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SFC: The Belly of the Beast PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake McThai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiki Konda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake McThai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiki Konda!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McThai moves into the clinch.
Konda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McThai smiles and moves away.
Konda closes the distance and clinches.
Konda tries to pull guard but McThai holds him up against the cage and eventually Konda drops back down to his feet.
McThai has Konda pressed against the cage.
Konda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McThai walks away with a smile on his face. Konda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blake McThai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiki Konda.
McThai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Konda throws an overhand right that lands on McThai's shoulder, as McThai tries to avoid the shot.
Konda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McThai but McThai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Konda pushes McThai up against the cage in a clinch.
McThai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Konda walks away with a smile on his face. McThai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McThai wants to clinch.
Konda wants to clinch but McThai slips to the side
and McThai moves into the clinch.
Konda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McThai smiles and moves away.
Konda tries to clinch up but McThai circles away and keeps his distance.
McThai is looking to clinch but Konda is avoiding it.
McThai tries to clinch up.
Konda looks to throw the jab but McThai is out of range.
McThai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Hiki Konda has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McThai pinned against the cage. McThai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McThai pushes Konda up against the cage in a clinch.
Konda pulls guard effortlessly.
McThai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konda looks gassed!
McThai throwing strikes from guard but Konda blocks nicely.
McThai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Konda wants to stand but McThai is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McThai wants to stand and escape but instead Konda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McThai trying to control the position here.
McThai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Konda defends it easily.
McThai wants to sweep here but Konda controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McThai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McThai wants to stand up but Konda is controlling him.
Konda is looking to work some ground and pound but McThai has wrist control.
Konda won't allow McThai to sweep him here.
McThai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Konda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McThai throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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.
Konda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McThai wants to stand up but Konda is controlling him.
McThai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McThai keeping moving, preventing Konda from controlling successfully.
McThai trying to control the position.
McThai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konda on the ground.
Blake McThai has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Konda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McThai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Konda really felt that one!
Konda gets tackled into the cage by McThai. McThai maintains the clinch.
McThai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake McThai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiki Konda's cut.
That's time! McThai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Konda stuffs the takedown attempt from McThai. McThai gets slowly back to his feet.
McThai looks for a takedown but Konda sprawls well.
McThai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Konda sprawls well. Konda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McThai gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake McThai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Konda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Konda misses.
McThai misses with a takedown attempt - Konda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McThai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Konda as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McThai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Konda is looking to clinch but McThai is avoiding it.
Konda is breathing heavily.
McThai fails with a takedown attempt.
Konda wants to clinch
and McThai counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konda tries for a takedown but McThai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McThai shoots for a double leg takedown but Konda sprawls well. He's pushed McThai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McThai shoots in and drives through. Konda sprawls well.
McThai tries to close the distance and clinch but Konda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McThai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Konda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McThai somewhat.
McThai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Konda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Konda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Konda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Konda wants it to stay on the feet.
Konda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McThai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Konda as he jumps to the side.
McThai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Konda.
Konda doesn't manage to clinch there - McThai circles away.
Konda clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McThai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Konda fails to pull guard.
McThai is working for takedown but Konda is calmly controlling the position for now.
McThai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konda clinches but McThai breaks the clinch
and McThai counters with a nice body kick.
McThai shoots in for a takedown but Konda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McThai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Konda is fending him off so far but McThai persists. Nope, Konda circles away and we're back to standing.
McThai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Konda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McThai, pushing him back against the cage.
Konda fails to pull guard.
McThai tries for a takedown but Konda manages to get underhooks.
Konda tries to pull guard but McThai holds him up against the cage and eventually Konda drops back down to his feet.
Konda tries to pull guard but McThai holds him up against the cage and eventually Konda drops back down to his feet.
McThai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McThai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Konda as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThai shoots in for a double leg but Konda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Konda fails in his attempt to clinch.
McThai tries to clinch up but Konda circles away and keeps his distance.
Hiki Konda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McThai swats away the attempt to clinch by Konda.
Konda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McThai.
Blake McThai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McThai wants to clinch up but Konda keeps it at a distance.
McThai shoots in looking for a takedown. Konda tries to sprawl out of it but McThai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Konda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Konda fails with a takedown attempt.
McThai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Konda as he avoids it easily.
McThai has Konda up against the cage in a clinch.
Konda tries to pull guard but McThai holds him up against the cage and eventually Konda drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McThai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Konda is fending him off so far but McThai persists. Nope, Konda circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by McThai or perhaps it was just good defense by Konda which made him look bad.
Konda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McThai swivels and escapes.
McThai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Konda avoids it really well and circles away.
McThai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Konda defends it nicely.
McThai gets tackled into the cage by Konda. Konda maintains the clinch.
Konda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McThai drags the fight down to the ground.
McThai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Konda preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hiki Konda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hiki Konda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McThai slips under a jab.
Konda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McThai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Konda swivels and escapes.
McThai wants to clinch up but Konda keeps it at a distance.
Konda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McThai counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Konda!
McThai trying to control but Konda is having none of it.
McThai goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Konda turns into him and now he's in McThai's guard.
McThai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Konda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McThai pulls Konda in close to his closed guard and prevents Konda from doing any damage or advancing position.
McThai looking for a sweep. Not yet McThai, not yet.
Konda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McThai wants to stand and escape but Konda is having none of it.
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.
Konda throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Konda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McThai controls Konda momentarily but Konda frees himself.
McThai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McThai is trying to keep Konda in close.
McThai 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThai is working hard here to advance position.
Konda is looking to work some ground and pound but McThai has wrist control.
McThai is pulling down on Konda's head. It's preventing any offense from Konda, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McThai trying to keep a closed guard but Konda is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Blake McThai.
Konda tries to clinch but McThai moves away
and McThai counters with a leg kick.
McThai jabs Konda right on the nose. Konda blinks but takes it well.
McThai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McThai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Konda but Konda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by McThai. That's going to slow Konda down.
McThai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Konda as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake McThai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McThai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Konda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McThai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McThai postures up in Konda's guard and throws a big left but Konda blocks it.
McThai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konda is keeping the position for now.
McThai is looking to work some ground and pound but Konda has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake McThai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McThai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake McThai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repu Kosketalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosketalo has chosen Biggest & the best - Clawfinger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mad Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Repu Kosketalo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kosketalo.
Kosketalo throws a right hand that Maynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Maynard also avoids with ease.
Maynard lands a big head kick that sends Kosketalo tumbling to the mat! Maynard takes a step backwards and waves Kosketalo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kosketalo is rocked!
It looks like Repu Kosketalo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard thumps Kosketalo with a low kick.
Kosketalo looks gassed!
Kosketalo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maynard.
Maynard lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kosketalo crumples to the floor! Maynard milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mad Maynard!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Junio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker comes to the cage accompanied by Nickelback - Someday. Adam Becker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nico Junio!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Junio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Becker doesn't manage to clinch there - Junio circles away.
Junio throws a head kick but Becker moves out of range.
Becker moves into range and clinches up with Junio.
The referee calls for Becker to work.
Becker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Becker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Becker is trying to drag Junio to the mat but Junio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Junio goes for a takedown attempt but Becker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junio looks to clinch
and Becker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Junio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Becker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Junio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Becker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Junio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Becker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junio wants to get back to his feet.
Becker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Becker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker is trying to work for a kimura but Junio is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junio looks gassed!
Becker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Junio won't allow Becker to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junio is staying active underneath Becker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Becker is taking a breather. Junio 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.
Adam Becker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Becker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Becker looking to throw knees to the head but Junio is blocking nicely.
Becker pulls guard successfully.
Becker pushes Junio off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Becker looks to clinch
and Junio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Becker's guard.
Becker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Junio trying to control the position from guard on top but Becker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junio has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Becker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Junio is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Becker pulls down on the head and he's put Junio to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Becker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ole Gunnar Shakanssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawaiian HART (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakanssen's entrance music is Poison. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole Gunnar Shakanssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hawaiian HART!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HART misses with the combination.
Shakanssen shoots in and bounces HART off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
HART wants to stand up but Shakanssen is controlling him.
HART can't keep his opponent in guard - Shakanssen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
HART wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HART won't allow Shakanssen to pass to mount.
HART is trying to stand back up but Shakanssen is controlling him
Shakanssen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shakanssen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
HART tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Shakanssen manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakanssen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
HART is trying to stand.
Shakanssen wants to control the pace but HART is squirming around nicely.
Shakanssen looking to finish HART with some ground and pound. This is bad for HART!
Shakanssen with good strikes from the mount here!
Shakanssen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
HART looks gassed!
Shakanssen has control of HART's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and HART regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shakanssen lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HART is squirming around, avoiding Shakanssen's attempts to control the action.
Shakanssen lands a heavy elbow.
Shakanssen landing strikes from the mount.
HART is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shakanssen unloading with bombs!
Shakanssen content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HART is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Shakanssen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HART is squirming around, avoiding Shakanssen's attempts to control the action.
Shakanssen unloading with bombs!
HART is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Shakanssen get's back to his feet.
HART throws a right hand that Shakanssen ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakanssen also avoids with ease.
Shakanssen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shakanssen jumps guard.
Shakanssen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. HART manages to get himself to full guard.
Shakanssen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shakanssen advances position into side control!
HART pushes Shakanssen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shakanssen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakanssen in side control lands a decent elbow.
HART tries to escape but Shakanssen is in control.
Shakanssen cracks HART with a big elbow.
Shakanssen working the ground and pound.
Shakanssen scoring with punches from side control.
Shakanssen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for HART!
Shakanssen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shakanssen lands with some strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
HART wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole Gunnar Shakanssen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shakanssen has closed the distance and engaged HART in a clinch.
Shakanssen tries to score a body lock takedown but HART shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
HART is trying to break free.
HART on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakanssen pulls HART into guard.
HART gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shakanssen throws a sloppy head kick and HART moves out of range easily.
Shakanssen closes the distance and clinches up with HART, looking for a takedown. Shakanssen pushes HART against the cage but HART circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shakanssen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
HART is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shakanssen is controlling him well.
HART is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shakanssen landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HART tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakanssen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shakanssen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
HART really wants to buck Shakanssen off and get back to his feet.
Shakanssen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
HART is bucking up trying to escape but Shakanssen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shakanssen has hold of HART's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and HART manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakanssen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shakanssen tries to control but HART wriggling away.
HART squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shakanssen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HART taking shots to the head.
HART is trying to stand.
Shakanssen working for a submission but HART is keeping him at bay.
HART is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
HART has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
HART is trying to get back to his feet but Shakanssen has full control of the position and if anything, HART has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HART is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Shakanssen tries to keep control of the position but HART is staying busy.
Shakanssen scores with punches from the back.
HART is trying to get back to his feet but Shakanssen has full control of the position and if anything, HART has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shakanssen working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. HART is doing well to defend. Shakanssen seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! HART is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ole Gunnar Shakanssen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanamichi Sakuragi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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134 lbs
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140 lbs
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Willis!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Willis but Willis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sakuragi shoots in looking for a takedown but Willis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuragi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hanamichi Sakuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakuragi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuragi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Willis avoids it really well and circles away.
Willis gets the takedown into side control.
Willis is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Willis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Willis tries to advance to mount but Sakuragi denies him.
Willis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Willis lands a nice forearm strike.
Sakuragi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Willis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sakuragi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sakuragi is looking for a sweep. Willis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Willis seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi tries to get to full guard but Willis has control of the leg.
Sakuragi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sakuragi looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuragi, not yet.
Willis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sakuragi is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuragi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willis trying to control but Sakuragi is working from the bottom.
Sakuragi wants to sweep here but Willis controlling him for the moment.
Willis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Sakuragi keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Willis won't allow Sakuragi to sweep him here.
Sakuragi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sakuragi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Willis throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sakuragi. What's that going to do exactly?
Sakuragi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Willis is now in Sakuragi's guard. A big mistake from Sakuragi there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuragi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuragi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakuragi wants to improve his position but instead Willis has moved into half guard.
Sakuragi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sakuragi looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuragi, not yet.
Sakuragi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Willis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Willis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakuragi is breathing heavily.
Willis forces his way into half guard.
Sakuragi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sakuragi tries to roll over but Willis keeps him under control.
Willis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakuragi is just riding it out for now. Willis eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis prevents Sakuragi from improving his position.
Sakuragi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakuragi.
Willis tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuragi is retaining full guard.
Sakuragi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakuragi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Willis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Willis clinches.
Sakuragi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Willis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sakuragi with a poor takedown
and Willis counters with a shoot takedown. Sakuragi fights it but they end up in guard.
Willis slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakuragi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sakuragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakuragi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Willis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Willis connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakuragi is on top in guard.
Sakuragi preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Willis is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakuragi looking to pass the guard.
Sakuragi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sakuragi looking to pass the guard.
Willis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sakuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.
Sakuragi passes into half guard.
Sakuragi moves into full mount! Willis won't be happy about that!
Bubba Willis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuragi wants to take his opponent's back but Willis doesn't allow it.
Sakuragi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Sakuragi working for a choke but Willis is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi is looking for the choke from the back position but Willis is controlling his hands well.
Sakuragi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Willis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sakuragi looking for the choke but no joy.
Willis trying to control the hands but Sakuragi won't let him.
Sakuragi working for a choke but Willis is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi is working for a rear naked choke. Willis is not defending it well and Sakuragi has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Willis refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Willis's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hanamichi Sakuragi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lieju Tokko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Pajautus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pasi Pajautus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lieju Tokko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pajautus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pajautus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pajautus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pajautus drops Tokko with a beautiful combination! Tokko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pajautus is looking for the KO!
Tokko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tokko fails with the takedown.
Pajautus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tokko is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pajautus rushes Tokko with punches - Tokko moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Tokko goes down! Pajautus follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pasi Pajautus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thaddius Brrapington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcom Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malcom Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Granite chin |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thaddius Brrapington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcom Brown!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brrapington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brrapington shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brrapington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brrapington is stalling in the full guard.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brrapington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brrapington throws a big right hand that misses.
Brrapington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brrapington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brrapington lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brrapington stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brrapington throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Brrapington in the body.
Brrapington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Brrapington from controlling successfully.
Brrapington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brrapington 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Thaddius Brrapington just wasn't active enough.
Brown throws a head kick but Brrapington moves out of range.
Brrapington throws a head kick that misses
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brrapington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brrapington throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brrapington shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brrapington lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Brrapington slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brrapington misses with a low kick.
Brrapington keeps the fight on the outside.
Brrapington throws a sloppy head kick
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Thaddius Brrapington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brrapington throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown tries to clinch up but Brrapington circles away and keeps his distance.
Brrapington throws a head kick that misses.
Brrapington lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocks a head kick by Brrapington.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brrapington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brrapington's head.
It looks like Thaddius Brrapington has been cut.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Brrapington counters with a two punch combo.
Brrapington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brrapington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddius Brrapington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thaddius Brrapington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brrapington throws a head kick that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Brrapington stumbling backwards into the cage! Brrapington bounces back off the cage towards Brown, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Brown lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Brown celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Malcom Brown!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myoto Lachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazz Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Myoto Lachida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfist closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lachida quickly recovers to half guard.
Lachida pushes Hammerfist off looking to stand but Hammerfist dives back in and keeps control.
Hammerfist throwing shots but Lachida is blocking nicely.
Hammerfist stops Lachida from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lachida pushes Hammerfist off looking to stand but Hammerfist dives back in and keeps control.
Lachida holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hammerfist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lachida defending well though.
Hammerfist wants to pass to mount but Lachida is defending the position.
Hammerfist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hammerfist slips a nice elbow through Lachida's hands, connecting with Lachida's forehead.
Hammerfist drops an elbow to the side of Lachida's head.
It looks like Myoto Lachida has been cut.
Lachida wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammerfist.
Lachida tries to kick Hammerfist off but Hammerfist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lachida trying to control from the bottom.
Hammerfist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist lands strikes from half guard.
Hammerfist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lachida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammerfist.
Lachida wants to improve his position but Hammerfist is controlling well.
Lachida is trying to stand up here but Hammerfist is controlling him well.
Hammerfist winds up and cracks Lachida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hammerfist looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lachida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hammerfist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lachida wants to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammerfist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammerfist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hammerfist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hammerfist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lachida pushes Hammerfist off looking to stand but Hammerfist dives back in and keeps control.
Lachida is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachida tries to reverse the position but Hammerfist maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hammerfist scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lachida?
Lachida is rocked!
Hammerfist is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lachida can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Lachida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist lands a big shot to the head and Lachida winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wazz Hammerfist!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bilbo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
130 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bilbo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Booker!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baggins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Booker, pushing him back against the cage.
Baggins lands a takedown into guard.
Booker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baggins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baggins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Booker keeps moving.
Baggins is looking to work some ground and pound but Booker has wrist control.
Baggins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Booker looking for a guillotine here but Baggins defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baggins pushes down on Booker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baggins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Booker reverses the position - he's now on top in Baggins's guard.
Booker wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
Booker tries to free his leg and advance position but Baggins is retaining full guard.
Booker wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baggins kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michael Booker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Booker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baggins moves into the clinch.
Baggins jumps guard.
Baggins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baggins has an active guard here but Booker has managed to pass into half guard.
Baggins is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baggins defending well though.
Booker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Booker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Baggins tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Booker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Booker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shaoki Aomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaoki Aomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Smith!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aomi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Aomi moves away and avoids it.
Aomi shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aomi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aomi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Aomi with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaoki Aomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aomi tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Aomi wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aomi is defended easily by Smith.
Aomi could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aomi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aomi tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaoki Aomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aomi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Aomi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aomi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to bum rush Aomi with a series of wild strikes but Aomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aomi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Aomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aomi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aomi closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aomi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Aomi backing up. Aomi nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Aomi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aomi is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith catches Aomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aomi is rocked!
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Aomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Aomi moved out of range.
Smith connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Aomi to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Terrance Smith! Terrance Smith retains his featherweight title!
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