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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Sigmunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigmunt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mein Teil kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Sigmunt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigmunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Kennedy or perhaps it was just good defense by Sigmunt which made him look bad.
Sigmunt tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Sigmunt scores a takedown into full mount!
Kennedy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sigmunt looking to finish Kennedy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kennedy!
Sigmunt trying to control but Kennedy is having none of it.
Kennedy is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sigmunt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kennedy is looking to get to half guard.
Kennedy is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sigmunt landing strikes from the mount and Kennedy is in trouble!
Sigmunt looking to finish Kennedy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kennedy!
Sigmunt landing punches.
Kennedy is rocked!
Kennedy working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Kennedy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sigmunt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kennedy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Sigmunt working the ground and pound effectively.
Kennedy is working to get back to half guard.
Sigmunt postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kennedy bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sigmunt and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Sigmunt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Worstel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Worstel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Worstel stuffs the takedown attempt from Payne. Payne gets slowly back to his feet.
Payne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Worstel is pulling down on Payne's head. It's preventing any offense from Payne, at least for the moment.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Worstel is retaining full guard.
Payne lands a couple of elbows.
Worstel managing to control the position.
Worstel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payne throws a big right hand that misses.
Worstel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Worstel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne stopping the sweep attempt from Worstel.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Worstel fails with the takedown.
Payne has his takedown stuffed
and Worstel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dave Worstel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Payne.
Payne lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Payne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Worstel controls the pace.
Payne 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.
Payne thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to sweep here but Worstel controlling him for the moment.
Payne looks gassed!
Worstel is stalling in the full guard.
Worstel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Worstel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Worstel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Worstel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Worstel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Payne doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Worstel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Payne thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Payne looking for a sweep. Not yet Payne, not yet.
Payne throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worstel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Payne has a closed guard, preventing Worstel from standing up.
Worstel stopping the sweep attempt from Payne.
Payne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Payne misses with a takedown
so Worstel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne lands some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Worstel!
Payne lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Worstel is trying desperately to improve position.
Worstel tries to hold on but Payne pushes him away.
Payne throws some wild stikes that Worstel manages to avoid easily.
Worstel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Payne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Payne cracks Worstel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worstel is trying to stand.
Payne landing strikes from the mount and Worstel is in trouble!
Worstel tries to lock up and control but Payne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Worstel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Payne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Payne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Worstel counters by clinching up.
Payne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payne prevents the takedown attempt.
Payne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Worstel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dave Worstel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Payne.
Payne fails with the takedown
and Worstel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Payne!
Worstel controlling the position easily from mount.
Payne is looking to improve his position but Worstel isn't that keen on the idea.
Payne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Payne manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worstel trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worstel stopping the sweep attempt from Payne.
Worstel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Payne looking for a sweep. Not yet Payne, not yet.
Payne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Worstel!
Worstel can't escape the position.
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.
Payne landing punches.
Worstel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Payne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Payne throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Payne working Worstel over with strikes here.
Payne working Worstel over with strikes here.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Worstel tries to lock up and control but Payne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Worstel can't escape the position.
Payne sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Payne raining down shots from the mount!
Payne landing strikes from the mount.
Worstel is desperately trying to improve his position but Payne has a good base and remains in mount.
Payne throwing strikes here but Worstel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Payne throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worstel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Worstel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Worstel tries to get out of the position.
Payne is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Worstel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Worstel regains half guard.
Dave Worstel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Worstel controlling the position for now.
Worstel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Payne wants to pass the guard but Worstel is keeping the position.
Payne throwing strikes from guard but Worstel blocks nicely.
Payne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Worstel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Payne forces his way into half guard.
Payne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Worstel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Worstel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Payne is putting a hurting on Worstel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Payne scoring with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Payne.
Worstel tries to bench press Payne off him but Payne keeps the position.
Payne lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Worstel down.
Payne in side control lands a decent elbow.
Payne grinds an elbow into Worstel's temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne working the ground and pound.
Payne scoring with punches and elbows.
Payne lands some shots froms side control.
Payne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Payne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Worstel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Worstel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Payne tries to improve position but can't.
Payne manages to work his way to half guard, despite Worstel's best efforts.
Payne gets full guard.
Payne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Worstel is one step ahead there.
Payne trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Payne looking for a sweep. Not yet Payne, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Payne has his takedown stuffed
and Worstel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Worstel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Payne 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.
Payne trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Payne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Payne punishing his opponent with strikes.
Worstel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payne fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne cracks Worstel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Worstel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Worstel is rocked!
Payne breaks from Worstel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Worstel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payne thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Payne in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Payne misses with a head shot.
Worstel seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice elbow there by Payne.
Worstel wants to control but Payne is having none of it.
Payne prevents Worstel from getting the reversal.
Payne misses with a head shot.
Worstel is looking to get to half guard.
Payne lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Worstel is desperately trying to improve his position but Payne has a good base and remains in mount.
Payne dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Payne.
Payne lands a nice shot to the head.
Payne looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Worstel covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Payne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Pasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Buren kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Dead Souls. 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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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Marty Van Buren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Pasanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Buren.
Pasanen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pasanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Buren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Buren keeping moving, preventing Pasanen from controlling successfully.
Van Buren keeping full guard, as Pasanen tries to pass.
Pasanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pasanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pasanen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pasanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pasanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pasanen is working Van Buren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pasanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Buren is trying to keep Pasanen in close.
Pasanen postures up in Van Buren's guard and throws a big left but Van Buren blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Buren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pasanen slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Van Buren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen drops an elbow to the side of Van Buren's head.
Pasanen throwing shots but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Pasanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pasanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Pasanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Buren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Buren is looking for a sweep. Pasanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pasanen thows a huge punch but Van Buren dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pasanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Buren defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Pasanen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pasanen showed some decent athleticism there.
Pasanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pasanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Buren is just riding it out for now. Pasanen eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Buren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pasanen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pasanen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Van Buren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pasanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pasanen wants to control from the top but Van Buren keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Pasanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Buren rushes Pasanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Buren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pasanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Van Buren keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Buren tries to clinch but Pasanen is having none of it.
Pasanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Buren sprawls well. He's pushed Pasanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pasanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pasanen postures up in Van Buren's guard and throws a big left but Van Buren blocks it.
Pasanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Buren is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Buren holds on and takes a little breather.
Pasanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Buren is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pasanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pasanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pasanen is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Buren doesn't manage to clinch there - Pasanen circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Buren.
Marty Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Pasanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Buren instigates a clinch.
Van Buren stalls.
Nice elbow from Van Buren.
Van Buren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Buren tries to land a knee to the head but Pasanen blocks with his arms.
Van Buren landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Van Buren with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pasanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Buren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pasanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Buren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marty Van Buren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Pasanen.
Van Buren tries a knee to the head but Pasanen blocks it.
Pasanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Buren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren lands an elbow inside.
Pasanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Buren lands a knee to the head.
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Van Buren instigates a clinch.
Van Buren lands a knee to the head.
Van Buren missing with knees to the body.
Van Buren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Buren trying to land knees to the body.
Pasanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Buren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Buren lands an elbow inside that Pasanen shrugs off.
Van Buren tries a knee to the head but Pasanen blocks it.
Van Buren landing knees to the head.
Van Buren is looking to control Pasanen's arms but Pasanen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Buren has his back to the cage.
Van Buren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pasanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pasanen is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Buren has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Buren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Van Buren lands a knee to the body.
Van Buren scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Buren lands an elbow inside that Pasanen shrugs off.
It looks like Emil Pasanen has been cut.
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Pasanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pasanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Buren pinned against the cage. Van Buren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Buren stuffs the takedown.
Pasanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pasanen fails with the takedown.
Pasanen blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Van Buren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emil Pasanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Buren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Buren tries to clinch up but Pasanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pasanen gets a takedown into half guard.
Pasanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Buren's head.
Van Buren is trying to stand up here but Pasanen is controlling him well.
Pasanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Buren defending well though.
Van Buren wants to control but Pasanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pasanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren is trying to maintain the position but Pasanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Pasanen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pasanen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Buren's guard.
Pasanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Buren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pasanen is one step ahead there.
Pasanen throwing strikes from guard but Van Buren blocks nicely.
Pasanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Buren has wrist control.
Pasanen lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pasanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Buren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pasanen.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pasanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pasanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Buren but Van Buren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marty Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasanen keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pasanen shoots in but Van Buren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Buren moves into range and clinches up with Pasanen.
Come on Van Buren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren tries to clinch up
and Pasanen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Van Buren unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pasanen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren lands an elbow that stopped Pasanen in his tracks for a moment.
Pasanen is trying to break free.
Van Buren misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pasanen.
Pasanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Buren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marty Van Buren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Pasanen.
Van Buren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Buren lands a damaging elbow.
Van Buren just leaning against Pasanen, taking a breather.
Pasanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Buren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Buren tries to stall but Pasanen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Buren controlling the action here for a moment.
Pasanen takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pasanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pasanen blocks the elbow strike.
Pasanen wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Pasanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pasanen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Pasanen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kopstoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman has chosen Rollin by: Limp Bizkit as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Kopstoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopstoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kopstoot moves out of range of the body kick.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kopstoot and Freeman goes tumbling to the canvas! Kopstoot follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Freeman is rocked!
It looks like Eric Freeman has been cut.
Kopstoot wants to get back to his feet.
Freeman is still in real trouble! Can Kopstoot finish him?
Freeman pushes Kopstoot off but Kopstoot dives into side control.
Freeman seems to have recovered his senses.
Kopstoot decides to stand back up.
Kopstoot scores a takedown into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman tries to hold on but Kopstoot postures up.
Kopstoot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freeman on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Freeman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kopstoot gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freeman ducks straight into an uppercut from Kopstoot and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Freeman maanges to regain guard straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Kopstoot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Freeman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kopstoot stops Freeman from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is working an open guard so Kopstoot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kopstoot throws a low kick but Freeman avoids it.
Kopstoot throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
Kopstoot is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Freeman hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Kopstoot!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Van Den Broeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ondra The Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frederick Van Den Broeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ondra The Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Broeck looks to land a right hand but The Hammerfist moved out of range.
A punch combination from The Hammerfist misses.
Ondra The Hammerfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Hammerfist tries to clinch up.
The Hammerfist moves forwards but Van Den Broeck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Den Broeck circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Hammerfist throws a right hand that Van Den Broeck ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Den Broeck also avoids with ease.
The Hammerfist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Broeck throws out the jab.
Van Den Broeck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Den Broeck's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Den Broeck obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Den Broeck misses with a two punch combination.
Van Den Broeck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Hammerfist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Den Broeck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Hammerfist moves in looking to clinch but Van Den Broeck pushes him off.
The Hammerfist throws a combination that misses
and Van Den Broeck counters with a straight right hand.
The Hammerfist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Hammerfist falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Hammerfist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammerfist darts in trying to clinch
and Van Den Broeck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Hammerfist wants to clinch
and Van Den Broeck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Hammerfist is rocked!
The Hammerfist misses with a body shot.
The Hammerfist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Den Broeck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Hammerfist at a distance.
Van Den Broeck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Hammerfist.
The Hammerfist throws an overhand right that lands on Van Den Broeck's shoulder, as Van Den Broeck tries to avoid the shot.
Van Den Broeck decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Hammerfist looks gassed!
Van Den Broeck wants to stand up but The Hammerfist has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The Hammerfist is looking for a sweep. Van Den Broeck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck wants to stand but The Hammerfist has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Van Den Broeck decides to stand and escape the position.
Van Den Broeck throws a right and a left that The Hammerfist avoids nicely.
The Hammerfist tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Den Broeck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Broeck lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Hammerfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck slow jab from The Hammerfist misses its intended target.
Van Den Broeck throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammerfist tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Den Broeck counters with a straight right hand.
The Hammerfist tries to clinch up
and Van Den Broeck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Hammerfist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Hammerfist defending well as Van Den Broeck loads up on a big left hand.
The Hammerfist waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Den Broeck with a jab.
The Hammerfist closes the distance but Van Den Broeck moves to the side
enabling Van Den Broeck to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Den Broeck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Hammerfist throws out the jab.
Van Den Broeck looks to land a left hand but The Hammerfist moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck moves away from the strike by The Hammerfist.
The Hammerfist throws a hook to the side of Van Den Broeck's head but Van Den Broeck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Den Broeck thuds a left hand into The Hammerfist's body.
Van Den Broeck scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Den Broeck scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Hammerfist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Den Broeck counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Hammerfist won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Broeck decides to stand back up.
Van Den Broeck is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Den Broeck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Hammerfist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Den Broeck as he avoids it easily.
The Hammerfist closes the distance but Van Den Broeck moves to the side
and Van Den Broeck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Hammerfist is looking to clinch.
Van Den Broeck staying out of range there.
Van Den Broeck ducks straight into an uppercut from The Hammerfist and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Van Den Broeck maanges to regain guard straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Van Den Broeck dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Hammerfist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Hammerfist tries to move into range but Van Den Broeck moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Hammerfist darts in trying to clinch
and Van Den Broeck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Hammerfist misses with a double jab
and Van Den Broeck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Den Broeck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Hammerfist lands a lovely overhand right.
The Hammerfist wants to clinch up but Van Den Broeck keeps it at a distance.
Frederick Van Den Broeck is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Den Broeck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Hammerfist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Den Broeck counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammerfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Den Broeck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Hammerfist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Hammerfist throws a series of punches but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
The Hammerfist is breathing heavily.
The Hammerfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Den Broeck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Den Broeck throws a leg kick but The Hammerfist sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Hammerfist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Den Broeck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Den Broeck swats away the attempt to clinch by The Hammerfist.
A combination from Van Den Broeck does no damage.
The Hammerfist moves in looking to clinch but Van Den Broeck pushes him off.
Van Den Broeck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Hammerfist.
The Hammerfist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hammerfist tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Den Broeck counters with a stiff right hand.
The Hammerfist slips a jab and a cross from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Den Broeck circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Van Den Broeck to counter with a crisp jab.
The Hammerfist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Hammerfist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Den Broeck throws a good cross that connects.
The Hammerfist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Den Broeck tries to break the clinch but The Hammerfist is controlling the position.
Van Den Broeck tries to break the clinch but The Hammerfist is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammerfist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Den Broeck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Van Den Broeck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Hammerfist blocks a jab.
The Hammerfist tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Den Broeck counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Den Broeck getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Den Broeck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Den Broeck dips to his left and cracks The Hammerfist with an uppercut!
Van Den Broeck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Hammerfist throws out the jab.
Van Den Broeck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Hammerfist.
The Hammerfist tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Hammerfist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by The Hammerfist.
Ondra The Hammerfist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Den Broeck dodges the punch combination from The Hammerfist.
Van Den Broeck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Den Broeck drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Den Broeck stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The Hammerfist looks to clinch
and Van Den Broeck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Hammerfist tries to clinch up.
The Hammerfist moves in looking to clinch but Van Den Broeck pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Van Den Broeck. No joy for The Hammerfist on that attempt.
The Hammerfist misses with a body punch
and Van Den Broeck counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Hammerfist wants to clinch up but Van Den Broeck keeps it at a distance.
The Hammerfist throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Hammerfist swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Van Den Broeck dominated that second round.
That's time! Van Den Broeck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Van Den Broeck cracks The Hammerfist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Hammerfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Den Broeck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Hammerfist clinches but Van Den Broeck breaks the clinch
and Van Den Broeck counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Hammerfist won't be happy with that.
The Hammerfist striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The Hammerfist tries to bench press Van Den Broeck off him but Van Den Broeck keeps the position.
Van Den Broeck decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Hammerfist to his feet.
Van Den Broeck lands a two punch combo.
The Hammerfist closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Van Den Broeck counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Hammerfist wants to clinch
letting Van Den Broeck counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck shoots in and drives through. The Hammerfist sprawls well.
Van Den Broeck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Hammerfist shoots and misses
and Van Den Broeck counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Hammerfist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Den Broeck scores with a leg kick.
The Hammerfist misses with a combination
and Van Den Broeck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Hammerfist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Den Broeck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Hammerfist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Den Broeck counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Hammerfist's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck won't allow The Hammerfist to sweep him here.
The Hammerfist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Hammerfist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Hammerfist manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Hammerfist lands a heavy elbow.
Van Den Broeck takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Broeck squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The Hammerfist working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Van Den Broeck trying desperately to get to his feet.
The Hammerfist is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Van Den Broeck can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The Hammerfist with shots to the head and body - Van Den Broeck looks very uncomfortable down there.
The Hammerfist cracks Van Den Broeck with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hammerfist lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Van Den Broeck is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Van Den Broeck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Den Broeck tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by The Hammerfist.
Van Den Broeck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Hammerfist can do to turn this around?
Van Den Broeck is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The Hammerfist with good strikes from the mount here!
You get the feeling that Van Den Broeck really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The Hammerfist working the ground and pound effectively.
Ondra The Hammerfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Hammerfist punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by The Hammerfist.
The Hammerfist connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Van Den Broeck is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Hammerfist postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Van Den Broeck badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of The Hammerfist around the waist but The Hammerfist pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! The Hammerfist is the winner by TKO! The Hammerfist jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ondra The Hammerfist!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stiffler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martinez Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago comes into a darkened arena with his song building. C'est La Vie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ben Stiffler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Stiffler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martinez Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago needs to keep his hands up - Stiffler had a free shot at his head there.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Stiffler drops Santiago with a left right combo! Stiffler follows him down to the ground into side control.
Santiago is rocked!
Stiffler decides to stand back up.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Stiffler finish him?
Stiffler lands with a big right hook that stumbles Santiago - he's out on his feet here! Stiffler follows up with another monster hook that separates Santiago from consciousness! Santiago falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Stiffler stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ben Stiffler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Apina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Rambo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Apina!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apina moves out of range of the leg kick from Rambo.
Rambo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rambo is looking for a kimura here.
Apina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rambo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rambo trying to control the pace.
Rambo trying to mount his opponent but Apina defends it.
Apina wants to get back to his feet.
Rambo throwing shots but Apina is blocking nicely.
Rambo is thwarting Apina's attempts to control the position.
Rambo is looking to advance position but Apina won't allow it.
Rambo trying to control the action but Apina is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Apina stuffs the takedown attempt from Rambo. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Apina gets a takedown into half guard.
Rambo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Apina pulls his head out easily.
Apina seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rambo manages to get to full guard.
Rambo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rambo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Apina is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Rambo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charalabos Koukodimos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bony Phony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koukodimos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Astarte - Mutter Astarte. Bony Phony 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 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, Charalabos Koukodimos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bony Phony!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koukodimos gets a takedown into half guard.
Koukodimos controlling the action here.
Phony is trying to maintain the position but Koukodimos is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koukodimos misses with a head shot. Phony uses the momentum to regain guard.
Koukodimos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phony keeping moving, preventing Koukodimos from controlling successfully.
Koukodimos thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koukodimos trying to control the position from guard on top but Phony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koukodimos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Koukodimos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Phony dives on top into guard.
Koukodimos is pulling down on Phony's head. It's preventing any offense from Phony, at least for the moment.
Phony controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Phony preventing the sweep.
Koukodimos keeping moving, preventing Phony from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koukodimos looking to control.
Phony wants to control from the top but Koukodimos keeps moving.
Koukodimos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phony is one step ahead there.
Koukodimos throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koukodimos feints and as Phony raises his hands in defense, Koukodimos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phony pulls Koukodimos in close to prevent any damage.
Phony utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koukodimos.
Phony wants to sweep here but Koukodimos controlling him for the moment.
Koukodimos wants to control from the top but Phony keeps moving.
Koukodimos is fighting to break Phony's control of his arms but Phony is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koukodimos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phony is keeping the position for now.
Phony is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koukodimos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Koukodimos is looking to take a break and control but Phony is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koukodimos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Phony is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Koukodimos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Phony trying to control but Koukodimos flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charalabos Koukodimos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koukodimos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phony looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Phony managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Koukodimos.
An elbow from Koukodimos crashes against the mat.
Koukodimos controls the position.
Koukodimos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Koukodimos trying to control the position but Phony is working away.
Phony really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koukodimos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koukodimos tries for a kimura but Phony is defending well.
Phony regains half guard there - taking advantage of Koukodimos's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Koukodimos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koukodimos 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.
Phony keeping moving, preventing Koukodimos from controlling successfully.
Phony seems keen to control Koukodimos's posture.
Koukodimos advances position into side control!
Koukodimos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Phony has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Koukodimos but great work by Phony.
Phony tries to stand but Koukodimos is controlling his head.
Koukodimos tries to buck Phony off but Phony is having none of it.
Koukodimos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Koukodimos can't do much from the bottom here.
Koukodimos manages to get back to half guard.
Koukodimos wants to control but Phony is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phony tries to pass to full mount but Koukodimos defends it.
Koukodimos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Koukodimos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koukodimos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koukodimos wants to improve his position but instead Phony has moved into half guard.
Koukodimos looking for submissions off his back.
Koukodimos is looking to improve his position.
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.
Koukodimos is not content to let Phony control the position.
Koukodimos is looking to control Phony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koukodimos avoid being mounted?
Koukodimos wants to improve his position but Phony is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koukodimos is trying to maintain the position but Phony is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charalabos Koukodimos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Koukodimos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Phony wants to control but Koukodimos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koukodimos wants to work for an arm triangle but Phony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phony blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koukodimos.
Koukodimos wants to take a breather but Phony is having none of it.
Koukodimos trying to pass the guard but Phony defending well.
Phony is looking for a sweep. Koukodimos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koukodimos is looking for a kimura here.
Koukodimos trying to control the action but Phony is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koukodimos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koukodimos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phony looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Phony wants to control but Koukodimos postures up.
Koukodimos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phony has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phony is pushing Koukodimos's head away, looking to escape. Koukodimos manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koukodimos is looking to take a break and control but Phony is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charalabos Koukodimos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koukodimos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phony is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koukodimos tries for a kimura but Phony is defending well.
Bony Phony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Koukodimos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Koukodimos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koukodimos throwing shots but Phony is blocking nicely.
Koukodimos is looking to take a break and control but Phony is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koukodimos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koukodimos is taking a breather. Phony says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Koukodimos here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Phony has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koukodimos trying to control from Phony's half guard. Phony has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Phony wriggles free and stands up.
Koukodimos shoots in for a double leg but Phony sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phony lands a jab to the head.
Koukodimos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koukodimos lands in his opponent's guard.
Phony looking for a sweep. Not yet Phony, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charalabos Koukodimos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koukodimos, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charalabos Koukodimos!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Petkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hulk Petkovich has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hulk Petkovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Davis!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petkovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis shoots and misses
so Petkovich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Petkovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petkovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petkovich is looking to stand up but Davis won't let him.
Petkovich passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petkovich is looking to stall here but Davis recovers full guard.
Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petkovich with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Petkovich from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petkovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petkovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis looks gassed!
Davis 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.
Davis has his foot on Petkovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petkovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Petkovich from controlling successfully.
Petkovich looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petkovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petkovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petkovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Davis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Petkovich escapes and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Petkovich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis trying to control but Petkovich postures up.
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Petkovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis gets full guard.
Petkovich prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
Davis had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Petkovich is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Davis Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Petkovich's back instead.
Davis doesn't have the hooks in and Petkovich manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Petkovich!
Petkovich regains half guard.
Davis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Petkovich wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Petkovich 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.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Petkovich fails with the takedown
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petkovich won't be happy with that.
Davis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Randy Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petkovich is looking to reverse the position.
Davis swings around for an armbar but Petkovich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Davis's guard.
Petkovich passes into half guard.
Petkovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petkovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Davis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petkovich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Petkovich seems to be looking for submissions.
Davis is pressing down on Petkovich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petkovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Petkovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petkovich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Petkovich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkovich is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petkovich working the ground and pound from side control.
Davis tries to bench press Petkovich off him but Petkovich keeps the position.
Davis taking a bit of punishment here - Petkovich scoring with strikes.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
Petkovich decides to stand back up.
Petkovich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petkovich stalling.
Petkovich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petkovich in particular looking to stall.
Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petkovich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Petkovich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petkovich is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Davis still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Davis has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
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 Hulk Petkovich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Davis gets the takedown into side control.
Davis tries for a kimura but Petkovich is defending well.
Petkovich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Petkovich trying to control but Davis postures up.
Davis prevents Petkovich from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Petkovich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petkovich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Davis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petkovich's guard.
Davis is looking for a kimura but Petkovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davis to get the leverage.
Petkovich tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Davis trying to control from half guard but Petkovich is working away.
Petkovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petkovich is looking to improve his position.
Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petkovich tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Davis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petkovich trying to control but Davis postures up.
Petkovich is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to advance to full mount but Petkovich doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Davis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Petkovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davis has Petkovich in his guard.
Petkovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petkovich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Randy Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Petkovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petkovich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Petkovich tries to control but Davis wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petkovich landing punches.
Davis regains half guard.
Davis wants to improve his position but Petkovich is controlling well.
Davis moves into full guard.
Petkovich stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petkovich trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Petkovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Davis.
I think Petkovich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Petkovich!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grani Klang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross has chosen The New Black by Every Time I Die as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grani Klang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Cross!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cross.
Cross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Klang with a hook.
Klang looks to land a combination. Cross sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klang.
Grani Klang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klang closes the distance and clinches up with Cross, looking for a takedown. Klang pushes Cross against the cage but Cross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Klang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Klang throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cross because Klang loaded up on that one.
Cross keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cross is trying to stand up.
Cross avoids a series of strikes thrown by Klang.
Klang has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cross's face.
Cross wants to hold on but Klang pushes him away.
Klang lands with some strikes.
Klang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Klang tries to control but Cross wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross working to try and regain half guard.
Klang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cross is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Klang tries to control but Cross wriggling away.
Klang avoids the attempt from Cross to control.
Klang throws some wild stikes that Cross manages to avoid easily.
Klang moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cross has worked his arm free - good work by Cross!
Klang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cross rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Klang's guard! Nice work there by Cross!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to control from the top but Klang keeps moving.
Klang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cross manages to get himself to full guard.
Klang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Klang controls the position.
Klang tries for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is not content to let Klang control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Cross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Klang.
Cross is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cross manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cross manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Klang has Cross in his guard.
Cross passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Klang is breathing heavily.
Cross has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Klang!
Cross fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cross trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cross with shots to the head and body - Klang looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cross postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Klang looks a forlorn figure.
Cross prevents Klang from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grani Klang 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.
A combination from Cross does no damage.
Klang shoots for a takedown but Cross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab by Klang.
Cross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klang tries for a takedown but Cross circles away easily
and Cross counters with a series of strikes that sends Klang to the canvas! Cross follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Klang is rocked!
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Klang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross gets to his feet. Klang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Klang misses the jab.
Cross slips a jab from Klang.
Cross throws a series of punches but Klang avoids them all with ease.
Klang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Klang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klang misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Klang swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cross is now in Klang's guard. A big mistake from Klang there, giving up the dominant position!
Klang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cross trying to control but Klang is working from the bottom.
Klang trying to keep a closed guard but Cross is proving a slippery customer.
Klang looking for a sweep. Not yet Klang, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cross is sitting in close to Klang's body. Klang has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cross is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cross is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Klang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Grani Klang!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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