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TFL 4 - Sorath's Flame PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Thomas Hearns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Murder's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Murder!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hearns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hearns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murder throws a combination that misses
and Hearns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murder shoots and misses
and Hearns counters with a straight right hand.
Hearns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murder staying out of range there.
Hearns fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murder misses with a takedown attempt
and Hearns counters with a three punch combo that has Murder backing up. Murder nods at Hearns to acknowledge the strikes.
Hearns tests Murder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hearns misses with a combination
and Murder counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hearns counters with a left and a right that stings Murder.
Thomas Hearns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Murder.
Murder dodges the punch combination from Hearns.
Murder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hearns counters with a nice body shot.
Murder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hearns throws a combination that misses
and Hearns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hearns looks to land a combination but Murder avoids it well.
Murder misses with a takedown
and Hearns counters with a left and a right that stings Murder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hearns misses with a double jab.
Hearns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hearns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hearns misses with a two punch combination.
Hearns throws a push kick but Murder slaps the foot to one side.
Hearns misses with a double jab
and Murder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder shoots and misses
and Hearns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hearns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hearns lands with a cross.
Hearns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murder counters with a stiff right hand.
Murder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hearns misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hearns.
Murder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hearns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hearns throws a right and a left that Murder avoids nicely.
Hearns looks to score with a jab to the body but Murder is just out of range.
Hearns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hearns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murder fails with the takedown
and Hearns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearns dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hearns misses with a combination
and Murder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hearns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murder thows a body shot but no joy.
Murder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hearns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murder lands a right hook to the body.
Hearns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hearns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hearns scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns scores with a leg kick.
Murder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hearns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearns.
Murder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hearns rather than just go for the knockout.
Murder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hearns swinging wilding here.
Hearns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hearns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hearns throws a combination that misses
and Murder counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns lands a nice shot that snaps Murder's head back.
Hearns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hearns misses with a two punch combination.
Murder fails with the takedown
and Hearns counters with a left and a right that stings Murder.
Hearns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hearns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hearns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns misses with a few strikes there.
Hearns lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murder backs up against the cage.
Hearns swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from Hearns misses.
Murder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hearns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thomas Hearns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Murder.
Murder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hearns does no damage.
Hearns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Murder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearns throws a series of punches but Murder moves out of range.
Hearns looks to land a left hand but Murder moved out of range nicely.
Hearns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas Hearns is winning the standup battle so far.
Murder swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Hearns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearns dominated that second round.
That's time! Hearns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Hearns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murder on the side of the head.
Murder fails with the takedown
and Hearns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Hearns.
Hearns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murder has his takedown stuffed
and Hearns counters with a three punch combo that has Murder backing up. Murder nods at Hearns to acknowledge the strikes.
Hearns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns tries a head kick but it misses.
Murder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hearns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearns misses with a looping left.
Hearns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hearns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hearns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hearns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hearns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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.
Hearns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from Hearns.
Murder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murder is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hearns is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Murder.
Hearns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hearns scores with a jab. Murder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hearns scores with a one two! Murder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murder dodges the punch combination from Hearns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns misses with a wild combination.
Murder tries to clinch but Hearns moves away
and Hearns counters with a left and a right that stings Murder.
Thomas Hearns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murder wants to clinch
and Hearns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murder tries to clinch up
and Hearns counters with a left and a right that stings Murder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hearns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hearns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas Hearns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Murder.
Hearns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Murder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearns.
Hearns throws a right hand that Murder ducks under and follows up with a left that Murder also avoids with ease.
Hearns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hearns misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hearns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hearns 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 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearns!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beavis !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Gordon Bishop has been cut.
throws a right and a left that Bishop avoids nicely.
throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop blocks a head kick by .
tries to keep at a distance but Bishop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from on the inside.
stalling the fight.
Bishop misses with an elbow strike.
Bishop has had enough of the clinch but keeps him there for the moment.
lands a nice elbow.
Bishop trying to stall but improves his position.
A knee to the head by .
using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bishop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bishop looking to stall.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but blocks it.
Knees to the body from .
Stalling in the clinch from .
Bishop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. just stands there and leans against the cage.
lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but is keeping busy.
connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bishop's face.
unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bishop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
looks gassed!
crunches a lovely knee into Bishop's ribcage.
lands with a short shot to the head.
misses with a knee to the head.
Bishop tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bishop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A knee to the head by .
stalling in the clinch but Bishop improves position.
lands a knee to the head.
throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
landing knees to the head.
A hook to the body from .
lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bishop is rocked!
A knee to the head by .
Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon Bishop's cut is getting worse.
with a knee to the head.
landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
is pressed up against the cage. Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag down to the mat. avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Beavis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
tries to clinch up.
Whack! lands a heavy head kick that drops Bishop. The ref tackles to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bishop was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Beavis !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darby Dobbler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van der lie silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobbler comes into the arena with House of Pain - Jump Around blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darby Dobbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Van der lie silva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobbler misses with a few strikes there.
Dobbler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
silva 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.
silva stands up from Dobbler's guard - silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
silva forces Dobbler back against the cage and clinches.
silva just leaning against Dobbler, taking a breather.
silva breaks the clinch.
silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
silva decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Dobbler manages to pull guard.
silva looking to sit in guard and control but Dobbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dobbler sitting in guard here, content to control.
silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dobbler manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbler pulls silva in close to his closed guard and prevents silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dobbler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dobbler can't keep his opponent in guard - silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dobbler is looking for a sweep. silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobbler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dobbler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
silva stands and throws Dobbler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dobbler has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobbler is trying to control silva's posture but silva avoids it.
Dobbler parries the strikes from silva easily there. silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dobbler to escape.
Dobbler wants to control but silva postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van der lie silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
silva tries for a takedown but Dobbler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dobbler misses with a takedown
and silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by silva.
silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
silva clinches up against the cage.
Dobbler wants to stall.
silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
silva misses with a knee strike.
silva looking to throw knees to the head but Dobbler is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dobbler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
silva jumps guard and drags Dobbler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dobbler throws a big right hand that misses.
Dobbler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbler moves into full mount!
silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
silva tries to buck Dobbler off but he can't manage it.
Van der lie silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dobbler trying to control but silva is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
silva is trying desperately to improve position.
silva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Dobbler is punishing silva with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dobbler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
silva tries to escape but Dobbler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
silva breaks Dobbler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. silva is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dobbler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take silva's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van der lie silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dobbler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
silva shoots and misses
and Dobbler counters with a one-two to the body.
Dobbler with a lazy takedown attempt
and silva counters with a single leg into guard. Dobbler didn't expect that.
Dobbler looking for a sweep. Not yet Dobbler, not yet.
silva slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Dobbler.
Dobbler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. silva is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
silva decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dobbler gets the takedown into side control.
Dobbler looking to control but instead silva has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dobbler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed silva's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbler is trying to control the action in half guard but silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
silva gets full guard.
Dobbler works over silva with some ground and pound from guard.
silva trying to keep a closed guard but Dobbler is proving a slippery customer.
silva is looking to stand up but Dobbler isn't so interested in that idea.
Dobbler thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
silva wriggles free and stands up.
Dobbler cracks silva with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
silva has a takedown stuffed.
silva throws a head kick that misses.
Dobbler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dobbler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dobbler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Dobbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobbler shoots and misses
and silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Darby Dobbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dobbler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van der lie silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van der lie silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Randalman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randalman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let it Rock. Richard Randalman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Cyrus II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Randalman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
II scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
II lands a head kick. Randalman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Randalman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has II pinned against the cage. II gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
II buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Randalman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but II manages to avoid it.
II tries to clinch but Randalman moves out of range.
II scoring well with a low kick there.
II dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randalman. That did some damage!
II throws a leg kick which misses Randalman's front leg but catches the back leg as Randalman tries to avoid it.
II lands a high kick!
Randalman misses the shot to the body.
Randalman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
II manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
II is looking for a sweep. Randalman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
II blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randalman.
II is looking to control Randalman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can II avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Randalman.
II wants to get back to his feet.
II works his way to full guard. Good work.
II lands with a heel strike from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randalman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Randalman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randalman looks gassed!
II pushes Randalman off and gets back to his feet.
II connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from II as Randalman shoots in.
A solid leg kick lands there for II.
II thuds a left hand into Randalman's body.
A right-left combo lands from II.
Randalman misses with a takedown attempt - II sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cyrus II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Randalman.
A good leg kick by II.
Randalman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming II to the mat! II manages to get full guard.
II wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randalman looks for a takedown but II sprawls well.
Randalman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randalman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Randalman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randalman has a takedown stuffed.
Randalman shoots in but II avoids the takedown attempt easily.
II cracks the inside of Randalman's front leg.
II pushes Randalman away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from II both land. Nice combination.
II scores with a leg kick.
II will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Randalman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Randalman shoots in looking for a takedown. II tries to sprawl out of it but Randalman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. II manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by II. That's going to slow Randalman down.
Randalman tries for a takedown but II sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Randalman misses with a combination
and II counters with a good low kick that Randalman was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
II throws a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for II.
Randalman shoots and misses
and II makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Randalman really felt that one!
II lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus II 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.
II digs a good hook to Randalman's body.
II wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
II connects with a solid leg kick.
II moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Randalman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and II makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
II scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cyrus II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
II is looking to slow Randalman down with leg kicks.
Randalman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
II really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randalman with a lazy takedown attempt
and II counters with a nice leg kick.
Randalman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by Randalman.
II really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randalman working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Randalman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
II is looking to improve his position but Randalman isn't that keen on the idea.
Randalman avoids the attempt from II to control.
II is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Randalman.
Randalman lands a heavy elbow.
II tries to lock up and control but Randalman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Randalman lands a nice shot to the head.
II really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Randalman landing punches.
Randalman throws a wild left hand from mount and II manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Randalman is tying to control. II wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
II avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randalman.
II is looking to escape.
Randalman working over II with some ground and pound. II looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Randalman looks to land a strike but II avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
II pushes Randalman off and gets back to his feet.
Randalman falls off balance throwing a combination
and II counters with a low kick, right behind Randalman 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
II buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
II moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Randalman walks into a stiff left hand from II.
Randalman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from II.
Richard Randalman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randalman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
II clinches.
II escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randalman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and II counters with an outside leg kick.
Cyrus II is winning the standup battle so far.
II throws a nice inside leg kick.
II lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randalman fails with the takedown
and II counters with a nice low kick that buckles Randalman's knee momentarily.
Cyrus II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Randalman.
Randalman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and II finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus II dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
II rushes Randalman and presses him up against the cage.
Randalman prevents II from breaking the clinch.
Randalman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randalman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with II's elbow.
Randalman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. II is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
II breaks the clinch.
Randalman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and II counters with a leg kick.
Cyrus II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Randalman.
II cracks the inside of Randalman's front leg.
II moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randalman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
II feints and then cracks Randalman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randalman down.
Randalman with a poor takedown
and II counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by II. That's going to slow Randalman down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
II wants to clinch.
II connects with the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by II.
Nice straight punches there by II. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of II.
An inside leg kick lands from II.
Randalman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Randalman showed some decent athleticism there.
II is refusing to be controlled, as Randalman sits in half guard.
Richard Randalman has got the better of the ground game so far.
II wants to improve his position but Randalman is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
II is working hard here to advance position.
II trying to control but Randalman postures up.
Randalman wants to take a breather but II is having none of it.
Randalman looks to land a strike but II avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Randalman won't allow II to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randalman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
II utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
II avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Randalman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randalman looking to sit in guard and control but II gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Randalman looking for a sweep. Not yet Randalman, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
II wants to control from the top but Randalman keeps moving.
II advances position into side control!
Randalman tries to buck II off but II is having none of it.
Randalman struggling a bit here.
Randalman is looking to reverse the position.
Richard Randalman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
II will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randalman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus II showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for II, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus II!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Krankovoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nalle Karhunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nalle Karhunen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Krankovoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nalle Karhunen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krankovoski is looking to clinch.
Karhunen scores with a head kick.
It looks like Niko Krankovoski has been cut.
Karhunen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karhunen pushes Krankovoski up against the cage in a clinch.
Karhunen manages to break the clinch.
Karhunen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krankovoski looking for a guillotine here but Karhunen defends easily.
Karhunen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karhunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Krankovoski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krankovoski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krankovoski wants to stand but Karhunen is controlling the position.
Krankovoski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karhunen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krankovoski 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.
Krankovoski wants to stand up but Karhunen is controlling him.
Karhunen gets to his feet - Krankovoski follows without any prompting.
Karhunen misses with a head kick.
Krankovoski tries for a takedown but Karhunen circles away easily
and Karhunen counters with a shoot takedown. Krankovoski fights it but they end up in guard.
Krankovoski is breathing heavily.
Karhunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Krankovoski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karhunen controlling from the top position.
Karhunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Krankovoski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krankovoski wants to sweep here but Karhunen controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karhunen thows a big elbow that misses.
Krankovoski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Karhunen uses it to pass to side control.
Karhunen happy to just control the position for now.
Krankovoski is looking for a sweep.
Karhunen decides to stand back up. Karhunen steps back and let's Krankovoski get back to his feet.
Karhunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krankovoski manages to avoid it.
Krankovoski tries to clinch
and Karhunen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Krankovoski!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krankovoski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhunen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Krankovoski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karhunen counters by moving into the clinch.
Krankovoski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Krankovoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhunen breaks the clinch.
Krankovoski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karhunen counters by moving into the clinch.
Karhunen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krankovoski prevents it.
Krankovoski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karhunen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krankovoski blocks a head kick by Karhunen.
Niko Krankovoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krankovoski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karhunen counters with a nice leg kick.
Krankovoski with a lazy takedown attempt
so Karhunen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhunen trying to control but Krankovoski is working from the bottom.
Karhunen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karhunen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Krankovoski is not content to let Karhunen control the position.
Krankovoski looking for a sweep but Karhunen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhunen prevents Krankovoski from getting the reversal.
Krankovoski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Krankovoski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karhunen is keeping the position for now.
Krankovoski slips nicely into half guard.
Krankovoski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karhunen!
Krankovoski working for a guillotine from mount but Karhunen is in no mood to give up.
Krankovoski looking to secure an arm triangle but Karhunen defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krankovoski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nalle Karhunen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Krankovoski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krankovoski misses with a takedown
and Karhunen counters with a head kick.
Karhunen misses with a body kick.
Krankovoski tries for a takedown but Karhunen circles away easily
and Karhunen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krankovoski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karhunen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Krankovoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krankovoski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karhunen moves into the clinch.
Karhunen pulls Krankovoski into guard.
Krankovoski won't allow Karhunen to sweep him here.
Krankovoski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krankovoski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karhunen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karhunen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karhunen!
Krankovoski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karhunen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krankovoski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Karhunen is breathing heavily.
Krankovoski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krankovoski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nalle Karhunen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krankovoski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krankovoski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karhunen stands up from Krankovoski's guard - Karhunen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Krankovoski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karhunen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Krankovoski's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krankovoski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karhunen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Krankovoski, up you get!
No joy there for Karhunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niko Krankovoski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karhunen throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Krankovoski stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Karhunen follows into mount!
Krankovoski is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karhunen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Oh Krankovoski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krankovoski seems to have got his legs back now.
Karhunen manages to break the clinch.
Krankovoski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krankovoski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krankovoski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karhunen gets back to half guard.
Krankovoski uses his free foot to push down on Karhunen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karhunen.
Krankovoski working for a guillotine from mount but Karhunen is in no mood to give up.
Krankovoski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Karhunen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhunen wants to control but Krankovoski is having none of it.
Krankovoski wants to finish this one by submission but Karhunen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Krankovoski.
Karhunen holds on for dear life, controlling Krankovoski's posture momentarily.
Krankovoski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Karhunen is surviving well by controlling Krankovoski's body position as best he can.
Karhunen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krankovoski looking for a guillotine here but Karhunen defends easily.
Krankovoski wants to improve his position but instead Karhunen has moved into half guard.
Krankovoski wants to get back to full guard but Karhunen has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhunen controlling his opponent.
Karhunen tries to control but Krankovoski wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karhunen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nalle Karhunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niko Krankovoski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Krankovoski misses with a takedown
and Karhunen counters by clinching up.
Krankovoski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karhunen lands a nice elbow.
Krankovoski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karhunen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Krankovoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhunen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karhunen breaks the clinch.
Krankovoski misses with a takedown
and Karhunen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krankovoski won't be happy with that.
Krankovoski is not content to let Karhunen control the position.
Karhunen stands up and beckons Krankovoski to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karhunen throws a right hand that Krankovoski ducks under and follows up with a left that Krankovoski also avoids with ease.
Krankovoski shoots and misses
and Karhunen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krankovoski tries to roll over but Karhunen keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krankovoski gets back to full guard.
Krankovoski is looking for a triangle but Karhunen pushes his legs off easily.
Karhunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karhunen tries to stand but Krankovoski is controlling from the bottom.
Krankovoski is working an open guard so Karhunen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Karhunen misses with a head kick.
Karhunen throws a body punch but Krankovoski moves out of range.
Karhunen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krankovoski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karhunen counters by clinching up.
Krankovoski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karhunen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karhunen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krankovoski tightens his grip and picks Karhunen up, before dumping him to the ground. Karhunen manages to land in guard.
Krankovoski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karhunen is proving hard to escape from.
Krankovoski slips nicely into half guard.
Krankovoski decides to stand up.
Krankovoski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karhunen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karhunen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krankovoski is looking for a triangle but Karhunen pushes his legs off easily.
Karhunen gets to his feet - Krankovoski follows without any prompting.
Krankovoski has his takedown stuffed
and Karhunen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karhunen.
Karhunen lands a right hand.
Krankovoski goes for a takedown attempt but Karhunen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krankovoski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karhunen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krankovoski's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhunen drops back looking for a leg! Krankovoski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krankovoski manages to kick Karhunen off! Karhunen jumps back into Krankovoski's guard.
Krankovoski has an active guard here but Karhunen has managed to pass into half guard.
Karhunen trying to control the pace.
Karhunen uses his free foot to push down on Krankovoski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krankovoski.
Karhunen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Karhunen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Krankovoski turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Karhunen off and cradles Krankovoski's limp body as Karhunen celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Nalle Karhunen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cody Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Putin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cody Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Russel misses.
Russel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin throws a series of punches but Russel avoids them all with ease.
Putin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Russel finds it's way through Putin's defenses.
Putin is rocked!
Putin lands with a kick to the temple. Russel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Russel finish him?
Russel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Russel is looking to land body kicks.
Putin thows a body kick. Russel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Putin seems to have recovered his senses.
Putin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Russel stuffs the takedown.
A choreographed right hand from Russel misses the target.
Putin checks a leg kick nicely.
Putin shoots in but Russel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Russel thows a leg kick but Putin checks it
and Putin moves into the clinch.
Russel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Putin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cody Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Putin.
Putin keeps control of Russel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Russel prevents Putin from breaking the clinch.
Russel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Putin moves away from the strike by Russel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Russel to the mat! Russel manages to get full guard.
Putin wants to control from the top but Russel keeps moving.
Russel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russel looking for a sweep. Not yet Russel, not yet.
Putin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Putin is thwarting Russel's attempts to control the position.
Russel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russel is working hard here to advance position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Russel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Putin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Putin forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin passes to full mount!
Russel is squirming around, avoiding Putin's attempts to control the action.
Putin mounts Russel! Really nice guard pass there!
Russel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Putin looking to control but Russel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Putin has control of Russel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Russel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Putin looks gassed!
Russel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel is controlling an arm, preventing Putin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Putin moves to the back position.
Russel wants to control his opponent's hands but Putin gets his hands free.
Russel tries to break free.
Putin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Putin dominated that round.
That's time! Russel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Putin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Russel misses with a few strikes there.
Russel misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Russel misses.
Putin rushes Russel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Russel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Putin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Russel is trying to break free.
Russel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Putin stalling.
Russel stops a takedown attempt from Putin.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russel doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
A low kick from Russel is predictable there
and Putin counters with an outside leg kick.
Russel misses with a looping left.
Russel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russel misses with a kick to the body
and Putin counters with a thumping low kick.
Russel tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Putin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Russel's waist but Russel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Putin off to one side.
Putin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Putin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Russel thows a leg kick but Putin checks it
and Putin counters with an outside leg kick.
Russel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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.
Putin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Russel is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin throwing shots but Russel is blocking nicely.
Russel is looking for a sweep. Putin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Putin on the ground.
Putin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Putin working for a submission but Russel is keeping him at bay.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Russel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Putin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin wants to pass the guard but Russel is defending well.
Putin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Putin prevents Russel from improving his position.
Putin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Putin is working for a kimura but Russel is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice combo by Russel! Oh, that's hurt him - Putin falls to the canvas and Russel follows him into side control.
Russel is looking to take a break and control but Putin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russel scoring with punches from side control.
Putin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Putin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Russel throwing shots but Putin is blocking nicely.
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 Cody Russel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Russel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Putin counters by moving into the clinch.
Russel prevents Putin from breaking the clinch.
Russel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Putin tries to pull guard but Russel holds him up against the cage and eventually Putin drops back down to his feet.
Russel breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel throws a leg kick
and Putin counters with a thumping low kick.
Russel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Putin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Russel's guard.
Russel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikolai Putin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russel trying to keep a closed guard but Putin is proving a slippery customer.
Putin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Russel looking to control.
Russel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Russel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Russel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Russel works over Putin's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel wants to land a leg kick but Putin is out of range.
Russel throws a lazy body kick
and Putin counters with an outside leg kick.
Russel scores with a three punch combo!
Russel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Putin can pounce on him.
Russel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cody Russel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Putin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A leg kick checked by Putin.
Russel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Putin.
Russel throws a leg kick but Putin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Russel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Putin checks a leg kick nicely.
Russel looks to throw a body kick
and Putin counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russel looking to control.
Putin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Russel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Putin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Russel tries to bench press Putin off him but Putin keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Putin.
Putin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Putin wants to control but Russel is keeping him busy.
Putin moves into full mount!
Putin wants to take Russel's back here but Russel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Putin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Putin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Putin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenni Flisa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Bongo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lenni Flisa's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenni Flisa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Bongo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flisa darts in and clinches Bongo up against the cage.
Bongo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bongo avoiding damage as Flisa throws knees to the body.
Bongo managing to block the knees to the body from Flisa.
Bongo lands an elbow just above Flisa 's eye.
It looks like Lenni Flisa has been cut.
Flisa pulls guard effortlessly.
Bongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Flisa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flisa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flisa is looking for a triangle but Bongo pushes his legs off easily.
Bongo trying to control but Flisa is working from the bottom.
Bongo wanted to stand there but Flisa had control of the position.
Flisa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flisa looking for a sweep. Not yet Flisa, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bongo landing some decent shots from guard.
Flisa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Flisa working for submissions but it's allowed Bongo to get to half guard.
Bongo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Flisa is trying to get back to full guard.
Flisa is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bongo pulls his head out easily.
Flisa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flisa is breathing heavily.
Flisa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flisa gets back to full guard.
Bongo has gone for a leg lock! Flisa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bongo's guard.
Bongo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bongo manages to break the clinch.
Bongo throws a leg kick but Flisa moved away.
Bongo tries to clinch up
and Flisa moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongo jumps guard but Flisa stands there with Bongo around his waist. Bongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flisa missing with knees to the body.
Bongo avoiding damage as Flisa throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bongo.
Nice elbow from Bongo.
Bongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flisa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flisa tries to score a body lock takedown but Bongo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bongo wants the takedown. Flisa is fighting it off but Bongo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Flisa's guard against the cage.
Flisa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flisa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flisa has an active guard here but Bongo has managed to pass into half guard.
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 Lenni Flisa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lenni Flisa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flisa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bongo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flisa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bongo circles away.
Flisa clinches.
Flisa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bongo.
Flisa trying to land knees to the body.
Flisa breaks the clinch.
Bongo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flisa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bongo!
Flisa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bongo is on top in guard.
Flisa is looking for a triangle but Bongo pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flisa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bongo wants to control from the top but Flisa keeps moving.
Bongo is posturing up here but Flisa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bongo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bongo has to tap! Slick submission there by Flisa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenni Flisa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soviet Russia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Sky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russia comes to the cage accompanied by Soviet National Anthem. Blue Sky will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soviet Russia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blue Sky!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russia circles away.
Russia looks to land a combination but Sky avoids it well.
Soviet Russia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russia doesn't manage to clinch there - Sky circles away.
Russia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sky is rocked!
It looks like Blue Sky has been cut.
Sky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sky is still in real trouble! Can Russia finish him?
Russia tries to bench press Sky off him but Sky keeps the position.
Sky seems to have recovered his senses.
Sky cracks Russia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Russia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Russia tries to get out of the position.
Russia can't do much from the bottom here.
Russia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sky on the ground.
Sky taking a break here but Russia is having none of it and regains half guard.
Russia trying to hold on to Sky's head to control him but Sky postures up.
Russia wants to improve his position but Sky is controlling well.
Sky wants to pass to mount but Russia is defending the position.
Russia wants to control the action here but instead Sky manages to pass to full mount!
Russia is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sky lands a nice shot to the head.
Sky prevents Russia from getting the reversal.
Russia wants to hold on but Sky pushes him away.
Sky working for a submission but Russia is keeping him at bay.
Russia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sky raining down shots from the mount!
Sky connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sky working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Russia hang on?
Russia is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sky is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Russia can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Russia is trying to escape the mount.
Sky goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Russia turns into him and now he's in Sky's guard.
Sky looks gassed!
Russia wants to control from the top but Sky keeps moving.
Russia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Russia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Russia looks up at the clock and then as Sky takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Russia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russia working the head with strikes.
Sky taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sky taking a bit of punishment here - Russia scoring with strikes.
Russia is trying to ground and pound but Sky uses the momentary lack of control by Russia to regain half guard.
Russia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Russia throwing shots but Sky is blocking nicely.
Russia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sky is looking to control Russia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sky avoid being mounted?
Sky has hold of Russia's hands but Russia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sky manages to get to full guard.
Sky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sky looking for a sweep. Not yet Sky, not yet.
Russia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sky is keeping the position for now.
Sky wants to sweep but no luck.
Sky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Russia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sky's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Russia clinches up with Sky and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sky backwards.
Sky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Russia smiles and moves away.
Russia scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soviet Russia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blue Sky's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Russia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sky.
Sky avoids the head kick by Russia.
Sky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Russia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sky's guard now.
Sky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sky is looking for a triangle but Russia pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sky is trying to keep Russia in close.
Sky looking for a sweep. Not yet Sky, not yet.
Sky is trying to control the position but Russia postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soviet Russia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russia stops Sky from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russia throws a hook but Sky avoids it easily.
Sky misses with a takedown attempt
and Russia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sky's guard now.
Russia scoring with some ground and pound.
Russia trying to control the position from guard on top but Sky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Russia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Russia lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sky wants to sweep here but Russia controlling him for the moment.
Russia chips away with some ground and pound.
Russia looking to pass the guard.
Russia looking to sit in guard and control but Sky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sky wants to control from the top but Russia keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Russia catches Sky napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Sky to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russia stays in close to Sky's body and controls the position.
Russia loads up on a big left hand. Sky felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Russia looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sky can't hide his disappointment, as Russia celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soviet Russia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Michalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Michalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampsa Siloposki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siloposki with a jab.
Michalski misses with a looping right.
Michalski throws a series of punches but Siloposki moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Michalski.
It looks like Sampsa Siloposki has been cut.
Michalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michalski throws a nice looking combination but Siloposki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michalski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michalski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siloposki.
Siloposki scores with a nice head shot.
No joy there for Michalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siloposki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Michalski is breathing heavily.
Siloposki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Michalski's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siloposki forces Michalski back against the cage and clinches.
Michalski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Siloposki has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Michalski - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Siloposki, and another! Michalski is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sampsa Siloposki!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Vikic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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272 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Vikic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vikic.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vikic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Vikic wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vikic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Vikic is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vikic gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vikic managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Vikic prevents the takedown attempt.
Vikic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vikic gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Vikic avoids the damage to the body.
Jones keeps control of Vikic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vikic is trying to break free.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Vikic is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vikic is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Vikic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vikic avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
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.
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Vikic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Vikic defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Vikic defends the submission attempt.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vikic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vikic keeps working.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Vikic defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Vikic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones wants to clinch up but Vikic keeps it at a distance.
Vikic tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Vikic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vikic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones controls Vikic momentarily but Vikic frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is really struggling to control Vikic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Vikic.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Vikic's ribcage.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Vikic's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Vikic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vikic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vikic blocks it with crossed arms.
Vikic managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vikic is trying to break free.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vikic prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones keeps control of Vikic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vikic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones tries a body shot but Vikic blocks it.
Vikic wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Vikic avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Vikic managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vikic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Vikic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vikic misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vikic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is pressing down on Vikic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vikic stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones moves out of range as Vikic strikes.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Vikic.
Jones tries to pull guard but Vikic won't allow it.
Jones wants a takedown.
Vikic is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Vikic avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones prevents Vikic from breaking the clinch.
Vikic managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vikic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vikic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vikic rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Vikic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vikic wants to break free but Jones has control.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vikic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Vikic avoids the damage to the body.
Vikic managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Vikic avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Vikic is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Vikic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones lands a body shot.
Vikic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vikic cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vikic finish him?
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Chris Jones has been cut.
Vikic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vikic breaks the clinch.
Vikic is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Jones flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jones is out cold! Vikic holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Vikic!
Samuel Vikic is the new heavyweight champion!
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FIGHT
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