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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tunturi Pony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Corso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tunturi Pony could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Corso's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tunturi Pony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Corso!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corso misses with the combination.
Daniel Corso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Corso breaks from the clinch.
Pony is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Corso's half guard.
Pony is taking a breather. Corso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pony drops an elbow to the side of Corso's head.
Pony wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corso keeps working.
Pony is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Corso is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pony is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Corso can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Daniel Corso has been cut.
Pony is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Corso has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pony postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Corso in real trouble here! The ref calls for Corso to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tunturi Pony!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Barford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralphie Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Ralphie Parker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Barford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ralphie Parker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barford moves into the clinch.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Barford has the dominant position.
Barford has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Parker up against the cage.
Barford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barford stalling.
Barford lands a knee to the head.
Parker takes a knee right on the jaw!
A bit of stalling here from Parker.
Barford slowing the pace effectively.
Parker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Barford.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barford.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Barford keeps him there for the moment.
Barford scores with a knee to the head.
Parker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barford lands a knee to the head.
Parker wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barford misses with a knee strike.
Barford connects with a knee to the head.
Barford is breathing heavily.
Barford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barford lands a knee to the body.
Barford has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barford pushes Parker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker tries to break free but Barford pushes him back against the cage.
Parker tries to circle away but Barford has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Barford has the dominant position.
Barford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parker can't break the clinch.
Barford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Parker tries to circle away but Barford has him pinned against the cage.
Barford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Parker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Parker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parker tries to break free but Barford pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barford landing knees to the body.
Parker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barford has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barford has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Barford has him pressed against the cage.
Barford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barford has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parker tries to circle away but Barford has him pinned against the cage.
Barford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Barford has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to break the clinch but Barford is controlling the position.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barford has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Barford.
Barford misses with a knee to the head.
Barford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parker's efforts to push away.
Barford prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.
Parker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barford keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parker is trying to break free.
Barford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barford tries to land a knee to the head but Parker blocks with his arms.
Parker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barford has him pressed against the cage.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Barford has the dominant position.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Barford has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barford trying to control the position but instead, Parker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barford into the cage.
That's four 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.
Parker tries to break free but Barford pushes him back against the cage.
Barford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parker blocks it with crossed arms.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Barford has him pressed against the cage.
Parker is looking to control Barford's arms but Barford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parker has his back to the cage.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Barford keeps him there for the moment.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker avoiding damage as Barford throws knees to the body.
Barford is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barford has his back to the cage.
Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker tries to break the clinch but Barford is controlling the position.
Parker avoiding damage as Barford throws knees to the body.
Barford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parker's efforts to push away.
Parker is trying to break free.
Barford 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.
Dan Barford dominated that round.
That's time! Barford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parker.
Barford tries to clinch up.
Barford tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Barford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dan Barford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker works the jab nicely.
Parker leaves Barford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker connects with the punch.
It looks like Dan Barford has been cut.
Barford moves forwards but Parker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Parker connects with a nice looking jab.
Dan Barford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barford has managed to clinch.
Barford keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barford slows down the pace here.
Barford tries a knee to the head but Parker blocks it.
Barford tries to land a knee to the head but Parker blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barford prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Barford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Parker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barford keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Barford keeps him there for the moment.
Barford connects with a knee to the head.
Barford prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Barford has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barford is pushing Parker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barford missing with knees to the body.
Barford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Barford is controlling him.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barford has him pressed against the cage.
Barford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parker wants to get back to striking at distance but Barford won't allow it.
Parker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Barford is controlling him.
Parker is trying to break free.
Parker wants to get back to striking at distance but Barford won't allow it.
Parker wants to break free but Barford has control.
Barford tries to land a knee to the head but Parker blocks with his arms.
Barford trying to land knees to the body.
Parker looking to slow down the pace here.
Parker wants to break free but Barford has control.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parker blocks it with crossed arms.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barford has him pressed against the cage.
Barford tries a knee to the head but Parker blocks it.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Barford is controlling him.
Parker is trying to break free.
Barford keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parker wants to break free but Barford has control.
Barford is trying to stall.
Barford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker working hard to break the clinch.
Barford scores with a knee to the head.
Barford keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parker blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parker is looking to break free of the clinch but Barford has double underhooks.
Barford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parker avoids it.
Barford looking to throw knees to the head but Parker is blocking nicely.
Barford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barford keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parker is trying to maintain a safe position but Barford gets an underhook and turns Parker into the cage.
Parker is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Barford has denied him.
Barford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parker blocks it with crossed arms.
Barford looking to slow down the pace here.
Parker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barford tries to land a knee to the head but Parker blocks with his arms.
Parker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Barford has the dominant position.
Parker wants to break free but Barford has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barford has him pressed against the cage.
Parker tries to break free but Barford pushes him back against the cage.
Barford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parker's efforts to push away.
Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barford tries to stall but Parker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Barford has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Barford has the dominant position.
Barford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Parker wants to break free but Barford has control.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Barford has him pressed against the cage.
Parker wants to break free but Barford has control.
Barford misses with a knee to the head.
Barford has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parker working hard to break the clinch.
Parker wants to get back to striking at distance but Barford won't allow it.
Parker tries to break free but Barford pushes him back against the cage.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Barford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Barford's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Barford saw that one coming.
Barford tries to clinch up.
A big left from Parker misses.
Barford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barford tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Barford needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
Barford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barford off to one side.
Parker 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.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Parker.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
Parker scores with a shot to the body.
Parker scores with the left hand. Barford knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barford takes one to the side of the head.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barford is rocked!
Parker drops Barford with a huge uppercut! Barford drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Parker is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Parker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahilig Manghambalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker's entrance music is Era - Enae volare mezzo. A fine choice. Fedor Becker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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258 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahilig Manghambalos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Becker slips under a jab.
No luck for Becker with that takedown attempt.
Becker shoots in but no luck this time.
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manghambalos moves into the clinch.
Manghambalos working aggressively here.
Becker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Manghambalos.
Manghambalos tries to break free but Becker pushes him back against the cage.
Manghambalos is trying to break the clinch but Becker is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manghambalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Becker tries for a takedown but Manghambalos manages to get underhooks.
Becker tries to land a knee to the head but Manghambalos blocks with his arms.
Becker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manghambalos walks away with a smile on his face. Becker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Becker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Manghambalos finds it's target.
Manghambalos has closed the distance and engaged Becker in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Manghambalos.
Becker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manghambalos pushes Becker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manghambalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manghambalos misses with a looping left.
Manghambalos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Becker, pushing him back against the cage.
Manghambalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Becker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manghambalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Becker goes for a takedown attempt but Manghambalos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manghambalos cracks Becker with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Becker.
Manghambalos parries the strikes from Becker easily there. Becker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Manghambalos to escape.
Becker throwing strikes but Manghambalos manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Becker gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker tries to roll over but Manghambalos keeps him under control.
Becker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manghambalos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Becker controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Becker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manghambalos pulls his head out easily.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Becker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manghambalos tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Becker.
Becker looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Becker actively working from the bottom here.
Manghambalos tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Becker is trying to get back to full guard.
Becker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manghambalos pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahilig Manghambalos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manghambalos thuds his right hand into Becker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fedor Becker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Becker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manghambalos tries to clinch up but Becker circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Manghambalos finds it's way through Becker's defenses.
Becker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Becker can't get the takedown.
Manghambalos is pushing Becker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Manghambalos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Becker tries to pull guard but Manghambalos holds him up against the cage and eventually Becker drops back down to his feet.
Becker looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manghambalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Becker tries to pull guard but Manghambalos won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manghambalos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Becker has him pressed against the cage.
Manghambalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manghambalos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manghambalos.
Manghambalos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manghambalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Manghambalos effectively controlling the action here.
Manghambalos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becker is looking to clinch but Manghambalos is avoiding it.
Manghambalos closes the distance and clinches.
Manghambalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Becker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Manghambalos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Manghambalos working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manghambalos smiles and moves away.
Manghambalos stuffs the takedown attempt from Becker. Becker gets slowly back to his feet.
Manghambalos is looking to clinch.
Manghambalos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Becker walks into a left hand.
Manghambalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Becker shoots for a double leg takedown but Manghambalos sprawls well. He's pushed Becker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mahilig Manghambalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manghambalos wants to clinch
and Becker counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Becker prevents Manghambalos from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker throws a strike aimed at the side of Manghambalos's head but Manghambalos avoids it well.
Becker trying to control the position but Manghambalos is working away.
Becker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Manghambalos sneaks out the side door and pushes Becker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Becker wants to clinch
letting Manghambalos counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manghambalos throws a body punch but Becker moves out of range.
Manghambalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice sprawl there from Manghambalos as Becker shoots in.
Manghambalos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Manghambalos finds it's target.
Manghambalos lands a really nice looking cross but Becker seems unphased.
Mahilig Manghambalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manghambalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Becker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manghambalos gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manghambalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Manghambalos scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Manghambalos.
Manghambalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahilig Manghambalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manghambalos tries to close the distance and clinch but Becker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Becker is rocked!
Manghambalos dances in with a quick combination. Becker is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Manghambalos snaps Becker's head back. Becker stumbles backwards against the cage. Manghambalos steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Becker's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Becker just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mahilig Manghambalos!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Pontare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Semanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Pontare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Semanov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivan Semanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Semanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pontare manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Semanov trying to control but Pontare is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semanov thows a big elbow that misses.
Semanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pontare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pontare uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Semanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Semanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semanov looks for a takedown but Pontare sprawls well.
Pontare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semanov.
Pontare gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Pontare 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.
Semanov is looking for a sweep. Pontare is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pontare wants to pass the guard but Semanov is defending well.
Semanov gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semanov wants to sweep here but Pontare controlling him for the moment.
Pontare pushing down on Semanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pontare controlling the pace.
Pontare's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Roger Pontare has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pontare takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Semanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pontare.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semanov misses the shot to the body.
Semanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Semanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Pontare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Semanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pontare throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Semanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pontare is in Semanov's guard.
Pontare preventing the sweep.
Pontare is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roger Pontare wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pontare with a poor takedown
and Semanov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pontare!
Pontare holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Semanov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pontare is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Semanov tries to control but Pontare wriggling away.
Pontare is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pontare really wants to buck Semanov off and get back to his feet.
Semanov looking to control but Pontare is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Roger Pontare will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Semanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Semanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Semanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pontare kicks Semanov off and gets back to his feet.
Pontare avoids the body shot from Semanov.
Semanov looks to land a combination but Pontare avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Semanov.
Semanov shoots and misses
and Pontare counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Semanov!
Semanov is breathing heavily.
Pontare takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger Pontare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pontare has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roger Pontare has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Semanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pontare manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Semanov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pontare to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pontare passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pontare remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Roger Pontare just wasn't active enough.
Some wild striking there from Semanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semanov thuds a left hand into Pontare's body.
Semanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Semanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pontare manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pontare wants to stand up but Semanov is controlling him.
Pontare scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontare looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pontare is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Semanov!
Pontare sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Semanov is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pontare controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Pontare dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Semanov shoots and misses
and Pontare counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pontare is taking a breather. Semanov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roger Pontare.
Pontare shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pontare is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Semanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pontare is pushing down on Semanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Semanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Pontare has managed to sneak the leg through.
Semanov trying to control from the bottom.
Pontare not doing much here.
Semanov is trying to control but can't.
Pontare seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice cross by Semanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semanov misses with the combination.
Pontare takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pontare fails with the takedown
and Semanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semanov works over Pontare's head and body with a nice combination.
Semanov misses with a few strikes there.
Semanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pontare counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontare is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pontare looking to pass the guard.
Pontare is working hard here to advance position.
Semanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Semanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pontare controls the pace.
Semanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pontare seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roger Pontare wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Semanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pontare circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivan Semanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pontare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Semanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pontare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pontare tries to get out of the position.
Pontare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Semanov looking to sit in guard and control but Pontare gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pontare sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Semanov's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pontare in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Pontare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pontare, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Pontare!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pain Statement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack McConnely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Statement's entrance music is Statement of Pain. A fine choice. McConnely is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Spitting Blood And Teeth. Pain Statement could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zack McConnely's chin.
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250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pain Statement!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zack McConnely!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statement moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McConnely misses with a kick to the body.
Statement checks a leg kick.
Statement digs a good body shot into McConnely's ribs.
Statement swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Statement. That snapped McConnely's head back.
Statement swinging wildly here.
Statement fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McConnely looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Statement lands a left and a right that send McConnely crashing to the mat, dazed. Statement thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McConnely is rocked!
Statement lands with a right and another and another! McConnely is in big trouble! Statement lands again and this time it's lights out for McConnely! A quality knockout there for Statement.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pain Statement!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between sven svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose pedrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pedrera has chosen Kill your God as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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307 lbs
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, sven svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose pedrera!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
svensson fails with an attempt to clinch.
svensson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
pedrera is looking to clinch.
pedrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
svensson shoots in but pedrera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
svensson wants to clinch up but pedrera keeps it at a distance.
pedrera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. svensson did well to prevent pedrera getting side control.
svensson wants to improve his position but pedrera is controlling well.
pedrera is trying for a kimura here. svensson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! pedrera wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose pedrera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loki Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loki Andersen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Loki Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Andersen does no damage.
Andersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes has managed to clinch.
Andersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andersen to the mat! Andersen manages to get full guard.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersen wants to stand but Hughes is controlling the position.
Hughes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hughes moves nicely into side control.
Andersen is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andersen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hughes has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hughes is looking to work his way around to Andersen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Andersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andersen is looking to improve his position but Hughes isn't that keen on the idea.
Hughes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hughes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Andersen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Andersen and Hughes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hughes working away.
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andersen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hughes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Andersen is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Andersen!
Hughes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Andersen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Andersen and Hughes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Andersen throws Hughes to one side and escapes!
Andersen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andersen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andersen prevents Hughes from moving into mount.
Andersen is pushing Hughes's head away, looking to escape. Hughes manages to hold on to the position though.
Hughes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Andersen!
Andersen has left one of his arms exposed and Hughes doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Andersen screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Hughes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grammund Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ak's choice of entrance music: Immigrant Song. 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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22
205 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grammund Rider!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Ak!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rider throws a series of punches but Ak moves out of range.
Ak tries to work over Rider's front leg with a kick but Rider checks it.
Ak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rider moves away.
Ak misses the shot to the body.
Ak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rider is looking to clinch but Ak is avoiding it.
Ak pushes Rider away with a front kick.
Rider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ak.
Rider thows a body shot but no joy.
Rider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ak.
Ak wants to clinch
and Rider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rider tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ak counters with a thumping low kick.
Ak slips a jab and a cross from Rider.
Rider closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ak.
A short left from Ak.
Rider stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
A short body shot lands from Rider as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ak throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rider.
Ak being controlled against the cage.
Rider misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Ak blocks an uppercut.
Ak throws an elbow that misses.
Rider working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ak.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Ak.
Ak blocking some punches.
Ak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider misses with some punches.
Rider working aggressively here.
Rider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ak missing with knees to the body.
Ak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rider.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Rider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ak.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Ak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rider is defending well for now.
Rider content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ak.
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rider lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ak or not.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Ak blocking some punches.
Ak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rider takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Rider.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rider.
Rider pushes Ak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ak.
Rider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rider stalling in the clinch but Ak improves position.
Rider works on Ak's body with a couple of short punches.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Rider - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Rider fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ak fails to land.
Nice elbow from Ak.
It looks like Grammund Rider has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rider avoids the elbow strike from Ak, against the cage.
Ak letting Rider take a breather here.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rider misses with some punches.
Come on Rider - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ak tries a body shot but Rider blocks it.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aks head.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Rider working aggressively here.
Rider cracks Ak with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Rider as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ak.
Rider lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ak looks gassed!
Rider avoiding damage.
Rider lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ak tries to land a knee to the head but Rider blocks with his arms.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rider slows down the pace here.
Rider working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammund Rider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grammund Rider's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rider misses with a body shot
and Ak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rider lands with a short shot to the head.
Rider stalling in the clinch but Ak improves position.
Grammund Rider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rider lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ak or not.
Rider lands with a right to the head.
Rider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ak blocks a body shot from Rider.
Ak lands an elbow just above Rider 's eye.
Rider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rider goes for a takedown attempt but Ak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rider works over Ak's head and body with a nice combination.
Ak lands with a nice body punch.
Rider misses with the combination.
No joy there for Rider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider misses with a body shot.
Rider staying out of range there.
Rider wants to clinch.
Rider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rider closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ak counters with a good low kick that Rider was not able to check.
Rider tries to clinch but Ak moves away
and Ak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rider looks to land a left hand but Ak moved out of range nicely.
Grammund Rider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ak clinches with his opponent.
Rider lands a left hand.
Rider blocking some punches.
Ak blocking some punches.
Ak misses with a punch on the inside.
Rider blocks an elbow strike from Ak.
Rider misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Rider.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Rider lands a body punch.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Rider.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Ak throws an elbow but misses.
Rider lands a hook that snaps the head of Ak backwards.
Rider blocks an elbow strike from Ak.
Rider gets through Ak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Rider.
Ak being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rider.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Ak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rider lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider cracks Ak with a nice body shot.
Ak is breathing heavily.
Rider lands a nice uppercut.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rider is pushing Ak up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ak.
Ak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ak blocking some punches.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ak throws an elbow but it misses.
Rider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Rider lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rider.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ak backwards.
Rider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ak backwards.
Rider slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Rider.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rider dodges an elbow strike from Ak.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Ak.
Ak lands an elbow just above Rider 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Rider.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rider takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rider scores with a shoulder strike.
Rider pushes Ak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ak blocking some punches.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Rider stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Rider.
Rider digs a right hand underneath Ak's ribcage. Ak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammund Rider dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grammund Rider's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ak misses with a low kick.
Rider has managed to clinch.
Ak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riders head.
A nice left hand lands by Rider.
Ak throws an elbow but it misses.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rider has Ak pushed against the cage.
Ak blocking some punches.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Rider dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Ak.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Rider misses with some punches.
Ak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ak backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider blocks an elbow strike.
Rider stalling against the cage.
Ak misses with an elbow strike.
Ak blocks an uppercut.
Rider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Ak.
A head punch on the inside from Rider fails to land.
Rider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ak can do to turn this around?
Rider blocking some punches.
Rider digs a right hand underneath Ak's ribcage. Ak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ak misses with a knee to the head.
Rider swings wildly with an uppercut but Ak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Ak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ak misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Rider.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rider swings wildly with an uppercut but Ak uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider lands a left hand.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Rider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rider blocks an elbow strike from Ak.
Rider lands with a right to the head.
Ak is rocked!
A short right from Rider.
Ak is still on wobbly legs! Can Rider finish him?
Rider lands a big right hand that drops Ak! The killer instinct kicks in and Rider finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rider!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grammund Rider!
Grammund Rider retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inge Koll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koll has chosen Burn in hell as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Weiner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inge Koll!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiner avoids the body shot from Koll.
Weiner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koll shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weiner as he avoids it easily.
Koll throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weiner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weiner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carlos Weiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Weiner.
Weiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weiner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Weiner finds it's way through Koll's defenses.
Nice takedown defense from Weiner. No joy for Koll on that attempt.
Weiner misses with a looping right.
Koll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weiner.
Koll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weiner doesn't seem bothered though.
Weiner misses with a straight left.
Weiner looks to land a right hand but Koll moved out of range.
Koll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koll takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koll.
Weiner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koll misses with a wild body shot.
Weiner punishes Koll's body with a nice straight punch.
Koll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Koll.
Koll avoids the body shot from Weiner.
Koll throws a body punch but Weiner moves out of range.
Weiner throws an overhand right that lands on Koll's shoulder, as Koll tries to avoid the shot.
Weiner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koll at a distance.
Koll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weiner misses the shot to the body.
Koll staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Weiner misses the target.
Koll has a takedown stuffed.
Carlos Weiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inge Koll.
Weiner misses with a jab to the body
and Koll counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koll slips nicely into half guard.
Weiner trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weiner trying to hold on to Koll's head to control him but Koll postures up.
Weiner is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koll lands a nice short elbow.
Weiner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koll working Weiner over with strikes.
Koll lands with a punch from half guard.
Koll has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koll is working for a kimura but Weiner is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koll lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koll is keen to just control but Weiner is a slippery customer.
Koll wants to work for an arm triangle but Weiner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koll not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Weiner is trying to control but can't.
Weiner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weiner tries to get out of the position.
Koll not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Weiner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koll on the ground.
Koll works his foot free and advances to mount.
Weiner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koll is landing with some decent strikes but Weiner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Koll won't let Weiner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Koll landing strikes from the mount and Weiner is in trouble!
Weiner is looking to get to half guard.
Koll dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koll landing shots from mount.
Koll looking to control but Weiner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koll looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koll won't let Weiner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koll with the ground and pound from mount.
Weiner wants to get back to his feet.
Koll can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weiner is looking to escape.
Weiner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Koll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koll scoring with strikes but Weiner is staying in there.
Weiner squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inge Koll dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koll thows a body shot but no joy.
Koll closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weiner did well to prevent Koll getting side control.
Weiner is trying to stand back up but Koll is controlling him
Koll works his way into side control.
Weiner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koll asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Koll looks up at the clock and then as Weiner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Koll smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Koll grinds an elbow into Weiner's temple.
Koll working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Koll cracks Weiner with a big elbow.
Koll lands a decent elbow from side control.
Weiner wants to get back to his feet.
Koll landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koll cracks Weiner with a big right hand but Weiner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Weiner is trying to get back to half guard.
Koll is putting a hurting on Weiner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Koll cracks Weiner with a big right hand but Weiner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Weiner is looking for a sweep.
Koll cracks Weiner with a big elbow.
Koll takes a little break here. Weiner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Weiner can't do much from the bottom here.
Koll trying to control the action but Weiner is working from the bottom.
Weiner pushes Koll away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koll gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koll lands a nice forearm strike.
Koll is putting a hurting on Weiner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Weiner is not content to let Koll control the position.
Koll goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Weiner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Koll but great work by Weiner.
Weiner tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Koll tries to improve position but can't.
Koll manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Weiner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koll drops an elbow to the side of Weiner's head.
Koll not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weiner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koll stops Weiner from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koll sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koll pushing down on Weiner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Koll 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.
Weiner won't allow Koll to pass to mount.
Koll works his way into full mount!
Koll punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koll raining down shots from the mount!
Weiner is trying desperately to improve position.
Koll landing punches.
Koll putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Koll is landing with some decent strikes but Weiner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Weiner tries to reverse the position but Koll maintains control.
BOOM! Koll connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Koll putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koll has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Weiner's face.
Inge Koll has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weiner can't escape the position.
Koll lands with some strikes.
Weiner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inge Koll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Weiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Weiner lands with a hook. Koll tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Weiner throws out a loose jab but Koll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weiner throws a looping overhand right but Koll ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Weiner misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koll.
Koll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weiner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Koll.
Koll misses with a wild body shot.
Koll drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koll with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koll is working Weiner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koll stops Weiner from standing up.
Koll postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Weiner wants to improve his position but instead Koll has moved into half guard.
Koll trying to control from half guard but Weiner is working away.
Koll is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koll drops an elbow to the side of Weiner's head.
Weiner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koll thows a huge punch but Weiner dodges it nicely.
Weiner is trying to stand back up but Koll is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koll takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Weiner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Weiner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koll is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koll connects with a nice short shot to Weiner's temple.
Koll is nestled in close to Weiner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koll is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koll scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koll slips a nice elbow through Weiner's hands, connecting with Weiner's forehead.
Koll has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Weiner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Koll working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koll unloading with bombs!
Koll putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Weiner really wants to buck Koll off and get back to his feet.
Koll lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Weiner hang on?
Koll landing punches.
Weiner is bucking up trying to escape but Koll cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Koll has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Weiner's face.
Koll wants to control the pace but Weiner is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Weiner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Koll lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Koll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weiner taking shots to the head.
Weiner is rocked!
Weiner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Weiner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koll punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koll working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koll in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Koll cracks Weiner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Koll landing shots from mount.
Koll punishing his opponent with strikes.
Weiner is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Koll.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Koll! Weiner is hurt baaadly! Koll is firing away with more strikes - Weiner is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Inge Koll!
Inge Koll is the new bantamweight champion!
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