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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Ooka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Von Materhorn (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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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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, Paul Ooka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Von Materhorn!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Materhorn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ooka is looking to control Von Materhorn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ooka avoid being mounted?
Von Materhorn is trying to control the action in half guard but Ooka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ooka won't allow Von Materhorn to pass to mount.
Ooka is trying to stand.
Von Materhorn trying to control from half guard but Ooka is working away.
Ooka has one foot on Von Materhorn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ooka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ooka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Von Materhorn is trying to stand.
Von Materhorn trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ooka manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooka is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Von Materhorn ducks under a wild hook from Ooka.
Ooka lands a head shot.
Ryan Von Materhorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Materhorn avoids the body shot from Ooka.
Ooka throws a right and a left that Von Materhorn avoids nicely.
Von Materhorn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Von Materhorn tries for a takedown but Ooka circles away easily
enabling Ooka to counter with a crisp jab.
Ooka slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Materhorn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Von Materhorn looks to land a combination but Ooka avoids it well.
Von Materhorn walks into a straight right hand from Ooka.
Von Materhorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Materhorn tries to clinch up but Ooka circles away and keeps his distance.
Ooka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Von Materhorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Materhorn looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Materhorn tries to pull guard but Ooka won't allow it.
Paul Ooka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Von Materhorn.
Ooka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Materhorn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ooka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ooka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ooka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ooka has his foot on Von Materhorn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Materhorn works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Materhorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Ooka has wrist control.
Von Materhorn looking to sit in guard and control but Ooka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ooka wants to pass the guard but Von Materhorn is keeping the position.
Ooka trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Materhorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ooka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Materhorn is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Materhorn wants to get back to his feet but Ooka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ooka trying to control but Von Materhorn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Materhorn controls Ooka momentarily but Ooka frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ooka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Von Materhorn defends it nicely.
Ooka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Materhorn.
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.
Von Materhorn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ooka.
Ooka cracks Von Materhorn with an open hand slap.
Von Materhorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ooka swinging wilding here.
Ooka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Materhorn as he jumps to the side.
Von Materhorn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ooka counters with a three punch combo that has Von Materhorn backing up. Von Materhorn nods at Ooka to acknowledge the strikes.
Ooka shoots for a takedown but Von Materhorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ooka scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ooka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Materhorn on the side of the head.
Von Materhorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ooka defending well as Von Materhorn loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Ooka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Von Materhorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ooka lands a jab.
Von Materhorn shoots in for a double leg but Ooka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Materhorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ooka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ooka looks to land a combination. Von Materhorn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ooka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Materhorn at a distance.
Paul Ooka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Materhorn slips a jab and a cross from Ooka.
Ooka looks for a takedown but Von Materhorn sprawls well.
Ooka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Materhorn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Von Materhorn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Von Materhorn tries to circle away but Ooka has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Materhorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Ooka has double underhooks.
Von Materhorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooka moves in looking to clinch but Von Materhorn pushes him off.
Ooka misses with a combination
and Von Materhorn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Von Materhorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ooka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ooka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Von Materhorn throws a big right hand that misses.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Von Materhorn stopping the sweep attempt from Ooka.
Von Materhorn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ooka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Von Materhorn!
Ooka jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Von Materhorn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Von Materhorn and Ooka has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooka is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ooka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Von Materhorn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Materhorn is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Materhorn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ooka in side control, throwing shots but Von Materhorn defends.
Ooka decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ooka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ooka!
Ooka moves into the clinch.
Ooka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ooka.
Ooka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Materhorn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ooka taking a breather.
Ooka manages to break the clinch.
Ooka stuffs the takedown.
Paul Ooka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Von Materhorn.
Ooka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ooka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ooka tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Materhorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Materhorn looks to throw the jab but Ooka is out of range.
Ooka closes the distance and clinches.
Von Materhorn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ooka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Materhorn pushes Ooka up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Ooka dominated that second round.
That's time! Ooka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ooka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Von Materhorn is looking for a sweep. Ooka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ooka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Materhorn's head.
Ooka is looking to advance position but Von Materhorn won't allow it.
Ooka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Von Materhorn!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Materhorn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooka controlling his opponent.
Von Materhorn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ooka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ooka is working for a guillotine from mount but Von Materhorn frees his head quite easily.
Ooka is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Von Materhorn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Materhorn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ooka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Von Materhorn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ooka in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ooka decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Materhorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ooka counters with a three punch combo that has Von Materhorn backing up. Von Materhorn nods at Ooka to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick by Von Materhorn misses
so Ooka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paul Ooka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ooka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Von Materhorn wants to stand up but Ooka is controlling him.
Ryan Von Materhorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Von Materhorn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ooka is controlling him.
Ooka content to stall in guard here.
Ooka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Ooka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ooka, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Ooka!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Undertaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Lynch (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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159 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Undertaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Bobby Undertaker has been cut.
Lynch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Undertaker's hands.
Undertaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Lynch.
Undertaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynch as he avoids it easily.
Undertaker drops his hands momentarily and Lynch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Undertaker tries for a takedown but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Undertaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Undertaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lynch but Lynch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lynch digs a good hook to Undertaker's body.
Lynch scores with a nice strike.
Lynch tries to bum rush Undertaker with a series of wild strikes but Undertaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Undertaker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lynch.
Undertaker is rocked!
Undertaker is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Undertaker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lynch tries to avoid it but Undertaker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lynch to the ground. Lynch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Undertaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynch fakes the body blow, causing Undertaker to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Undertaker goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Lynch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Getto The Choppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urist McDwarf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Choppa's entrance music is Austrian Death Machine "Get To The Choppa". A fine choice. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Getto The Choppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urist McDwarf!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Choppa wants to clinch up but McDwarf keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from The Choppa.
A combination from McDwarf does no damage.
The Choppa doesn't manage to clinch there - McDwarf circles away.
The Choppa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDwarf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Choppa, pushing him back against the cage.
The Choppa trying to control the position but instead, McDwarf has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Choppa into the cage.
The Choppa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDwarf tries to score a body lock takedown but The Choppa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McDwarf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDwarf has The Choppa pressed against the cage, preventing The Choppa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDwarf gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The Choppa trying to keep a closed guard but McDwarf is proving a slippery customer.
The Choppa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDwarf is controlling The Choppa's trapped leg to prevent The Choppa from advancing to side control.
The Choppa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Choppa is trying to control. McDwarf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Choppa is pressing down on McDwarf's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDwarf is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDwarf is refusing to be controlled, as The Choppa sits in half guard.
The Choppa trying to pass the guard but McDwarf defending well.
McDwarf wants to get back to his feet.
The Choppa wants to stand up but McDwarf is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McDwarf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Choppa tries to clinch up
and McDwarf counters with a series of strikes. The Choppa will be more careful next time no doubt.
A good leg kick by The Choppa.
A thudding body kick lands there by The Choppa!
A telegraphed right hand from The Choppa misses the target.
The Choppa avoids the head kick by McDwarf.
The Choppa looks to clinch
and McDwarf counters by clinching up.
The Choppa working hard to break the clinch.
McDwarf wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Choppa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDwarf blocks it with crossed arms.
The Choppa tries to break the clinch but McDwarf is controlling the position.
The Choppa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDwarf's efforts to push away.
The Choppa wants to get back to striking at distance but McDwarf won't allow it.
The Choppa manages to break the clinch.
McDwarf tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Choppa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Choppa wants to clinch
and McDwarf counters with a takedown into side control.
McDwarf just content to control the position.
The Choppa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDwarf with the ground and pound but The Choppa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The Choppa looking for a guillotine here but McDwarf defends easily.
The Choppa is adopting a defensive guard.
McDwarf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Choppa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDwarf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDwarf wants to control from the top but The Choppa keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Choppa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDwarf defends well.
McDwarf wants to stand and escape but instead The Choppa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Urist McDwarf will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Choppa tries to clinch but McDwarf moves away
and McDwarf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Choppa's guard.
McDwarf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Choppa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Choppa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDwarf trying to control but The Choppa is working from the bottom.
The Choppa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDwarf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDwarf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDwarf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Choppa is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDwarf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDwarf wants to control from the top but The Choppa keeps moving.
The Choppa keeping full guard, as McDwarf tries to pass.
The Choppa working for a triangle but McDwarf defends it easily.
McDwarf has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Choppa is proving hard to escape from.
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.
McDwarf wants to control from the top but The Choppa keeps moving.
McDwarf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDwarf trying to control but The Choppa is working from the bottom.
McDwarf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Choppa looking for a guillotine here but McDwarf defends easily.
McDwarf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Choppa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Choppa is looking for a triangle but McDwarf pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDwarf scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Choppa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDwarf is positioning himself well to prevent The Choppa advancing to mount.
The Choppa wants to take a breather but McDwarf is having none of it.
McDwarf controlling the position for now.
The Choppa prevents McDwarf from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDwarf is trying to get back to full guard.
McDwarf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Urist McDwarf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The Choppa tries to clinch
and McDwarf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDwarf.
McDwarf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Choppa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Choppa 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Choppa is on top in guard.
McDwarf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Choppa stands and throws McDwarf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDwarf keeps The Choppa under control for a moment.
The Choppa gets to mount! McDwarf was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Choppa tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The Choppa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Choppa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McDwarf manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Choppa trying to control the position but McDwarf is working away.
McDwarf is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Choppa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDwarf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Choppa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDwarf has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDwarf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Choppa working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Choppa tries to clinch
and McDwarf counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Choppa!
McDwarf content just to control the position here.
McDwarf looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McDwarf tries to control but The Choppa wriggling away.
The Choppa can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDwarf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDwarf throws a wild left hand from mount and The Choppa manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
McDwarf wants to pass the guard but The Choppa is defending well.
McDwarf is trying to control. The Choppa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Choppa moves into full guard.
Getto The Choppa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urist McDwarf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Choppa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urist McDwarf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDwarf 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urist McDwarf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie badge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarppi Virne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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262 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie badge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virne closes this distance looking for a takedown but badge circles away.
Virne moves out of range as badge throws a body kick.
Virne swats away the attempt to clinch by badge.
Virne shoots in and bounces badge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
badge keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
Virne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. badge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
badge pulls Virne in close to his closed guard and prevents Virne from doing any damage or advancing position.
badge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virne controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Virne looking to sit in guard and control but badge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
badge is looking to stand up but Virne won't let him.
badge trying to control the position from guard on top but Virne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virne looking for a sweep. Not yet Virne, not yet.
badge gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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.
badge fails with the takedown
and Virne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Virne.
Virne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with badge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Virne is looking to work some ground and pound but badge has wrist control.
Virne trying to control the position from guard on top but badge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
badge lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Virne!
badge with good strikes from the mount here!
badge landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
badge looking to control and managing it successfully.
Virne looks gassed!
badge has hold of Virne's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Virne manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
badge is in the full mount, landing strikes.
badge looking to control but Virne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Virne tries to hold on but badge pushes him away.
badge looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 Donnie badge will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
badge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Virne counters with a nice double leg into side control. badge won't be happy with that.
Jarppi Virne has got the better of the ground game so far.
badge is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on badge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
badge pushes Virne away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Virne gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
badge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
badge struggling a bit here.
Virne trying to control the position but badge is working away.
Virne throwing strikes but badge manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
badge decides to stand back up.
Virne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for badge.
Virne is breathing heavily.
badge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Virne.
badge stalling in the clinch but Virne improves position.
badge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Virne has badge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. badge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Virne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. badge just stands there and leans against the cage.
Donnie badge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarppi Virne.
badge is looking to break free of the clinch but Virne has double underhooks.
badge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
badge misses with a takedown attempt
and Virne counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in badge's guard now.
Virne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Virne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
badge is adopting a defensive guard.
badge scrambles and gets back to his feet.
badge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
badge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Virne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Virne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. badge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
badge throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne is posturing up here but badge has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Virne tries to roll out but it's too tight and Virne has to tap! Slick submission there by badge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnie badge!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rans Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Danger! High Voltage. 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 Helsinki, Rans Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kala!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kala prevents Gracie from improving position.
Kala gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kala sees it coming and defends easily.
Kala wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Kala wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kala is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Kala is very close to passing his half guard.
Kala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gracie is not content to let Kala control the position.
Gracie trying to control but Kala postures up.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Kala sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie is controlling Kala's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Ground and pound from Kala.
Kala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kala is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie is not content to let Kala control the position.
Kala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kala circles away easily
and Kala counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kala wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie wants to control but Kala is keeping him busy.
Kala is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Kala is trying to stand.
Kala is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kala wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kala can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kala.
An elbow from Kala crashes against the mat.
Kala throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kala working away.
Kala throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kalle Kala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kala is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kala is chipping away with strikes.
Kala working away.
Gracie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kala.
Kala cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
An elbow from Kala crashes against the mat.
Kala lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
Kala throwing strikes but Gracie manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie working away.
Kala throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
Kala scores a takedown into full mount!
Kala lands a big elbow.
Kala with the ground and pound from mount.
Kala cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kala pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Kala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kala controlling from mount.
Kala trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kala unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kala 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.
Kala throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Kala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kala works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie 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.
Kala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie 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.
Kala throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Kala slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Kala postures up.
Kala scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kala.
Kala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kala thows a big elbow that misses.
Kala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kala landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Kala landing with the ground and pound.
Kalle Kala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kala wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's four 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.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Kala cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kala from controlling successfully.
Kala throwing strikes but missing.
Kala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rans Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Andrea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Porter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pawel Andrea's chin.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pawel Andrea!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrea blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Porter misses its intended target.
Andrea has Porter up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Porter throws a big shot that misses.
Porter connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Porter coming out on top.
Porter throws a looping overhand right but Andrea ducks down to avoid it.
Porter throws a body punch but Andrea moves out of range.
Porter connects with a jab.
Porter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Porter connects with a body shot.
Andrea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrea moves away from the strike by Porter.
Porter missing with a left hand there. Andrea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Porter.
Porter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter throws an overhand right that lands on Andrea's shoulder, as Andrea tries to avoid the shot.
Andrea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Porter lands a jab to the head.
Porter blocks a head kick by Andrea.
Porter misses with an uppercut. Andrea saw that one coming.
Porter looks to land a combination but Andrea avoids it well.
Andrea defending well as Porter loads up on a big left hand.
Porter misses with a straight right.
Andrea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porter manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Porter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Porter throws the left hand but Andrea avoids the punch easily.
Andrea slips under a jab.
Porter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrea.
Nice defenses there by Andrea.
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.
Andrea clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrea.
Andrea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Porter is trying to break the clinch but Andrea is controlling him.
Porter tries to break free but Andrea pushes him back against the cage.
Andrea prevents Porter from breaking the clinch.
Porter is trying to break free.
Andrea keeps control of Porter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrea has Porter pressed against the cage, preventing Porter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Porter tries to break the clinch but Andrea is controlling the position.
Porter stalling in the clinch but Andrea improves position.
Porter can't break the clinch.
Porter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrea has him pressed against the cage.
Porter tries to break free but Andrea pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Porter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Porter slowing the pace effectively.
Andrea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Porter's efforts to push away.
Andrea breaks from the clinch.
Joey Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrea moves away from the strike by Porter.
Andrea looks to score with a jab to the body but Porter is just out of range.
Porter waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Andrea.
Porter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Porter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrea misses with a series of wild punches.
Porter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrea slips under a jab.
Porter throws a looping overhand right but Andrea ducks down to avoid it.
Porter misses with a straight left.
Porter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Porter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four 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.
Porter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrea moves into range and clinches up with Porter.
Porter is trying to break the clinch but Andrea has him pressed against the cage.
Andrea manages to break the clinch.
Andrea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porter.
Andrea ducks under a wild hook from Porter.
Porter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrea.
Porter misses with a straight left.
Andrea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porter swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andrea counters with a takedown into side control.
Porter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porter sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Andrea 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.
Porter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andrea staying out of range there.
Porter throws a jab when Andrea was well out of range.
Porter throws an overhand right that lands on Andrea's shoulder, as Andrea tries to avoid the shot.
Porter throws the left hand but Andrea avoids the punch easily.
Andrea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Porter.
Andrea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porter throws out the jab.
Porter avoids the head kick by Andrea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrea throws a head kick that misses.
Porter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrea doesn't seem bothered though.
Porter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrea moves out of range as Porter strikes.
Porter throws a hook but Andrea avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter throws a hook but Andrea avoids it easily.
Andrea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Porter.
Porter misses the jab.
Andrea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Porter.
Andrea thows a body kick. Porter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Andrea misses with a looping right.
Porter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrea's hands.
Andrea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Porter missing with a left hand there. Andrea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Porter misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter misses the jab.
Porter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Porter.
Porter misses with a straight left.
Andrea moves out of range of the strikes.
Porter loads up on a big right hand but Andrea slips the punch.
Porter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Porter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrea.
Porter throws a hook but Andrea blocks it.
Porter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Porter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrea throws a predictable looking body shot
and Porter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter cracks Andrea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Porter throws the left hand but Andrea avoids the punch easily.
Andrea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Porter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrea slips under a jab.
Porter misses the jab.
Andrea slips under a jab from Porter.
Porter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andrea slips under a jab from Porter.
Porter misses with a hook.
Andrea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porter.
Andrea is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Porter rather than just go for the knockout.
Andrea slips under a jab.
Porter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Porter there.
Andrea darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Porter throws a lazy right hand but Andrea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Porter. That snapped Andrea's head back.
Andrea staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Porter.
Andrea moves out of range of the strikes.
Porter missing with a left hand there. Andrea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porter throws a looping overhand right but Andrea ducks down to avoid it.
Porter misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porter tests Andrea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joey Porter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porter throws a big shot that misses.
Andrea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Porter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pawel Andrea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Porter scores with a body shot.
Porter throws a hook but Andrea blocks it.
Porter misses with a hook.
Andrea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Porter misses the jab.
Porter lands the left hand.
Porter misses with a straight left.
Porter avoids the body shot from Andrea.
Andrea has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andrea takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter misses with a jab to the body
and Andrea counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Porter tries to kick Andrea off but Andrea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Andrea is thwarting Porter's attempts to control the position.
Porter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Porter tries to get out of the position.
Andrea with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Porter trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Porter's head.
Andrea thows a huge punch but Porter dodges it nicely.
Porter trying to control from the bottom.
Andrea is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Porter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andrea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andrea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Porter.
Porter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andrea.
Porter misses with a straight right.
Porter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Porter lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andrea.
Andrea throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Porter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrea tries to clinch up but Porter circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porter.
Andrea slips under a jab.
Andrea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Porter.
Porter throws a hook but Andrea avoids it easily.
A big left from Andrea misses.
Porter misses with an uppercut.
Pawel Andrea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porter misses with a straight right.
Porter waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Andrea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrea walks into a stiff left hand from Porter.
Porter looks to throw the jab but Andrea is out of range.
Porter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Porter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Porter.
Joey Porter is winning the standup battle so far.
Porter clobbers Andrea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andrea misses with a two punch combination.
Joey Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrea misses with a looping left.
Porter misses with a straight right.
Porter scores with a decent looking hook.
Andrea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Porter is looking to improve his position.
Andrea wants to free his trapped foot but Porter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter is trying to stand up here but Andrea is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrea not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andrea moves into full mount! Porter won't be happy about that!
Andrea throws some wild stikes that Porter manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andrea avoids the attempt from Porter to control.
Andrea throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Porter because Andrea loaded up on that one.
Pawel Andrea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Porter is working to get back to half guard.
Andrea is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter tries to hold on but Andrea pushes him away.
Porter is looking to improve his position but Andrea isn't that keen on the idea.
Andrea landing shots from mount.
Andrea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Porter is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Andrea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrea 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Andrea!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georges Pierre ST (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Vries has chosen My Ding-A-Ling as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georges Pierre ST!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vries keeps the fight on the outside.
De Vries takes the fight into the clinch.
Pierre ST can't get the takedown.
Pierre ST avoids a wild elbow strike from De Vries.
De Vries lands a knee to the body.
Pierre ST tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Vries smiles and moves away.
Georges Pierre ST seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre ST wants to clinch
and De Vries counters by clinching up.
Pierre ST throws a punch but it's blocked by De Vries.
Pierre ST has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Vries is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Pierre ST. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre ST takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pierre ST blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Vries tries a knee to the head but Pierre ST blocks it.
Pierre ST misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierre ST has De Vries pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Vries manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Vries gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pierre ST looking for a takedown.
De Vries putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pierre ST in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Vries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pierre ST tries to pull guard but De Vries holds him up against the cage and eventually Pierre ST drops back down to his feet.
De Vries lands an elbow inside.
Pierre ST is trying to drag De Vries to the mat but De Vries just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pierre ST is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from De Vries.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Vries obliges.
Pierre ST takes an elbow to the temple.
De Vries gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pierre ST.
Pierre ST tries for a takedown but De Vries manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from De Vries.
De Vries connects with a knee to the head.
De Vries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Vries is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Vries connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Vries.
De Vries lands an elbow inside that Pierre ST shrugs off.
De Vries landing knees to the head.
Pierre ST takes an elbow to the temple.
De Vries unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Vries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pierre ST is working for takedown but De Vries is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Vries lands an elbow inside.
De Vries landing knees to the head.
De Vries unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pierre ST lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Vries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pierre ST's defenses.
De Vries crunches a lovely knee into Pierre ST's ribcage.
De Vries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Vries throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pierre ST blocks it with crossed arms.
De Vries comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Vries landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Vries unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Vries lands a good knee to the midsection. Pierre ST won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre ST takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Vries scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Vries.
De Vries landing knees to the body.
De Vries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Vries lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Vries.
De Vries lands an elbow inside.
Pierre ST jumps guard but De Vries stands there with Pierre ST around his waist. Pierre ST gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pierre ST tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Vries just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Vries lands a good knee to the midsection. Pierre ST won't want to take too many of those.
De Vries with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Vries obliges.
Pierre ST goes for a takedown attempt but De Vries pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pierre ST shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pierre ST misses with a head shot.
Pierre ST sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
De Vries tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries blocking the ground and pound.
De Vries working to try and regain half guard.
Pierre ST looking to finish with strikes here!
De Vries is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pierre ST looking to control but De Vries is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Vries is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
De Vries blocking the ground and pound.
Pierre ST misses with a head shot.
De Vries tries to hold on but Pierre ST postures up.
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.
De Vries controls the position.
Pierre ST throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for De Vries because Pierre ST loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre ST throws some wild stikes that De Vries manages to avoid easily.
De Vries is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
De Vries is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Vries is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierre ST thowing shots but they're missing.
Pierre ST throwing strikes but De Vries uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans De Vries dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Vries displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pierre ST.
Pierre ST shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Vries but De Vries pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A low kick from Pierre ST is predictable there
and De Vries holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Vries comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pierre ST has had enough of the clinch but De Vries keeps him there for the moment.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from De Vries in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
De Vries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Vries gets underhooks to prevent Pierre ST's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Pierre ST. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Vries is pressed up against the cage. Pierre ST has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Vries down to the mat. De Vries avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Vries gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from De Vries.
De Vries is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Vries scores with a knee to the head.
De Vries putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pierre ST in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Vries lands an elbow inside.
De Vries lands an elbow inside.
De Vries with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Vries scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Vries is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Vries lands an elbow inside that Pierre ST shrugs off.
De Vries landing knees to the head.
De Vries with a knee to the head.
De Vries is stalling here.
Pierre ST is trying to maintain a safe position but De Vries gets an underhook and turns Pierre ST into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries working Pierre ST over with knees to the body.
De Vries looking to slow down the pace here.
Pierre ST is trying to drag De Vries to the mat but De Vries just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pierre ST has clasped his hands together around De Vries's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pierre ST tries to score with some ground and pound. De Vries controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pierre ST wants to control but De Vries is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on De Vries's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Vries is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pierre ST thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing De Vries to regain full guard.
De Vries has his feet on Pierre ST's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre ST tries to clinch but De Vries moves away
and De Vries counters with a good, hard body kick but Pierre ST shrugs it off.
Pierre ST shoots and misses
and De Vries counters with a flying knee. Nice.
De Vries has Pierre ST up against the cage in a clinch.
De Vries is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pierre ST is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Vries gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hans De Vries seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from De Vries.
De Vries taking a breather.
De Vries lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pierre ST is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Vries gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Vries blocks a body shot from Pierre ST.
De Vries putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pierre ST in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pierre ST tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Vries smiles and moves away.
Pierre ST shoots and misses
and De Vries counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pierre ST has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Vries avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Vries comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Vries scores with a knee to the head.
Pierre ST can't get the takedown.
De Vries working Pierre ST over with knees to the body.
De Vries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre ST avoids the elbow strike from De Vries, against the cage.
Pierre ST tries to score a body lock takedown but De Vries shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pierre ST takes an elbow to the temple.
Pierre ST tries to pull guard but De Vries won't allow it.
A knee to the head by De Vries.
De Vries utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pierre ST drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Vries pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pierre ST has his takedown stuffed
and De Vries makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Georges Pierre ST is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Vries throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pierre ST closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Vries did well to prevent Pierre ST getting side control.
De Vries kicks off Pierre ST and gets to his feet.
Pierre ST wants to clinch
and De Vries counters by moving into the clinch.
De Vries is looking to control Pierre ST's arms but Pierre ST gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Vries has his back to the cage.
De Vries tries a knee to the head but Pierre ST blocks it.
Pierre ST wants a takedown.
De Vries lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vries leaning against his opponent.
De Vries crunches a lovely knee into Pierre ST's ribcage.
De Vries is pressed up against the cage. Pierre ST has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Vries down to the mat. De Vries avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pierre ST misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Vries throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pierre ST fails with a takedown attempt.
De Vries has closed the distance and engaged Pierre ST in a clinch.
De Vries crunches a lovely knee into Pierre ST's ribcage.
De Vries lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from De Vries.
De Vries with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pierre ST throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Vries throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Vries pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pierre ST jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Vries walks away with a smile on his face. Pierre ST gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hans De Vries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - De Vries coming out on top.
Pierre ST looks to clinch
and De Vries counters with an outside leg kick.
Pierre ST looks to clinch
and De Vries counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans De Vries showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pierre ST shoots for a double leg takedown but De Vries sprawls well. He's pushed Pierre ST's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Vries. That's going to slow Pierre ST down.
De Vries forces Pierre ST back against the cage and clinches.
Pierre ST tries for a takedown but De Vries manages to get underhooks.
Pierre ST drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Pierre ST. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Vries working Pierre ST over with knees to the body.
De Vries lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Vries unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pierre ST lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Vries lands a knee to the head.
De Vries landing knees to the head.
De Vries working Pierre ST over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from De Vries.
De Vries scores a nice knee to the body.
Pierre ST is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Vries pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Vries comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Vries lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pierre ST blocks an elbow strike from De Vries.
Pierre ST has De Vries pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Vries manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pierre ST pulls guard successfully.
Pierre ST is trying to keep De Vries in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries preventing the sweep.
De Vries decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pierre ST, up you get!
Pierre ST misses with a takedown
and De Vries counters by moving into the clinch.
De Vries is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pierre ST is keeping busy.
Pierre ST tries to pull guard but De Vries won't allow it.
Pierre ST tries to pull guard but De Vries won't allow it.
De Vries with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pierre ST looking for a takedown.
De Vries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pierre ST's defenses.
De Vries leaning against his opponent.
De Vries tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pierre ST avoids it.
De Vries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pierre ST's defenses.
Pierre ST has De Vries pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Vries manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Vries lands an elbow that stopped Pierre ST in his tracks for a moment.
Pierre ST tries to pull guard but De Vries won't allow it.
A knee to the head by De Vries.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre ST has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Vries avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Vries with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Vries trying to land knees to the body.
De Vries prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Vries throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Vries with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Vries tries to land a knee to the head but Pierre ST blocks with his arms.
Pierre ST blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pierre ST drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Vries gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De Vries lands an elbow just above Pierre ST 's eye.
De Vries landing knees to the head.
Pierre ST looking for a takedown.
De Vries taking a breather.
Pierre ST misses with a knee to the head.
De Vries content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pierre ST pulls guard successfully.
De Vries is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pierre ST looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries 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.
Hans De Vries is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Vries decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pierre ST, up you get!
That's four 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.
Pierre ST tries to clinch
and De Vries counters by moving into the clinch.
Pierre ST goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Vries prevents it.
De Vries looking to throw knees to the head but Pierre ST is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Vries.
De Vries prevents the takedown attempt.
De Vries lands a knee to the head.
Pierre ST takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pierre ST takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pierre ST pulls guard effortlessly.
Pierre ST is working an open guard so De Vries takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
De Vries forces Pierre ST back against the cage and clinches.
Pierre ST drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierre ST takes an elbow to the temple.
De Vries dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pierre ST blocks the elbow strike.
Georges Pierre ST has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre ST takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Vries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans De Vries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Vries 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans De Vries!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between deacon james (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bridges has chosen Secret Handshake - I wish I was a baller as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that deacon james has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily deacon james seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, deacon james!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Bridges!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. james looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on james's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
james wants to get back to his feet but Bridges drags him back down.
james is not content to let Bridges control the position.
james sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bridges wants to pass to mount but james is defending the position.
Bridges seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but james does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
james missing with punches from the bottom.
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.
james tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - james looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bridges fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but james avoids it really well and circles away.
james moves in looking to clinch but Bridges pushes him off.
james tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bridges shoots in for a double leg but james sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
james moves in looking to clinch but Bridges pushes him off.
james closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bridges to the mat! Bridges manages to get full guard.
Bridges avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
james tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridges is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
james scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bridges avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
james wants to control from the top but Bridges keeps moving.
Bridges had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. james defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
james throwing strikes but missing.
james wants to stand and escape but instead Bridges has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
james is looking for a triangle but Bridges pushes his legs off easily.
james wants to stand and escape but Bridges is having none of it.
Bridges passes james's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bridges is looking for a kimura here.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
james is looking to escape.
james is looking to improve his position.
Bridges moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bridges looks gassed!
Bridges trying to control the position but james is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Bridges will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
james closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bridges to the mat! Bridges manages to get full guard.
Bridges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. james doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. james manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
james wants to stand and escape but instead Bridges has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
james is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
james has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bridges can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
james looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bridges is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
james is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bridges is aware though and is defending well.
Bridges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. james swivels though and keeps the full guard.
james throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bridges wants to pass the guard but james is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bridges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from james.
james tries to clinch but Bridges moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from james - that will leave a mark!
Bridges is breathing heavily.
james misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from james.
james tries to clinch but Bridges moves out of range.
james wants to clinch up but Bridges keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
james shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than james was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
james dominating with strikes here.
james lands a big elbow.
Bridges in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
james jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bridges is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bridges and james has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
james decides to take the fight back to the feet.
james fails in his attempt to clinch.
deacon james is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
james gets a takedown into half guard.
james trying to control the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
james thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
james is looking to take a break and control but Bridges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bridges is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
deacon james dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bridges doesn't succeed with the takedown
and james counters with a takedown into side control.
james sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bridges is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
james tries to advance to mount but can't.
james tries to advance to mount but Bridges instead regains half guard.
Bridges wants to get back to full guard.
james throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bridges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridges trying to hold on to james's head to control him but james postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
james lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
james missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bridges regains full guard. Nicely done.
james not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
james wants to control from the top but Bridges keeps moving.
james pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bridges is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
james wants to control from the top but Bridges keeps moving.
deacon james overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bridges is trying to keep james in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as james accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
james trying to control but Bridges is working from the bottom.
james wants to pass the guard but Bridges is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
james tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and james counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bridges!
Bridges tries to hold on but james postures up.
james stands up from mount. Strange move.
james lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
james bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
james is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bridges knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
james decides to stand back up.
Bridges swats away the attempt to clinch by james.
james is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
deacon james showed his dominance in that final round.
Well james 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... deacon james!
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