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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Quik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quik comes into the arena with Three 6 Mafia - I Got blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamal Quik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Art Vandelay!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quik looks to land a combination but Vandelay avoids it well.
Vandelay throws a front kick aimed at Quik's knee but Quik avoids it well.
Quik misses the jab.
Quik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vandelay.
It looks like Art Vandelay has been cut.
Vandelay looks to land a left hand but Quik moved out of range nicely.
Quik checks a leg kick.
Vandelay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vandelay digs a good body shot into Quik's ribs.
Vandelay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quik misses with a head kick.
Vandelay slips a jab and a cross from Quik.
Vandelay lands a head shot.
Quik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vandelay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vandelay does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vandelay keeps the fight on the outside.
Quik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vandelay dodges the punch combination from Quik.
Quik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vandelay.
Quik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quik tries to clinch there but Vandelay circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vandelay.
Vandelay fakes the leg kick and cracks Quik in the body.
Vandelay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vandelay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vandelay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quik is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vandelay lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Quik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vandelay scores with a big shot! Quik's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Quik! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Vandelay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Di Natale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Siblas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Di Natale might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dean Martin - That's Amore. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 lbs
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199 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincenzo Di Natale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Siblas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siblas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Di Natale's corner calls for a 1-2. Di Natale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Di Natale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Di Natale throws a jab but it's blocked by Siblas.
Di Natale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Siblas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siblas. Di Natale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Di Natale misses with a hook. Siblas ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Di Natale. Siblas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siblas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Di Natale.
Di Natale throws the left hand but Siblas avoids the punch easily.
Siblas lands a right hook to the body.
Siblas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Di Natale misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siblas slips under a jab from Di Natale.
Siblas ducks under a wild hook from Di Natale.
Good work by Di Natale as he checks the leg kick.
Siblas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Di Natale.
Siblas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Di Natale.
Di Natale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Di Natale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Siblas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Di Natale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siblas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Di Natale.
Di Natale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Di Natale checks a leg kick.
Di Natale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Siblas misses with a low kick as Di Natale jumps back.
Siblas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Siblas.
Di Natale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Siblas throws an overhand right that lands on Di Natale's shoulder, as Di Natale tries to avoid the shot.
Siblas misses with a looping left.
Di Natale throws the left hand but Siblas avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Di Natale.
Di Natale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siblas thumps Di Natale with a low kick.
Di Natale misses with a looping left.
Siblas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Di Natale slips under a jab from Siblas.
Di Natale lands with a cross.
No joy there for Siblas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Di Natale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Siblas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Di Natale misses.
Di Natale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siblas.
A head kick misses from Siblas.
Siblas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Di Natale is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siblas moves away from the strike by Di Natale.
Di Natale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siblas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Siblas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Di Natale counters with a nice body shot.
Siblas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Di Natale.
Di Natale is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Di Natale throws out a powerful jab.
Di Natale is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Siblas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Siblas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siblas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Siblas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siblas lands a nice hook to Di Natale's body. Di Natale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Di Natale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Siblas. Siblas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Di Natale dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Di Natale does no damage.
Di Natale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siblas.
A slapping leg kick lands for Siblas.
Di Natale stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A combination from Di Natale does no damage.
Di Natale lands with a right hand.
Siblas throws a low kick but Di Natale avoids it.
Di Natale lands with a good body shot.
Siblas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siblas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Di Natale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Di Natale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Natale misses the jab.
Di Natale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siblas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Di Natale misses with a straight right.
Di Natale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siblas momentarily.
Siblas is looking to score with low kicks.
Di Natale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Di Natale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Siblas doesn't seem phased though.
Siblas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vincenzo Di Natale is winning the standup battle so far.
Siblas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Di Natale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siblas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siblas wants to land a leg kick but Di Natale is out of range.
The fighters circling - Siblas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siblas misses with a straight left.
Di Natale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Di Natale missing with a left hand there. Siblas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Di Natale throws a hook but Siblas avoids it easily.
Di Natale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Di Natale scores with a decent looking hook.
Di Natale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Di Natale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Di Natale moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siblas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siblas tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Natale throws a combination that misses
and Siblas counters with a leg kick.
Di Natale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siblas.
Di Natale jabs Siblas right on the nose. Siblas blinks but takes it well.
Siblas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Di Natale.
Di Natale looks to score with a jab to the body but Siblas is just out of range.
Siblas clinches but Di Natale breaks the clinch
and Siblas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Siblas.
Siblas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Di Natale.
Siblas throws a low kick but Di Natale moves out of range easily.
Siblas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Natale moves out of range of the strikes.
Siblas cracks Di Natale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Di Natale defending well as Siblas loads up on a big left hand.
Di Natale looks to land a combination but Siblas avoids it well.
Di Natale misses with a wild body shot.
Siblas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Di Natale.
Di Natale checks a leg kick.
Di Natale swats away the attempt to clinch by Siblas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Di Natale throws a series of punches but Siblas moves out of range.
Di Natale misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Di Natale dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Di Natale finds it's target.
Di Natale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Di Natale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Siblas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Di Natale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Siblas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Di Natale.
Siblas walks into a stiff left hand from Di Natale.
Di Natale lands a jab to the nose.
Di Natale throws a hook but Siblas avoids it easily.
Siblas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Siblas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Siblas throws a leg kick but Di Natale moved away.
Siblas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Di Natale throws out the jab.
Di Natale circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siblas throws a hook to the side of Di Natale's head but Di Natale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Siblas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Di Natale.
Siblas throws a sloppy head kick and Di Natale moves out of range easily.
Anthony Siblas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Siblas misses.
Siblas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Di Natale counters with a straight right hand.
Siblas moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Siblas.
Di Natale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Di Natale moves away from the strike by Siblas.
Siblas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Di Natale counters with a stiff right hand.
Siblas moves out of range as Di Natale strikes.
Anthony Siblas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Siblas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Siblas tries a head kick but it misses.
Siblas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Siblas misses.
Siblas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Di Natale to score with a decent uppercut.
Siblas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Di Natale misses with a hook.
Siblas moves away from the strike by Di Natale.
Siblas tries to clinch up but Di Natale circles away and keeps his distance.
Siblas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Di Natale misses the shot to the body.
Siblas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Di Natale.
Di Natale throws an overhand right that lands on Siblas's shoulder, as Siblas tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Natale moves out of range of the body kick from Siblas.
Di Natale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siblas misses with a jab to the body
and Di Natale counters with a stiff right hand.
Siblas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Siblas looks to land a combination but Di Natale avoids it well.
Di Natale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siblas was well out of range. Poor timing from Di Natale.
Di Natale throws a jab when Siblas was well out of range.
Siblas defending well as Di Natale loads up on a big left hand.
Siblas connects with a solid leg kick.
Di Natale connects with a body shot.
Siblas misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siblas slips a straight right by Di Natale.
Siblas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Siblas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Di Natale lands the left hand.
Di Natale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Di Natale throws a hook to the side of Siblas's head but Siblas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Siblas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Di Natale.
Di Natale moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Di Natale.
Siblas slips under a jab.
Di Natale lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Di Natale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Di Natale 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Di Natale!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Kramer (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 Cosmo Kramer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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222 lbs
0 - 0 - 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
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cosmo Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim blocks a leg kick.
Kim looks for a takedown but Kramer sprawls well.
Kramer misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Kim blocks the low kick.
Kramer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kramer looks to land a combination. Kim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
Kim defending well as Kramer loads up on a big left hand.
Kramer throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Kramer throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim shoots in looking for a takedown. Kramer tries to sprawl out of it but Kim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kramer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim shoots in and drives through. Kramer sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim has a takedown stuffed.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but Kramer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim blocks a jab.
Kramer lands a jab-cross combination.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Kramer throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Cosmo Kramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramer lands a head shot.
Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kramer throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kramer misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer scores with a nice head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kramer, as that shot connected.
Jin Kim's cut is getting worse.
Kramer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kramer misses with a few strikes there.
Kramer throws a leg kick but Kim checks it.
Kramer throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Cosmo Kramer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kramer was covering up waiting for the punch and Kim finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kramer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kim has managed to get both his arms back between Kramer's legs - danger averted.
Kim drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kim as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kramer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kim! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jin Kim!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juha Paapoja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Dashoo (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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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Paapoja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Dashoo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dashoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paapoja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paapoja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dashoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dashoo tries to bum rush Paapoja with a series of wild strikes but Paapoja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paapoja paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paapoja lands with a hook. Dashoo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paapoja lands the left hand.
Dashoo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paapoja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dashoo.
Dashoo shoots for a takedown but Paapoja saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paapoja slips a jab from Dashoo.
Dashoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dashoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paapoja to score with a decent uppercut.
Paapoja lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paapoja closes the distance and clinches.
Dashoo can't break the clinch.
Paapoja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dashoo.
Paapoja slowing the pace effectively.
Paapoja trying to land knees to the body.
Dashoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paapoja has him pressed against the cage.
Dashoo looking to slow down the pace here.
Paapoja gets control of Dashoo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paapoja will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paapoja looking for a sweep. Not yet Paapoja, not yet.
Dashoo forces his way into half guard.
Paapoja wants to improve his position but Dashoo is controlling well.
Paapoja tries to kick Dashoo off but Dashoo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dashoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Paapoja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dashoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Paapoja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dashoo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Paapoja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dashoo on the ground.
Paapoja tries to lock up and control but Dashoo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paapoja tries to control the position but Dashoo now has his back.
Dashoo tightening his grip on Paapoja, looking for the choke.
Paapoja is trying to stand back up.
Paapoja preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dashoo.
Dashoo trying to control momentarily.
Dashoo keeps control of the position as Paapoja tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dashoo lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Paapoja.
Dashoo misses with punches from the back.
Dashoo has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Paapoja is in real trouble here. Dashoo gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Paapoja is tapping out! Dashoo wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Dashoo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinkski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samurai Moonwalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samurai Moonwalker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
8 - 9 - 1 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soda Popinkski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samurai Moonwalker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonwalker drops Popinkski with a left and a right! Oh, Popinkski is hurt - Moonwalker dives into side control looking to finish!
Popinkski is rocked!
It looks like Soda Popinkski has been cut.
Popinkski tries to improve position but can't.
Oh Popinkski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popinkski wants to control but Moonwalker postures up.
Popinkski tries to buck Moonwalker off but Moonwalker is having none of it.
Popinkski seems to have got his legs back now.
Popinkski is working hard here to advance position.
Popinkski struggling a bit here.
Moonwalker stands up and beckons Popinkski to his feet.
Moonwalker scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moonwalker closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Popinkski out cold! Popinkski corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samurai Moonwalker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerhard Rihmakallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov's entrance music is Red october. A fine choice. Rihmakallo has chosen Blood For Blood-Living In Exile as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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248 lbs
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245 lbs
6 - 13 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerhard Rihmakallo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rihmakallo drives through and clinches with Leonov against the cage.
Leonov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rihmakallo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rihmakallo manages to end up in side control.
Rihmakallo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leonov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rihmakallo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rihmakallo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leonov is avoiding damage well.
Leonov is pushing Rihmakallo's head away, looking to escape. Rihmakallo manages to hold on to the position though.
Rihmakallo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Leonov is trying to get back to his feet.
Leonov is being controlled here.
Leonov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
An elbow from Rihmakallo crashes against the mat.
Rihmakallo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Leonov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rihmakallo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rihmakallo decides to stand back up. Rihmakallo steps back and let's Leonov get back to his feet.
Rihmakallo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rihmakallo misses with a double jab.
Rihmakallo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rihmakallo has hold of one of Leonov's legs. Leonov is fighting the takedown attempt but Rihmakallo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rihmakallo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rihmakallo postures up in Leonov's guard and throws a big left but Leonov blocks it.
Rihmakallo wants to stand but Leonov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Leonov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rihmakallo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rihmakallo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Rihmakallo forces Leonov back against the cage and clinches.
Rihmakallo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leonov prevents it.
Rihmakallo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leonov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rihmakallo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leonov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vadim Leonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard Rihmakallo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rihmakallo is working for takedown but Leonov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rihmakallo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rihmakallo tries to pull guard but Leonov won't allow it.
Rihmakallo trying to land knees to the body.
Rihmakallo looks gassed!
Leonov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rihmakallo's defenses.
Leonov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonov manages to break the clinch.
Leonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Leonov moves into the clinch.
Rihmakallo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leonov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rihmakallo backwards.
Rihmakallo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leonov manages to break the clinch.
Rihmakallo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rihmakallo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leonov's half guard.
Leonov is trying to stand back up but Rihmakallo is controlling him
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonov pushes Rihmakallo off and gets back to his feet.
Rihmakallo throws a series of punches but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rihmakallo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rihmakallo keeps control of Leonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonov throws a hook but Rihmakallo blocks it.
Leonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rihmakallo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rihmakallo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rihmakallo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leonov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leonov and Rihmakallo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leonov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rihmakallo.
Leonov throws Rihmakallo to one side and escapes!
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rihmakallo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rihmakallo somewhat.
Rihmakallo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonov.
Rihmakallo fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov gets a clinch.
Rihmakallo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rihmakallo manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rihmakallo trying to control the position but Leonov is working away.
Leonov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gerhard Rihmakallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov cracks a nice hook into Rihmakallo's ribs.
Leonov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leonov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rihmakallo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leonov.
Leonov wants to get up but he can't break Rihmakallo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rihmakallo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leonov landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rihmakallo is trying to keep Leonov in close.
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 Vadim Leonov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rihmakallo tries to clinch up.
Leonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonov looking to slow down the pace here.
Rihmakallo tries to pull guard but Leonov won't allow it.
Rihmakallo fails to pull guard.
Leonov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rihmakallo.
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerhard Rihmakallo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rihmakallo has a takedown stuffed.
Vadim Leonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard Rihmakallo.
Leonov clinches.
Leonov lands a damaging elbow.
Leonov is pressed up against the cage. Rihmakallo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonov down to the mat. Leonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rihmakallo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rihmakallo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Leonov is trying desperately to improve position.
Leonov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rihmakallo prevents Leonov from standing back up.
Rihmakallo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rihmakallo winds up and cracks Leonov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rihmakallo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leonov keeps working.
Rihmakallo prevents Leonov from standing back up.
Leonov pushes Rihmakallo off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonov misses with a kick to the body.
Leonov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leonov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leonov postures up.
Leonov trying to control but Rihmakallo is working from the bottom.
Leonov postures up and lands a big shot to Rihmakallo's brow.
Leonov postures up.
Rihmakallo lands some strikes from the bottom.
Rihmakallo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leonov defends well.
Rihmakallo pulls Leonov in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rihmakallo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rihmakallo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonov is one step ahead there.
Rihmakallo looking to control.
Leonov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rihmakallo working a defensive guard here.
Leonov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rihmakallo's guard.
Leonov gets to his feet. Rihmakallo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rihmakallo tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rihmakallo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leonov wants to clinch.
Leonov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rihmakallo stuffs the takedown attempt from Leonov. Leonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Rihmakallo wants to clinch but Leonov slips to the side
and Leonov moves into the clinch.
Rihmakallo crunches a lovely knee into Leonov's ribcage.
Rihmakallo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rihmakallo tries to pull guard but Leonov won't allow it.
Rihmakallo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leonov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rihmakallo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonov's efforts to push away.
Leonov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rihmakallo avoids it.
Rihmakallo jumps guard.
Rihmakallo is trying to keep Leonov in close.
Leonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rihmakallo is trying to keep Leonov in close.
Rihmakallo is working an open guard so Leonov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rihmakallo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leonov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rihmakallo avoids it really well and circles away.
Rihmakallo lands with a nice combination. Leonov backs away looking to recover.
Rihmakallo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rihmakallo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov wants to clinch.
Rihmakallo throws a right and a left that Leonov avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rihmakallo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Rihmakallo misses.
Rihmakallo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonov swivels and escapes.
Rihmakallo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Leonov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Leonov throws a jab when Rihmakallo was well out of range.
Leonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leonov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rihmakallo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leonov is trying to control the position but Rihmakallo postures up.
Rihmakallo throwing strikes from guard but Leonov blocks nicely.
Rihmakallo prevents Leonov from getting back to his feet.
Rihmakallo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leonov's head.
Leonov wants to stand and escape but Rihmakallo is having none of it.
Rihmakallo is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonov has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rihmakallo trying to control but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Rihmakallo works over Leonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Leonov wants to stand but Rihmakallo is controlling the position.
Rihmakallo looking to pass the guard.
Rihmakallo drops back looking for a leg! Leonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leonov manages to kick Rihmakallo off! Rihmakallo jumps back into Leonov's guard.
Leonov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rihmakallo tries to clinch up but Leonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Rihmakallo swats away the attempt to clinch by Leonov.
Rihmakallo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rihmakallo has Leonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Rihmakallo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leonov forces Rihmakallo back against the cage and clinches.
Rihmakallo keeps control of Leonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rihmakallo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rihmakallo trying to keep a closed guard but Leonov is proving a slippery customer.
Rihmakallo working for submissions but it's allowed Leonov to get to half guard.
Leonov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leonov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rihmakallo.
Leonov stands up and beckons Rihmakallo to join him on the feet.
Leonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rihmakallo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonov circles away.
Vadim Leonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard Rihmakallo.
Rihmakallo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rihmakallo tries to clinch but Leonov is having none of it.
A left lands for Leonov.
Leonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rihmakallo is just out of range.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonov wants to clinch up but Rihmakallo keeps it at a distance.
Leonov rushes Rihmakallo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leonov trying to control the position but instead, Rihmakallo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leonov into the cage.
Leonov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rihmakallo decides to pull guard.
Vadim Leonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonov chips away with some ground and pound.
Rihmakallo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rihmakallo looking to control.
Rihmakallo working for a triangle but Leonov defends it easily.
Leonov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rihmakallo keeping moving, preventing Leonov from controlling successfully.
Leonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rihmakallo is keeping the position for now.
Gerhard Rihmakallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonov wanted to stand there but Rihmakallo had control of the position.
Rihmakallo is trying to control the position but Leonov postures up.
Rihmakallo keeping moving, preventing Leonov from controlling successfully.
Vadim Leonov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Leonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Rihmakallo or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonov which made him look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Leonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonov, 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 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Leonov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Duggary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Stride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggary comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name Remix. Christophe Duggary could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jasper Stride's chin.
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167 lbs
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19
162 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Duggary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasper Stride!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stride tests Duggary's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stride misses with a two punch combination.
Jasper Stride seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggary checks a leg kick nicely.
Duggary has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Duggary avoids the body shot from Stride.
Stride throws a body punch but Duggary moves out of range.
Stride throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duggary throws a hook but Stride blocks it.
Stride just misses with a punch to the body.
Stride scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Stride coming out on top.
Duggary avoids the body shot from Stride.
Stride looks to land a right hand but Duggary moved out of range.
Stride with a jab.
Duggary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stride.
Duggary steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stride.
Stride takes a swing at Duggary's ribcage but misses.
Duggary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stride.
Stride cracks Duggary with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggary slips a jab from Stride.
Stride misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stride misses the target.
Stride displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duggary throws out the jab.
Jasper Stride is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stride throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stride thuds a left hand into Duggary's body.
Stride swings for the body but Duggary moves out of range.
Stride throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stride scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duggary doesn't seem bothered though.
Duggary needs to keep his hands up - Stride had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick from Stride misses.
Stride connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Duggary.
Stride tries to bum rush Duggary with a series of wild strikes but Duggary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stride scores with a punch to the head.
Duggary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stride.
Duggary misses with a body shot.
Duggary walks into a straight right hand from Stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggary shoots in and bounces Stride off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stride is looking to stand up but Duggary isn't so interested in that idea.
Stride wants to get back to his feet but Duggary passes into half guard.
Stride is refusing to be controlled, as Duggary sits in half guard.
Duggary is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stride reverses the position - he's now on top in Duggary's guard.
Stride really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duggary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stride is posturing up here but Duggary has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stride tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stride has to tap! Slick submission there by Duggary!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christophe Duggary!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Lice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tong Panong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tetris Song (remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Tong Panong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbo Lice!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lice misses with a series of wild punches.
Tong Panong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tong Panong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tong Panong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lice defends it well.
Tong Panong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lice defends it well.
Tong Panong tries to pass to full mount but Lice defends it.
Lice pushes Tong Panong off looking to stand but Tong Panong dives back in and keeps control.
Tong Panong throwing shots but Lice is blocking nicely.
Tong Panong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lice tries to kick Tong Panong off but Tong Panong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tong Panong is keen to just control but Lice is a slippery customer.
Tong Panong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lice's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lice's head.
Lice won't allow Tong Panong to pass to mount.
Lice is looking to escape.
Lice won't allow Tong Panong to pass to mount.
Lice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tong Panong uses his free foot to push down on Lice's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lice.
You get the feeling that Lice really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tong Panong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lice can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tong Panong trying to control but Lice is having none of it.
Tong Panong thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lice tries to buck Tong Panong off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong 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.
Tong Panong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lice is trying to stand up.
Tong Panong has hold of Lice's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lice manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tong Panong has hold of Lice's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lice manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tong Panong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lice is looking to escape.
Lice defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tong Panong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lice is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tong Panong raining down shots from the mount!
Lice blocking the ground and pound.
Lice trying desperately to get to his feet.
BOOM! Tong Panong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lice looks a forlorn figure.
Lice defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tong Panong.
Lice tries to buck Tong Panong off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong goes for an armbar but Lice turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lice.
Lice won't allow Tong Panong to sweep him here.
Tong Panong has his foot on Lice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lice works his way back into a safe position though.
Tong Panong 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.
Lice tries to stand but Tong Panong is controlling from the bottom.
Tong Panong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tong Panong wants to sweep here but Lice controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tong Panong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lice.
Lice missing with a left hand there. Tong Panong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tong Panong slips a jab from Lice.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lice but Lice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lice thuds a left hand into Tong Panong's body.
Lice takes a swing at Tong Panong's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lice circles away.
Lice throws a jab but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Lice thows a body shot but no joy.
Lice swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong pushes Lice up against the cage in a clinch.
Lice misses with a punch to the body.
Lice gets underhooks to prevent Tong Panong's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lice breaks the clinch.
Lice throws a big shot that misses.
Lice misses with an uppercut.
Kimbo Lice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tong Panong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Lice.
Tong Panong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lice circles away.
A big left from Lice misses.
Lice misses with a straight left.
Kimbo Lice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A slow jab from Lice misses its intended target.
Lice is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lice takes a swing at Tong Panong's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Lice misses its intended target.
Lice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tong Panong.
Lice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tong Panong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lice quickly recovers to half guard.
Lice pushes Tong Panong off and gets back to his feet.
Tong Panong slips under a jab from Lice.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown but Lice shows good takedown defense.
Tong Panong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tong Panong dives in and grabs Lice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lice pushes down on Tong Panong's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong shoots in for a double leg but Lice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tong Panong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lice.
Tong Panong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lice will feel that in the morning.
Tong Panong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lice throws a jab but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Lice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tong Panong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lice misses with a wild combination.
Lice is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lice misses the target.
Lice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
Lice gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tong Panong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong postures up in Lice's guard and throws a big left but Lice blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tong Panong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lice wants to stand and escape but Tong Panong is having none of it.
Tong Panong drops back looking for a leg! Lice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lice manages to kick Tong Panong off! Tong Panong jumps back into Lice's guard.
Tong Panong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tong Panong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tong Panong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tong Panong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lice is fending him off so far but Tong Panong persists. Nope, Lice circles away and we're back to standing.
Tong Panong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lice defends it nicely.
Lice stuffs the takedown attempt from Tong Panong. Tong Panong gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lice misses the target.
Lice misses with a few strikes there.
Lice looks to score with a jab to the body but Tong Panong is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tong Panong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tong Panong somewhat.
Lice stuffs the takedown attempt from Tong Panong. Tong Panong gets slowly back to his feet.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Lice.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tong Panong is defended easily by Lice.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Lice.
Kimbo Lice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong feints and as Lice raises his hands in defense, Tong Panong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lice wants to stand and escape but Tong Panong is having none of it.
Tong Panong trying to control but Lice is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lice pushes Tong Panong off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up with Lice, looking for a takedown. Tong Panong pushes Lice against the cage but Lice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lice sprawls well. Lice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tong Panong gets slowly back to his feet.
Lice just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong tries for a takedown but Lice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lice throws an overhand right that lands on Tong Panong's shoulder, as Tong Panong tries to avoid the shot.
Tong Panong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lice was covering up waiting for the punch and Tong Panong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marc Tong Panong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tong Panong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tong Panong is trying to get an arm triangle but Lice is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tong Panong lands an elbow.
Tong Panong scoring with punches and elbows.
Tong Panong grinds an elbow into Lice's temple.
Lice wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tong Panong in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Tong Panong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tong Panong, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kushin Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kushin Takahashi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonas Jensen's 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kushin Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Jensen.
Jensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Jensen.
Takahashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahashi feints and as Jensen raises his hands in defense, Takahashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi stands and throws Jensen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jensen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takahashi on the ground.
Takahashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jensen, who protects the arm well.
Takahashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to get an arm triangle but Jensen is defending well.
Takahashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jensen, who protects the arm well.
Jensen is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takahashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takahashi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jensen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kushin Takahashi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rip James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is What's the difference. A fine choice. Rip James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kimura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James throws a shot from downtown. Kimura moves away and avoids it.
Kimura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kimura advances to half guard.
James tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Kimura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James is looking to improve his position.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Kimura moves nicely into side control.
Kimura gets to mount! James was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kimura raining down shots from the mount!
Kimura has control of James's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and James regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kimura lands a big elbow - James is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and James is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Masahiko Kimura!
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