looking to stand up but Speed isn't so interested in that idea.
Speed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed misses with a takedown attempt
and Ei counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Daniel Speed has been cut.
Speed is looking to land body kicks.
Ei throws a big shot that misses.
Speed darts in looking for a takedown but Ei gets double underhooks and turns Speed into the cage.
Ei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speed circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch lands to the side of Speed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Speed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ei's hands.
Speed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Speed somewhat.
Kylla Ei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Speed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ei looks to land a combination but Speed avoids it well.
Speed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Speed has a takedown stuffed.
Ei cracks Speed with a good jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ei tries to work over Speed's front leg with a kick but Speed checks it.
Speed shoots in for a takedown but Ei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kylla Ei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Speed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Speed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ei throws out the jab.
Speed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Speed misses with a combination
and Ei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Speed wants to clinch up but Ei keeps it at a distance.
Speed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ei missing with a left hand there. Speed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ei avoids the body shot from Speed.
Ei throws a big counter combination but Speed scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ei lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Speed with the counter takedown but Ei avoids it easily.
Speed moves into range and clinches up with Ei.
Ei with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Speed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Speed blocks an uppercut.
Speed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ei backwards.
Speed blocking some punches.
Speed lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Speed.
Ei trying to control the position but instead, Speed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ei into the cage.
Ei blocking some punches.
Ei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speed.
Ei trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ei.
Speed wants to take the fight to the mat but Ei manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Speed stalling in the clinch but Ei improves position.
Ei landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Speed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Speed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kylla Ei is winning the standup battle so far.
Speed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kylla Ei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Speed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Speed crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ei - the referee stops the clock and Speed gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ei. Speed manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Speed is breathing heavily.
Ei lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ei throws a low kick, looking for Speed's leg but Speed calmly moves out of range.
Kylla Ei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Ei misses.
Ei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Speed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Speed scrambles back to his feet.
Ei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Speed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left and a right from Ei both land. Nice combination.
A clash of legs there as Speed blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ei is looking to chop away at Speed's legs.
Ei scores with a one two! Speed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up Daniel Speed's cut even more.
Ei takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
Ei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ei scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ei, pushing him back against the cage.
Ei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Speed's efforts to push away.
Ei digs a right hand into Speed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Speed's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ei.
Ei avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylla Ei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Speed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
No joy there for Ei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Speed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
Speed thinks about the counter body kick.
A good leg kick by Ei.
Ei misses with a series of wild punches.
Ei rushes Speed and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Ei scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei is fighting off a takedown attempt but Speed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ei to the mat. Ei regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ei wants to stand and escape but Speed is having none of it.
Speed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Speed stands up from Ei's guard - Speed perhaps looking for a knockout.
Speed tries to clinch but Ei moves out of range.
Ei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Speed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ei with a nice cross.
Ei connects with the punch.
The cut above Daniel Speed's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ei scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ei.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Ei.
Speed blocks a leg kick.
Speed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed wants to clinch but Ei slips to the side
and Ei counters with a slapping leg kick.
Speed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Speed slips under a jab from Ei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ei. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ei.
Ei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Speed tries to clinch there but Ei circles away.
Ei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Ei does no damage.
Ei connects with a nice looking jab.
Daniel Speed's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ei fakes the leg kick and cracks Speed in the body.
Speed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ei throws a front kick that sends Speed stumbling back into the cage.
Kylla Ei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Ei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ei connects with a leg kick. Speed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ei looks to land a combination but Speed avoids it well.
Speed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ei tries to clinch up but Speed circles away and keeps his distance.
Ei moves in looking to clinch but Speed pushes him off.
Speed blocks a leg kick.
Speed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ei defends it well.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Ei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Speed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ei defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylla Ei clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Speed'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.
A jab from Ei misses.
Ei doesn't manage to clinch there - Speed circles away.
Speed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Speed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ei blocks a head kick by Speed.
Ei misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ei. Ei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ei throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei has managed to clinch.
Ei has Speed pressed against the cage, preventing Speed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Speed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Speed up against the cage.
Speed misses with some punches.
Ei lands a good knee to the midsection. Speed won't want to take too many of those.
Ei unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Speed is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ei misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed struggles to land a body shot inside as Ei controls his hands.
Speed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speed is working for takedown but Ei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Speed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Speed is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speed can do to turn this around?
Ei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ei tries to land a knee to the head but Speed blocks with his arms.
Speed trying to stall but Ei improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Speed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ei is defending well.
Kylla Ei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Speed.
Speed has Ei pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ei manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ei working Speed over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kylla Ei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ei with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Ei to work.
Ei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ei.
A short body shot lands from Ei as the two fighters clinch.
Ei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ei tries a knee to the head but Speed blocks it.
Ei lands a nice knee to the body.
Ei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kylla Ei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ei swings for the body but Speed moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Speed's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kylla Ei!
Our winner, Kylla Ei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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